Moving to Australia

Can I bring my car?

Customs Duty and/or Goods and Services Tax (GST) is payable on all motor vehicles. Before your removals company can calculate the amounts, they will have to establish the date you purchased the vehicle and the original purchase price.

Vehicles less than 30 years old attract both Customs duty and GST at 10%. Vehicles over 30 years of age attract 10% GS, but no Customs duty. For vehicles exceeding a certain level (currently A$57,009) there's an additional 25% Luxury Car Tax. There is no Customs Duty on a Motor Cycle, but GST at 10% will apply.

Import approval must be gained prior to shipment, otherwise your vehicle will be re-exported or destroyed. You may also face a fine of up to A$13,000. Import approval is also required for such items as mini motorbikes, quad bikes, ride on mowers and motorised scooters.

Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government:
Importing Vehicles to Australia

All information on this website is given for guidance only, and although we believe it to be correct at the time of writing, we do not accept any liability for errors, omissions, inaccuracies or misinterpretation. All charges, regulations and procedures are liable to change without notice.

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"Just a short line to praise the team who moved us recently from Kinross to Zurich.  Without exception they were helpful, cheerful and worked almost non-stop.  In particular, Sid, who was with us from the entire 4 days, worked over and above the call of duty and should be praised for his efforts."

Richard S Pemberton, Director, Forbo Nairn