How much are Duties and Tariffs on Art sent from Australia

Laurie Franklin
Oct 31
2 min read

Tariffs on Art are a hot topic.. Importing art can have a few hidden costs in duties and tariffs.

Thank you for choosing my artwork and sometimes your delivery can be quicker than Australia city to city! Yup... Most deliveries to the USA are quicker than Melbourne to Perth ( one side of Australia to the Other...

In the ever changing world of Customs Duties, Tarifs and Taxes - I try and make getting your beautiful art easy with no surprises.

I can ship it in a roll packed or ready to hang in a crate. While I provide the Correct Documentation for the Customs Clearance - any duties and tarifs are paid by the buyer.

There are 2 options.

1. You are able to select your own courier to collect and ship the artwork yourself.

2. Contact us for a quote prior to purchase. We ship internationally with FedEx and DHLExpress. All shipments are fully insured against loss and damage.

Our quoted shipping cost includes shipping insurance and delivery to your door.

The receiver/purchaser of artwork will be responsible for the international custom/import fee and taxes which vary with every country.

Hey neighbours ...

NEW ZEALAND

https://www.customs.govt.nz/sending-and-receiving/duty-and-gst/duty-and-allowances
Customs does not collect duty, fees or GST unless the value of your item/shipment is over NZ$1000.
If you import multiple orders that arrive on the same day from the same supplier, Customs will consider them to be a single shipment.
This may take the value of your order over the NZ$1000 threshold.
GST of 15% applies to all imported items or gifts, including anything you bought online.

SINGAPORE

For clarification on GST and CIF - Please refer to https://www.customs.gov.sg/businesses/importing-goods/import-procedures/importing-by-post-or-courier-service/procedures-for-courier-parcels/

Across the Sea...

USA

As of 31 October 2025

General exemption: Paintings, drawings, sculptures, and limited-edition prints classified under Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) Chapter 97 are generally exempt from tariffs and treated as cultural goods.
https://hts.usitc.gov/ for more details
Please note this is subject to change - please refer to the schedule at time of purchase.

CANADA

Depending on the State you may be suject to GST, PST or HST - please refer to https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/import/postal-postale/dtytx-drttx-eng.html