Shipping and Removals in Adelaide
As an expat considering shipping items to Adelaide you’ll first need to think about what you’re planning to take with you and what you will leave behind. Shipping can quickly become expensive, and Adelaide has plenty of resources to purchase items upon arrival.
Moving a two-bedroom apartment to Adelaide from Europe costs roughly 4500 USD; this estimate does not include port fees, which may vary from 500 to 1500 USD depending on the size of shipment and the port of entry.
Generally shipping freight to Adelaide from Europe takes around 8 to 12 weeks.
Expats moving to Adelaide should also remember that if you have less than 20 boxes it is not worthwhile shipping through a commercial shipper. It is better to try post office services, UPS, DHL, FedEx or another similar courier service.
The private companies are more expensive then local post offices - sometimes incurring costs five times more expensive - thus it’s vital to consider all the options and conduct the proper research beforehand.
Expats should consider airmail when they need items delivered quickly, or if they don’t mind higher costs.
Australian customs and import regulations should also be considered. Expats are allowed to impor their used household goods (if owned for more than 12 months) for free, but are required to pay duties and taxes on all new imported goods, irrespective of the transport means, with value above 1000 AUD. It is also necessary as an expat shipping items to Adelaide to make an Import Declaration. Import Declarations are used to clear goods from Customs control. Import Declaration may be lodged electronically, documentarily or through the use of a licensed Customs Broker.
Items that you have owned for 12 months or less will be under more intense scrutiny. Refrigerator and air conditioning equipment is thoroughly examined in line with the Ozone Protection and Greenhouse Gas Management Act.
A Customs form (B534) issue 6/00 Unaccompanied Baggage Statement must be signed and completed in order to clear the shipment when it arrives in Australia. Photocopies of passport pages including Australian entry stamp together with a full descriptive inventory in English are also required.
Moving a two-bedroom apartment to Adelaide from Europe costs roughly 4500 USD; this estimate does not include port fees, which may vary from 500 to 1500 USD depending on the size of shipment and the port of entry.
Generally shipping freight to Adelaide from Europe takes around 8 to 12 weeks.
Expats moving to Adelaide should also remember that if you have less than 20 boxes it is not worthwhile shipping through a commercial shipper. It is better to try post office services, UPS, DHL, FedEx or another similar courier service.
The private companies are more expensive then local post offices - sometimes incurring costs five times more expensive - thus it’s vital to consider all the options and conduct the proper research beforehand.
Expats should consider airmail when they need items delivered quickly, or if they don’t mind higher costs.
Australian customs and import regulations should also be considered. Expats are allowed to impor their used household goods (if owned for more than 12 months) for free, but are required to pay duties and taxes on all new imported goods, irrespective of the transport means, with value above 1000 AUD. It is also necessary as an expat shipping items to Adelaide to make an Import Declaration. Import Declarations are used to clear goods from Customs control. Import Declaration may be lodged electronically, documentarily or through the use of a licensed Customs Broker.
Items that you have owned for 12 months or less will be under more intense scrutiny. Refrigerator and air conditioning equipment is thoroughly examined in line with the Ozone Protection and Greenhouse Gas Management Act.
A Customs form (B534) issue 6/00 Unaccompanied Baggage Statement must be signed and completed in order to clear the shipment when it arrives in Australia. Photocopies of passport pages including Australian entry stamp together with a full descriptive inventory in English are also required.
Importing a car to Adelaide
If interested in importing your car to Adelaide, first, you need to obtain a Vehicle Import Approval (VIA) from the Vehicle Safety Standards Branch of the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government (Infrastructure).
You have to pay customs duty, Goods and Services Tax (GST) and luxury car tax (LCT) where applicable, and obtain customs clearance at the port of entry. Moreover, it is necessary to obtain a quarantine clearance from the Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service (AQIS) after the road vehicle has arrived at the port of entry.
Shipping Pets to Adelaide
Shipping pets to Australia can be a complex process. The relevant bio-security regulations relating to your country of origin must be met, and a microchip implanted on the animal for identification purposes. Owners will also need to pay for quarantine, an import permit, and air transport.
