Customs
Requirements
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FAQ's
What information do I require to Import a Motor Vehicle to
Australia
The articles below are meant as a guide not as a definitive text on importing
vehicles and equipment to Australia.
DOTARS APPLICATION - please note this must be completed and approved before
a vehicle, trailer, motor cycle etc is imported into Australia - approval should
be received before the item is shipped or DOTARS may reject the import entry and
return the item at the importer's expense.
DEGASSING DETAILS - this is a new requirement as of March 2006 on all
vehicles arriving into Australia
"The Department of Environment and Heritage (DEH) have been very strict and
holding up numerous of Car entries. They have requested for all future shipments
where vehicles have been de-gassed that the attached form must be completed.
They will no longer except statements for de gassing on purchase invoices or any
other format. To avoid further delays please pass this information onto Overseas
Agents / Clients and Suppliers. This will come into effect immediately."
STEAM CLEANING - if the vehicle is dirty AQIS will
request the vehicle to be steam cleaned which is at the importers expense
AQIS INSPECTION - all vehicles imported into
Australia as subject to AQIS and ACS inspections - the costs of these
inspections are additional to normal Clearance costs.
INCORRECT PAPERWORK - it is important that
importers have copies of commercial invoices, ownership papers to ensure ease of
Customs Formalities - modifications to standard motor vehicles should be noted.
INCLUSION OF PERSONAL EFFECTS/SPARES IN VEHICLES -
while this is permissible it should be noted that there will be a separate
customs entry required and that all items should be manifested as this will be
scrutinised by both Customs and Quarantine - any items not manifested will be
subject to examination and may cause undue delays which will result in extra
storage charges and possible rejection by shipping lines - please also note
RO/RO operators will not take loose items in vehicles when shipping.
