Clearance Procedures
Removal companies, airlines and shipping companies will usually provide arrival papers around the time your effects are imported. Some freight forwarders/Customs brokers or removal companies will also assist you with Customs formalities.
To obtain clearance of the shipment you need to:
To arrange a clearance, Customs require:
- a completed Unaccompanied Personal Baggage Declaration
- the agriculture clearance
- permits from other agencies (where applicable)
- your passport
- an inventory of what is in the shipment
- the shipping arrival papers (such as the Bill of Lading, Airwaybill, or Arrival Advice).
If you are overseas at the time your goods arrive, you will need to arrange for someone to arrange clearance on your behalf. They are not expected to supply your passport, just your passport number(s).
If you require further information, please contact any
Customs office.