Customs Requirements To Ship A Yacht From United States To Australia

There are certain customs requirements which have to be followed when you ship a boat from United States to Australia. If these requirements are not met your boat might not be in a position to to leave from United States or to be released from Customs or permitted in Australian waters. Before you relocate it is important to understand the Australian rules and requirements where Customs is involved.

There are a few documents and verifications that may be asked for shipping boats from America to Australia. These can usually cover:

A bill of lading, which is typically provided by the transport firm that transports the boat internationally
The original yacht title, or a clear copy that is readable, showing ownership of the yacht
The Bill of Sale, showing when and from whom the boat was bought
Other proof of the yacht value if the customer has owned the yacht for some time, or if a bill of sale is not accessible
Either a copy of the passport or driver’s license of the yacht owner
Registration papers for the boat

A documents of steam cleaning and an import certificate may also be asked to move a boat from United States to Australia in some cases. The best method to determine exactly what paperwork is required is to contact either the Australian customs agency or the American embassy in Australia if you are uncertain what documentation will be needed.

The majority of the time the overseas transport firm you use will be able to help you determine if all the necessary paperwork is in place. They will also submit the export declaration in the U.S. and supply marine insurance certificate if requested. It is significant that this is done before the boat is shipped, so there are no stalling in releasing your yacht from Australian customs once it arrives.