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Hi Maddison,
every shipment requires a lodgement with Customs. If the goods are over AUD1000, it requires a formal lodgement by a licensed customs broker. If you use a courier such as DHL – they will make the lodgement – they do thousands, or hundreds of thousands, each day. And they churn through them. So whatever you have written on the commercial invoice will determine the customs assessment. So if you know what you are doing and are confident with the requirements, costs and options, you can use a major courier, for small packages. If you are not sure, you may be best to engage a freight broker, such as myself, to advise you or arrange the best freight option. For instance, Bamboo products will be rejected or sent for fumigation, at your expense, unless you get them fumigated in China. But the fumigation certificate has to be verified by Australian Border Force, before they accept it. In addition, the fumigation must be done no more than 4 weeks before the import. If you import $3000 worth then you should be arranging a CHAFTA Certificate Of Origin (COO)These can cost from USD30 to USD80. Best freight option could be a courier, air cargo, or sea freight. It all depends on your priorities. Good luck