Shipping a Car to Australia, Watch This First
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- Опубліковано 15 лип 2024
- Are you thinking about buying a car from overseas and shipping it to Australia? Have you found the perfect car but don't know how to get it home and in your garage?
This a complete guide to the full costs and process of importing a car into Australia. We talk about all the steps required and how much each step costs.
This guide gives you all the information you need.
We ship our Porsche 930 Turbo and custom VW Beetle (The Breadvan) back home to Australia for for their next set of adventures.
DOT Import Permit
www.infrastructure.gov.au/veh...
Australian Clearing Agent
David Rich
www.ihhunter.com
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Nice one Scott! Glad they both got home safely. I trust my move to the UK will be as pain free!
Best of luck with the move Adrien, let me know who you go.
Thank you for the video. Currenlty in the process of emigratig to Australia and have got 3 classic vehicles (2 from the 1930's and a Porsche 928s) and a classic vespa that I would like to bring with in the near future. Will come back to this video compare the process and cost.
Nice video, if i were to move to Australia id use this advice, since i cannot drive right hand drive but am familiar with left hand drive on the left side of road from driving in the US Virgin Islands
Thanks for the good video. I also recently imported my 987 cayman s into melbourne from the uk. They definitely get you with the taxes! Its a weird feeling driving your beloved car for the first time in aus hey. Love the 930 and breadvan! Will be following your videos
Congratulations and thanks! It's definitely different driving a car here that you have been driving in another country for sure. Just feel different.
Hop on instagram or FB and follow us there for some updates :)
No other hidden cost?
And it’s easy getting it all road legal.?
Did U pay the luxury car tax on your Porsche?
No luxury car tax under 70k,this was a private import. I owned it 12 months in uk
Thats interesting, shipping a car from Australia to the US would be cool too!
Shipping prices have gone crazy recently
very informative video,.. Great work,,,,,,,,,
Thanks, I should probably do an update
Gday mate, I’m thinking of shipping a car from uk to Australia where I live. Thanks for the vid
No problem 👍
Are their specific things you need to ensure the ability to register the car in Australia?
Awesome video, exactly what I was looking for! One thing I'd love to know more about is importing a slightly modified classic... In my case I want to import my 1987 Capri, however a few years ago I dropped in a larger version of the same engine, it's basically the same block but different heads and intake, reading the pre 1989 rules makes me nervous about it, do I need to be worried?
In my experience you don't need to be worried. When you do the import permit application you can list all the items that have been changed. Is it just engine mods? drop me a message on instagram @outlawgarage2013 and we can chat 👍
@@OutlawGarage Yeah it's just the engine, I'm basically in the final stages of restoration before shipping it out either later this year or early next year and I've got a choice between putting back to absolutely bog standard or keeping the engine how I want it... I'll drop you a message on insta 👍
@@flymetothemoon5138 I got your message, I'll reply soon
I want a crown vic. Idk its just so iconic and they didn’t sell them in aus because of the falcons obviously.
Police Interceptor
Thanks for the video but would be appreciated if you can make a full tutorial about importing from Japan! Is the container price same as if it was from Japan straight?
Did you ship anything from Japan yet ? If so how did it go ? Hidden costs ?
Thanks for this video Scott. The biggest concern I have about importing a car from the States or any country I would imagine is Asbestos testing. Did you go through this test and the rectification? Also to get my import approval Certificate, I have to wait 10 working days for the Department of infrastructure to ceritfy my 100 points of identification. Then once that is done another 30 to 60 working days for the approval to be processed. But, this is New South Wales, not Western Australia. So much red tape here in Sydney. Cheers!
A lot of people have made comments about the asbestos testing but I have never done it on a car or for importing. I'd check with your import agent but I have never had to have one.
I just moved to WA from the states and it feels so policed here. I dont want to imagine how much of a quagmire of red tape y'all have over there. Glad to hear its easier to import here I guess.
Is the Import Declaration an N10 application?
i would love to import a dodge challenger 1969-1970 to Australia it's my dream car. thanks for your help
Best of luck!
Any update on this?
Hi Scott great video about 15 years ago i imported a large bus (1988)from Japan it was relatively easy process for a complete novice, now im trying to ship a motorhome out of the states, obviously too big for a shipping container so RORO is the only way. my question is have you used that mode of shipping as they're talking nearly 30k am i being shafted?, my nearest sea port would be Fremantle and stateside Long Beach. any thoughts or people to try to get a better deal? the motorhome and bus are pretty much identical in volume and back in 06 the Japanese sea freight was less than 7k.....
