APPROXIMATE CHARGES PAYABLE ON ARRIVAL IN AUSTRALIA
Port and Container Unpacking Charges:
(A$600–800) – payable to the local Shipping Line Office if the Vehicle is unpacked at
the port ‘LCL’ warehouse which is normal
OR
A$750–950) – 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):
($150–$250) – payable to your Car Valuer
Customs fees etc:
Customs Fees ($100–150) – payable to the Australian Customs Service,
Customs Clearance (if carried out by an Agent) ($300–$400) – payable to the Clearance
Agent,
Quarantine Inspection ($100–$150) – payable to the Australian Quarantine and
Inspection Service,
Cleaning Fees (if ordered by the AQIS officer) ($300–$400) – payable to the Cleaning
Contractor/AQIS.
On the road:
Speedometer change from mph to kph only (if necessary):
($200–$300) – payable to the Converting Co.,
Roadworthy Test ($100–$150) – payable to the Registration Office,
Annual Registration ($400–$500 per year) – payable to the Registration Office,
Stamp Duty (2% to 5% where applicable) – payable at the Registration Office,
Personal Import Plate Fee ($50–$100) – payable to the Plate Engraver,
Driving Insurance (if upgraded to fully comprehensive) ($Variable) – payable to a local
Insurance Broker
Please note that all fees quoted here are aproximate and you should contact us and the relevant authorites where required to confirm prices.