An EDN is a unique identifier required by the Australian Border Force (ABF) for goods being exported from Australia, especially for items valued at $2000 AUD or more. If you’re sending items with Australia Post or other exports such as Accompanied Baggage or Own Power, you’ll need an EDN to comply with export regulations.

Obtaining an EDN can be done in a few ways, but not all are equally convenient or cost-effective. You can visit an Australia Border Force counter in-person (usually found at ports and airports) and submit the paperwork directly. You can hire the services of a shipping agent that specialises in exports. Or you can use EasyEDN, the only 100% online Export Declaration Number service in Australia.

You’ll need a unique EDN for every batch of goods you send. A batch means items sent by one sender to one recipient. It can include multiple packages and doesn’t need to be sent all at once, but should form one single export. If you are shipping separate batches to the same recipient (e.g. a every time a regular customer places a new order from you), then they will each need an EDN.

If you are sending multiple parcels to different recipients, then each parcel or batch will require its own unique EDN.

Shipments without a valid EDN will be refused by customs.

You can request an EDN up to six months in advance, but each EDN is only valid for 30 days from the intended date of export.

If an EDN is not used, it should be withdrawn.

EasyEDN is designed for individuals or businesses looking to export standard goods through Australia Post or other methods. Standard goods might include items such as computers, musical instruments, sporting equipment, etc.

Our service is designed for simple personal items or consumer goods. We cannot handle complex exports such as large commercial/industrial exports or items with complex requirements or restrictions like tobacco, alcohol, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and agricultural/livestock/raw products. For complex exports we recommend contacting a specialist shipping agent.

You’ll of course also need to make sure that your goods comply with Australia Post or other carrier’s restrictions.

You’ll need an ABN (Australian Business Number), personal and recipient details, and a bit of information about your shipment, including goods description, weight, value in AUD, and ideally, the AHECC number for each item.

If you don’t have an Australian Business Number (ABN), you can still use EasyEDN by obtaining a Customs Client Identifier (CCID). A CCID is a unique number issued by the Australian Border Force (ABF) for individuals or entities that need to conduct customs-related activities but do not have an ABN. To apply for a CCID, you’ll need to contact the ABF directly and provide the necessary identification and contact details. Once you have your CCID, you can use it in place of an ABN when filling out your details on EasyEDN to process your export declaration.

An AHECC (Australian Harmonized Export Commodity Classification) code, also known as an HS (Harmonised System) code, is a standardized numerical method of classifying traded products. It is used by customs authorities around the world to identify products when assessing duties and taxes and for gathering statistics. For example, a common consumer good like a laptop computer might have an AHECC code of 8471.30, indicating its classification under electronic computing machinery.

Yes, EasyEDN ensures compliance with all Australian customs requirements and international trade regulations to facilitate your export process smoothly.

Your personal data is securely handled, and only necessary information is shared with the Australian Border Force to lodge your EDN. We do not share or sell your data to third parties.

EasyEDN is accessible through all modern browsers and is mobile-friendly, ensuring ease of use across various devices without specific technical requirements.

Due to the manual processing involved, there are no refunds once an EDN has been lodged. However, a full refund is provided if we’re unable to lodge your EDN with the ABF due to restrictions or complexities in your shipment.

You will be notified via email for order confirmation, tax invoices, and your EDN once it has been lodged. If additional information is needed, our agents will reach out to you via email for clarification.