All Goods Shipped to Australia Must be cleared With the Customs Service
We will undertake this formality on behalf of all clients as part of our service. Clients are required to provide a copy of their passport and complete an Unaccompanied Personal Effects Statement (B534). We will submit these documents to Customs together with an inventory of goods being shipped.
As a general rule clients are able to import their used personal effects and household goods into Australia without having to pay customs duty and tax provided;
- The goods are their personal property and that they have owned and used whilst overseas for at least 12 months before departing for Australia.
- Be an arriving person who is a permanent resident returning to Australia, or a first time migrant taking up permanent residency.
Clients can also import inherited goods without paying duty and tax provided they can show proof that the goods have been willed or given to them as part of the estate of person who passed away.
If clients wish to include any alcohol and tobacco products in their shipment they will have to pay import duty and tax on them. There are also very tight controls around the prohibited and restricted goods. Please be aware that some goods are prohibited while others may require special permits for importation.
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It is important to be fully aware of the requirements, thus it is essential to visit Australian Customs Service to obtain up to date detailed information.
