on 18-09-2022 10:20 PM
Hi,
How can I find a HS Code for exporting from Australia to Germany? Ebay recommends searching for it on the DFAT website, but Germany is not available in the drop down list of importing countries. In fact, it looks like there are no European countries on the list. I am just shipping a packaged Star Wars figure to a buyer in Germany. 3.75 inch.
on 18-09-2022 11:11 PM
Package the item well in a sturdy box, take it to the PO, ask for a customs form, fill it out. They will attach one page to the parcel, and give you a copy. You then pay. The parcel is then sent. That's worked for any international parcels I've needed to send. Only difference is, I have the customs forms at home, so I can fill them out before going to the PO to save time.
Given that Germany can be a bit suspect at times (delivery can be quite slow), I would definitely add insurance, given the price the items are selling for. I would also add signature on delivery. Yes, it increases the postage costs, but you need to cover your butt.
Make sure you have photos of every square millimetre of the item before packing, so the buyer can't try and pull a swifty on you, saying it has arrived damaged.
on 18-09-2022 11:15 PM
Look under EU, European union
on 18-09-2022 11:17 PM
You should take a look at this:
https://auspost.com.au/sending/send-overseas/international-post-guide/results/germany
Toys are prohibited from importation to Germany.
18-09-2022 11:38 PM - edited 18-09-2022 11:38 PM
I actually found it just by googling the terms specifically. In this case the HS Code for Toy imports for Germany (EU) is 95030099.
on 19-09-2022 08:48 AM
@countessalmirena wrote:You should take a look at this:
https://auspost.com.au/sending/send-overseas/international-post-guide/results/germany
Toys are prohibited from importation to Germany.
According to that list, just about EVERYTHING is prohibited from importation to Germany. How bizarre 😯
19-09-2022 06:58 PM - edited 19-09-2022 07:00 PM
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