Customs Guide for Australia
Australia has a generous $1,000 AUD threshold. GST applies to all imports from 2018. AusPost is the primary carrier. Biosecurity checks can delay packages with organic materials.
Duty Threshold
$1,000 AUD
Tax Rate
10% GST over $1,000
Code
AU
Shipping Lines Comparison
| Line | Time | Cost | Reliability | Tracking | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AusPost | 10-16 days | $$ | 95% | Full | Recommended |
| DHL | 5-8 days | $$$$ | 98% | Full | Recommended |
| EMS | 8-14 days | $$$ | 94% | Full | Available |
| FedEx | 4-7 days | $$$$ | 97% | Full | Available |
| SAL | 18-30 days | $ | 85% | Limited | Available |
Spreadsheet Recommendations
| Category | Item | Price | Seller | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoes | Asics Gel-Kayano 14 | $48 | TZE | 4.7 |
| Hoodies | Carhartt WIP Hoodie | $36 | HuskyReps | 4.6 |
| Jackets | Patagonia Retro-X Fleece | $55 | Logan | 4.8 |
| Jerseys | AFL Team Jersey 2025 | $28 | AAAJersey | 4.4 |
| Accessories | RM Williams Boots | $85 | Jiaofu | 4.7 |
Pro Tips for Australia
1
$1,000 AUD threshold is generous — use it
2
AusPost is best for standard delivery
3
DHL for urgent orders to metro areas
4
Avoid SAL — too slow for Australian distance
5
No need to worry about duties for most single-item orders