How to Ship to Australia from the US
Australia has some of the world's strictest biosecurity rules — importing food, plants, wood products, or anything that could introduce pests faces heavy scrutiny. That said, Australia is a top-10 US export destination with strong ecommerce demand.
The GST threshold is AUD 1,000 — under this, no import tax applies for personal consumers. Over AUD 1,000, recipients pay 10% GST + duties at delivery. For commercial shipments, Australian sellers over AUD 75,000/year must register for GST.
Typical 1 lb cost
$25-$50 USD
Typical transit
5-14 business days
Carrier Options to Australia
DHL Express Worldwide
3-5 business days. Strong Australian network.
FedEx International Priority
3-5 business days. Reliable for time-sensitive.
UPS Worldwide Expedited
4-6 business days. Good for heavier packages.
USPS Priority Mail International
7-14 business days. Cheapest under 2 lbs. Final delivery by Australia Post.
Customs Forms Required
CN22 or CN23 + commercial invoice. Declare accurately — biosecurity inspections are common.
Commonly Prohibited Items
- ✕Fresh food, meat, dairy, honey (biosecurity prohibits or heavily restricts)
- ✕Seeds, plants, soil (strict biosecurity enforcement)
- ✕Wood products without treatment certificates
- ✕Firearms, air guns, paintball guns
- ✕Certain supplements and medications not approved by TGA
Australia-Specific Shipping Tips
- 💡 Biosecurity is serious — even small food items (spices, tea bags) can be destroyed on arrival
- 💡 AUD 1,000 de minimis means most personal imports under this are GST-free
- 💡 Ship via tracked services — Australian recipients expect reliable tracking
- 💡 Address format: Unit/Street/Suburb/State/Postcode (4 digits)
- 💡 Avoid shipping during Australian holiday periods (late December through January) — backlogs are significant
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