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Customs Information Australia

Documentation:

  1. Original ocean bill of lading / air waybill.

  2. Valid passport.

  3. Inventory.

  4. Unaccompanied effected statement (B534). customs require original copy.

  5. Insurance certificate.

  6. Residence / visa for foreigners.

Restricted items:

  1. Narcotic drugs.

  2. Foods of any kind.

  3. Plants or part of plants

  4. Animals, animals product or ivory.

Firearms / Weapons:

  • You must have an "Australian Shooter License". fire arms are seized by customs on arrival and taken to "Queens Bond" from there the shipper can uplift o presentation of his/her license. Licensees can take from 6/8 weeks to obtain following formal application to the Police Department.

Alcoholic Beverages & Tobacco:

  • A fully detailed lint of wines and period wines as well as the length held by shipper is required, above 9 liters subject to duties.

Duties:

  • Household goods/personal effect are duty free provided the goods have been owned and used for period of 12 months

Vehicles:

  • Documents required: 3 notarized copies of the vehicle tittle;driver license;purchase documents;vehicle registration and insurance certificate. Your vehicle may be imported up to months from the date of your arrival in Australia. A first time settler to Australia is permitted t import 1 vehicle free of duty and sales tax. Provided it has been owned and used overseas for a period of at least 6 months prior to date of importation.

Note: All subject to Australian quarantine

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