Shipping Documents and Forms
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A comprehensive selection of shipping documents and forms, links to websites and information to help you.
Whether importing, exporting or shipping cargo domestically it is a requirement that the correct shipping documents and forms are completed to detail the particulars of the cargo. The party sending the cargo must ensure that the shipping documents and forms accurately reflect the contents of the cargo in order to make sure the goods pass smoothly through all customs clearance points through to the delivery destination.
There are numerous shipping documents and forms that relate to specific materials such as timber, asbestos or hazardous goods and dangerous chemicals. It is a good idea to understand the laws and restrictions surrounding the cargo you are looking to transport in both the exporting country and the importing country.
Our Australian team have compiled a library of resources for those requiring freight services - whether domestic or international. These forms are freely available to download, you can use them when importing or exporting of cargo via sea, land or air. Our team are on hand to assist as required, you can contact us by clicking here.
IncoTerms
Click here to learn all shipping terms and container specifications
SHIPPERS LETTER OF INSTRUCTION
Air Freight
Click here to view the SLI for Air Freight
Sea Freight
Click here to view the SLI for Sea Freight
Sea Freight (China / Vietnam)
Click here to view the SLI for China / Vietnam Sea Freight
ABF (AUSTRALIAN BORDER FORCE) – CUSTOMS
Shipping Document: Manufacturer’s / Shipper’s declaration
Click here for Manufacturer’s / Shipper’s declaration document
Shipping Document:Packing Declaration
Click here for Packing Declaration document
Across the Ocean Shipping - Letter of Authority
Click here for Across the Ocean Shipping – Letter of Authority document
B923 Order to Pay Agent Form
Click here to view the B923 Order to Pay Agent Form
B320 ABF Direct Debit Form
Click here to view the B320 ABF Direct Debit Form
Shipping Document: Multimodal Dangerous Goods Form (MO41)
All shipments of hazardous goods must have the shipper or packer complete the MO41 Declaration form prior to booking requests with Shipping Lines. This must include Inner and Outer Packaging types along with Gross and Net weights.
MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets) must also be lodged in support of this declaration.
Click here to view the Multimodal Dangerous Goods Form (M041)
Importing a Vehicle
Click here for government information on importing a vehicle into Australia
B534 – Unnacompanied Personal Effects Statement
You can find out more from the Australian Border Force about shipping your personal effect here
Click here to view Unnacompanied Personal Effects Statement Form (B534e)
Temporary Imports
Asbestos Declaration
Click here to learn Asbestos Facts and Restrictions from the Australian Border Force
Click here to view the Asbestos Declaration Form
Importing Tobacco
Click here learn everything you need to know about importing Tobacco into Australia
You can find out more information by visiting the Australian Border Force website here
Product Emissions Standard
Read through the product emissions standard's from Department of Environment and Energy
Importing Chemicals
VGM (Verified Gross Mass) Declarations for Export
Click here to read information from Across the Ocean Shipping about VGM declaration requirements
View the VGM declaration form here
Hazardous Goods and Dangerous Chemicals
Shipping Document: (AUSFTA) Australia-United States Free Trade Agreement - Statement of US ORIGIN
Click here for AUSFTA: Australia-United States Free Trade Agreement – Statement of US ORIGIN
ATO (Australian Tax Office)
GST Deferral Scheme
Visit the ATO website to learn about GST Deferral here
DoA (Department of Agriculture) – Quarantine
Combined FCL and LCL Annual Packing Declaration
Click here to the combined FCL and LCL annual packing declaration form
Combined FCL and LCL Packing Declaration
Click here to the combined FCL and LCL packing declaration form
Container Cleanliness Declaration
Click here to view the container cleanliness declaration form
New and Unused Statement
Click here to view New Un-used Declaration for Machinery document
Storage Declaration, if fumigated
Click here to view the fumigated storage declaration form
Illegal Logging Declaration
Click here to view the illegal logging declaration form
Newly Manufactured Plywood/Veneer Declaration
Click here to view the newly manufactured plywood or veneer declaration form
Applying for an Import Permit
To apply for an import permit click here for further information from the Department of Agriculture
WEBSITES
Seasonal measures for the 2019-2020 brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) risk season
DoA (Department of Agriculture)
DOTARS (Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Cities and Regional Development)
NICNAS (National Industrial Chemicals Notification and Assessment Scheme)
Illegal Logging (Department of Agriculture)
Free Trade Agreements - DFAT (Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade)