Shipping and Removals in Australia


Cardboard boxes for shipping to AustraliaMany reputable companies offer shipping and removal services to and from Australia. Costs are dependent on the volume of goods, as well as length of time involved in shipping. Air freight services to Australia are more expensive, although quicker. Some companies also offer storage services and insurance on goods.
Expatriates must be aware that all household goods and personal effects will be subject to Customs Inspection and Clearance. 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.

Shipping pets to Australia


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 must be implanted on the animal for identification purposes. Owners will also need to pay for quarantine, an import permit, and air transport. You will be required to complete official documentation with information on the content of consignment as well as copies of your passport and visas.

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