Common declaration information includes item name, quantity, purpose, material, declared value and whether the goods include food, medicine, batteries, liquids or powders.
Avoid vague descriptions such as daily goods, gifts or miscellaneous items. Clothing, books, shoes, kitchenware, food and medicine should be described separately.
For Taobao and Pinduoduo parcels, prepare a simple category list before consolidation.
Declared value should be reasonable and truthful. Under-declaring or hiding items may create customs risk.
Whether tax applies depends on Australian customs rules, declared value and product type. Personal use does not always mean tax free.
If you are unsure, provide product links, screenshots or an item list so the declaration can be reviewed before shipping.
Check restricted items before shipping. Separate normal goods from sensitive goods. Keep product links, photos and ingredient information where possible.
Food, medicine, health products, liquids, powders and battery goods should be checked before warehouse arrival.
DDExpress recommends keeping a regular item list for repeat shipments to reduce declaration mistakes and repeated communication.
Common declaration information includes item name, quantity, purpose, material, declared value and whether the goods include food, medicine, batteries, liquids or powders. Avoid vague descriptions such as daily goods, gifts or miscellaneous items. Clothing, books, shoes, kitchenware, food and medicine should be described separately. For Taobao and Pinduoduo parcels, prepare a simple category list before consolidation.
Declared value should be reasonable and truthful. Under-declaring or hiding items may create customs risk. Whether tax applies depends on Australian customs rules, declared value and product type. Personal use does not always mean tax free. If you are unsure, provide product links, screenshots or an item list so the declaration can be reviewed before shipping.
Check restricted items before shipping. Separate normal goods from sensitive goods. Keep product links, photos and ingredient information where possible. Food, medicine, health products, liquids, powders and battery goods should be checked before warehouse arrival. DDExpress recommends keeping a regular item list for repeat shipments to reduce declaration mistakes and repeated communication.