Shipping to Australia: The Definitive eCommerce Guide

This guide is designed to show you everything you need to know about setting up your shipping strategy in Australia. Unlock your growth, by utilizing our tools and expertise, in serving millions of shipments to Australia and beyond.

Australia eCommerce Facts & Figures

US$48.8k

Annual GDP Per Capita

22.99M

Current Total Population

84.6%

Daily Internet Users

US$48.8k

Annual GDP Per Capita

22.99M

Current Total Population

84.6%

Daily Internet Users

Fun fact

Kangaroos cannot walk backwards

Shipping Rates & Couriers to Australia

Easyship offers a wide range of couriers & services that ship to Australia. Link your own courier account, or use our pre-negotiated rates to show the fastest, cheapest and best value deliver options for every customer.

From

US

Average cost:

US$31.69

Average delivery time

11 working days

From

Hong Kong

Average cost:

HK$151.67

Average delivery time

10 working days

From

Singapore

Average cost:

SG$23.7

Average delivery time

working days

From

Average cost:

AUD$

Average delivery time

working days

Australia Shipping Tips & Information

Get helpful Australia shipping tips & information. Find out about public holidays and non-working days before you ship.

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  • Top courier services when shipping to Australia include, Hong Kong Post - E-Express, USPS First Class International & DPEX - Express.
  • When shipping to Australia, ensure you pack shipments securely. See our guide.
  • Popular eCommerce platforms in Australia are Shopify, eBay & Amazon.
  • Payment methods used by Australia are Credit Card & Afterpay
  • Some merchants in Australia provide free shipping to consumers.
  • Saturday and Sunday are considered non-working days. You may experience delays for your shipments on these days.
  • Non working days also occur during public holiday. Please refer to the official Holidays Page . Please refer to the official Holidays Page

Australia Import Tax & Custom Fees

Australia calculates using the CIF method, which means the import duty and taxes are calculated based on the value of the imported goods as well as shipping costs. Click here or use our calculator to see fees.

Duties & Tax Details for Australia

Currency: Australian dollar (AUD)

Calculation Method: FOB

Tax & duties are calculated on the price of the products and shipping costs

Tax Threshold: 1000 AUD

Tax (VAT/GST): 10%

Duty Threshold: 1000 AUD

Import Duty Product Categories

Shipment items in an order will have relevant duties charged at this rate

Mobiles: 0%

Tablets: 0%

Computers: 0%

Cameras: 0%

Accessories: 0%

Accessories (Battery): 0%

Health & Beauty: 0%

Fashion: 5%

Watches: 0%

Jewelry: 5%

Pets Accessories: 5%

Dry Food & Supplements: 0%

Home Appliances: 0%

Home Decor: 5%

Toys: 5%

Sports: 5%

Luggage: 5%

Audio Video: 0%

Documents: 5%

Gaming: 0%

Books & Collectibles: 0%

We try our best to keep this information as accurate as possible, but this information is liable to change at any time.

Shipping Documentation to Australia

Shipping internationally requires a lot of documentation, which can be confusing and time consuming. Easyship generates this paperwork for you automatically based on your shipment's information, making the whole process easy.

Battery Statement
Commercial Invoice
Tax Documents & Shipping labels

Australia Customs: Shipping Restrictions & Prohibited Items

Confused on Australia customs and regulations? Before shipping to Australia (or any country), it's important to know if there are any special arrangements to make when sending them or even if they are legal at all. Get shipping regulations for Australia and other countries at Easyship.

Restricted items
Goods With Country Flag
Objectionable Publications
Radioactive And Toxic Materials
Ammunition
Cosmetics
Cultural Heritage Goods
Currency
Drugs
Endangered animals
Explosives
Fish
Fur
Rough Diamonds
Substances Of Human Or Animal Origin
Tobacco
Prohibited items
Dangerous dog breeds
Suicide devices

The list of restricted items changes frequently, so it's always best to check the official customs page prior to sending your goods.

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