Whether your car is a 1920s Model T Ford, a new Porsche or a 30' motorhome, Taurus Logistics ship your vehicle with the utmost care and responsibility.
Taurus Logistics specialise in shipping, offering a stress-free solution to ship your car to Australia from anywhere in the world.
Is it worth shipping my car to Australia?
We ship cars to all main Australian ports including Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney and Fremantle. From these ports we can ship your car on a truck or car carrier right to your home. Taurus Logistics make it easy, offering a wide range of services including steam cleaning, pick up & delivery while looking after Customs, AQIS, and port authorities.
If you're planning to import your car to Australia it should be worth over $7,000 NZD or have special value to the owner. Otherwise its not really worthwhile.
Given the research we've done, many people choose to export their car given the expense to purchase a car in Australia, others prefer to export their vehicles to Australia because of the sentimental attachment.
Information on importing your car into Australia
When importing a vehicle, motorhome or motorcycle into Australia, the first requirement is that you’re an Australian permanent resident or plan to be. For example if you’re in New Zealand and moving to Australia, they will not give you final import approval until you're in Australia and have the immigration stamp in your passport.
Only one car per person is allowed which must have been owned and used by the person for 12 months, and not have been out of that country for more than 42 days in the year that you have owned it. Anyone can import a vehicle built before 1989.
You need to apply for an import permit before the car leaves the country at a cost of $50 AUD.
If your auto is being exported from New Zealand by way of a RORO vessel it must have a current Warrant of Fitness (WOF), this ensures the safety of the ship and handling staff when cars are driven on and off the ship.
Do I have to pay an import tax or GST when importing cars to Australia?
The rates payable to the Australian Customs Service are:
- Vehicles up to 30 years old including forward control vehicles: 5% Duty + 10% GST
- Vehicles over 30 years old: 0% Duty + 10% GST
- 4wd 'off road' vehicles and commercial vehicles: 5% Duty + 10% GST
- Motorcycles: 0% Duty + 10% GST
Are there conditions importing a new car to Australia?
Cars with CFC gas will have to be degassed and decommissioned with a certificate supplied. If not degassed/decommissioned the vehicle will be required to have this done prior to release from port in Australia.
- Vehicles manufactured after 1998 will be assumed to have HFC
- Vehicles manufactured earlier than 1998 will require evidence of the gas in use.
What is the luxury car tax for Australian car imports?
Luxury Car Tax (LCT) - is an additional tax levied at a rate of 33% on all vehicles (except motorcycles and some commercial vehicles) with a current GST inclusive value in excess of $57,009 AUD. LCT is only payable on the amount in excess of the GST inclusive 'break point', cars with a Customs value over £18,000/AU$43,000/NZ$54,000.
What are the Australian design standards?
Converting a vehicle to full Australian Safety and Emission Control Standards is very difficult and too costly but is not required if one of the following conditions is met:
- The vehicle has been 'owned and used' for a minimum period of 12 months prior to shipment from the originating country
- The auto was manufactured prior to 1 January 1989
- The car was purchased new and manufactured to Australian specification/standards
- The vehicle was originally manufactured or sold in Australia and still has its Australian compliance plate fitted.
