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ContentsThe packing list is a very important document and has to be completed

correctly in order to avoid delays, possible fines and additional inspections.

This is quick guide to show you how to complete the perfect packing list.

If you stick to these suggestions then you should minimize any delays or

further questioning by customs.

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The Box

Pack the box well making sure anything fragile and breakable is

wrapped multiple times in bubble wrap and paper. (See our pack like

a pro presentation!)

Tape up the box using 2 inch packing tape or duct tape where the

flaps meet and also along the side of the box so it is totally sealed.

Write the contents on the box to remind you what is in it and give the

box a number starting of course at number 1

Furniture items will also need to be numbered. If you are bundling

things together like 4 pieces of bed parts all packed and taped

together then that can be given one number and be called bed parts.

The Packing ListThe packing list has to be done for customs so that they can

easily see what you are shipping and as the description

correlates to the box / item number, its easy for customs to

say, we would like to look at “item 8” rather than looking

through all the items in your shipment..

We have our own packing list creator that you should use to

create your list and it will be available in your customer

account portal after you have made a booking with us. Once

you have created your packing list it will be saved in your

electronic file so that we can send it to customs as well as a

copy will automatically be emailed to you for safe keeping..

Descriptions, very important!

In todays world of common security checks, Customs need a good description of the contents and the following will NOT get passed.

BAG, BOX, BACKPACKS,

TOTE, TRUNK, KIST,

CAMPING GEAR, SPORTS GEAR,

NICK NACKS, HOUSEHOLD GOODS,

PERSONAL ITEMS, MISC ORNAMENTS,

MEMORABILIA, COLLECTABLES, KEEPSAKES,

TOOLS, TOOL BOX, DECORATIVE ITEMS,

CHEST, PBO, MISC, EQUIPMENT,

WORK STUFF, SUITCASE.

You get the picture?

Be more specific! Customs need to know more information in order to let it though. So what’s in the bag? What tools do you have? What’s in the trunk or suitcase? What sports gear is it? Your semi automatic hunting weapon or your running shoes? Are personal items drugs or your after shave? Is the memorabilia baseball cards or Japanese ancient fighting weapons? If the handbag, purse, sports bag or whatever has nothing in it list it as Empty e.g. Empty Bag. Got it?

Descriptions continued……

A very common item is your kids soft toys being listed as stuffed animals.Your thinking…..

But Customs might be thinking……

So be descriptive!

Also

If you have a bit of a mixture in your box then list the

main item so if Customs do decide to look, they can

match things up.

EG: Books even though there might be some dvd’s as

well.

Anything that you might consider being a problem to

Customs do not ship it. That includes, ornamental

swords, daggers, knives etc., old rifles or guns of any

sorts, food items, ivory, tobacco items, alcohol,

ammunition, any type of drug, pornography and

anything that used to be living, is a good start!

Things that might have a double meaning or alert a Customs

official who’s English might not be his native language.

Gun for a kids toy!

Stuffed Animals, already mentioned that one.

Knives, for kitchen cutlery

Drugs Cabinet for Bathroom Cabinet

Water Pistol might be better described as water toy

Scooter would be better described as kids toy

Darts might be better described as Dart game

Bow & Arrow should say little kids Bow if that’s what it is.

Get the idea?

Don’t List or Pack

Don’t PackOpen Liquids as they might leak.

Alcohol as duties will normally make it more expensive

than if you purchased locally. Same with tobacco

products.

Food stuff including herbs & pet food.

Endangered items like Ivory, stuffed birds, pressed

flowers, snake skins etc.

No hazardous or flammable materials.

No Chemicals, paint, cleaning products.

Any type of weapon

We have even had umbrellas inspected for poisonous

or sharp bladed ends!

Do not pack anything that used to be living or made from a living thing.

Straw Baskets

Dried Flowers

Christmas Wreaths

Untreated Wood items like a home made bird table or wooden bench made from your local tree.

Anything that might have bugs in it.

Make sure everything is spotless, no mud or dirt on bike wheels, garden tools, shoes, back packs or camping gear.

For those lucky enough to be going to Australia or New Zealand

The majority of Middle Eastern Countries do not like anything that you could worship so leave the Greek Goddess statue behind.

No alcohol!

Most videos, DVD’s and possibly books might be further inspected by a Ministry of Information or similar for suitability in Asia as well as Middle Eastern Counties, so check the regulations before you pack.

No Pictures of semi naked people or worse and don’t forget to check photo albums as well.

Saudi Arabia and some other Countries will not allow products from Jewish companies so avoid Marks and Spencer labels and also anything Christian or non Muslim related religious material which includes everything from a child's bible to a Christmas Tree.

Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia or Middle East

So are you ready to produce a great packing list?

You can now make your own packing list in our portal once you have an account with us. You will be able to save this as you go so you can add to it each time you pack some more. You can do this using your phone, tablet or laptop so its great if you are going around room to room adding everything you have packed. Our packing list creator has been designed to be “user” friendly for customs. Once completed you will be emailed a typed copy of the list for your reference.

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