Import Parcel Shipping Fee

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Estimated Shipping Cost to Australia

$0

Departs Twice a Week

IMPORT AIR FREIGHT

$18

/ KG

Volumetric Weight Formula

(Length cm × Width cm × Height cm) / 6,000

*If the volumetric weight is greater than the actual weight, the volumetric weight will be applied.

The minimum chargeable weight for import air parcels is 1 kg.

The cut-off time for import air parcel drop-off is every Monday and Thursday at 11 AM.

Departs Once a Week

IMPORT SEA FREIGHT

$52

/ 0.1 CBM

Volumetric Weight Formula

Volumetric Weight Formula: (Length m × Width m × Height m)

The minimum chargeable volume for import sea parcels is 0.1 CBM.

The cut-off time for import sea parcel drop-off is every Friday.

Standard Rate Guide

Export Parcel Shipping Fee

Here’s the shipping cost for export parcels from Australia to Korea!

Departs Three Times a Week

EXPORT AIR FREIGHT

An oversize fee of $25 will apply if the sum of all three dimensions exceeds 160 cm.

EXPORT SEA FREIGHT

For export sea parcels, please contact the administrator.

Please check the export parcel shipping fees on the PC version.

Please contact our customer service,

for sea parcels from Australia to Korea.

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Prohibited Items

Customs and Clearance Information

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Food items are generally not allowed for import. However, they can be imported if the proper customs procedures are followed, and additional customs fees will apply. Below are the guidelines for importing Korean food items, excluding chili powder.

☻ Australian Quarantine Law

Australia is free from diseases and pests that affect other regions of the world. To protect Australia’s agriculture, industries, and unique environment, it is crucial to prevent the entry of pests and diseases such as foot-and-mouth disease.

The Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service (AQIS) is the government agency responsible for preventing the entry of pests and diseases. Quarantine officers inspect millions of shipments, baggage, animals, and plants entering Australia each year at international freight centers, airports, and ports. X-ray machines, surveillance devices, and detection dogs are used in this process to identify prohibited items.

☻ What are Import Conditions?

Import conditions are a set of criteria used by AQIS to assess whether an item arriving in Australia may contain pests or diseases.

☻ Compliance Requirements

Importers and intermediaries are responsible for understanding the import conditions applicable to the items they import.

The AQIS Import Conditions Database (ICON) can be accessed online at www.aqis.gov.au/iconsearch.

Through ICON, you can search for the items you intend to import and check whether a prior import permit is required.

All imported food must comply with Australia’s import regulations. Import permits and related documents must be filled out accurately and thoroughly for intermediaries to submit them to AQIS and Australian Customs and Border Protection Service (CBP).
When receiving parcels in Australia, the daily duty-free threshold for customs clearance is AUD $1,000.

If the total value does not exceed AUD $1,000, no additional customs clearance is required. However, if the value exceeds this limit, we recommend proceeding with the formal customs clearance process.
Due to the nature of aircraft cargo space, air shipments are subject to volumetric (dimensional) weight.

Air shipping charges are based on the greater value between the actual weight and the volumetric weight of the parcel.

For example:

Actual weight: 1 kg

Box size: 30cm (L) × 30cm (W) × 30cm (H)

Volumetric weight = (30 × 30 × 30) / 6000 = 4.5 kg (based on DHL/EMS standards)

= Between 1 kg actual weight and 4.5 kg volumetric weight,

the higher value (4.5 kg) will be used to calculate the shipping cost.
CBM stands for Cubic Meter, which is a unit used to measure the volume of cargo.

▶ Basic formula:

Width (m) × Length (m) × Height (m)

☻ 1 CBM is the volume of a cube that is 1 meter wide, 1 meter long, and 1 meter high.

To make it easier to visualize, it’s roughly the size of a 200L top-opening kimchi refrigerator, though this can vary by product.

☻ A smaller unit like 0.1 CBM is approximately the size of a Korea Post Box #5 (export size).

If you have multiple boxes of the same size, simply calculate the CBM of one box and multiply it by the number of boxes.

