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AUSTRALIA
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DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
- All shippers (excluding Australian and New Zealand
citizens) are required to have a visa to gain entry and
to import household goods shipments.
- A customs form B534 is required for all shipments to
be imported. This form can be obtained from the destination
agent. The agent can clear the shipment if the shipper
is not in the country, provided the form B534 is complete
and there are no dutiable items with the shipment.
- The B534 must be the original as completed by the client.
Customs will not accept faxed or photocopied forms. Customs
will also ask for a photocopy of each page of the client’s
passport.
- An Authority to Act form must be completed by the client
to authorize clearance on their behalf.
- Owner packed goods require a list of contents from the
owner
- A descriptive inventory (English) is required.
- Any receipts for goods not owned and used for at least
12 months.
CUSTOMS REGULATIONS
Shipments of household goods and personal effects are allowed
duty free entry, provided that they have been owned and used
by the shipper for at least twelve (12) months prior to importation.
Goods may be cleared before the client arrives in the country
provided that all of the necessary, correctly completed documents
are in order.
PROHIBITED ITEMS
- Foodstuff:
- Fresh fruits and vegetables (do not use fruit boxes to
pack items, they are prohibited)
- Grains such as popcorn (popped and unpopped), barley,
beans, seeds, etc.
- All meat and dairy products
- Plants or parts of plants, soil, seeds, dried flowers and
the like
- Ensure that ALL soil is PROPERLY washed off garden implements
or shoes/boots, all grass/soil is removed from lawnmowers
and bicycles, vacuum cleaner bags are disposed of, Christmas
decorations do NOT contain any pine cones, pieces of bark,
branches, or any leaves (i.e. parts of any plant)
- Most animals including wildlife and endangered species, animal
products (such as ivory, skins, feathers, bones, shells and
the like or products made from these items) or animal equipment
and biological specimens
- If above items in shipment, shipment will be seized by Customs
for identification
- Medications and narcotic drugs (letter from doctor must state
that medication is required for Customer's treatment, and it
has been supplied on prescription)
- Firearms, weapons, ammunition, explosives and some types of
martial arts weapons
- Firearms are subject to severe restrictions
- Weapons will undergo safety check
- All firearms will be held by Customs upon arrival and
held in "Queens Bond" pending approval by the
Police Department for a "Shooters License"
- Radio transmitters, citizen band radios, cordless telephones
(must be approved by the Department of Transport and Communication)
- If above items in shipment, shipment will be seized by Customs
for safety checking
- Importation of any prohibited item without the necessary
Australian Import Permit, may result in $50,000 to $100,000
fines and a jail term of 5-10 years.
- Importation of motor vehicles and motorcycles are very
difficult; regulations are strict and complicated
- Customer must have owned and used the auto for at least
twelve months prior to import
- ALL MOTOR VEHICLES require Import Permit from Federal
Office of Road Safety before vehicle is shipped
- Customs requires a formal "Entry" to be lodged
to import a vehicle
- Formal Entry means:
- The Customer is in the country of destination
- Customer has completed B357 Form
- Customer has submitted Purchase documents, registration
papers and paid duty and sales tax
- CUSTOMER MUST BE IN AUSTRALIA FOR CLEARANCE
TO AVOID BONDED STORAGE CHARGES AND DEMURRAGE
- Vehicle must have been steam cleaned and inside vacuumed
before departure to Australia
- Vehicles are subject to sales tax and very high import
duties
- Quarantine authorities will inspect the vehicle on arrival
- Vehicles must meet minimum safety and emission standards
and be right-hand drive, (if not, modifications must be
made in Australia
- LEFT-HAND DRIVEN VEHICLES SUBJECT TO TEMPORARY PERMIT
FROM DEPARTMENT OF ROAD SAFETY
- Motorcycles/scooters being imported by first time immigrants
are free of duty and sales tax, and those being imported
by returning residents are free of duty, but do incur
sales tax
- The owner or spouse must produce the documents listed
below and complete a B357 Form (Statement for Vehicle
Imported by a Passenger)
- Motor vehicles over 15 years old can be registered without
a compliance plate
- Documents Required:
- Bill of Sale
- Certificate of Steam Cleaning
- "Approved to Import" Certificate
- Current Passport (previous passport required together
with current, if current passport has been issued
after purchase of vehicle)
- Import Permit (will not be granted to Customers
who are on a temporary visa)
- Original Purchase and Registration Papers (showing
purchase price and purchase date)
- Receipts for any modifications to the vehicle which
would add value to the purchase price
- Insurance Policy
- Drivers License
- Service records and log books
- Car Condition Report
- Authorization from Federal Office of Road Safety
- Clearance from the Australian Quarantine Service
PETS
- Dogs and cats
- Strict regulations and quarantine apply (quarantine space
very limited)
- Length of quarantine will depend upon the type of animal and
country of origin
- Proof of inoculation
- Must obtain an Import Permit from the Australian Quarantine
and Inspection Service
- Birds prohibited
NOTE - Customs regulations are
subject to change at any time. The proceeding information is
a brief summary of customs regulations applicable to household
goods shipments to this destination and is being provided for
general guidance to assist our Agents and Customers. Since such
regulations are subject to change without notice, Rinkens Moving International
cannot be held liable for any costs, damage, delays, or other
detrimental events resulting from non-compliance. Always double
check with your local embassy or consulate.
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