Australia Customs Documentation

When shipping overseas preparation is key.  To be certain your move runs smoothly it is recommended you take time out to meet in person with your remover to discuss the finer parts of your paperwork and preparation prior to shipment

To Consider When Completing Australian Documentation

To ship unaccompanied Household furniture and effects into Australia there are certain documents you would need to complete.

Appleyards of Hull will hand you the ‘B534’ Personal Effects Statement. This will need to be completed and handed back to Appleyards prior to the shipment of your goods.  On this form you will need to declare certain information relating to both you and any person who is going to accompany you into Australia.    You will also need to declare any item that you may be taking which may be restricted.

Appleyards recommend you do not ship Articles manufactured from wildlife, weapons, objectionable material, food stuffs and pine or raw untreated wood.

The following items are restricted and can be shipped but you may need to apply for a permit prior to shipment, these include fur, shells, Ivory.  All outside items MUST be clean otherwise you may be charged for fumigation upon arrival.  This will be an additional charge and payable at destination.

Any wooden packaging must be treated and be stamped with the ISPM1 stamp to confirm

All shipments going into Australia will be subject to an inspection by the Australian Quarantine service.  There will be a charge for this and this will be applied before delivery of the goods can take place.  Note this is separate to your main shipment charge and payable direct to the agent in Australia

Top Tip When Completing Your Documentation

Ensure your overseas contact details to include full contact address over in Australia along with any telephone numbers are passed to the International team at Appleyards.

You must provide a good copy of the photo page of your passport to include a copy of your visa verification.
Note we CANNOT ship unaccompanied effects into Australia without having a valid visa in place.

Australian Documentation Advice Centre Help Station

Should you have any further queries relating to custom requirements overseas, please contact in the first instance karen@removalshull.com so we can assist further