When exporting goods from
Australia some documents and regulations will be applied before the exit of
goods to the destination. Failure to submit required documents may delay goods
when exporting
Exporters need to include the
following documents with their goods:
- Original Commercial Invoice
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Customs Declaration if goods’ value is above AUD 2,000 (equivalent to USD 1,785). Fee: AUD 40 (equivalent to USD 35) per shipment presented to customs authorities
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For certain goods, a strategic export license / permits are required. Example where these licenses are needed include:
military, dual-use, chemicals, certain cultural goods, medicines, and agricultural goods
Other documents that
could be required would depend on the specific requirements of the destinations. Aramex maintain a list of needed documents and customs information per country (please
select country name on this
page)
Important Notes
- All exported goods might be
inspected by Customs Authorities
- Aramex
will not transport goods that are prohibited by the laws or regulations of
Australia. For more information
click here
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For more information on exporting from the Australia
click here
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Transiting Goods
Transiting Goods through Australia can only remain in Australia for 30 days from the date of arrival into the country
To process Transiting Goods, the below documents are needed:
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Original Waybill
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Original Commercial Invoice
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Packing List (detailed)
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Prohibited /
Restricted Goods
Aramex will not transport goods that are prohibited by the laws or regulations
of Australia
In accordance to Aramex Shipping Policy, the following items are not acceptable
for transport by Aramex:
- Monetary items including currency, fake
money, and coins
- Publications that are offensive to
religions, morals, human rights or aims to cause corruption and disorder
- Narcotics and drugs including heroin, opium,
drugs raw material (powder, liquid), cannabis leaves, etc.
- Counterfeit goods covering all brands of
clothes, machinery, shoes, electronics, watches etc.
- Fireworks*
- Ivory and ivory products*
- Furs*
- Jewelry, precious metals , stones, articles
or antiques of exceptional high value*
- Bullion*
- Chemical
waste and nuclear waste
- Hazardous as defined in IATA Regulations*
- Ammunitions*
- Human remains, including ashes*
- Animals,
plants, food items and perishable*
*Certain goods which are
listed above as prohibited may be accepted by Aramex on a contractual basis, if
exporters / importers are able to comply with all applicable regulations
Some goods
require approval from the designated authority prior to importing into Australia. Some
examples are shown below:
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References
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Australia Customs
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Australia Customs HS Code
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Customs Terminologies