VIETNAM – Australia ROUTE

Shipping to Australia

Gia Phu Express advises on shipping from Vietnam to Australia based on cargo type, weight, dimensions and the actual delivery address.

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Vietnam – Australia shipping by air and sea
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FIND SHIPPING OPTIONS TO AustraliaPrepare basic shipment details for advice

02 · SHIPPING RATES

Shipping rates to Australia

Ho Chi Minh City → Australia · Effective 22 May 2026

Melbourne · Postcode 3000 · Zone 1

AUPOSTZone 1 · 5 kg1,168,000 VND

AUPOST — Zone 122 May 2026

Weight (kg) AUPOST price (VND)
0.5 369,000
1 429,000
1.5 491,000
2 584,000
2.5 678,000
3 760,000
3.5 870,000
4 969,000
4.5 1,074,000
5 1,168,000
5.5 1,269,000
6 1,365,000
6.5 1,469,000
7 1,578,000
7.5 1,673,000
8 1,786,000
8.5 1,881,000
9 1,974,000
9.5 2,085,000
10 2,177,000
10.5 2,297,000
11 2,395,000
11.5 2,502,000
12 2,594,000
12.5 2,696,000
13 2,749,000
13.5 2,803,000
14 2,929,000
14.5 2,983,000
15 3,036,000
15.5 3,089,000
16 3,143,000
16.5 3,196,000
17 3,250,000
17.5 3,303,000
18 3,357,000
18.5 3,410,000
19 3,464,000
19.5 3,517,000
20 3,571,000
20.5 3,624,000

21–100 kg · Heavy cargo rates

Contact Gia Phu to confirm the charging unit and total freight for shipments from 21 kg.

21–45 kg
138,000 VND
45.5–70 kg
138,000 VND
70.5–100 kg
138,000 VND

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05 · SHIPPING OPTIONS

Choose a suitable option

The Australia route is assessed against cargo type, weight, volume, packing and specific delivery requirements.

FlexibleAdvice based on your actual needs
Clear processInformation for each necessary step
Shipment-specificQuotes based on shipment details
Support availableAdvice during preparation
Air freight to Australia

AIR FREIGHT

Air freight

Discuss this option when schedules and handling requirements are key considerations.

  • Advice by cargo type
  • Check weight and dimensions
  • Discuss a suitable schedule

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Sea freight to Australia

SEA FREIGHT

Sea freight

This option must be assessed against volume, packing and the delivery location.

  • Advice for large shipments
  • Check packing requirements
  • Discuss ports and delivery locations

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Cargo prepared for transport at the airport
06 · CARGO TYPES

Cargo categories for Australia

Select a cargo category for shipping conditions, packaging guidance and information to prepare before dispatch.

Food

Dry food, confectionery and packaged goods require checks

Food groups sent to Australia need to be checked before receiving:

  • Seafood dried food: dried squid, dried fish, dried shrimp, sun-dried or heat-dried seafood.
  • Dry seasoning: five-spice powder, pepper, chili salt, satay; Fish sauce in small packets or powder form needs to be checked according to the destination country.
  • Confectionery and snacks: Hai Duong green bean cake, peanut candy, coconut candy, fruit jam, rice paper, snacks, cookies.
  • Dried fruit: dried jackfruit, dried banana, dried mango, dried plum; Sealed packaging, with labels and product information.
  • Sausage, floss, dried beef, dried pork: clearly declares animal ingredients and available documents; Need to confirm import conditions before sending. Vacuum sealing or having a hygiene certificate does not mean it is allowed to be imported.
  • Bird's nest, cordyceps, herbs: provides ingredients, origin, degree of processing and available certification to check receiving conditions.
  • Coffee, tea, dry drinks in packets: keeps packaging sealed, labels and ingredients clear; Clearly declare if there is milk or animal ingredients.
  • Packaged food: canned meat, canned food, canned fish, canned fruit, packaged vegetables, instant noodles, packaged pho, packaged noodles, packaged vermicelli; Check ingredients and destination country regulations.

