Importing Vehicle To Australia -- A Step By Step Guide
If you are currently planning to import vehicle to Australia, you will find it is not an easy or pleasant process…
In this page, we’ll explore what there is to know about importing a foreign car to an Australian location, looking at the laws, processes, associated costs and time.
We’ll also let you know how WAAVV can help make the authorisation side of things a little cheaper and easier.
First of All...
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Questions to be considered before you start ...
Include but not limit to...
- Is the vehicle eligible to enter Australia?
- Which approval type should I apply for?
- What costs are involved?
- More To Be Discussed…
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Step 1: Apply for an Approval to Import a Vehicle
- You will need a Licensed Workshop
- Complete the online application form
- Pay the application fee
- Or Just…..
Step 2: Receive Approval
- Receive email with approval attached
- Approval may contain conditions for use of the vehicle that you want to import
Government Agency Involved
Step 3: Arrange Shipping of a Vehicle
- Before shipping, ensure vehicle is steam cleaned inside and outside to remove any materials that may pose a quarantine risk
- Before shipping, ensure any air-conditioning gas is removed, if necessary
Government Agency Involved
Step 4: Get Customs Clearance
- Lodge an import declaration
- Pay Customs duty
- Pay Goods & Services Tax (GST)
- Pay Luxury Car Tax, if required
Government Agency Involved
Step 5: Meet Australian Quarantine Requirements
- Lodge a Quarantine Entry with the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
- Arrange inspection appointment (you or your broker may need to be present)
Government Agency Involved
Step 6: Meet Approval Conditions
- Arrange for modification of vehicle, if necessary
- Conduct testing and develop evidence of compliance, if required
The Service You Might Need
Step 7: Register the Vehicle
- Apply to register the vehicle in the relevant State or Territory (if you intend using the vehicle on a public road)
Road Service By States
- New South Wales: Transport NSW
- Victoria: Vic Roads
- Queensland: Department of TMR
- Northern Territory: NT Gov
- Western Australia: Department of Transport
- Tasmania: Service Tasmania
