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The Manufacturer’s Declaration needs to be presented on your company’s official letterhead and will need to display statements that meet specific criteria to enter Australia.

We have provided guidance below to assist you in preparing the Manufacturer’s Declaration. (Any text highlighted yellow is instructional text and needs to be actioned before submitting).

1. Download correct template from the list below

• Human fluids and tissues that are free from listed diseases
• Human fluids and tissues that are not known to be infected
• Animal fluids and tissues (excluding reproductive material) from species, other than those excluded
• Nucleic Acid Amplification (NAA) diagnostic test kits
• Diagnostic test kits not testing for disease agents
• Standard laboratory microorganisms and infectious agents (and derivatives)
• Genetic material from multicellular organisms (Including listed vectors) and vectors
• Genetic material, purified and derived from microorganisms and viruses (excluding listed species)
• Cell lines of laboratory animal, insect, and human origin
• Purified laboratory material, laboratory reagents, toxins, and venoms
• Antibodies purified and raised against synthetic material or antigens from multicellular organisms
• Antibodies purified and raised against microorganisms and viruses
• Antigens that are purified and derived from multicellular organisms or synthetic material

2. Create document: Copy the template and place onto your official letterhead

3. Date: Enter shipment date

4. Air Waybill number: Air WayBill number and place onto your offical letterhead

5. Product Name or Description: Enter the individual producr name or description

6. NET Volume: Enter the NET volume in ‘mL’ or ‘mg’ of each individual product

7. Commodities conditions: Each commodity has its own specific set of information that must be included to meet customs standards. Please refer to the templates provided for each commodity and the Import Permit itself for clarification

8. Signatories: Add your written/digital signature, name, position, and organisation.

If freight is to be paid by the receiver (WEHI)
Please contact shipping@wehi.edu.au to request a courier account number.

HS codes
Recently, there has been an additional requirement to display your product’s HS code on the Customs Invoice. We recommend providing this information in addition to the Manufacturer’s Declaration(s).

If you have a Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
Include a physical copy of the SDS in the shipper’s sleeve.
Adhere to the packaging instructions in the Transportation Section of the SDS.

Please send copies of your Customs Invoice, Manufacturers Declaration and SDS to
shipping@wehi.edu.au

You must add the shipment’s tracking number/Air Waybill number and the corresponding Purchase Order number in the subject line of your email.
Example: SHIPPING DOCS / DHL 5495333933 / Supplier Name / PO21001450

For further assistance please email shipping@wehi.edu.au

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The Manufacturer’s Declaration needs to be presented on your company’s official letterhead and will need to display specific statements that meet certain criteria to enter Australia.

We have provided guidance below to assist you in preparing the Declaration (Any text highlighted yellow is instructional text and needs to be actioned before submitting).

Download template

1. Download template

2. Create document: Copy the template and place onto your official letterhead

3. Date: Enter shipment date

4. Air Waybill number: Enter Air Waybill number (to be obtained from your courier)

5. Product Name: Choose the most appropriate product class from the following list

6. Quantity: Enter the quantity of each individual product

7. Signatories: Add your written/digital signature, name, position, and organisation.

If freight is to be paid by the receiver (WEHI)

Please contact shipping@wehi.edu.au to request a courier account number.

Please send copies of your Customs Invoice, and Manufacturer’s Declaration (if applicable) to shipping@wehi.edu.au

You must add the shipment’s tracking number/Air Waybill number and the corresponding Purchase Order number in the subject line of your email.

Example: SHIPPING DOCS / DHL 5495333933 / Supplier Name / PO21001450

For further assistance please email shipping@wehi.edu.au

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WEHI does not provide instructions on the preparation of documents or packaging for items/product that are classified as dangerous goods.

Please refer to your local specialist/s and adhere to the IATA transportation standards of your product/s.

Please send copies of your Customs Invoice, Dangerous Goods Declaration, Manufacturer’s Declaration and/or SDS and/or Permit to shippingdocs@wehi.edu.au

You must add the shipment’s tracking number/Air Waybill number and the corresponding Purchase Order number in the subject line of your email.

Example: SHIPPING DOCS / DHL 5495333933 / Supplier Name / PO21001450

For further assistance please email shipping@wehi.edu.au

International shipping home

The Manufacturer’s Declaration needs to be presented on your company’s offical letterhead and will need to display specific statements that meet specific criteria to enter Australia.

We have provided guidance below to assist you in preparing the Manufacturer’s Declaration

Download template

(Any text highlighted yellow in instructional text and needs to be actioned before submitting).

1. Download template

2. Create document: Copy the template and place onto your official letterhead

3. Date: Enter shipment date

4. Air Waybill number: Enter Air Waybill number (to be obtained from your courier)

5. Commodity: Choose the most appropriate product commodity from the following list

6. Product or Compound Name: Enter each individual product or compound name.

7. NET Volume: Enter the NET volume in ‘mL ’ or ‘mg’ of each individual product.

8. Signatories: Add your written/digital signature, name, position, and organisation.

If freight is to be paid by the receiver (WEHI)

Please contact shipping@wehi.edu.au to request a courier account number

HS codes

Recently, there has been an additional requirement to display your product’s HS code on the Customs Invoice. We recommend providing this information in addition to the Manufacturer’s Declaration (s).

If you have a Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

Include a physical copy of the SDS in the shipper’s sleeve.

Please follow the instructions in the ‘Transport Section’ of the SDS.

Please send copies of your completed Customs Invoice, Manufacturer’s Declaration and SDS to shipping@wehi.edu.au

You must add the shipment’s tracking number/Air Waybill number and the corresponding Purchase Order number in the subject line of your email.

Example: SHIPPING DOCS / DH 5495333933 / Supplier Name / PO21001450

For further assistance please email shipping@wehi.edu.au

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