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We're shipping a client's household goods from London to Sydney. What documents do they need and are there any items we should flag as restricted?
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For personal effects shipped from the UK to Australia, here's what your client will need:

Required Documents
PrimaryB534 Unaccompanied Personal Effects Statement, detailed packing inventory, passport copy
BiosecurityAll wooden items, outdoor gear, and camping equipment must be declared for DAFF inspection
EligibilityGoods must have been owned and used for 12+ months prior to shipment
Restricted & Prohibited Items
ProhibitedAsbestos products, untreated animal hides, ivory, certain wooden antiques without treatment certificate
RestrictedPrescription medicines (TGA permit), firearms (AFP permit), food items (strict biosecurity)
Verified Β· 3 sources Β· Australian Border Force, DAFF Β· Updated 12 days ago
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Required Documents
PrimaryB534 Statement, passport copy, packing inventory
BiosecurityDAFF declaration for wooden/outdoor items
Restricted Items
PermitPrescription medicines-requires TGA permit
PermitFirearms-requires AFP import permit
Duty & Tax
Duty freePersonal effects owned 12+ months-no duty
GST10% GST may apply on items under 12 months ownership

Verified Β· Sources: Australian Border Force (abf.gov.au), Dept of Agriculture (agriculture.gov.au) Β· Last verified: 10 March 2026

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