Car Shipping - Customs Regulations for Importing Vehicle to Australia

7. An 'Application For Vehicle Import Approval' must be lodged with the Vehicle Safety Standards office in Canberra, prior to the arrival of the vehicle in Australia. This action must be undertaken as early as possible as motor vehicles are unable to be cleared until an approved application has been obtained
8. The owner or spouse must produce the documents listed below and complete a B357 Form (Statement for Vehicle Imported by a Passenger)
9. Documents Required:
- Bill of Sale
- Certificate of Steam Cleaning
- Current Passport (previous passport required together with current, if current passport has been issued after purchase of vehicle)
- Import Permit (will not be granted to Customers who are on a temporary visa)
- Original Purchase and Registration Papers (showing purchase price and purchase date)
- Receipts for any modifications to the vehicle which would add value to the purchase price
- Insurance Policy
- Drivers License
- Service records and log books
- Car Condition Report
- Authorization from Federal Office of Road Safety
- Clearance from the Australian Quarantine Service
10. The Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service (AQIS) inspects all vehicles on arrival, and requires them to be properly cleaned. This is usually effected by steam cleaning. The customer should remove all soil and any other matter from your vehicle (including and especially the underside) prior to its exportation
11. Customer must be in Australia for auto clearance to avoid bonded storage charges and demurrage
12. Left-hand driven vehicles subject to temporary permit from department of road safety

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