Australia
Shipping Mode
Important
- Invoice & packing list information must be in English
- All wooden packaging/wooden pallet require a fumigation certificate according to ISPM 15
- All packing declarations must be on shipper/suppliers’ letterhead, company stamped and hand signature and date at the bottom of the page.
- Price quoted excluded Australian quarantine.
Description
According to Australian Border Force’s1 website, there is no requirement for importers to hold an import licence to import goods into Australia. However, importing foods and some electronic items into Australia require permit prior to exportation.
- Food products require approval from Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry2 and subject to Biosecurity.
- Cosmetics require approval from Department of Health3
*Kindly note that we are unable to transport any dangerous goods of any class.
Reference:
- www.abf.gov.au/importing-exporting-and-manufacturing/importing/how-to-import/requirements
- www.agriculture.gov.au
- www.industrialchemicals.gov.au
General Import Guidelines
- The importer must have a valid importer code from Customs Authorities.
- Imported goods must conform to licensed activities of the importer.
- Imported goods must be accompanied with an International Waybill, a Commercial Invoice, a Certificate of Origin, and a Packing List.
- HS Codes must be stated clearly on the Commercial Invoice. Where the HS Codes are not stated, Customs Authorities shall determine the proper HS Codes based on the goods and the stated description
Import Duties and Fees
- The customs valuation is based on CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) which means that the amount used to assess customs duty is the sum of cost of goods, insurance and shipping cost to Australia.
- Customs tariff applicable on imported goods depend on HS Codes.
- Goods and Service Tax (GST) will be imposed on imported goods based on new GST Legislation
General Imports
Import Required documents:
- Bill of Lading / Air waybill
- Original Commercial Invoice
- Packing List
Exports Required documents:
- Original Commercial Invoice
- Packing List
- Customs Declaration
- Export license / permits (if required)
Important Notes
All Imported goods will be inspected by Customs Authorities.
Government Agencies
| Australian Border Force | www.abf.gov.au |
| Australian Taxation Office | www.ato.gov.au |
| Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry | www.agriculture.gov.au |
| Biosecurity | www.biosecurity.gov.au |
| Department of Health and Aged Care | www.tga.gov.au |
Seaport
| Port of Adelaide |
| Port of Brisbane |
| Port of Fremantle |
| Port of Melbourne |
| Port of Sydney |
Airport
| Adelaide Airport |
| Brisbane Airport |
| Perth International Airport |
| Melbourne Airport |
| Sydney Airport |
Prohibited and Restricted
- Monetary items including currency, fake money, and coins
- Publications that are offensive to religions, morals, human rights or aims to cause corruption and disorder
- Narcotics and drugs including heroin, opium, drugs raw material (powder, liquid), cannabis leaves, etc.
- Counterfeit goods covering all brands of clothes, machinery, shoes, electronics, watches etc.
- Fireworks*
- Ivory and ivory products*
- Furs*
- Jewelry, precious metals , stones, articles or antiques of exceptional high value*
- Bullion*
- Chemical waste and nuclear waste
- Hazardous as defined in IATA Regulations*
- Ammunitions*
- Human remains, including ashes*
- Animals, plants, food items and perishable*
For complete list, kindly visit https://www.abf.gov.au/