Example:

If each box is 40cm (W) × 50cm (L) × 100cm (H), and you have 20 boxes:

CBM per box = 0.4 × 0.5 × 1 = 0.2 CBM

Total CBM = 0.2 × 20 = 4 CBM
Here are the additional costs involved when proceeding with formal customs clearance for imports from Korea to Australia:

☻ Applicable Shipments

When the value of the goods exceeds AUD $1,000

☻ Costs

Import GST (Goods and Services Tax)

Applied to the declared value of the goods

Example: For a kimchi refrigerator valued at 2,500,000 KRW

→ Import GST: approximately AUD $330.00

Customs Entry Charge (CEC)

AUD $99 if the item value is under AUD $10,000

AUD $201 if the item value is AUD $10,000 or more

Customs Clearance Fee

AUD $99 + GST

☑ Documents Required for Formal Customs Clearance

Commercial Invoice (CI) from manufacturer or seller

Packing List (PL) from manufacturer or seller

Certificate of Origin (CO) from manufacturer or seller
Here is the daily duty-free threshold for individuals sending parcels to Korea:

☻ Simplified Clearance (General Goods): Under USD $100

☻ General Clearance (Food & Cosmetics): Under USD $150

If the declared value exceeds these limits, the shipment will be subject to import declaration and taxation.

In such cases, the total taxable amount includes the item value, shipping cost, and insurance, with no deduction.

⚠️ Submitting false information may result in penalties or fines.

To avoid issues, always fill out the application form truthfully and accurately.

WiseParcel is not responsible for any customs duties on taxable items.
When sending parcels from Australia to Korea, there are daily personal import limits per recipient, regardless of product weight or size. Specific limits apply to health supplements and other item categories:

☻ Health Supplements: Up to 6 items

☻ Cosmetics: Up to 12 items

☻ Honey: Up to 5 kg

☻ Infant Formula: Up to 5 kg

☻ Perfume: 1 bottle, 50 ml or less

☻ Nuts: Only roasted products are allowed

☻ Personal Medicine: Requires a doctor’s prescription translated into Korean

☻ Processed Meat Products: Not allowed (if detected, may lead to 2+ weeks of animal quarantine and disposal)

☻ Deer Antlers: Up to 2 units (requires statement of purpose, photo, and receipt)

☻ Wool Quilt: 1 item per day (due to high value)

☻ Coffee: Up to 8 kg (raw beans not allowed)

⚠️ If you exceed the quantity limit or provide false declarations, your items may be confiscated, and you may be required to submit a doctor’s note or pay customs duties and taxes.

✅ To avoid issues, please complete your customs declaration accurately.
Combined shipping is an optional service where two or more boxes (i.e., tracking numbers) registered under a single shipping application are consolidated into one box and shipped together.

International Shipping Process

Here’s how international shipping works

Arrival at Origin Center

Parcel Measurement

Dispatch from Origin Center

Transfer to Airport/Port

International Air/Sea Transport

Customs Clearance at Destination

Arrival at Destination Center

Pickup or Local Delivery

Wise Express International Shipping Guide

Follow the steps below to easily send parcels between Korea and Australia with Wise Express!

Step 1

Sign Up & Log In

Your payment invoice will be sent to the email used during sign-up, and you’ll be able to fill out shipping forms faster.

Please sign up or log in from the top right corner of the website!

Using your registered information allows you to fill out forms faster!

Step 2

Prepare Your Parcel & Fill Out the Shipping Form

Check the customs regulations and prohibited items for the destination country, then prepare your parcel and carefully complete the shipping form.

If you’re sending via a courier, please complete the form as soon as you receive the tracking number after drop-off (Step 3).

If you’re delivering in person (visit, quick service, or freight), please fill out the form first and clearly write the displayed parcel number on the parcel before drop-off.

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Step 3

Parcel Drop-off

Once you’ve completed the form, send your parcel to a Wise Express center or agency!

(*If using a courier, submit the form after shipping.)

Wise Express Gimpo Center

Korea to Australia (Import Parcel)

Center Information

Operating Hours

9:00 - 17:00 MON TO FRI

Delivery Address for Courier Drop-off

Address

99-46, Gahyeon-ro 85beon-gil, Tongjin-eup, Gimpo-si, Gyeonggi-do (10030)

Name

Wise Express + Recipient Name + Sea/Air + AU City/State

Contact Number

010 6575 3774 (This number is not available for inquiries.)

🚨 Please make sure to complete the shipping form after sending your parcel to the Gimpo Center!

Drop off your parcel at the Gimpo Center in person or via courier!

