Questions to Ask Before Shipping from China to Australia: Cost, Taxes, Insurance and Restricted Goods
Cost questions
Ask about actual weight, volumetric weight formula, minimum charge, packing, reinforcement, remote postcode and residential delivery fees.
Bulky goods need dimension checks.
Taxes and customs
Ask about DDP/DDU, GST, inspection fees, declared value and commercial quantities.
Tax-paid wording must be confirmed for the exact route.
Restricted goods
Food, medicine, timber, batteries, liquids, powders, cosmetics, branded goods and commercial cargo need checking.
Provide links, photos and quantities.
Compensation
Ask how loss, damage and delay are handled and whether insurance is required.
High-value and fragile goods need proper packing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I know about Cost questions?
Ask about actual weight, volumetric weight formula, minimum charge, packing, reinforcement, remote postcode and residential delivery fees. Bulky goods need dimension checks.
What should I know about Taxes and customs?
Ask about DDP/DDU, GST, inspection fees, declared value and commercial quantities. Tax-paid wording must be confirmed for the exact route.
What should I know about Restricted goods?
Food, medicine, timber, batteries, liquids, powders, cosmetics, branded goods and commercial cargo need checking. Provide links, photos and quantities.
What should I know about Compensation?
Ask how loss, damage and delay are handled and whether insurance is required. High-value and fragile goods need proper packing.