Thinking of importing a car to Australia? Lovely idea—just get a Vehicle Import Approval under the Road Vehicle Standards Act (RVSA) before it even leaves the dock. Common pathways are the Specialist & Enthusiast Vehicles (SEVs) register, vehicles that are 25 years or older, race/track-only, or temporary entry on a Carnet; anything for the road must meet the Australian Design Rules, often via a Registered Automotive Workshop for SEVs. Left-hand drive is generally only road-legal when the vehicle is 25+ years old (with state-based conditions), so don’t plan on dailying a fresh LHD muscle car.
Budget for 10% GST, potential 5% customs duty (reduced with some FTAs), possible Luxury Car Tax if you vault the threshold, plus shipping, insurance, biosecurity cleaning, and compliance costs; Australia also has zero sense of humour about asbestos. Check the VIN/model against the SEVs register, line up a workshop if needed, and only ship after approval—customs officers are immune to begging and baked goods.
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