AU Centre or Agency

Australia to Korea (Export Parcel)

AU Center Information

Operating Hours

9:00 - 17:00 MON TO FRI (All), 10:00 - 15:00 SAT (Sydney)

Delivery Address for Courier Drop-off

Operating Hours

Varies by agencies

🚨 Staff at agent locations are not able to assist with Wise Express service inquiries.

Drop off your parcel at a nearby agency or one of our Australian centers (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane)!

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Step 4

International Shipping & Payment

Pay the shipping invoice sent to your registered email, and track your shipment in real time through the tracking page!

Please proceed with the payment once the invoice is sent to the email.

Track your international shipment in real time!

Step 5

Parcel Pickup or Delivery

After local customs clearance, your parcel will be available for pickup or delivered to your doorstep based on your request!

A pickup instruction email will be sent to the email address provided in your application!

Customers using agency pickup or doorstep delivery can track their shipments in real time!

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A / 97 Lisbon Street, Fairfield East NSW 2165

MON TO FRI 9:00 - 17:00, SAT 10:00 - 15:00

1800 577 369 (+61 2 8004 7899)

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122 Castro Way, Derrimut VIC 3026

MON TO FRI 9:00 - 17:00

1800 577 369

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Wise Brisbane

A2 / 10 Compton Rd. Woodridge QLD 4114

MON TO FRI 9:00 - 17:00

1800 577 369 (0478 095 205)

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Wise Express Agency

Easily send parcels to Korea or receive them from Korea through a nearby Wise Express agency!

Sydney

Young Mart – Chatswood

2A Mcintosh St, Chatswood NSW 2067

Mon to Sun 8:00 - 22:30

Sydney

Dawaco - Lidcombe

14 John St, Lidcombe NSW 2141

Mon to Sat 10:00 - 18:00

Sydney

Green Seafood - Belmore

322 Burwood Rd, Belmore NSW 2192

Mon to Sat 9:30 - 18:00 / Sun 12:30 - 18:30

Sydney

Olozy - Strathfield

g02/27 Lyons St, Strathfield NSW 2135

Mon to Sat 10:00 - 19:00

Sydney

Harmony Mart – City

16-18 Quay St, Haymarket NSW 2000

Mon to Sat 9:00 - 23:00 / Sun 10:00 - 23:00

Sydney

Homebush Laundry - Homebush

46 Burlington Rd, Homebush NSW 2140

Mon to Fri 8:00 - 18:00 / Sat 9:00 - 16:00

Sydney

Castle Hill Mart – Castle Hill

261 Old Northern Rd, Castle Hill NSW 2154

Mon to Sun 8:30 - 19:30

Sydney

The Hoons – Eastwood

39 West Parade, Eastwood NSW 2122

Wed to Fri 10:00 - 18:00 / Sat to Sun 9:00 - 17:00

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Estimated Shipping Cost

$000

Air Freight

$18

/kg

Volumetric Weight Formula: (Length × Width × Height in cm) / 6,000

Minimum chargeable weight: 1 kg

If volumetric weight exceeds actual weight, volumetric weight will be applied

Cut-off time: Every Monday and Thursday at 11 AM

Sea Freight

$520

/cbm

Volume Calculation Formula: (Length × Width × Height in meters)

Minimum volume: 0.1 CBM

Cut-off time: Every Friday

Standard Rate Guide

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Prohibited Items

Customs & Clearance Information

Returning Baggage Information

Food items are generally not allowed for import. However, they can be brought in through formal customs clearance, which involves additional fees.

Below are important guidelines for importing Korean food products (excluding red pepper powder) into Australia.

☻ Australian Quarantine Laws

Australia is free from many pests and diseases found in other countries.

To protect its agriculture, industries, and unique environment, preventing the entry of diseases and pests like foot-and-mouth disease is a high priority.

The Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service (AQIS) is the government agency responsible for this.

Each year, AQIS inspects millions of parcels, luggage, animals, and plants entering Australia via international parcel centers, airports, and seaports.

X-ray machines, surveillance systems, and detector dogs are used to identify and block prohibited items.

☻ What Are Import Conditions?

Import conditions are a set of criteria used by AQIS to determine whether an item poses a risk of carrying pests or diseases into Australia.

☻ Your Responsibilities

If you are an importer or agent bringing food or other goods into Australia, you are responsible for understanding and complying with the relevant import conditions.

You can search the AQIS Import Conditions Database (ICON) at www.aqis.gov.au/iconsearch to see if an import permit is required for your product.

