Do I pay customs duty on a package from India to Australia?

On a delivered-duty-paid order you pay nothing on arrival, because the import charges are settled before the parcel ships. On an ordinary import, GST applies to most goods brought into Australia, and the courier will either collect it from you or bill it with a processing fee attached.

Australia applies GST to imported goods, and how it is collected depends on the value of the consignment and on whether the seller is registered to charge it at the point of sale. Higher-value consignments are assessed at the border, where duty may also apply depending on what the goods are. The rules and thresholds are set by the Australian Border Force and the ATO, and they change, so verify specifics with them rather than with any retailer's page.

There is a second consideration for Australia that does not apply elsewhere, and it is worth taking seriously: biosecurity. Australia has some of the strictest import controls in the world on anything of plant or animal origin, including many food items, seeds, wooden articles and products containing plant material. Items that pass customs elsewhere without comment can be held, treated or destroyed here. It is the single most common reason a parcel from India does not arrive intact.

Aalacart ships to Australia delivered duty paid, with shipping and import charges calculated at checkout and included in the total you approve. Prices display in Australian dollars. Delivery runs 10 to 15 business days after a 2 to 4 business day dispatch window. Australia runs at 230 volts and 50 hertz like India, so Indian-market appliances work here with a plug adapter, which is not the case in the USA or Canada.

Related questions

Why is biosecurity a bigger deal for Australia?

Australia enforces unusually strict controls on plant and animal material to protect its agriculture. Wooden items, seeds, and many foods can be inspected, treated or destroyed on arrival. It is the most common cause of a problem with a parcel from India.

Will Indian appliances work in Australia?

Yes, on voltage. Australia and India both run 230 volts at 50 hertz, so a plug adapter for the pin shape is all that is needed. Buyers in the USA and Canada face a real incompatibility instead.

Is GST included in the price I see?

On an Aalacart order the total you approve at checkout includes shipping and import charges, so nothing further is collected on delivery.