Shipping prices have increased dramatically in the last 3 months. RORO is normally the cheapest option. Send me a message on Instagram @outlawgarage2013 and we can chat more or drop me an email at sales@outlawgarage.com.au
@@OutlawGarage thanks I will use email, I'm not very Instagram savvy.
@@robfreeland No problem, I'll keep an eye out for the email
Hey Scott, Great channel, enjoying the videos. Moving to Perth myself this year. (Not from Dubai) Can I ask which shipping company you used? Seems like a great price! I know prices have gone and getting some crazy quotes. Cheers
I have a friend that organises my shipping for me and I've used a few different people, send me a message on instagram @outlawgarage2013 and I'll send you some contact details and we can chat 😃.
@@OutlawGarage thanks appreciate it! Will send a message
@@thetrailmonkey7190 I'll keep an eye out for it
Hi mate
Could you make a video about shipping and importing newer cars for example a car that is made in 2001,is there a way to import them to Australia 🇦🇺
Unless its your personal car then it is a completely different process and a lot of additional taxes are involved. We have never done this but we will try and find out.
How would you go getting a 66-77 Ford bronco from USA?
The full restoration ones with brand new everything from velocity restorations or vintage broncos for exmple.
They are basically brand new cars inside and out....
Thats fine and you can do it on a classic import if the chassis number is original
Hi Scott. Can I ask does the clearance argent deal with all the aspects of getting the vehicle from the port in Australia to a point where you can collect it?
I.e moving it around steam cleaning it and getting it inspected.
Yes 👍👍
Hi Scott, I'm working in thailand and keen on buying a Ford Ranger here and bringing it back to AUS. research suggested that I can apply for a single vehicle under the Concessional RAV entry approval (personal use) , but see that you need to have owned it for at least 12months prior. I won't have it for 12months before returning so wondering how I might get around this or is there another option?
Unfortunately there is no way around it as its a minimum of 12 months, how close to 12 months would you be? What year is the car?
Hi there, great and informative video and thanks for being honest and clear with costs! I'm looking to potentially importing a car from Japan. Has there been any changes from 2 years ago and today and does it differ from state to state? I'd also like to ask if there's any recommendations with people in Japan to purchase the car?
No changes except for the shipping costs. Customs seems to vary state to state on how long they take to clear a car but thats about it. Sorry I don't have any recommendations for Japan. One interesting fact about Japanese cars is they have to pass a radiation test before export.
Hey, I import vehicles from Japan to Aus&NZ, if you're interested shoot me a message or reply here, have done it many times and can assist with the entire process from auction in japan to compliance in aus :)
Hay Scott, may I know whether the clearing agent can do a service in which I will need to import a car to Australia and do for testing?
Based on the car you are importing the clearing agent will be able to tell you everything that is needed to import the car into Australia, is this what you mean?
For registering the car you will either need to do this yourself or use another agent as the clearing agent doesn’t do this. We’ve always done this ourselves.
yo mate I would like to bring my beetle or how we call in my coutry a 70s Fusca from Wolkswagen. The steering seat on the other side of the driver here will be a problem?
No that’s not a problem, we have a couple of LHD cars here in Australia
hi Scott, what company do you use for shipping cars from Hawaii, USA? any helpful info would be much appreciated, for my 83 380sl Mercedes.
I'm not sure out of Hawaii. Shipping has changed so much in recent months with price changes and delays. I'd give a few a call and see what they say as the impact of C19 are really impacting shipping, as well as everything else.
I need bit more information on compliance please. Can you please guide me if I want to compliance my own car from Japan what do I need.
Depending on what state the import is going to be registered in will depend on the rules you need to follow. For Victoria you would need a VASS
Hey there! I really enjoyed the video as I am hoping to export my 1998 Subaru Sti jdm coupe from Canada to the land down under! Is there any information or pointers you could offer me for my journey? Anything is appreciated!
That sounds like a Personal Import, check here www.infrastructure.gov.au/vehicles/imports/import_options/index.aspx
If you send me a message via instagram I can send you more details 👍 @outlawgarage2013
That over lct threshold imported
Can you make a video on exporting cars?
