{"id":757,"date":"2012-10-22T17:16:06","date_gmt":"2012-10-22T17:16:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/toyota-dealer.org\/wp1\/2012\/10\/22\/8-steps-to-import-a-vehicle-in-australia\/"},"modified":"2012-10-22T17:16:06","modified_gmt":"2012-10-22T17:16:06","slug":"8-steps-to-import-a-vehicle-in-australia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/toyota-dealer.org\/wp1\/8-steps-to-import-a-vehicle-in-australia.html","title":{"rendered":"8 Steps to Import a Vehicle in Australia"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>8 Steps to Import a Vehicle in Australia<\/h1>\n<p>Here is an overview of all steps involved in importing a vehicle into Australia. This process involves a number of government agencies. You should familiarise yourself with the requirements of these agencies prior to importing a vehicle into Australia.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"#Conduct_Research\">Determine if vehicle can be imported into Australia or not<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Vehicle_Import_Approval\">Apply for a Vehicle Import Approval (VIA)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Receive_VIA\">Received VIA<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Ship_Vehicle\">Arrange Shipping<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Custom_Clearance\">Custom Clearance<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Quarantine\">Meet Australia Quarantine Requirements<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Compliance\">Make Vehicle compliant to Autsralian regulations<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Register\">Register the vehicle<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p> <!--more-->  <\/p>\n<h2><a name=\"Conduct_Research\" id=\"Conduct_Research\">1. Conduct Research<\/a><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Is the vehicle eligible to enter Australia?<\/li>\n<li>Which&nbsp;Import options&nbsp;can I apply under?<\/li>\n<li>What costs are involved? (eg shipping, storage, delivery, permit application, taxes, Customs duties, cleaning for quarantine purposes, quarantine inspection costs modification costs, State or Territory registration and insurance requirements; etc)<\/li>\n<li>What are the timeframes involved for getting the permit and other necessary arrangements?<\/li>\n<li>What documentation do I need?<\/li>\n<li>What are the requirements for each government agency?<\/li>\n<li>Do I need to use a broker?<\/li>\n<li>Will I need to have modifications done to meet Australian standards?<\/li>\n<li>What are the risks involved with importing a vehicle?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><a name=\"Vehicle_Import_Approval\" id=\"Vehicle_Import_Approval\">2. Apply for a Vehicle Import Approval<\/a><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Decide which option to apply under<\/li>\n<li>Read all related materials<\/li>\n<li>Download and complete the&nbsp;application form at infrastructure.gov.au<\/li>\n<li>Check you have all the necessary information and attachments<\/li>\n<li>Send off the application and all necessary attachments to the Department of Infrastructure &amp; Transport<\/li>\n<li>Check email address regularly in case the Department needs to seek further information from you<\/li>\n<li>Government agency: Department of Infrastructure &amp; Transport<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><a name=\"Receive_VIA\" id=\"Receive_VIA\"><\/a>3. Receive Vehicle Import Approval<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Receive hard copy of Vehicle Import Approval in the mail<\/li>\n<li>Approval may contain conditions for vehicle use<\/li>\n<li>Department of Infrastructure &amp; Transport<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><a name=\"Ship_Vehicle\" id=\"Ship_Vehicle\"><\/a>4. Arrange shipping of vehicle<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Prior to shipping, ensure car is steam cleaned inside and outside to remove any materials that may pose a quarantine risk<\/li>\n<li>Prior to shipping, ensure any air-conditioning gas is removed if necessary<\/li>\n<li>Ensure export conditions of country of origin are met<\/li>\n<li>Government Agency: Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><a name=\"Custom_Clearance\" id=\"Custom_Clearance\"><\/a>5. Get Customs clearance<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Lodge an import declaration<\/li>\n<li>Pay Customs duty<\/li>\n<li>Pay Goods &amp; Services Tax (GST)<\/li>\n<li>Pay Luxury Car Tax, if required<\/li>\n<li>Government agency: Australian Customs &amp; Border Protection Service<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><a name=\"Quarantine\" id=\"Quarantine\"><\/a>6. Meet Australian quarantine requirements<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Lodge a Quarantine Entry with the&nbsp;Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service<\/li>\n<li>Arrange inspection appointment (you or your broker may need to be present)<\/li>\n<li>Government agency: Australian Quarantine &amp; Inspection Service<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><a name=\"Compliance\" id=\"Compliance\"><\/a>7. Meet Import Approval Conditions<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Arrange for modification of vehicle if necessary<\/li>\n<li>Conduct testing and develop evidence of compliance<\/li>\n<li>Apply for identification plate approvals or supply to the market approvals if necessary<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><a name=\"Register\" id=\"Register\"><\/a>8. Register the vehicle<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Apply to register the vehicle in the relevant State or Territory<\/li>\n<li>Government agencies:&nbsp;State Road and Transport Authorities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>8 Steps to Import a Vehicle in Australia Here is an overview of all steps involved in importing a vehicle into Australia. 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