Customs: Type 3 Host Digital Certificate

What is a Type 3 Host certificate?

Type 3 Host certificates are for organisations that elect to use a Host Bureau service for import declaration transactions. The Host Bureau sends EDI messages to Customs on behalf of a client. The Host Bureau will manage the Type 3 Host certificate on the client's behalf.

The Host Bureau must be recognised by the Australian Customs Service to manage Type 3 Host certificates.

Obtaining a Type 3 Host Certificate

Prerequisite: To obtain a Type 3 Host certificate you must first obtain an ABN-DSC Authorised Officer certificate. The Authorised Officer will authorise VeriSign to issue the certificate to your Bureau.

A Type 3 Host certificate is for use where your organisation wants a device certificate to be hosted by another organisation, called a Host Bureau. You will need a Type 3 Host certificate if you require a Host Bureau to:

• communicate import declarations to Customs on your behalf
• host your digital certificate and private keys.

Procedure for Obtaining a Type 3 Host Certificate:

• The Host Bureau will enrol for the Type 3 Host certificate on your behalf.
• Your Authorised Officer will authorise VeriSign to issue the Type 3 host certificate.
• VeriSign will issue the Type 3 Host certificate to your Host Bureau.
• The Host Bureau will manage your Type 3 Host certificate on your behalf.