Shipping a parcel to Australia, without the hassle.
Compare top carriers in one overview, have your customs paperwork done automatically and ship at our negotiated rates. If you get stuck, our people help you out.
10% welcome discount on all your bookings for the first 4 weeks · for businessesFor individuals and businesses in the Netherlands and Belgium.
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Welcome discount · businesses only
10% off all your bookings for the first 4 weeks
No credit card, minimum volume or contract
What are you sending to Australia?
From documents to pallets. For each type of shipment you see the carriers that fit, with their delivery time.
Contracts, passports and paperwork. Sent by express, with the delivery time the carrier gives for Australia.
Rate for documents →Choose between economy and express and see the expected delivery day for each carrier.
Rate for parcels →Heavier and larger freight to Australia, including handling of the export documents.
Rate for pallets →How to send a parcel to Australia
Four steps, no account needed to compare.
Enter your shipment
Address, dimensions and weight. You don't need an account to see rates.
Compare and choose
All carriers side by side, with price, delivery time and terms.
Paperwork done for you
The label and customs invoice are created and sent digitally.
Your chosen carrier picks up
Pick-up at the address you choose. Track your shipment in your account.
What you need for a shipment to Australia
Australia is outside the EU, so customs paperwork is involved. On our platform that's part of the same flow as the booking itself.
Shipping advice for Australia
Australia is outside the EU, so your shipment goes through customs. These four points help you avoid delays and unexpected charges.
Expect import duties and VAT
A shipment to Australia may be subject to import duties and VAT. When you create your customs invoice, you always see an estimate of those costs, so you won't be surprised afterwards. Read more about the customs rules for Australia.
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Describe your goods precisely
Use a detailed English description and the right HS code for each item. Words like ‘sample’ or ‘spare part’ are the most common cause of delays at customs.
Decide who pays the import costs
You decide whether you pay the import costs (DDP) or the recipient does (DAP). Agree this with your recipient in Australia beforehand — it prevents refused parcels and return costs.
Enter dimensions and weight accurately
Carriers measure again when they collect. If the dimensions or weight differ, you get an additional charge. Measure the box including packaging and round up.
Booking checklist
Got everything to hand? Then you can book in two minutes
- ✓The recipient's full address and phone number
- ✓Dimensions and weight of each box
- ✓English description, value and HS code for each item
- ✓VAT or EORI number for business shipments
You book parcels to Australia online straight away. Customs paperwork is created automatically and sent digitally to customs.
Good to know when you book
No food to Australia
You cannot send food to Australia, including sweets, chocolate and stroopwafels. If you enter them as the contents, you get a warning when you book.
What can you send to Australia?
Australia has its own rules on what may enter the country, and carriers have their own restrictions. This overview shows at a glance what usually goes through fine, what needs extra paperwork and what isn't allowed.
- Knives and daggers
- Laser pointers
- Wool bales
- Air cargo originating from or routed via Egypt or Bangladesh may not be imported into Australia
- Consolidated shipments: shipments from several suppliers to one recipient, bundled into a single shipment
- All meat products
- All wood products
- Personal effects are prohibited. If incorrectly declared or claimed as personal effects: customs clearance via BSO or an AU$99 administration fee
- Pine cones
- Wooden decorations made of plant material
- Fresh fruit
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- Items made of or containing meat (all kinds, e.g. beef jerky)
- Items containing egg or dairy
- Products of plant origin (e.g. decorations made of vines, wreaths, flowers, potpourri)
- Unpopped popcorn kernels
- Nuts
The orange and red lists come from FedEx and apply to its economy service. With an express service more is sometimes possible; we check your shipment when you book.
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- FoodYou can't send food, sweets, chocolate or drinks to Australia.
- DescriptionDescriptions like ‘Parts’, ‘Gifts’, ‘Samples’ or ‘See invoice’ aren't specific enough. Describe in English what it is.
- GiftA gift can also be charged import duties and VAT. ‘Gift’ on the customs invoice doesn't guarantee an exemption.
- PO boxDelivery to a PO box isn't possible. Give a street address.
Sources: FedEx International Connect, Country/Region-Specific Prohibited and Restricted Items (as of 1 July 2023). That's FedEx's economy service; with express more is often possible. The checks at booking come from our own platform. ParcelParcel: prohibited and dangerous goods (in Dutch). Rules change; if in doubt, ask us before you book. More about customs in Australia (in Dutch).
All about Australia
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Read more →Import dutiesImport duties AustraliaWhat the recipient pays in import duties and VAT.
Read more →CustomsCustoms information AustraliaRules, prohibited goods and the documents you need.
Read more →What shippers to Australia say
Frequently asked questions about shipping to Australia
How much does it cost to send a parcel to Australia?+
The price of a parcel to Australia depends on its weight, dimensions, destination and the carrier you choose. The calculator shows all the options side by side, with the exact price for your shipment.
How long does delivery to Australia take?+
That depends on the carrier and the service. Each option in the calculator shows the expected delivery day, so you know where you stand beforehand.
Which customs documents do I need?+
For Australia you need a customs invoice with an English description, value and HS code for each item. You create it on our platform; we send it digitally to the carrier and customs.
Who pays the import duties and GST?+
You choose when you book: you as the sender (DDP) or the recipient (DAP). Australia doesn't have VAT but GST, a 10% tax. When you create your customs invoice, you see an estimate of the expected costs.
Will my shipment be picked up from me?+
Yes, your shipment is picked up at your own address. If you book before the carrier's cut-off, the courier usually comes the same working day.
Is my shipment insured?+
Every shipment is covered by the carrier's standard liability. If you want the full value covered, choose our transport guarantee when you book.
