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Transportation
& Compliance Frequently Asked Questions
Do List:
Do call the Embassy’s freight
forwarder, the Australian Government Cargo Office (AGCO), for shipping for
instructions for all Hazardous Cargo, Dry-Ice Shipments and Perishable
Items.
Tel: (650) 449 5508.
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)
Don't List:
Do Not ship hazardous cargo
to the Australian Government Cargo Office (AGCO) without first calling
(650) 449 5508 to obtain pre-approval.
Shipments arriving at the Australian Government Cargo Office (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 (AGCO)
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 the
Australian Government Cargo Office (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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