The SACMAN Profile
Welcome to the SACMAN.
Self Assessed Clearance (SAC) declarations were added to The Customs Act 1901 (as amended) in October 2005. It became quickly apparent that SAC declarations fell outside the traditional Customs clearance category and a specialist was needed to assist importers who fell in to the SAC declaration category.
I was employed as a Customs Officer with the Australian Customs and Border Protection Service (Customs) from July 1990 to October 2010. The last three years I worked extensively with the Customs Integrated Cargo System (ICS) so I know what it takes to clear your goods through Customs.
I now have established the SACMAN cargo clearances to assist people with their Customs clearance for low value goods arriving as either air or sea cargo. I’m based in Sydney, Australia (if you aren’t based in Sydney, don’t worry, you can be assured the same service no matter where you are based in Australia; majority of my work is completed over the phone and internet).
Providing you with Customs clearance services Australia-wide, I specialise in Customs clearances for air and sea freight shipments with goods that have a value of AUD$1000 or under. I am now a SAC declaration communicator and it is my job to ensure your imports are cleared quickly and without hassle.
As a Self Assessed Clearance (SAC) declaration service provider I am dedicated to providing you, whether you are a private or a commercial importer of low value shipments, with a professional service that offers full support and advice; simplifying the process for you and presenting you with an honest picture of costs, time frames and expectations.
I can organise clearances for all types of shipments including perishable and non-perishable imports, restricted goods and ‘community protection concerns’. Whether you purchased something over the internet, are importing commercial goods for your business, are importing goods for personal use, have been told that your ‘personal effects’ are not defined as ‘personal effects’ by Customs or have been sent a gift from someone overseas, we will assist you in completing the clearance formalities for Customs and AQIS.
I understand that different importers have different importing requirements and levels of knowledge. My goal is to ensure that you are armed with the information you require to make informed choices about importing low value goods. My experience will ensure you receive the right type of advice and service.
I provide you with a variety of options to organise your Customs clearance. These include over the phone, email, the web and even in person if you live in Sydney. I offer easy payment options of over the phone credit card sales or EFT payments.
As I only do SAC declarations I’m able to provide an efficient and specialised service for all importers who fall under the SAC declaration category. I complete Customs clearances in a quick and professional manner. I understand how complex and difficult shipments can be and with my knowledge and experience I’m happy to provide you the service and information you need.
I only do SAC declarations so you can be assured that you are getting dedicated knowledge and service.
If you have any questions or need more information don’t hesitate to call me on 0418 722 626 (0418 SAC MAN) or email me at pmurphy@thesacman.com.au.
Assisting you with your Customs clearances
Pat Murphy