How to ship a package from Canada to Australia?

How to ship a package from Canada to Australia?

Shipping a package to Australia – home to exotic wildlife, magical scenery, and endless oceanside beaches – may sound daunting, but it really is no more complicated than any other overseas destination. You need to find a carrier that delivers to Australia, and there are plenty of choices available, which Secureship – a Canadian shipping broker – can help you with; verify that the goods may enter Australia; and finally, ensure the parcel is properly packed and secured for its long journey.

In the following blog you will find all the details you need to get your parcel to Australia safely and in a timely and economical fashion.

Table of Contents

• Finding a Carrier
• Types of Shipments and Allowable Goods
• Preparing the Package
• Conclusion

Finding a Carrier

Australia may seem remote to Canadians, but it is commercially integrated to its nearby Asian neighbours. So, the country is very well connected by sea and air to the rest of the world, and finding a carrier is quite easy. Simply head to Secureship’s website, tap in the sender’s and recipient’s details, parcel weight, and press the ‘Get Estimate’ button. (See below.)

And in no time a range of options will appear.

Types of Shipments and Allowable Goods

The spectrum of goods that Canadians ship from Canada to Australia is quite wide as the list below demonstrates:

• Documents Only
• Gifts
• Personal Effects / Personal Belongings
• Food, Chocolate, Candies
• Samples of Commercial Goods
• Advertising Material
• Repaired Equipment
• Temporary Imports (i.e. for trade shows, exhibits, etc.)
• Permanent or Sold Goods

However, like all independent nations, Australia imposes restrictions and prohibitions on some goods.

Restricted goods

Goods deemed restricted will be allowed entry into a country provided it follows the quantity limits imposed upon it or has the necessary health or safety certificates.

For Australia, a few restricted goods include:

• Tobacco products
• Human ashes
• Toys and materials with heavy metals like lead and arsenic over a set amount

Prohibited goods

Prohibited goods are not allowed past a country’s border under any circumstances.

For example, some items that Australia does not permit onto its territory are items like:

• Fresh produce
• Weapons, firearms, ammunition
• Pet food and treats
• Asbestos

Preparing the Package

Packages are handled many times, and sometimes roughly, during a long voyage like to Australia.

Therefore, to ensure valuable or breakable contents arrive at their destination undamaged, package them as follows:

• Only use a new, unused box (even a single trip could reduce a box’s strength by half)
• Wrap each item individually in bubble wrap or arrange them in packing peanuts (leave at least 5 cm of space between items and the same distance from each face of the box)
• Avoid duct or masking tape for sealing the box; only use prescribed packing tape

If you have insured the package against damage or loss, it is especially important that you have prepared the box as advised or the insurance may become voided. Further details can be found by consulting the International Safe Transit Association.

Conclusion

To ship a package from Canada to Australia is no different than sending one to any other foreign country. Find a carrier with the service and price for your budget, and that is easily facilitated by Secureship. Double-check that the goods are allowed into Australia and if they are restricted, that they abide by regulatory requirements. Then comes packing – use a new box, surround valuable content in bubble wrap, and tape the box with proper packing tape only.

And with Australia’s strong ties to Canada and its neighbours, there should be no concern that your parcel will reach its destination safely and on time.