Shipping from Beijing to Sydney

Client Information: Mr. Yang;
Shipping Route: Beijing to Sydney;
Service Date: 2019.3.9;
Case Summary: Mr. Yang from Beijing commissioned Seapoe Relo to ship some furniture from China to Sydney, Australia by sea.

Sydney, Australia's largest city and the capital of New South Wales, is located on the southeastern coast of Australia. It is the country's economic, cultural, political and tourism center, as well as the wealthiest and most economically developed city in the Southern Hemisphere and a world-renowned international metropolis. With its pleasant climate, clean environment, fresh air and high quality of life, Sydney has repeatedly been rated by the United Nations as one of the most livable cities in the world, ranking among the top ten most livable cities globally for many consecutive years.

Mr. Yang from Beijing was emigrating with his family to live in Sydney, Australia. After obtaining his visa, Mr. Yang began preparing for his international move. As is well known, moving is a laborious and exhausting task, let alone an international move. For Mr. Yang, moving from Beijing to Sydney involved a series of challenges such as long distance, complicated procedures and a long time span, so choosing a suitable international moving company to ensure the safe transport of his furniture, luggage and personal belongings was of vital importance. Mr. Yang contacted many international moving companies and, after comprehensively considering factors such as reputation, service and price, chose Seapoe Relo as the carrier for his move from Beijing to Sydney.

A few days earlier, Seapoe staff went to Mr. Yang's home in Beijing to collect and pack the furniture and other items to be shipped. There were not many items, about 8 cubic meters in total, and the Seapoe staff carefully and responsibly packed each item, ensuring that everything was wrapped tightly and securely.

Points to Note for Sea Moving from Beijing to Sydney

1. According to Australian customs regulations, new immigrants shipping personal belongings into Australia for the first time can enjoy duty-free treatment, but the precondition is that these items must have been used in the home country for more than 12 months. For brand-new items, Australian customs will impose two taxes: Goods and Services Tax (GST) at 10%, and customs duty between 5% and 10%.
2. Australian customs regulations require that all imported personal belongings undergo physical customs inspection and examination by the Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service (AQIS). Items found to contain plants, plant seeds, animals, animal fur or soil will be destroyed on the spot, and destruction fees will be charged.
3. Documents required for customs declaration and clearance when new immigrants move to Australia by sea: a copy of the passport with photo and visa page, an English-language packing list, the ocean bill of lading, and Australian Customs Form B534.