Australia

For domestic shipping within Australia, the preferred service used will be Miranda Pack n Send. This is a courier service which ensures fast and reliable delivery for items shipped within the country. 

International

When shipping to countries outside of Australia, the chosen courier is Miranda Pack n Send. This courier service is preferred due to its efficiency and handling of all necessary paperwork and documentation, including cases involving CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora) specimens. Using Pack n Send reduces potential complications and ensures a smooth shipping process for international orders. Although more expensive than traditional mail service, it is safer and includes professional packaging of the item and monitoring of the package through Customs and Quarantine in various countries. Shipping costs will also include the costs involved in getting all paperwork and licences for the item.

Be aware that the buyer will be responsible for ALL duties and taxes payable in their respective countries. It is impossible for either the shipping agent or myself to know the exact costs involved. Please bear this in mind prior to purchasing any items, as it will be an additional cost on top of the purchase of the item itself.

On average, a CITES permit will take up to 40 days to be issued in Australia, although this may vary depending on the amount of workload there is. For Customs clearances in other countries, this too will vary depending on the workload. On average, as an example, CITES items in the USA will take between 7-10 days to clear, depending on wo