Do you pay import duties on a parcel to Australia?+
Usually only above a value of 1,000 Australian dollars. A shipment with a lower value normally crosses the border without import duties or GST; that doesn't apply to alcohol and tobacco. Above that, the recipient pays import duty, 10% GST and clearance costs. Read more under import duties Australia (in Dutch).
What can't you send to Australia?+
Australia has strict rules to keep plant and animal diseases out. Food, seeds, plants and animal products are often not allowed, or only under conditions. Don't use straw or old vegetable or fruit boxes as packaging, and describe every item specifically: ‘gift’ or ‘goods’ is not accepted.
Can I also send a parcel to Australia with PostNL?+
PostNL also ships to Australia; you then take the parcel to a PostNL point yourself. At ParcelParcel you compare couriers such as DHL, UPS and FedEx, which pick the parcel up from your home and send the customs invoice digitally. The calculator shows the price and expected delivery day for each carrier.
Can I also send documents or mail to Australia?+
Yes. Choose ‘Document’ in the calculator if you're sending papers, such as contracts or a passport. They go by express. If you're sending goods as well as papers, choose ‘Parcel’, because then you need a customs invoice.
Send your first shipment to Australia with a 10% welcome discount
Register your business account and use the discount on all your bookings for four weeks. No credit card, minimum volume or contract.
- ✓10% discount on all your bookings
- ✓For four weeks, from the day you register
- ✓No credit card, minimum volume or contract
Shipping as an individual? You can compare and book without an account.
Shipping a parcel from Belgium to Australia
Live or work in Belgium? Then you send your parcel or package to Australia in exactly the same way. From Belgium, the calculator above is set to Belgium as the collection country straight away, so you see the rates from Belgium; otherwise choose Belgium under ‘From’. The carrier picks up your shipment for free at any address in Belgium, and we create the customs invoice for you automatically.
You ship through ParcelParcel Belgium BV, can pay with Bancontact, KBC or Belfius among others, and with questions you can call our customer service in Belgium on 03 808 70 99.
Shipping a parcel to Australia: fast, safe and affordable
Sending a parcel to Australia? With ParcelParcel you compare the best options from DHL, UPS and FedEx in one go and save up to 70% on standard rates. We arrange free collection, signed-for delivery and full track & trace. We also help with rates, documents and customs handling when you import from Australia — for businesses and private customers, with no contract or minimum volume.
What does it cost to send a parcel to Australia?
The cost depends on the weight, the dimensions and the service you choose (Economy or Express). Watch out for volumetric weight: a large but light box is charged on its size. The rate calculator shows the current rates and delivery times straight away — no account needed.
Quick overview: services to Australia (indicative)
Carrier | Service (example) | Indicative transit time | Notes |
DHL Express | Express Worldwide / Economy Select | 4–7 working days | Very stable worldwide express network |
UPS | Express Saver / Expedited | 4–7 working days | Strong tracking & customs logistics |
FedEx | International Priority / Economy | 4–8 working days | Flexible for heavier or odd-sized parcels |
Weight and size limits differ per service (usually up to ±70 kg per parcel). We check this for you and advise on the best option.
DHL, UPS or FedEx to Australia?
DHL Express offers predictable transit times for documents and parcels. UPS combines reliable express and economy options with strong customs handling, also for multi-piece and heavier shipments. With International Priority (faster) and International Economy (cheaper), FedEx covers most shipping needs, including odd sizes. On ParcelParcel you compare them in one overview, and we advise which service suits your shipment.
Customs and biosecurity in Australia
Australia applies strict customs and biosecurity rules: food, plants, animal products, wood (including wooden packaging) and chemicals are checked closely. Make sure you have a commercial invoice in English with a clear description, a realistic value and the correct HS codes. The recipient usually pays GST and possibly import duties, depending on the type of goods and their value — make an estimate in advance with the import duty calculator.
Not allowed, or restricted without extra documentation: food and supplements, alcohol, plants and animal products, wood products, lithium batteries and power banks (depending on the service), cosmetics, medicines and dangerous substances. Not sure? See our page on sending special goods (in Dutch) or ask our specialists — we check the current rules in advance.
Business shipping to Australia: samples, parts and valuable goods
Many of our customers are businesses that ship to Australia regularly: product samples for distributors and prospects, machine parts and repair shipments, or valuable goods such as instruments, equipment and art. You choose who pays the import costs: the recipient (DAP) or you as the sender (DDP, under conditions). For valuable shipments you add our transport guarantee with one click. Read more about business shipping (in Dutch).
Delivery times to Australia
- Express: usually 4–7 working days
- Economy: usually 5–8 working days
Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth get deliveries every day; delivery to remote areas can take longer. The biosecurity check can take extra time if documents are missing.
Ready to ship to Australia: checklist
- Compare rates and transit times in the rate calculator
- Commercial invoice (in English) complete: HS codes, country of origin, detailed description
- Estimate import duties and GST in advance with the import duty calculator
- Prohibited and restricted goods checked (see above)
- Sturdy packaging: double-wall box for heavier shipments, filling material, invoice in a document pouch on the outside
- Incoterm chosen (usually DAP; DDP under conditions — we'll advise)
- Collection scheduled and track & trace activated
- Recipient informed about possible charges on delivery
Importing from Australia
Importing is just as easy as exporting: you book the shipment from the Netherlands or Belgium, we arrange the pick-up at the sender in Australia, and you follow everything from one overview. When importing, allow for 21% VAT and import duties too; since 1 July 2026 the €150 import duty exemption no longer applies.