US to Australia
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If you are moving to Australia from CT, DE, MD, NJ, RI or the areas surrounding New York City, Philadelphia PA, Washington D.C. and Boston MA - International Sea & Air Shipping can make your relocation to Australia smooth and seamless.

When Moving to Australia

An International Moving Specialist will help you by outlining your moving options based on your moving criteria such as:

• When do you need to be in Australia? Shipping by sea or air is to Australia - do you have a preference?
• Do you have an apartment or real estate availability dates? Are you selling property in the United States?
• How long is your intended stay in Australia? Is storage an option?
• What is the currency conversion rate? Are there opportunities in Australia to purchase property and household goods?
• Are you moving alone or with family? For business or personal reasons? What is the time frame that your family should arrive in Australia? Is the school year

The Australian Customs & Quarantine Process

The Australian quarantine process is extensive, there is an extensive list of items that are prohibited to bring into Australia. Prior to the arrival of your shipment, your shipment will be reported to the Australian Customs Service and Australian Quarantine & Inspection Service departments with the date of your pending arrival.

• Customs will receive appropriate documentation, passport copies & shipping documents prior to the arrival of your shipment. We will forward documents to Customs and arrange clearance by Australian Quarantine. Attached is a downloadable PDF from of the Australian Customs Service - Unaccompanied Personal Effects Statement. This must be completed and submitted to International Sea & Air prior to the shipment of your cartons & furniture.
• A letter will be sent to you to advise you of any changes to the arrival date and any delivery details.
• The Australian Quarantine inspectors will look for insect infestation of timber, pinecones from Christmas decoration, food items, plants, dirt from vacuum bags, shoes and outdoor equipment.
• You will be presented with an account of your shipment by the Australian Quarantine Inspection department. This Australian Quarantine Inspection fee must be paid prior to the release and delivery to your Australian residence.
• Your effects will be picked up from the port or airport and unloaded into a Customs Bonded warehouse with our associated Australian moving company.
• Normal clearance after your effects have arrived is approximately 10-12 business days.
• Motor vehicle customs clearance will require additional steps. A Vehicle Import Approval is required prior to shipping from the U.S.
• Australian movers information:
  • need to know if your deliver is above the first floor and if there is difficult access area.
  • Services are available to unpack cartons at bench/table top level, meaning that they do not unpack into cupboards.
  • Furniture will be placed into rooms specified by you and set up according to instructions.
  • We recommend at if you are packing your cartons yourself - that you properly label each box with a name or room.
  • Pre-arranged maid & cleaning services are available.
  • Pre-arranged handyman or trade person(s) can also be arranged for to assemble furniture and hang pictures.

The Cost of Moving to Australia

The cost to move to Australia from the east coast of the United States varies considerably based on the cubic footage of your belongings and your proposed destination arrival time. The distance to get to Australia is half a world away. The continent is extremely large and domestic Australian travel can be an additional expense.

For information about the cost to move to Australia:

• Call our International Moving Specialists @ 1-888-299-MOVE (6683)
• Fill out our detailed email estimate form
• Make an appointment for a home survey and consultation on your move to Australia - including a site inspection of your home and belongings to get the most accurate cubic feet estimate & moving services to help expedite your relocation to Australia.