That’s a good idea, I’ll see what I can do 👍
Hi
I have set up a ROVER account, but I can’t see the application link or part for the Single Road Approval application
What’s a rover account? Is that the new system online?
Hi Scott, I work in Canada for 3 months of the year then return to Perth Western Australia. I'm thinking of purchasing a vehicle every year to bring back and sell . Is it worth it out of Canada or would l be better off buying out of the USA . Great video and any advice would be much appreciated 👍
For a personal import you have to demonstrate that you used the car for 12 months minimum overseas so I don't think you'll get away with it for 3 months. Shipping fee have sky rocketed over the last 2 years but so have car prices (they have started to soften now though). It really depends on the car and registration requirements but its getting harder to do now and make profit but there is some opportunity with some risk
Hi Scott,
Thanks for the video. I came across a new 2021 911 GT3 (that one can't get in Australia) with the steering wheel on the wrong side for us. It's there any chance I could purchase and bring it to Australia?
Hell no. I mean you can bring it over but it'll never see a road of any kind.
So any car post 1989 your not able to import? looking to import from nz to perth. and also do you have to own the vehicle for longer than 12months?
Blake Gillon if it’s a personal car then you need to have owned it for 12 months. New cars may require further approval but we have never done that. I’d also perhaps think that Aus and NZ might have some easier rules so that would be worth exploring.
You can I port new cars but the price adds up quickly with additional import taxes and compliance checks.
@@OutlawGarage Cheers thanks mate.
Thanks for the info!! i wanted to import a lotus into australia.do you buy the car first in the uk .what happens if you buy the car and then they reject your import permit.It seems to be a very complicated this rover system!too many hoops to jump through
Risky with a new car, you'd be better off buying the car here imo
@@OutlawGarage yea ist a classic i am after!You cannot find lotus esprit'- s3's here! there is probably only about twenty of them in auz and they change hands very quickly.so i am gonna have to import!I am filling out the paperwork on rover system now at the minute.
@@OutlawGarage hopefully they will give me a permit
what experience have you had with vehicles containing asbestos & Australian import laws? I hear it's getting harder to import older vehicles or is this simply not true?
I've never done it to be honest but I understand it is very difficult. The car has to have an inspection and need a certificate that the asbestos has been removed by an authorised person. The import permit department will provide more advice as the rules are constantly changing.
very nice. Looking to import a Chevrolet Monza SL/E 2.0 1989 from Brazil to Australia
Hi mate did you end up shipping car from Brazil?
@gungadin3469 Not yet, need to save some money first. But still looking forward to it.
Great, I’ll be importing a Camaro from Dubai. I needed this.
Quick question, is the value of the car the actual price you bought the car or the price of the car according to the Australian market?
The price you declare however the ATO can challenge it but I’ve never experience that.
@@OutlawGarage Thanks man, hopefully it ‘ol works out.
Im thinking about importing a classic scooter from Bali. Would this be easier than a car or basically the same
Basically the same
What about process after getting it home and get the rego done ?
Good idea, I'll work on one
They really milk you with those fees. Surprised there wasnt a 'Fee administering fee'.
I think they have one of those 🤣
Im looking to buy a 68-69 Charger, you think it would be worth to import or source locally?
I'm not sure of the prices but my experience with Porsches is that you could probably buy one and ship it for cheaper than buying in Australia but then it is a gamble with quality, so it just depends.
Would you think i would be able ship damaged cars? Which i can repair in Australia.
Yep, you can do that
I want to bring a Gallardo 2004 with all these cost how much are the tax and registration fees overall get it registered and on the road
It will be lct 33%
Did you buy the car via auction in Dubai? I imported my 997.2 RS from California to Japan and paid nearly 10K USD so 7K aud is a great deal!
Actually purchased the car from Indonesia, that’s a story on its own…
Prices have changed so much, I might need to do an update video
@@OutlawGarage and mine was RORO. It was lift on lift off so they didn't drive it which was a $500 charge. It has gotten a lot more expensive. At least the shipping side.
@@michaelblurry6559 Shipping has gone crazy
You forgot to include the employee toilet usage fees (8.50 AUD)
🤣🤣
Hay Scott
I'm looking to import a car from Japan to Australia im guess all the same costs apply??
Also do you have any recommendations of a Japan importer??
Dan Foster yep all the same costs. I don’t know anyone specific but I do know a few people that have shipped cars out of Japan so I’ll ask them for you.
