Australia is a top destination for parcels from Singapore, whether you're sending personal items, e-commerce orders, or business documents. The good news: shipping to Australia is relatively straightforward with predictable customs rules.
FedEx International Priority delivers to major Australian cities (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth) in 2-3 business days. Regional areas may take an additional 1-2 days.
A typical 2kg parcel costs around S$35-50 through ShipAnywhere — roughly 50-60% less than retail FedEx rates.
Since July 2018, Australia applies 10% GST on all imported goods regardless of value. There is no de minimis threshold — even a S$10 item attracts GST.
However, for shipments valued at AUD 1,000 or less, the GST is typically collected by the seller or platform at the point of sale (for registered vendors), not at the border. For shipments above AUD 1,000, GST and any applicable customs duty are collected by Australian Border Force before delivery.
Most consumer goods from Singapore enter Australia duty-free under the Singapore-Australia Free Trade Agreement (SAFTA). To qualify:
For goods manufactured in third countries (e.g., China) and shipped from Singapore, standard Australian duty rates apply — typically 0-5% for most consumer goods.
Australia has some of the strictest biosecurity laws in the world. The following items are prohibited or require declaration:
Biosecurity violations can result in fines of up to AUD 630,000. When in doubt, check the Australian Department of Agriculture's BICON database before shipping.