LCL, FCL sea freight and air freight from Hong Kong and worldwide to Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Perth — including biosecurity compliance and Australian customs clearance.
Australia is one of Asia's closest major trade partners, making the China–Australia lane one of the most active in the region. Sea freight from South China to Australian east coast ports takes just 12–16 days — significantly shorter than trans-Pacific or Asia–Europe routes.
AGLog Cargo manages the full door-to-door journey: factory pickup in China, cross-border to Hong Kong, export customs, sea or air freight, Australian biosecurity declaration, customs clearance, and domestic delivery. We work with licensed Australian customs broker partners at every major port.
Australia has strict biosecurity rules. Timber packaging must comply with ISPM 15. Certain goods (plant/animal products, leather, used machinery) require inspection or treatment on arrival. Non-compliance can result in mandatory treatment or destruction. AGLog Cargo advises on requirements for your commodity before you ship.
| Mode | Destination | Transit |
|---|---|---|
| FCL Sea | Sydney / Melbourne | 12–16 days |
| FCL Sea | Brisbane | 14–18 days |
| FCL Sea | Perth | 10–14 days |
| LCL Sea | Sydney / Melbourne | 18–26 days |
| Air Freight | SYD / MEL | 2–4 days |
| Air Express | Any AU city | 2–3 days |
*Vessel transit from HK. Door-to-door adds 3–5 days each end.
From HK/South China to Australian ports: Sydney/Melbourne ~12–16 days, Brisbane ~14–18 days, Perth ~10–14 days. LCL adds 5–7 days each end for CFS handling. Door-to-door adds pickup and delivery at both ends. Air freight reaches Sydney/Melbourne in 2–4 days standard.
Australia (ABF / DAFF) has strict biosecurity requirements. All goods must be declared. Timber packaging must comply with ISPM 15. Plant/animal products, leather goods, and used machinery require inspection or treatment. Non-compliance results in mandatory treatment, re-export, or destruction. AGLog Cargo advises on requirements for your specific commodity before shipment.
Australia charges customs duty (typically 0–10% for most goods from China) and GST of 10% on customs value + duty + international freight + insurance. Under ChAFTA (China-Australia FTA), many Chinese goods qualify for 0% preferential duty with a valid Certificate of Origin. AGLog Cargo can provide advance duty and GST estimates before you book.
Required: Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading / Air Waybill, Australian Customs Entry. For ChAFTA preferential duty: Certificate of Origin (China). Timber/wood packaging: ISPM 15 phytosanitary certificate. Restricted goods (food, biologics, chemicals) require specific permits from the relevant Australian authority.
Yes — we coordinate customs clearance through our licensed Australian broker partners at Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Perth. We handle the entry preparation, duty payment, biosecurity declarations, and delivery coordination. Advance duty and GST estimates provided before shipment so you know your total landed cost.