All imported food must strictly follow Australia’s import regulations.

Import permits and related documents must be accurate and complete to be accepted by both AQIS and the Australian Customs and Border Protection Service.
When receiving parcels in Australia, the daily duty-free threshold is AUD $1,000 per person.

If the total declared value is under AUD $1,000, no customs clearance is required.

However, if the value exceeds this amount, we recommend proceeding with formal customs clearance procedures.
Due to the nature of aircraft cargo space, volumetric weight is applied to air shipments.

Shipping charges are based on the greater value between the actual weight and the volumetric weight of the parcel.

For example:

Actual weight: 1 kg

Box size: 30 cm × 30 cm × 30 cm

Volumetric weight = (30 × 30 × 30) / 6000 = 4.5 kg (based on DHL/EMS standard)

👉 Since the volumetric weight (4.5 kg) is greater than the actual weight (1 kg), the shipping cost will be calculated based on 4.5 kg.
CBM stands for Cubic Meter, a unit used to measure the volume of cargo.

▶ Basic Formula:

Width (m) × Length (m) × Height (m)

☻ 1 CBM is the volume of a cube that measures 1 meter on each side.

To help visualize, it’s roughly the size of a 200L top-opening kimchi refrigerator (size may vary by product).

☻ A smaller unit, 0.1 CBM, is approximately the size of a Korea Post Box #5 used for exports.

Example Calculation:

If each box measures 40cm × 50cm × 100cm, and there are 20 boxes:

CBM per box: 0.4 × 0.5 × 1 = 0.2 CBM

Total CBM for 20 boxes: 0.2 × 20 = 4 CBM
Here are the additional costs incurred during formal customs clearance when importing goods from Korea to Australia:

☻ Applicable Shipments

When the declared value of the imported goods exceeds AUD $1,000

☻ Costs

Import GST (Goods and Services Tax)

Example: Kimchi refrigerator valued at KRW 2,500,000

Import GST: approx. AUD $330.00

Customs Entry Charge (CEC)

AUD $99 if the item value is under AUD $10,000

AUD $201 if the item value is over AUD $10,000

Customs Clearance Fee

AUD $99 + GST

📌 Required Documents for Formal Clearance

Commercial Invoice (CI) – from the manufacturer or seller

Packing List (PL) – from the manufacturer or seller

Certificate of Origin (CO) – from the manufacturer or seller
Here are the daily duty-free limits when sending parcels to Korea per recipient:

☻ Simplified Clearance (General Goods): Under USD $100

☻ General Clearance (Food & Cosmetics): Under USD $150

If the declared value exceeds these limits, the shipment will be subject to import declaration and taxation.

In such cases, tax is applied to the total taxable value (item cost + shipping + insurance) without deductions.

⚠️ Submitting false information may result in fines in addition to duties.

To avoid any issues, please complete your declaration form truthfully and accurately.

Wise Express is not responsible for duties on taxable or undeclared items.
When sending parcels from Australia to Korea, there are daily quantity limits per person for certain items — especially health supplements and food products. Regardless of volume, these limits must be followed:

☻ Health Supplements: Up to 6 items

☻ Cosmetics: Up to 12 items

☻ Honey: Up to 5 kg

☻ Infant Formula: Up to 5 kg

☻ Perfume: 1 bottle, 50 ml or less

☻ Nuts: Only roasted products are allowed

☻ Personal Medicine: Requires a doctor’s prescription translated into Korean

☻ Processed Meat Products: Not allowed

– If detected, items may be held for over 2 weeks of animal quarantine or discarded

☻ Deer Antlers: Up to 2 pieces

– Requires statement of purpose, photo, and receipt

☻ Wool Quilt: 1 item per day (due to its high value)

☻ Coffee: Up to 8 kg

– Raw beans not allowed

⚠️ If you exceed the allowed quantity or submit false information, your items may be seized, disposed of, or require a doctor’s note and additional taxes.

✅ Please fill out your declaration form accurately to avoid issues.
Combined shipping is an optional service that consolidates two or more boxes (i.e., tracking numbers) registered under a single shipping request into one box for delivery.

How to Use

Please sign up and log in!

Please prepare your parcel!

Please fill out the shipping application form.

Please send your parcel to a Wise Express center or agent!

Make the payment and wait for delivery!

Receive your delivered parcel!

Wise Express International Shipping Process

Here’s how international shipping works

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