New customs duty rates for certain excise-equivalent goods

 

Customs Duty Indexation – Excise‑Equivalent Goods (Effective 2 February 2026)

The Australian Taxation Office has confirmed that excise and excise‑equivalent customs duty rates will be indexed on 2 February 2026, with a CPI indexation factor of 1.019 applying across relevant alcohol and fuel tariff items.

 

Please note: Draught beer excise and excise‑equivalent customs duty rates remain frozen until August 2027, following the Federal Government’s two‑year pause announced in the 2025–26 Budget. 

 

Full details and updated rate tables are available via the link provided.

 

Please be advised that the Fremantle Traffic Bridge will close from 1 February 2026 to enable completion of the new Queen Victoria Bridge.

 

As a result of the closure, it is expected that approximately 23,000 additional passenger vehicles per day will be redirected to the Stirling Bridge, placing increased pressure on surrounding road networks. At this stage, the full extent and duration of potential congestion remain uncertain.

 

Main Roads WA, the Department of Transport, and the Fremantle Port Authority continue to work closely with industry stakeholders to identify mitigation measures to support traffic movement throughout the anticipated 12‑month closure period. Heavy vehicles currently account for around 13% of total traffic entering and leaving Fremantle.

 

Proposed mitigation measures include:

• Adjusted traffic restrictions around Canning Highway to improve straight‑through traffic flow, particularly during peak periods
• Additional parking capacity at Fremantle Train Station to encourage greater use of rail services
• Reduced public transport fares
• Installation of extra traffic lights at the High Street roundabout to improve traffic management during periods of significant congestion
• Expanded use of CCTV and traffic monitoring systems to support traffic flow and enhance safety

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Stockwells will continue to keep clients updated with any impacts this closure may have on shipments. If you have any questions, contact your KAM or customer service representative or email sales@stockwells.com.au.