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Shipping Options & Costs
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Sea Freight (Full Container)
€3,500–€8,000
20ft or 40ft container
- •Best for: Full household (3+ bedroom)
- •Transit: 6–8 weeks
- •Volume: 20–40m³
- •Most economical per item
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Shared Container (LCL)
€1,500–€4,000
Pay per cubic metre
- •Best for: 1–2 bedroom apartment
- •Transit: 8–12 weeks
- •Volume: 5–15m³
- •Flexible volume
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Air Freight
€500–€2,000
Small urgent items only
- •Best for: Documents, essentials
- •Transit: 3–7 days
- •Volume: Under 1m³
- •Expensive but fast
Critical Information
Tax & Import Duty
🇦🇺 Moving TO Australia
✓ Duty-Free If You Meet All Conditions
•You owned & used items 12+ months before arrival
•You're moving permanently
•Items arrive within 12 months of your arrival
•You provide proof of ownership
✗ Items That Are Taxed
✗New items (purchased within 12 months)
✗Vehicles — high duty + luxury tax
✗Alcohol over 2.25L spirits
✗Commercial goods or items for resale
🇮🇪 Moving TO Ireland
✓ Duty-Free If You Meet All Conditions
•You lived outside EU for 12+ consecutive months
•You owned & used items for 6+ months
•Items imported within 12 months of arrival
•Apply for Transfer of Residence Relief BEFORE shipping
✗ Items That Are Taxed
✗23% VAT on all goods value if you don't qualify
✗Import duty 0–17% depending on item
✗Vehicles: VRT up to 37% of OMSP value
⚠ Critical: Apply for Relief BEFORE Shipping!
Australia: Complete B534 form — Unaccompanied Personal Effects Statement
Ireland: Apply for Transfer of Residence Relief via Revenue.ie
Ireland: Apply for Transfer of Residence Relief via Revenue.ie
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