Note: The above list is for advice and inspection of items, not a confirmation that all items are allowed to be sent to Australia. Gia Phú checks according to receiving country, composition, quantity, sending purpose and documents before receiving goods.

Information to provide: food name, label and ingredient photos, expiry date, quantity, weight and intended use in Australia.

Before packing: specify whether goods are dry, fresh, frozen or contain animal or plant ingredients. Ask Gia Phu to check acceptance for the route before dispatching any goods.

Packing: keep labels clear and packaging sealed; discuss leak prevention, moisture protection and storage needs for your goods.

Clothing – Footwear

Fashion, accessories and fabrics

Information to provide: a list of clothing and footwear, materials, brands, quantities and whether items are new or used.

Purpose of shipment: specify personal effects, gifts, samples or commercial goods in Australia so Gia Phu can check suitable options.

Packing: dry items, protect against moisture and support the shape of shoes and bags; provide final box dimensions, item values and any available invoices.

Cosmetics

Ingredients and packaging must be checked

Information to provide: product name, brand, label and ingredient photos, volume per bottle, quantity and purpose of shipment to Australia.

Items requiring individual checks: declare perfume, aerosols, alcohol-based products or liquids. Send product documents and safety data sheets, if available, so Gia Phu can assess shipping options.

Packing: retain original labels, seal containers, prevent leaks and add cushioning after acceptance has been confirmed.

Personal effects

Declare personal items and gifts clearly

Information to provide: list every item in each box, quantities, condition and value; specify personal effects or gifts for the recipient in Australia.

Check each category: if a package includes food, cosmetics, medicines or battery-powered equipment, describe these separately for Gia Phu to check in advance.

Delivery preparation: recipient name, phone number, full address and postcode where applicable; confirm the delivery location and charges included in the quotation.

Electronics

Battery-powered equipment and components require checks

Information to provide: device name, model, purpose, new or used condition, quantity and value.

Declare batteries clearly: state whether batteries are included and whether they are installed or separate; provide battery specification photos and product documents if available. Gia Phu will check shipping options to Australia before packing.

Packing: protect the device against impact, pack accessories separately and discuss battery packaging with the receiving branch.

Bulky cargo

Check dimensions, volume and packing

Information to provide: cargo photos, intended use, materials, number of packages, weight and length × width × height of each package.

Planning your shipment: state whether goods can be disassembled, whether a wooden crate or pallet is needed, and the collection/delivery conditions in Australia.

Before confirming a price: agree on charge calculation, packing, loading and delivery arrangements for the actual address.

Goods containing food ingredients, natural materials, liquids or batteries, or requiring special storage, must be fully described so conditions can be checked before shipping to Australia.

This list identifies cargo categories and does not confirm acceptance. Requirements and documents are checked against the product, quantity, purpose and shipping route. View prohibited and restricted items.

CONSULTATION FOR EACH ITEM

Difficult to send goods to Australia

Ornamental plants, chicken jerky, beef jerky or fish need to be checked carefully before sending. Send images and product information to Gia Phú to advise on reception capacity, documents and appropriate packaging.

Goods need to be kept frozen
Real bonsai tree with green foliage and floating roots in a pot
BREED CHECK & LICENSE

Ornamental plants & seedlings

Live plants sent as freight require an Australian import license. Plant species, plant form and country of origin determine quarantine conditions; The tree must be free of soil and harmful organisms.

Shredded dried chicken with lime leaves, chili and fresh lemon on a bamboo mat
PROCESSING & LABEL VERIFICATION

Dried chicken & meat foods

Chicken jerky needs to determine the correct ingredients, processing method and product type according to BICON. Drying or vacuuming is not enough to conclude that the goods are imported to Australia.

Seasoned beef jerky pieces on a plate
CHECK THE ORIGIN OF MEAT

Beef jerky & dried beef

Conditions for beef jerky depend on the country of production, meat source and import purpose. By default, beef jerky produced in Vietnam is allowed to be sent to Australia.

