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Australia is the most forgiving of the big markets on duty — but unforgiving on biosecurity. We consolidate your orders, inspect every item and pack in ISPM-15 compliant crates so nothing gets stopped at the border.
| Consignment | What is collected | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| A$1,000 or less (customs value) | No duty, no import GST at the border | Low value import treatment |
| Over A$1,000 | 10% GST + duty (0–5% most consumer goods) + processing charge | Full import entry |
| Alcohol, tobacco, vaping | Duty applies regardless of value | Excluded from low-value treatment |
| Overseas seller over A$75,000 annual sales | 10% GST may already be charged at checkout | Not a second charge at the border |
The A$1,000 threshold is measured on customs value, not on freight. We prepare a commercial invoice with the correct value per line so your entry is assessed on what the goods actually are.
Every solid-wood crate and pallet is heat-treated and stamped on site before dispatch — unstamped timber is the fastest way to lose a week.
Rattan, bamboo, wicker, dried florals and untreated wood can be inspected or treated on arrival. We tell you when a line needs a treatment certificate.
Goods and pallets are checked and cleaned — soil and organic residue trigger holds.
Declared accurately, every time. We will not describe timber as plastic to dodge a check.
| Mode | Door to door (typical) | Sailing time |
|---|---|---|
| Sea LCL — Sydney / Melbourne | 25–40 days door to door | 18–25 days sailing |
| Sea LCL — Brisbane / Fremantle | 30–45 days door to door | Slightly longer routing |
| Sea FCL | Similar sailing, faster handling | Full container, your own seal |
| Air line | 5–10 days door to door | Samples and urgent restocks |
Indicative ranges. Seasonal peaks around Chinese New Year and Q4 tighten space and lift rates — the earlier we book, the less it moves.
Receiving, storage, inspection and consolidation are free. You pay only for optional services and freight.
See the full list on the pricing page. Wooden crating starts at ¥150 per crate; palletisation, labelling and repacking are quoted per job before we do the work — never after.
Straight answers — no small print games. Our full policies are on the terms page.
Consignments with a customs value of A$1,000 or less are treated as low value imports: no duty and no import GST is collected at the border. Above A$1,000 you pay 10% GST plus duty (0–5% for most consumer goods) plus a processing charge. Alcohol and tobacco are excluded from the low-value treatment entirely.
It can. Overseas sellers with annual sales into Australia above A$75,000 are required to collect 10% GST at the point of sale. If you buy through a platform that already charges GST, that is why you see it on the invoice — it is not a double charge at the border.
Australian biosecurity is strict and it matters for furniture. All solid-wood packaging must be ISPM-15 treated and stamped, and certain timber, plant-based or untreated wooden items may be inspected or treated on arrival. We use compliant crates and tell you in advance if a product line is likely to attract an inspection.
Sea freight from South China to Sydney or Melbourne is typically 18–25 days sailing, so around 25–40 days door to door. Air line is roughly 5–10 days. Rates on the Australia lane move with seasonal demand — the quote states the date it was confirmed.
Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Fremantle, with door delivery to metro and regional addresses through our forwarder partners. Tell us the postcode and we will include the final-mile cost in the quote instead of leaving it to be discovered.
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