Importing a motor vehicle into Australia
At 365 Freight and Customs, we take great pleasure in providing outstanding Used Car Import service for our customers. We give you the assurance that your products will arrive at their location, anywhere in the world, on time by utilizing Australia’s top sea / air freight carriers.
Importing a used car into Australia can be a complex process, as there are various regulations and requirements that must be met. Some of the key considerations for importing a used car into Australia include:
- Import Permit is Mandatory.
- Vehicle standards: All vehicles imported into Australia must meet certain standards for safety and emissions. This may require modifications to the vehicle, such as installing seatbelts or replacing certain parts.
- Duties and taxes: Used cars imported into Australia are subject to duties and taxes, which are calculated based on the value of the vehicle and its origin. The exact amount of duties and taxes will depend on the specific circumstances of the import.
- Quarantine: Australia has strict quarantine regulations to prevent the introduction of pests and diseases. This may require the vehicle to be cleaned and inspected upon arrival in Australia.
- Documentation: A range of documents will be required in order to import a used car into Australia, including a bill of sale, a certificate of title, and an import approval. A customs broker can help with the process of obtaining and preparing these documents.
If you are considering importing a used car into Australia, it is recommended to seek the assistance of a customs broker like 365 Freight and customs who can help to ensure that all necessary steps are taken and that all regulatory requirements are met and your consignment reach your doorstep without any hassles.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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An effective customs broker will save you time and money, usually more than you pay for the service. While using a customs broker to clear your imported goods is not mandatory, in most cases it’s certainly beneficial as outlined below.
SAVINGS: Customs brokers ensure that you are paying the smallest amount of duty/GST that is legally permissible for the particular transport conditions and/or products that you are importing. We have a lot of options for how to accomplish this.
TIME: Compared to manual self-lodgement of an import declaration, we enable considerably quicker customs release timeframes through electronic customs clearance handling.
For instance, while customs takes 8–10 working days to process self-lodgment documentation, we clear postal shipments in just 3 hours. To Put in short, its like some one works for you.
LIABILITY: Using a customs broker shields you from the possibility of liability for filing an incorrect N10 import declaration, which carries a strict liability fee of up to $12,600.
The bottom line is that you should use a customs broker if you’re not completely sure that you comprehend the law and the declaration you’re making in this respect.
At 3SIXTY5 FREIGHT AND CUSTOMS, we provide a series of customs clearance services for individuals, Australian companies and freight forwarders. Our broker recognizes that Australian import demand and online shopping trends will continue to grow, and our growing focus on the retail market reflects this growth. Our customs broker values each customer and provide their expertise to ensure your compliance, and we provide “duty minimization guarantee” to save you money as much as possible.
Yes. Although formal customs clearance is necessary, we will use the law to exempt you from paying duty, sales tax, and government entrance fees.
Consignments under AUD $1,000 are only subject to one additional requirement—you must also submit EMPP, or Evidence of Money Price Paid, to prove the worth of your shipment.
Any document that attests to the successful movement of money from your bank account to the supplier’s account for the amount of the invoice is an EMPP. Bank/Credit Card statements and PayPal or T/T receipts are common instances.
Yes. We can pre-clear your consignment as soon as it departs the origin.
We cannot however clear it prior to the date of origin flight departure as this is the valuation date of the consignment which determines customs exchange rates.
The tariff classification is an 8-digit reference number and 2-digit statistical code, obtained from the Australian Customs Tariff that identifies the imported item and the rate of Customs duty that applies.
Typically, if your name is listed on the AWB, you’ll only need a copy of the Air Waybill and photo ID. You don’t need any customs documentation as the airlines utilise the same ICS (Custom’s Integrated Cargo System) as ourselves, hence they will already know that your AWB is customs cleared.
If your collecting the cargo on behalf of another entity (company or individual) then you’ll also need a letter of authority from that entity for you to collect the goods on their behalf.
The airline bonds differ in their requirements for 3rd party collections (e.g. some will accept a business card to link you to a company listed on the AWB, others will not), hence we always recommend you call the bond (whose contact details are provided to you in our release emails) prior to arrival to ensure your documentation meets their requirements for 3rd party release.