International Post Guide - Australia Post

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�5.9.3 – Lodgement
Senders may only lodge firearms and firearms parts in the international mail if all of the lodgement
conditions below are met:
� In the Sea Mail service only
� To a destination country serviced by the Sea Mail service
� To a destination country which does not prohibit firearms or firearm parts in the mail
� With the necessary documentation (whether required by Australian Customs, or any other party)
is completed by the sender
� The article is being consigned in full compliance with Australian law, and the law of the country
of destination
�5.9.4 – Additional documentation
Details of the permission’s, prohibitions, restrictions and item definitions which relate to the import
of firearms and firearm parts may be modified, added to, or withdrawn by individual countries at any
time. Senders are responsible for making their own inquiries to ensure that they have the most up-todate
information, and should always confirm that the firearms and/or firearm parts being lodged has
the necessary licence or permit to enter the destination country. Failure to do so could result in the
return or confiscation of these goods.
�5.10 – International Mail Security Requirements
Following Federal Government legislation requirements, Australia Post requires customers to provide
acceptable Photo or Signature identification when lodging International mail that requires Customs
documentation. This includes all international items over 2kg.
Where international mail is lodged without such identification, Federal Government requirements
impose security related delays. Further, Australia Post will not accept international mail unless the
necessary customs documentation is completed and signed.
These security requirements also apply to:
� International Sea Mail
� Mail addressed to Australian External Territories (Christmas Islands, Cocos (Keeling) Islands,
Norfolk Islands, Australian Antarctic Territory and Territory of Heard Island and McDonald
Island)
� Defence Force Mail that requires customs documentation
�5.10.1 – Exempt Articles
The following international articles weighing no more than 500 grams are exempt from the
security requirements:
� An international letter that contains only written correspondence or documents, and does not
require Customs Documentation
� An Aerogramme or Post card
� Prepaid Registered Post envelope
� Prepaid ECI 500g envelope
� Prepaid Express Post International envelope.
Only exempt articles may be posted in street posting boxes (SPBs). All other international articles
posted in SPBs will either incur delays or be returned to sender.
Only ECI and EPI - Parcels prepaid articles (including those over 500 grams but up to 3kg) may be
posted in a GOLD street posting box.
�5.10.2 – Acceptable Photo or Signature Identification
� Drivers Licence issued by an Australian State or Territory (with a photograph)
� Passport (with a photograph)
� Government issued Identification
� Bank Credit/Debit card
� Tertiary Student Identification (with a photograph)
September 2007