FAQs
What information do I require to Import a Motor Vehicle to Australia
The articles below are meant as a guide not as a definitive text on importing vehicles and equipment to Australia - to ensure up to date information on importing vehicles to Australia please contact Anna Anton either by email annaa@hellaseurope.com.au , by fax 61 2 96692508 or by phone on 61 2 96692501 so we can ensure that your importing is done with the miinimum of fuss.
For pricing on RO/Ro services from Europe and the UK please contact Larry Phillips at larryp@hellaseurope.com.au
DOTARS APPLICATION - please note this must be completed and approved before a vehicle, trailer etc is imported into Australia - approval should be received before the item is shipped or DOTARS may reject the import entry and return the item at the importer's expense.
DEGASSING DETAILS - this is a new requirement as of March 2006 on all vehicles arriving into Australia "
Over the past 2 weeks Department of Environment and Heritage(DEH) have been very strict and holding up numerous of Car entries. They have requested for all future shipments where vehicles have been de-gassed the attached form must be completed. They will no longer except statements for de gassing on purchase invoices or any other format. To avoid further delays please pass this information onto Overseas agents/ Clients and suppliers. This will come into effect immediately."
CUSTOMS INFORMATION ON VEHICLES
PROCESSES THAT MAY EFFECT PRICING ON IMPORTATION:
STEAM CLEANING - if the vehicle is dirty AQIS will request the vehicle to be steam cleaned which is at the importers expense
AQIS INSPECTION - all vehicles imported into Australia as subject to AQIS and ACS insepctions - the costs of these inspections are additional to normal Clearance costs.
INCORRECT PAPERWORK - it is important that importers have copies of commercial invoices, ownership papers to ensure ease of Customs Formalities - modifications to standard motor vehicles should be noted.
INCLUSION OF PERSONAL EFFECTS/SPARES IN VEHICLES - while this is permissible it should be noted that there will be a separate customs entry required and that all items should be manifested as this will be scrutinised by both Customs and Quarantine - any items not manifested will be subject to examination and may cause undue delays which will result in extra storage charges and possible rejection by shipping lines - please also note RO/RO operators will not take loose items in vehicles whne shipping.