@@OutlawGarage Hay scott
Oh ok.
Yeah please if its not to much trouble thank you.
Been doing a bit of research on line to. But also like to here what others have to say.
Cheers scott
Sammit in Japan import to Australia and New Zealand. But mostly USA and Canada
Hi Scott, This is great content! can I please know in which step of the process that we would get the certification/road worth compliance? Also, what prices would haven if the import is limited to one car. Cheers
Hi :)
The certification compliance is done once you are ready to register the car, you can take as long as you like but it needs to be done before the car goes over the pits for inspection. I think this is around $100-$200. We are going to be doing this with our cars very soon. The certificate doesn't impact importing the car, only registration.
For one car just half the prices except for the shipping container price.
Thank you, you did mention that duty is not included, I’m I correct to say it would be around 10% of the vehicle price?
@@jadeoneone Hi, thats correct, you do get a little discount with a pre 1989 car but the rules change a lot.
@@jadeoneone Happy to chat via instagram if that's easier for you at @outlawgarage2013 :)
5% custom duty at port in Australia
It does depend on the age of the car as well
@@OutlawGarage $20000 car in Japan + shipping costs + custom duty + compliance costs + car taxes = $27800= $6200 to government Arsehole
wow, this is extensive. I'm looking to sell a 1989 Chevy from California to an Australian friend in Brisbane. Can i skip a few of these steps if my friend is literally just picking up the vehicle?
eawhite09 if it is shipped for the US all the same steps have to be followed, you can skip any sorry. It’s actually a lot easier than it sounds with the right help.
@@OutlawGarage ok great. I feel like my Australian friend and I could make a great team. I can hunt for unique rust-free trucks in the Southwest USA and he can figure out the demands and wants in Queensland
eawhite09 cool, no a bad idea 👍
@@eawhite09 hey mate, I'm looking at doing the same from the USA to here in QLD (where I live). How did you going shipping Chevy's to Brisbane?
HI Is this only for 1 car? i am asking since i wanted to migrate and bring my car with me . its a personal car that i brought brand new and is with me for 3 years now and i wanted to keep it. thank you for your help. i will be migrating in perth as well
You will have to do a personal import, what year is the car?
@@OutlawGarage 2021 asx. I am from new zealand
Interesting that you don't mention importantly that the vehicle had to go through an Asbestos check PRIOR to shipping?
Certainly this is what I'm currently waiting for on the vehicle I'm import from the States.
Leonard Zech you don’t seem to have to do this anymore. What we had to do was sign a declaration about the car not having any asbestos. It seems the rules have either changed or it’s now car or age specific. We had to have an inspection or certificate about 10 years ago but now the rules have changed. We’ve shipped a few cars out of the US recently and we have never had to have an asbestos check prior to shipping, strange....
@@OutlawGarage I would not assume this at all, and provide this link for you and your viewers information. Especially the link to the PDF is of interest. Cheers.
www.abf.gov.au/importing-exporting-and-manufacturing/prohibited-goods/categories/asbestos
Interesting as we have never had to do this and we have personally imported 6 cars into Australia
Are you clearing the car yourself or using an agent?
@@OutlawGarage Using Henning Harders (Australia) Pty Ltd also in contact with Sean McDonagh from bosskraft.com. It's a '73 model year vehicle and leaving nothing to chance.
What is the problem moving from NZ to Australia with my car, 2007 Jaguar XJ6?
The problem is that it isn't 25 years old or older. Potentially you could do it as a personal import, that might be an option for you.
Do you guys import cars from Japan to WA?
JakeSullivanMedia we haven’t done but the process is exactly the same, just the shipping costs are different.
Import permits no working link.. can you give me new link for import permit
Looking at it I think the link is down until the 12 Sept
www.infrastructure.gov.au/infrastructure-transport-vehicles/vehicles/importing-road-vehicle-australia
Yeah, you missed a few items. The car must have refrigerant gases removed and certified as asbestos free before shipping. You also failed to mention that the valuation for import duty is unrelated to the purchase price and is assessed on local Australian market value INCLUDING all costs involved with shipping. We get screwed from every direction.
At the time I didn’t need an asbestos cert but that seems to be part of the standard process now. Depending how long you have owned the car for you can argue against an Australian market value assessment, I’ve never had one based on the cars I’ve imported but I’ve heard of new purchases being picked up on this now.