Dried snakehead fish marinated with chili arranged on a bamboo tray
CLASSIFICATION BY SPECIES

Dried fish, fish & seafood

Dried fish, frozen fish, salmon and other seafood groups have their own conditions. It is necessary to compare species, level of processing, origin and import purpose before finalizing the shipment.

Do you have a difficult item?Prepare product photo, label, quantity and recipient postcode in Australia.
Send photos of the goods to check
Reference sources & Australian import conditions

Compare date 28 Sep 2026. Conditions are checked again by item and time of dispatch.

Product illustration: bonsai — Sarah Stierch (CC BY 4.0); dried chicken — Modern Cook; beef jerky — Tony Khai Fine Arts; dried fish — Silver Shrimp. Photos are optimized for capacity and displayed in frames.

Illustration of cold storage space with refrigeration unit and packages; not stock photo Gia PhúCOLD STORAGE ILLUSTRATION
Illustrative photo, not stock photo of Gia Phú. Actual photos will be updated.

STORAGE BEFORE SENDING · LOT CONSULTATION

Frozen shipping goes to Australia

Gia Phú has a frozen warehouse to serve the needs of preserving goods before sending.

For each batch going to Australia, Gia Phú advises on temperature requirements, storage time, cold packaging and delivery plan before receiving.

Frozen fish & seafoodProcessed foodsFrozen vegetables, tubers and fruits

The above groups need to be considered for import conditions according to specific products. Freezing does not replace quarantine, labeling or licensing requirements.

Consulting on frozen shipments
  • SUPPORT PACKING

    Standard packaging to keep cold

  • AIR GOODS 3–5 DATE

    Home delivery in Australia

    Estimated time, confirmed by shipment and receiving address.
  • PURCHASE SUPPORT

    In Vietnam

A cold storage solution requires enough 4 steps

  1. 01Check the item

    Ingredients, origin, label, expiry date and conditions for import to Australia before receiving.

  2. 02Unified storage

    Confirm temperature according to product and storage time. Frozen goods need to remain frozen.

  3. 03Choose packaging

    Leak-proof sealed packaging, insulation and refrigerant suitable for the journey.

  4. 04Schedule & delivery

    Confirm trip, estimated time, customs clearance and possibility of delivery requiring refrigeration at the receiving postcode.

Reference source & illustration

Illustration photo: Kopiersperre / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Thumbnail, frame cropped image.

07 · NETWORK & RECEPTION POINTS

Cargo drop-off network

Gia Phu collection and support locations in Vietnam and Philippines. Contact us in advance to choose a drop-off point and confirm collection/delivery arrangements for the Australia route.

08 · SHIPPING PROCESS

5 steps to start shipping to Australia

This is a general process; individual shipments may require additional checks.

01Send details

Provide the cargo type, addresses and your requirements.

02Get advice

Discuss shipping options and pricing.

03Prepare your goods

Check, pack and complete the shipment information.

04Handover & transportation

Proceed according to the confirmed arrangement.

05Tracking & support

Support throughout the shipment journey.

Request a quote

Leave your shipment details and the Gia Phu team will contact you.








    Frequently asked questions

    How are shipping charges to Australia calculated?

    Prices depend on the cargo type, weight, dimensions, shipping method and delivery address. Gia Phu needs specific shipment details to quote.

    How long does shipping to Australia take?

    Transit time depends on the option selected, shipment characteristics, transport schedule and processing. This page does not publish an estimate without verified information.

    What should I prepare to send food to Australia?

    Provide product names, ingredients, packaging condition, quantity and label photos so Gia Phu can check before confirming acceptance.

    How is bulky cargo to Australia charged?

    Gia Phu needs the weight, dimensions of each package, package count and delivery address to check volumetric weight and suitable options.

    Can I send goods with batteries to Australia?

    Battery shipments require separate checks for device type, battery condition, packing and requirements applicable at dispatch.