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Townsville, Brisbane, Port Kembla, Melbourne, Adelaide

• You should have a completed Customs Entry or Informal Clearance Document (ICD).
• You will require an air waybill (AWB) or bill of lading (BLAD), 
• Along with that invoices and other documents related to the importation. 
• Customs do not require the completion of a special form of an invoice. 
• The normal commercial invoices, bills of lading, and receipts are acceptable. 

These documents should contain the following information: invoice terms (e.g., FOB, CIF) name and address of the seller of the goods (Consignor) monetary unit referred to on invoice (e.g. AUD, USD), and country of origin.

Vehicles are subject to fees imposed by the Department of Customs. These charges are made up of two components – Duty and Goods and Services Tax (GST). Keep in mind that the customs duty is computed based on the FOB. Meanwhile, the GST is calculated based on the sum of the FOB and the duty. Here are the figures:

Vehicles over 30 years old

• Duty: 0%
• GST: 10%

New and used vehicles 0 to 30 years old

• Duty: 10%
• GST: 10%

Four-wheel drive/off-road vehicles & commercial vehicles

• Duty: 5%
• GST: 10%

High Price vehicles may attract luxury car tax

To sum up, getting custom clearance, this part includes:

• Lodging an import declaration
• Paying Customs duty
• Paying Goods & Services Tax (GST)
• Paying Luxury Car Tax, if required
• Ensure there is no asbestos

The Australian Design Rules (ADRs) for motor vehicles and trailers are the National Standards and a standard vehicle is one that complies with all of the applicable ADRs. An identification plate fitted with the approval of the Administrator indicates that a vehicle is a standard vehicle.

Vehicles for use on Australian roads need to be registered by a State or Territory Motor Vehicle Registration Authority. Generally, a vehicle needs to be fitted with an identification plate before it can be registered. Some vehicles, such as those built before 1 January 1989, those imported by temporary visitors, and those for use as mining equipment do not require a plate.

In addition to identification plates, there are other plates approved to be fitted to certain non-standard vehicles. These include used import plates. While the shape and style of plates vary from manufacturer to manufacturer, all can be recognized because they bear the words “This vehicle was manufactured to comply with the Motor Vehicle Standards Act 1989”. In passenger cars, the plate is usually on the firewall. Some modern plates are adhesive labels.

Plates may only be fitted with the approval of the Administrator.

Vehicles that are already fitted with an Australian identification plate may still require an Import Approval.

• It is essential to contact the Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development before you import any motor vehicle. This way, you will know that learn about the conditions you have to follow to ensure that your car will be cleared for shipment.
• Before you settle the shipping arrangements to Australia, we advise that you apply for a Vehicle Import Approval (VIA) from the Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development. Without this crucial sheet of paper from the Australian government’s Department of Infrastructure, you cannot legally import a road-going car. Once lodged, these take approximately 20 business days to gain approval, cost $50, and can be applied for online.

You need to apply for a VIA after purchasing your car in Japan, but before you book any shipping, you shouldn’t buy an unregistered import car that doesn’t have a VIA as you might find you can’t register it. They’re fairly straightforward forms, which require scanned copies of your invoice for the car’s purchase, some ID numbers from the car (like the VIN), and your details.

• No matter the declared value of your vehicle, you must acquire a VIA.
• Once you’ve arranged the shipment of your car to Australia, make sure you lodge an import declaration with the Department of Home Affairs.
• You can claim your vehicle once you’ve provided a valid VIA and you’ve settled the customs duty, GST, luxury car tax, and other fees, where applicable.
• It is important to ensure that the internal and external components of the vehicle are clean and free of biosecurity contamination before it is shipped to Australia. 
• To support the safety, the environment, and anti-theft performance of all road vehicles being provided to the Australian market for the first time, the new Road Vehicle Standards (RVS) legislation is replacing the existing Motor Vehicle Standards Act 1989.
• In Australia, there are stringent rules and regulations for importing vehicles. Every automobile that enters the country must possess an Import Approval Permit. This can be acquired from the Department of Transport. So, before you even arrange shipment for your vehicle into Australia, it is best to contact the country’s customs department first. This way, they can assess your case and guide you through the steps you have to take and the fees you need to settle.