1. Moving to Australia
2. Moving to New Zealand
3. Moving to United States
4. Moving to United Kingdom
5. Moving to Singapore
6. Moving to Saudi Arabia
7. Moving to Sri Lanka
8. Moving to Japan
9. Moving to China
10. Moving to Indonesia
11. Moving to South Africa
12. Moving to France
13. Moving to Germany
14. Moving to Thailand
15. Moving to India
16. Moving to Canada
17. Moving to Hongkong
18. Moving to Malaysia

Moving To Australia

• All shippers are required to have a visa to gain entry and to import household goods shipments
• A customs form B534 Unaccompanied Effects Form is required for all shipments to be imported.
• The B534 must be the original as completed by the client. Customs will not accept faxed or photocopied forms. Customs will also ask for a photocopy of each page of the client?s passport
  An Authority to Act form must be completed by the client to authorize clearance on their behalf

• Shipments of household goods and personal effects are allowed duty free entry, provided that they have been owned and used by the shipper for at least twelve (12) months prior to importation. Goods may be cleared before the client arrives in the country provided that all of the necessary, correctly completed documents are in order
• As of July 1, 2002, the Australian Customs Service (ACS) began implementing a new cargo reporting and clearance system. This system now requires forwarders and importers to electronically report all incoming cargo to the ACS at least 24 hours prior to the Vessel or aircraft arrival at an Australian port. This cargo report must contain the name and residential address of the owner/receiver of the cargo. It is acceptable for this address to be shown as a hotel, serviced apartment or the contact address of a friend, relative or place of employment. It is not acceptable to send no address or notations such as TBA, will advise, etc.
• No shipment will be dispatched from port of departure to an Australian port of entry until an address as such is advised to Allied International

• Foodstuff
  • Fresh fruits and vegetables (do not use fruit boxes to pack items, they are prohibited)
  • All meat and dairy products
• Most animals including wildlife and endangered species, animal products (such as ivory, skins, feathers, bones, shells and the like or products made rom these items) or animal equipment and biological specimens
• If above items in shipment, shipment will be seized by Customs for identification
• Medications and narcotic drugs (letter from doctor must state that medication is required for Customer's treatment, and it has been supplied on prescription)
• Firearms are subject to severe restrictions
• All firearms will be held by Customs upon arrival and held in "Queens Bond" pending approval by the Police Department for a "Shooters License"
• Radio transmitters, citizen band radios, cordless telephones (must be approved by the Department of Transport and Communication)
• If above items in shipment, shipment will be seized by Customs for safety checking
• Importation of any prohibited item without the necessary Australian Import Permit, may result in $50,000 to $100,000 fines and a jail term of 5-10 years Motor vehicles
• The owner or spouse must produce the documents listed below and complete a B357 Form (Statement for Vehicle Imported by a Passenger)
• Documents Required:
• Bill of Sale
• Certificate of Steam Cleaning
• Current Passport (previous passport required together with current, if current passport has been issued after purchase of vehicle)
• Import Permit (will not be granted to Customers who are on a temporary visa)
• Original Purchase and Registration Papers (showing purchase price and purchase date)
• Receipts for any modifications to the vehicle which would add value to the purchase price
• Insurance Policy
• Drivers License
• Service records and log books
• Car Condition Report
• Authorization from Federal Office of Road Safety