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Frequently Asked Questions (Do List)

Do call the Embassy’s freight forwarder, the Australian Government Cargo Office for shipping for instructions for all Hazardous Cargo, Dry-Ice Shipments and Perishable Items.

 

Tel:  (650) 821 1890.

 

Do provide IATA or IMDG Certification, Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), Competent Authority for Hazmat and Explosive Shipments. 

Do attach two (2) copies of commercial invoice and Certificate of Conformance to outside of package in sealed pouch.

 

Do enclose one copy (1) of commercial invoice and Certificate of Conformance inside the package.

 

Do list unit cost, total cost and a “Mark For” address for consignee in Australia on  the commercial invoice.

 

Do provide a Shipper’s Security Endorsement (SSE) for all Airfreight shipments. This is required by TSA Security Program (formally the FAA).

 

Do ensure description of item listed on commercial invoice is stated exactly as stated on your State Department Export License (if required). 

Do ensure packaging is adequate for receipt at ultimate destination in an undamaged condition and in accordance with IATA or IMDG regulations if appropriate. 

Do ensure that on all classified packages, exposed seams are sealed completely with tape-gummed Kraft paper tape (reinforced) or equivalent.

Frequently Asked Questions (Don't List)

Do not ship hazardous cargo to the Australian Government Cargo Office without first calling (650) 821 1890 to obtain pre-approval.  Shipments arriving at AGCO without pre-approval will be rejected and returned at supplier’s cost.

 

Do not ship cargo without commercial invoice or Certificate of Conformance.  (Note:  the product cannot be exported without a commercial invoice and cannot be used in Australia without the Certificate of Conformance).

 

Do not ship any wooden crates that contain “BARK” or non-treated wood. (Note:  the Australian Quarantine Office will not allow goods to enter Australia if the packaging contains bark or if the wood has not been treated).

 

Do not use metal strapping on classified packages.  (Note:  this is prohibited by Defence Courier Service, the approved carrier for classified materials). 

 

Do not include Original State Department License with your cargo.  Ship separately to the Australian Government Cargo Office attention Vi Darling, and supply tracking number of shipment vi e-mail.  vi.darling@dhl.com

 

Do not mix consignments having different Purchase Orders or different modes of shipments.

 

Do not ship any cargo to AGCO after 5:00 p.m. unless pre-arrangements have been made.  [AGCO hours of operation: Monday – Friday 8:30am – 5:00pm Pacific]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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