IMPORT TO AUSTRALIA  
 

Export Depot is one of the most experienced forwarders specializing in shipping to Australia. We export to Australia, boats, cars, heavy equipment and different types of machinery. With our Australian Partner and Agent, BRM Logistics we established an office in Melbourne, Victoria. As appointed agent BRM Logistics handles all Australia routed shipments and assists our Australian clients with importing to Australia, their commodities and provides the following services:

    • Documentation preparation support
    • Import Permit Application (Trailers, Vehicles)
    • Customs Clearance
    • Quarantine Release
    • Unpack and Delivery   (all Australian ports)
 
 
 

Importing Boat to Australia guide PDF

Importing Vehicle to Australia guide PDF

Importing Machinery to Australia guide PDF

 
         
 
Service description

Watercraft  Mix Export Depot

Other shipping company
Locating and purchasing boats or vehicles within US on behalf of clients.

V We provide purchasing services on behalf of clients from any US based dealer or auction. However if you are buying from a private seller purchasing and inspections are available only within 100 miles of our facilities.

V  Some exporting companies offer purchasing and inspection services.
X However not all of them hold a US dealer license as we do. This allows us to purchase directly from dealer only auctions.
Assistance with import permits and applications for vehicles and trailers. V Import Permit application assistance is available upon request. We will also send you pictures and measurements of the trailer and vin plates. X Usually US forwarders / exporters do not get involved in customer importing needs.
Pick up within US.  Storage, cleaning and preparation at our facilities. V  Export Depot arranges pick up from anywhere within US.  We provide storage, cleaning and all preparation work at our own facilities.

V  Pick up and storage are a normal service offered by almost any logistics providers.
X However most of them do not provide in house preparation and cleaning services. 
Professional packing and shipping to any Australian port. V  We offer professional and convenient service.   Our container packing methods can save thousands on your shipping cost.

V International shipping services are offered by many other professional forwarders.
 X  However they can’t compete against our packing methods.

Receiving, Customs and quarantine clearance, unpacking and delivery. V  Complete service offered by our Australian office and partner company BRM Logistics.  X Most US freight forwarders do not offer destination services and clearance.
 
     
  The following are approximate rates of receiving, clearance and unpacking of containerized shipments.  
     
 
Professional Fees
Customs Clearance   $200.00 per B/L
Quarantine Attendance   $75.00 per B/L
Duty   DUTY FREE IF THE BOAT IS MANUFACTURED IN THE U.S
(FREE TRADE AGREEMENT)
If not, 5% of Customs Value
     
Approximate costs of  Unpacking and Extra Services ( major Australian ports )
40 HC Container Cartage   $400.00 per Container
Container Unpacking   $ 350 - $ 800 depending on commodity type

AQIS Cleaning Fee (ONLY IF REQUIRED)

  

$90 first hour
$65 per hour thereafter
Fumigation   $165.00 per Container
AQIS Inspection Attendance   $60.00 per ½ Hr. per AQIS inspection