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Considerations Before Importing

Overseas vehicles are usually built to different specifications to those required for the Australian market. Do not assume that a vehicle that seems to be identical to a model already available in Australia meets the required Australian Design Rules (ADRs). Generally, only vehicles that have been built specifically for the Australian market comply with all of the required ADRs.

Vehicles for use on public roads in Australia are usually required to be Right Hand Drive (RHD). Contact your local State or Territory Registration Authority for information on acceptance of Left Hand Drive (LHD) vehicles.

Insurance cover, other than compulsory third party, may be difficult to obtain for used imported vehicles.

Note: Import Approval does not ensure automatic release of the vehicle from Customs Control. You must still meet all Customs and Border Protection requirements and the requirements of the Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service (AQIS). For more information on customs matters (such as customs duties, the goods and services tax and the luxury car tax) please contact the Australian Customs and Border Protection Service. For quarantine matters, please contact AQIS. Contact details can be found here.