Packing & Loading FAQ’s for Less than Full & Full Container Load Shipments

When shipping with AbleCargo.Com one must follow all guide lines when packaging ones good. All packages are subject to inspection without future notice.

Note! Australia and New Zealand requires clean goods, in particular they check for dirt on bike frames & tires, if wood is used for packing make sure there is no bark.

When choosing what to package one should highly avoid packaging previous valuables, important documents, and one should never package any illegal substances or objects.

Items your shipment should NOT include, anything that is:
  • Poisonous
  • Flammable
  • Corrosive
  • Perishables
  • Food in Glass Jars
  • Firearms / Ammunition
  • Animals
  • Drugs
  • Jewelry
  • Alcohol, Tobacco & Perfume products
  • Original Recordings, i.e. Wedding Video, Graduation Video, etc.
  • Original Documents, i.e. Insurance Policies, Birth Certificates, Wills, etc.Fuels / Oils & Paints / Varnishes / Insecticides / Liquid Bleach / Matches / Candles / Propane / Paint Thinners / Aerosol Cans / Cleaning Chemicals
What if I have new items in there?

Any new products are likely subject to an import tax. Commercial Invoices will be required; this will not count as part of a house hold goods shipment seeking a tax free entry. This could cause an inspection of all the goods in the container from Customs therefore we strongly recommend you ship any new product or goods separately