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Package forwarding from India to Australia

Melbourne, Sydney and Perth have fast-growing Malayali communities, and Indian retailers rarely ship to Australia. Shop & Ship closes that gap.

7 to 12 business daysTypical transit from dispatch
30 daysFree storage per parcel
Up to 80%Saved by consolidating
AUDPrices shown in INR and AUD

What people in Australia order from India

  • Kerala spices and packaged food
  • Malayalam books
  • Kasavu and wedding wear
  • Items for Onam celebrations

Australian biosecurity is the strictest of any destination we ship to. Food and plant products must be declared exactly — undeclared items are destroyed.

We deliver door to door across Australia, including Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, Brisbane and Adelaide.

Customs and restrictions

Declare everything honestly — undeclared biosecurity-risk goods are destroyed and can attract fines. GST/duty generally applies to goods valued over AUD 1,000.

Not accepted

  • Seeds, nuts, fresh food, fruit, and vegetables
  • Honey and bee products
  • Wooden items, bamboo, and untreated plant material
  • Meat, dairy, and egg products
  • Soil, sand, and anything contaminated with it
  • Asbestos-containing goods (strictly banned)

Allowed with conditions

  • Commercially packaged food — must be declared and may be inspected/held
  • Medicines — personal quantity with a prescription
  • Supplements — declare; some ingredients are prohibited

Full list for Australia →

Import duty and local taxes are decided by Australia customs and collected by the carrier on delivery. They are never part of our shipping quote.

Shipping from India to Australia — questions

How do I shop Indian websites from Australia?

Sign up free and you get an Indian delivery address in Pala, Kerala with your own suite code. Use it as the shipping address at checkout on Amazon.in, Flipkart, Myntra, Nykaa, Ajio and most other Indian stores. When your parcels reach us we let you know, and you choose when to have them forwarded to Australia.

How long does delivery to Australia take?

Typically 7 to 12 business days from the day your consolidated shipment leaves our warehouse, plus customs clearance at your end. Time in storage before you request shipping does not count towards that.

How much can I save by combining parcels?

International shipping is priced on weight and size, so five separate parcels cost far more than one. We repack everything into a single box and strip unnecessary packaging to cut volumetric weight — savings of up to 80% against shipping each order on its own are normal.

Will I pay customs duty in Australia?

Declare everything honestly — undeclared biosecurity-risk goods are destroyed and can attract fines. GST/duty generally applies to goods valued over AUD 1,000. Duty is charged by the customs authority in Australia, not by India Rabbit.

What can I not forward to Australia?

Prohibited for Australia: Seeds, nuts, fresh food, fruit, and vegetables; Honey and bee products; Wooden items, bamboo, and untreated plant material; Meat, dairy, and egg products; Soil, sand, and anything contaminated with it; Asbestos-containing goods (strictly banned). Check before you order — these are refused at customs or by the airline.

How long will you hold my parcels?

30 days free from the day each parcel arrives, which is enough to finish a sale-season order and send it all together. Storage can be extended for a fee if you need longer.

Do I need an Indian card or phone number?

For most stores your own card works fine. Where a store insists on an Indian payment method, message us on WhatsApp before ordering and we will tell you what is possible.

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