Shipping and Removals in Sydney
Expats anticipating shipping to or removing items from Sydney should note that it’s important to find a reliable, trustworthy and established business to move your valuable household contents.
Full liability cover is essential, and it is advised to utilise a company that will complete a thorough survey of your home and contents to provide a realistic estimate of shipping costs.
Expatriates should also note that there are many customs regulations that have to be followed when shipping or freighting your possessions to Australia. Before you ship any goods, the Australian custom authorities will require a detailed inventory from you with a list of the item values, as well as a visa and a copy of your passport.
Expatriates should be aware that there are stringent prohibitions on firearms, pornographic material, drugs and narcotics. If you are bringing a motor vehicle into Australia, you will need to have a purchase invoice, car title and certification that the vehicle is in good working order.
Duty free entry is permitted on household goods provided that they have been owned and used for 12 months prior to the owner’s departure for Australia.
All goods may be cleared through Customs before you arrive in the country, provided that you enter the country within 6 months. All shipments received at Australian Ports must have a consignee’s contract details.
Shipping pets to Sydney requires quarantine and necessitates careful planning. It's recommended expats enlist the help of a pet relocation specialist.
Full liability cover is essential, and it is advised to utilise a company that will complete a thorough survey of your home and contents to provide a realistic estimate of shipping costs.
Expatriates should also note that there are many customs regulations that have to be followed when shipping or freighting your possessions to Australia. Before you ship any goods, the Australian custom authorities will require a detailed inventory from you with a list of the item values, as well as a visa and a copy of your passport.
Expatriates should be aware that there are stringent prohibitions on firearms, pornographic material, drugs and narcotics. If you are bringing a motor vehicle into Australia, you will need to have a purchase invoice, car title and certification that the vehicle is in good working order.
Duty free entry is permitted on household goods provided that they have been owned and used for 12 months prior to the owner’s departure for Australia.
All goods may be cleared through Customs before you arrive in the country, provided that you enter the country within 6 months. All shipments received at Australian Ports must have a consignee’s contract details.
Shipping pets to Sydney requires quarantine and necessitates careful planning. It's recommended expats enlist the help of a pet relocation specialist.
