Ship a Car to Australia from the USA – Get Instant Shipping Rates

Base car shipping costs from the USA to Australia typically start around $2,150 per vehicle.

 Key cost components include:

• Container shipping from $2,150 for standard running vehicles (includes mandatory asbestos testing)
• Air freight options available for time-sensitive or high-value vehicles to major Australian airports
• Destination charges of approximately 1,600 AUD (varies by Australian port and local handling fees)
• Import taxes and duties:
  • 10% duty + 10% GST for cars under 30 years old
  • 0% duty + 10% GST for cars over 30 years old

Additional considerations that affect your total cost to ship a car to Australia:

• Shared container service that can save up to 50% on shipping costs compared to sole container or air freight
• Optional Cargo Damage Protection for extra peace of mind
• Door-to-door service that includes inland transport, handling and export documentation fees
• Mandatory asbestos testing and ROVER system compliance included in our standard process

Australia – Adelaide, Brisbane, Fremantle, Melbourne & Sydney

We offer reliable vehicle shipping services to Australia through all major ports, including Adelaide, Brisbane, Fremantle, Melbourne and Sydney. Whether you’re shipping cars, motorcycles, classic or luxury vehicles, or oversized units, we ensure smooth handling, safe transport and efficient customs clearance at every location.

If you need help with port pickup, customs and quarantine support, asbestos-cleared delivery or local transport, our team can coordinate the full process for a smooth arrival at your chosen destination in Australia.

Australia maintains some of the world’s strictest biosecurity rules. When you ship a car from the USA to Australia, it must pass a DAFF (Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry) quarantine inspection before it can be released. Inspectors check for soil, dirt, mud, seeds, plant debris, insects, food particles and any organic contamination on the exterior, in the engine bay, interior, wheels and undercarriage.

To avoid delays or extra cleaning charges at the port, we strongly recommend giving your vehicle a thorough pre-shipping clean that meets DAFF car cleaning requirements. Our team will walk you through exactly what needs to be done and, where needed, arrange professional cleaning so your vehicle arrives clean, compliant and ready for clearance in Australia.

Shipping your car from the USA to Australia requires specific export paperwork, ROVER Vehicle Import Approval (VIA), and proof of asbestos compliance. Here are the main documents required to ship a car from the USA to Australia:

Essential Documentation:

• Original Vehicle Title (no liens)
• Bill of Sale
• Vehicle Import Approval (VIA) from the ROVER system
• Power of Attorney form
• EIN letter (for US citizens) or Copy of Passport (international customers)
• Online shipping form completion
  
  

Import Requirements:

• Mandatory asbestos testing certification
• Vehicle must comply with Australian standards
• Cars over 30 years old exempt from duty (but not GST)
• Import approval must be obtained before shipping
• All vehicles must clear customs inspection