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When you send a parcel to Australia, you’ll need to fill out a customs form. This tells the Customs Agents about the contents of your package so they can process it properly.

There are two different types of form for Australia-bound parcels – one for goods up to a value of £270 and another for goods over that amount. If you leave off any important details or use the wrong form, it could lead to delays or even the seizure of your parcel by Customs.

You may be thinking about sending a friend or loved one some of their things, or personal effects, from the UK to make them feel more at home. Should you wish to send Unaccompanied Personal Effects (UPE) to Australia, you must take special care in declaring the contents accurately and fully. Personal effects shipments must be declared to the Australian Border Force on a B534 Form, which can be completed at the parcel’s origin. An invoice, packing list and photocopy of the owner’s passport photo page are also required. All UPE shipments require examination by the Australian Quarantine Inspection Service and will attract additional fees in the region of around $165 AUD, plus any additional admin fees and GST (tax) which could be up to around $150 AUD. Please expect clearance delays of approx. 4-5 days.

This may sound complicated, but we’ll help automatically generate these documents for you from the information you provide on the booking form when you start the shipping to Australia process. You’ll just need to print and sign these documents, place them in an envelope marked ‘customs documents’ and attach them securely to the outside of the package.

HM Revenue & Customs has more information on tax and customs considerations for Australia.

Australia has some of the more vigilant procedures and regulations surrounding importations. Because it relies on agriculture, many things that are allowed are subject to close inspection and quarantine by Australian officials, who keep a very close eye on all imports (especially agricultural products).

You’re not allowed to ship any meat or dairy products, nor can you send vegetables, plants or soil. This even applies to items that have been in contact with foreign soil. Vehicles must be rigorously cleaned to ensure no foreign soil enters the country and the same can apply to gardening equipment or anything that has been outdoors, such as furniture or bikes.

Australian Quarantine has recently tightened regulations required to import baby formula (milk powder) into Australia. All quantities of baby formula MUST have an Import Permit and Health Certificate to satisfy AU Quarantine requirements. Please visit the Australian Government Department of Agriculture and Water Resources website for import permit application.

For a full and up-to-date list of restricted items, see the Australian Government website, but some examples of items you can’t post to Australia include: