I heard that sending food to other countries, especially Australia, is prohibited. But still there are people doing it, and do so successfully.
How do you/they do that? It is not recommended that we mis-declare on customs form because that would bring us trouble that we never ask for. How is it being done?
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nantecscishop Reputation: 10 See nantecscishop's booth |
If it prohibited, and is being done, it is being done covertly, thus ignoring Australia’s Dept Of Agriculture laws. No matter how it is being done, it is not allowed. I would imagine if sellers are doing this, they just have not been caught yet. My guess is that they mis label the customs forms.
Here is a link to what can’t be mailed to Australia
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MyTexasTreasures Reputation: 1244 See MyTexasTreasures' booth |
It really does depend on the food item, its shelf life and how you plan to package it.
Dried packet food items should be ok, but customs regulations are country specific. Canned Food will be heavy to post.
Keep in mind the heat of the parcel – chocolate may melt and spoil in the post.
Some parcels take more than 3 weeks to arrive by airmail.
Make it very clear in your item descriptions that parcels will be held by customs and any duty tax is to be paid by buyer.
Australia – No meat, seeds or nuts, fruit, vegetables (fresh or dried), eggs, dairy or packaged food with more than 10% dairy, no cake mix.
doesnt leave much to import. Australia is very strict tho.
Good Luck.
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