Hello, I will import a 2010 model f10 series bmw. Is the whole process the same for my vehicle? can i sell the vehicle after import ?
You won't get it imported as we already have them here. Has to be older than 25 years. And there's also what type of drive it is
Hi, Can I import a car to AU from NZ? I have not owned the car in NZ, this is something caught my eye on the net.
Yes you can but I believe its a much easier process due to the agreements between NZ and Aus
@@OutlawGarage Mate im stuck at getting the import permit, it's a flipping nightmare, I have no idea where to start. can you point in the right direction to someone who can get me the import permit, please?
@@12347bbc No problem, let me find the link for you
@@12347bbc Here is the link, hope that helps vis.infrastructure.gov.au/_layouts/VISBranding/VISLogin.aspx
What's name of car, which shown in this video's thumbnail ??
It's a custom VW beetle. WV or a coach builder build a few of these at some point but only a handful. This one is a custom build called The Breadvan!
What if I want to drive my American car in Australia, then ship it back?
you can have a temporary permit but I believe it only covers you for 12 months and there are restrictions
Import Tesla’s and tell aussies about it to really up your subs. I’m thinking of doing it if possible because they are just ridiculously expensive here but with so much sun hours we’re all nuts not to own a Tesla.
The problem here is infrastructure. A lot of apartment blocks in the cities don't have charging points. Great idea but the infrastructure really needs to catchup here in Australia. I have no idea what the demand is for them here, they seem to be a luxury car, probably because of the price.
@@OutlawGarage yea above 70k you have to pay lux tax. The government should be subsidising them not smashing people for wanting to go green! Agree on infrastructure though. But why would Elon invest here when the gov has created such a high barrier to entry.
@@Riskninjaz $70000 car tax $16000 to import that why , in usa there federal sales tax
Hey does anyone know what is Model report approval number or holder? Where can i find that or get that approval?
I actually don’t know what that is??
It’s one of the questions we get when applying for the approval.
@@buddhikarajasinghe4708 I've never seen that question before??? Is it the Vin?
anyone got info on importing from the phillippines?
To Australia?
I want to move to Australia is it possible to ship my car to Australia?
Depends on the car
hi mate have you imported something newer under personal import?
im looking at exporting a vxr monaro to aus
New cars are really difficult and even harder to register
@@OutlawGarage I know I'm looking for help atm 😥
@@AussieRevhead Drop me a message on instagram at @outlawgarage2013 and I'll see if I can help
What about duty, GST and compliance?
Compliance is around $300 on top of rego depending on the rules yo imported under, for some its zero. on a car over 25 years old you get a discount on tax so its 5% + 5%
have a look in the window behind him near his ear you can see a shiela lifting her top. huge xxx's
How much import charges you paid?
Raag Mittal our full charges are covered in the video, the only bits we didn’t cover are the ones associated with tax which depend on the car value.
Outlaw Garage
So like the tax is implied on the original price of the car or on the value that the seller is selling or exporting?
Raag Mittal the tax is applied to the value the importer declares. It is somewhat checked when importing but not in detail.
Outlaw Garage Perfect!
Thanks for your help.
That’s a really nice video :)
5% custom duty at port in Australia + other duties + insurance + compliance costs then add car taxes
Is $7407 total for x2 cars?
I think I broke down the price per car??? It’s a while since I’ve watched the video
Is that same process from India 🇮🇳??
Same process for any car coming into Australia
@@OutlawGarage how long we can keep it with use?? Some people saying only one year period but I need full regeneration like local cars?? Is that possible??
@@sudheerkumaraakulaa depends on the age of the car, what year is it?
can you import a car for me? from dubai?
Yes, depending on the car, send me a message on instagram @outlawgarage2013
Hi enjoyed your video do you perhaps have David nr l am in SA and am planning to come back with my vehicle and furniture so l would like to contact David re the above. Thanks
David Rich at www.ihhunter.com
Not sure if he is still there.
Hi Scott,
Thanks for the video. I came across a new 2021 911 GT3 (that one can't get in Australia) with the steering wheel on the wrong side for us. It's there any chance I could purchase and bring it to Australia?
The best thing to do is apply for an import permit for $50 and see. Registration will be an issue on a new car being LHD as it might need to be converted and it would need an engineers certificate. Anything with a new car is really hard.
It cheaper to buy one in Australia a $400000 car tax $180000 + rhd conversion add it up