APPROXIMATE CHARGES PAYABLE ON ARRIVAL IN AUSTRALIA
Port and Container Unpacking Charges:
(A$800–1000) – payable to the local Shipping Line Office if the Vehicle is unpacked at
the port ‘LCL’ warehouse which is not normal
OR
A$1100–1300) – payable to
the Clearance Agent if the container is moved away from the port for unpacking at a private
‘FCL’ warehouse facility.
Australian ‘As Landed’ Valuation (if necessary):
($300–$550) – payable to your Car Valuer. The cost varies from state to state. In some cases we will recommend a valuer who may charge more but will generally result in a lower overall cost.
Customs fees etc:
Customs Fees ($100–150) – payable to the Australian Customs Service,
Customs Clearance (if carried out by an Agent) ($350–$500) – payable to the Clearance
Agent,
Quarantine Inspection ($120–$200) – payable to the Australian Quarantine and
Inspection Service,
Cleaning Fees (if ordered by the AQIS officer) ($250–$400) – payable to the Cleaning
Contractor/AQIS.
On the road:
We will recommend a specialist compliancing company who can prepare your vehicle for registration in VIC, NSW and QLD. Each vehicle should be assessed on its merits so providing general information could be misleading. In SA, WA and ACT the owner will usually present the vehicle to the registering authority prior to any compliance work being carried out.