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What's available?

  • Pickup and drop off services available
  • Home or work delivery services available
  • Protection cover available
  • Delivery as fast as 1 day
  • Services available from $19.23

Prices from

Weight Price Service Rating
1lb $19.23 Light Packet

5lb $59.25 DHL eCommerce

10lb $85.09 DHL eCommerce

20lb $153.39 International Drop Off

30lb $207.77 International Drop Off

How much does postage from the US to Australia cost?

Shipping overseas to Australia doesn't have to be as daunting as it may initially appear. You can buy cheap shipping services with brands you know to Australia with Parcel Monkey. We help you find an overseas delivery price in seconds based on the size and weight of your package.

To find some of the cheapest ways of shipping to Australia use our simple shipping calculator. We compare the international shipping rates to Australia with well-known couriers like DHL, USPS and FedEx. 

The cheapest way to ship to Australia with Parcel Monkey

Some of the cheapest services we have are mail shipping services like; 

  • DHL eCommerce. Our cheapest shipping solution service is provided by DHL and all you need to do is book it online, print the labels and drop off at your local USPS Post Office. You can track it via Parcel Monkey and it will be delivered in 11-22 days, ideal for those who need economical shipping. 

  • Light Packet is as the name suggests, ideal for smaller items such as clothing. FedEx will pick up your package from home or work and transport to a central sort location before shipping to Australia in 5-12 days.

Express shipping from the USA to Australia

If you have a package that needs to be shipped more urgently, we also offer cost-effective expedited courier services. 

  • International Drop Off can be dropped into any FedEx location and processed overseas for delivery also by FedEx in 2-5 working days 
  • USPS Priority Mail offer express shipping to Australia, simply book them through our shipping calculator, print and attach the shipping labels and customs docs and drop at your local USPS Post Office 
  • DHL Express is a reliable express service, picked up from you by DHL and shipped only by them to Australia and you can track in full to delivery

Have a heavy package to ship to Australia? Let us help. 

Our International Drop Off service is very popular and great value for money for large and heavy packages as you can enjoy an Express shipping time of 2-5 days with a reliable courier, who will come and pick up from your home or work.  This service is unbeatable on price when it comes to heavier goods, so if you package is over 30lbs maybe containing a car part or personal belongings  - then this trusted delivery service will help you ship those big boxes on a budget.  You can also book this service as a Pickup and have the courier come and take the package from your home or work address. 

What can I ship to Australia?

There is a whole host of reasons why you might want to ship a package to Australia, whether you have a family member in Sydney and want to send a birthday package, or you have sold an Amazon or eBay item and need to ship a parcel to Perth, you can find a shipping solution with us.

Australia is ranked in the middle in terms of percentage of total eCommerce sales when compared to other Asia-Pacific countries, just behind China, Japan and South Korea but ahead of India and Indonesia. eBay, Amazon and Gumtree are major players in the Australian eCommerce market, whilst packages are shipped from around the world for business purposes or to expats who now reside in sunny Oz.

We can help you send almost anything as long as it is not restricted by us or by Customs in Australia. Clothing, exercise equipment, media such as books and music & more are all shipped by Americans to Australia every day. 

 Australia boasts one of the highest uptakes of the internet in the world, with 89.8% of the population online, totalling 19.5 million internet users, whilst the average Australian consumer spending an impressive $1350 AUD per year online, meaning if you run an online marketplace or small to medium enterprise, it may be time to take a look at this market.

Customs and packaging

The trip between the USA and Australia is a long one and your package will likely change carriers in transit, so secure packaging, correct labelling and accurate customs documents are important. The country is very strict about valuation and customs declarations, so never ship anything without carefully and correctly filling out all applicable paperwork; neglecting to do this can delay delivery significantly. Your shipment may also be subject to the Goods and Service Tax.

Customs Info

Australia has some of the more cautious rules and regulations surrounding imports because of its reliance on agriculture, many things that are allowed, are subject to close inspection and quarantine. To maintain the country's clean standards, you will be unable to ship many meat and dairy products, as well as plants or soil. Items that come into contact with soil, such as used gardening equipment, outdoor furniture and bicycles may be held unless cleaned thoroughly.

Only a few categories are prohibited entirely from import to Australia. This includes things like cloned embryos and tools designed to assist in suicide. Most other categories are merely restricted. This includes: weapons, explosives, diamonds, pesticides, prescription or illicit drugs, tobacco and toys. As a rule, never attempt to ship restricted items without first fully understanding the parameters and obtaining permits.

We wanted to remind you that the Australian Government are introducing a change to Goods and Services Tax legislation on imports that will now be implemented on 1 July 2018. Find out more here. 

More info (external website)

Prohibited items

Diamonds, Pesticides, Tobacco

View our full list of prohibited goods

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Do you offer door to door delivery?

    The Parcel Monkey marketplace uses a shipping calculator to find the best prices for shipping your items door to door via a range of different couriers. 

    With full tracking on almost all of our delivery services, you can follow your package from the moment it leaves you until it arrives with the recipient. We always advise providing the contact number of the recipient so that if needed, the courier can contact them to resolve any issues with the delivery.

    Some of our courier services are delivered to a local Post Office, where the recipient will need to collect the package from such as with DHL eCommerce to some remote areas so it is essential to provide a working contact number. Items shipped with Parcel Monkey are also done so DDU, so it might be that Customs need to collect payment from the recipient before delivery. We offer Customs Advice to help with the completion of any Customs Documents. 

    If you want to know more about what a courier is and how to choose the best service for your package, we can help. 

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  • Can I add protection cover to my order?

    When you place an order via the Parcel Monkey marketplace, during the booking process you can add protection cover to your item. As long as your item is not prohibited, has been packaged properly and you follow our Claims Procedure, you will be protected should your item be lost or damaged. 

    Some of our services offer no protection cover, but others do and some even offer free cover up to a certain value. You can view this information when you get a price via our shipping calculator. 

    Please ensure that the item is not on the prohibited items list as this will make it void.

    It is also vital to remember your package is going to be sent with global carriers, likely to be handled in various customs and airport departments so be sure to package the item correctly so it is well protected and cannot move around in the box. 

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  • How long will it take for my package to be delivered?

    Before you choose how to send your package, consider how quickly you need it to arrive. Transit times depend on two key factors- the shipping destination and the courier service you choose from the Parcel Monkey marketplace. 

    When choosing a courier from our marketplace, we will display an estimated delivery time, provided by the couriers themselves as they handle the goods.

    You can see how long it will take to arrive with the receiver and we advise that you share this tracking with the recipient so they can see when it is set to arrive. Always provide the recipient contact number when you book in case the delivery courier needs to contact them. 

    You can choose slower economy services such as DHL eCommerce if looking to save on the cost, or you can choose a speedy Express service that gets the package delivered more quickly like our 2-5 day International Drop Off service provided by FedEx, also available as a Pickup. 

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