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Duty Drawback Scheme

Australian Border Force · Checked 2026-10-16

The Duty Drawback Scheme provides exporters with a refund of customs duty paid on imported goods that are exported unused, or are treated, processed, or incorporated into other goods for export.

Form of value

Rebate / payment

Indicative value

Drawback amounts vary. The minimum claim per application is $100.

Current availability

Exporters may apply for duty drawback on eligible goods.

Before you act: Claims must be lodged within 12 months for tobacco products or 4 years for other goods from the date of export.

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Preliminary eligibility check

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Must be the legal owner of the goods at the time of export.
Goods must be unused imported goods or goods treated, processed or incorporated into other goods for export.
Customs duty must have been paid on the importation of the goods.
Tobacco or tobacco products must be claimed within 12 months from the date of export.
All other goods must be claimed within 4 years from the date of export.
Minimum claim amount per application is $100.