Importing from China to Australia

Finding a real manufacturer, not a trading company

Many suppliers found through marketplaces are trading companies reselling another factory's output at a markup, sometimes without the capability they advertise. We verify business registration, export history and production capacity before any deposit is paid.

Getting pricing you can trust

• Quotes compared on the same specification, materials and packaging
• Landed cost calculated in AUD, including freight and duty
• Payment terms negotiated, typically a deposit and balance on inspection or shipment

Freight and customs into Australia

Sea freight suits most container-scale orders on a 4 to 8 week transit depending on origin port and destination, with air freight used where timing is tight. We handle customs clearance, tariff classification and duty payment, and coordinate delivery to your warehouse.

Duty, GST and documentation

Most imported goods attract GST at the border and duty depending on the tariff classification, with commercial invoices, packing lists and certificates of origin required for clearance. Getting classification wrong causes delays and unexpected costs, which is why we classify before booking freight.

Common mistakes we see

• Paying full deposit before any inspection is agreed
• Assuming a sample matches what a full production run will deliver
• Not confirming Australian labelling or standards requirements before production starts
• Treating ex-works price as the real cost, ignoring freight and duty