Moving to Australia from Canada

HOUSEHOLD GOODS AND PERSONAL EFFECTS
All goods entering into Australia are subject to Customs inspection and clearance. Unaccompanied baggage and household goods may be imported into Australia free of customs duty providing the personal and household effects have been owned and used overseas for (12) twelve months or more preceding the customer’s departure for Australia. Items not in this category, which have been owned and used for less than twelve months, will be subject to duty. The rates applicable vary and purchase receipts, invoices or the like will be required to substantiate values involved. All alcohol is dutiable and must be declared, even partly used bar stock.

Customs Clearance

The Australian Quarantine Inspect Service (AQIS) has changed its name to the
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF).

As part of this change the B534 Combined Customs form has been amended. This form must be completed by all customers coming into Australia.

A Customs form (B534e) issue 6/00 (no earlier) Unaccompanied Baggage Statement must be signed and completed by the owner of the goods to clear the shipment when it arrives in Australia. Photocopies of passport pages including Australian entry stamp (some ports of entry require copy of all pages including blank pages, – check with our agent at port of entry) together with a full descriptive inventory in English are required to clear Customs. (Original passport may be required by Customs for car clearance). It is preferable that the completed Customs declaration, passport copies and inventory are attached to shipping documents and received by our agent prior to arrival of the shipment.

• When importing a motor vehicle, motorcycle, trailer, new or second hand, the client must obtain an import permit from the Federal Office of Road Safety in Canberra. This permit must be obtained prior to shipping.
• It is critical to have your vehicle clean and spotless. You need to clean the vehicle inside out including the engine are and underneath.
• Pay special attention to the wheel banks.
• Any reaming of mud or dirt, will result in Australian customs cleaning your vehicle and charging you for it.
• You MUST own the vehicle for more than 12 months and supply proof of ownership, purchase invoice and registration.
• There will be duty of 5% and GST at 10% based on market value in Australia inclusive of freight and insurance to ship.

Click here to get an application for an approval to import a Vehicle -> https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/vehicles/imports/online_form.aspx

DO NOT SHIP YOUR ROAD VEHICLE UNTIL AFTER YOU HAVE RECEIVED YOUR IMPORT APPROVAL

Importing Vehicles to Australia Brochure

The importation of road vehicles (that are nonstandard or do not have an identification plate) without a road vehicle import approval is prohibited under the

Motor Vehicle Standards Act 1989. It is an offence which carries with a maximum penalty of 120 penalty units (refer to the Crimes Act 1914 section 4AA). Vehicles not covered by an import approval may not be
cleared by Customs and may be held in Customs bond storage. Storage charges may apply.

Refer to the Vehicle Imports page on the Department’s website www.infrastructure.gov.au to access more information on importing road vehicles.

We strongly recommend that if you are a first time importer that you complete the ‘Quick Quiz’ on this site to self-assess your
eligibility.

Any missing documents or incomplete applications will delay the issue of a vehicle import approval.

Completing this form will take several minutes. You will be unable to save the form or exit during the process. Therefore it is imperative that you have all the required documents scanned and ready to upload when requested.

For a full list of the documents that are required for each option please review the Department’s web site. Alternative documents or forms of evidence may be provided where appropriate.

This system accepts uploads in a range of formats and virtually all document and image types, but submission is limited to 8MB, therefore you should ensure your documents do not exceed this requirement. For more details please see the FAQ on Upload File Types and Sizes.

The form: https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/vehicles/imports/online_form.aspx

Department’s Vehicle Imports Enquiries Team on 1-800-815-272.

Importing Alcohol to Australia

Duty/taxes will apply on alcohol. Below is a guidance (Guideline only) on the tax rates.

COMPLETING AN ALCOHOL INVENTORY

Australian Customs will require A detailed list of all alcoholic beverages Imported. You would need to fill out the lit below. There Is NO Duty Free Limit For Alcohol In Unaccompanied Personal Effects Shipments

Approximate Duty Rates

Wine – 5 % Duty + 29% WET (Wine Equalisation Tax) + 10 % Gst
Spirits – 5 % Duty + AUD $ 61.71 Liquor Tax Per Litre + 10 % Gst

Completing The Form

Size Of Bottle – Should Be Stated On The Label Of The Bottle (750 Ml, 1 Lite, Etc.)
Number Of Bottles – The Number Of Bottles In The Shipment
Type Of Alcohol – Please State Red / White Wine Or Actual Type Of Spirit (Gin, Whisky Etc.)
% Proof Of Alcohol – The Alcohol Volume (Strength Of Alcohol) & Should Be Stated On The Label Of The Bottle
AUD $ Value – The Value In Australian Dollars. If You Do Not Know The Value, You Will Need To Find Out From A Bottle Shop Or Internet
Opened / Unopened – Please State If The Bottle Has Been Opened Or Unopened

Australia is very dependent upon primary industries such as livestock and agriculture. Australia is fortunate, indeed unique, in its freedom from many diseases of humans, animals and plants which affect other parts of the world.

As a result, quarantine regulations are strict and, if in any doubt, please check with our agent at the port of entry into Australia prior to shipment.

While live animals are the greatest risk, animal products such as fresh and tinned MEAT, SALAMI, EGGS and DAIRY PRODUCTS are risk items. Many such articles or goods are prohibited, as are plants, soil, seeds, skins, shells and the like.

When importing a motor vehicle, motorbike, caravan or trailer the quarantine authorities will inspect the vehicle on arrival and may require it to be steam cleaned. Clearance will be assisted if all soil, etc., is removed from the vehicle (including underneath) before shipment. This also applies to any item, which comes in contact with soil, e.g., lawn mowers, garden tools, garden furniture and bicycles.

WARNING: Making a false or misleading statement to the Authorities is an offense and may involve heavy penalties. Drug trafficking is against the law and severe penalties apply.

Please consult our GUIDE TO Quarantine items of interest

Important: This information is intended for general guidance.
international moving companies Toronto like Orbit International Logistics LTD. cannot however take responsibility for any errors or omissions or for any loss or damage that may occur from its use. As such it is advisable to contact the nearest Australian customs office for full and current information prior to importation.

For Additional Information, Visit: http://www.customs.gov.au