Importing and Exporting
If your query relates importing or exporting goods to and from Australia, you may need advice from the Australian Customs Service (ACS) or the Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service (AQIS). The website addresses are:
Australian Customs Service: www.customs.gov.au
Australian Quarantine Inspection Service: www.daffa.gov.au/aqis
Frequently requested information
Buying goods over the internet and importing to Australia
Includes information on duties and taxes payable on imported goods
www.customs.gov.au/site/page.cfm?u=5549
Frequently Asked Questions (about bringing goods into Australia)
The Australian Quarantine & Inspection Service page provides answers to frequently asked questions about what you can and can’t bring into Australia. Includes a list of some items commonly brought into Australia with their import conditions.
Importing a motor vehicle
Australian Customs Service information on privately importing a motor vehicle into Australia.
www.customs.gov.au/site/page.cfm?u=4371
Importing vehicles to Australia
Find out the relevant steps and approvals you need to import a vehicle
www.infrastructure.gov.au/roads/safety/bulletin/importing.aspx
Bringing cats and dogs and other pets to Australia
Information in relation to importing cats and dogs and other pets into Australia from approved countries.
Importing medicines
Details about what medicines and therapeutic goods are allowed into Australia.
Information for small business
The business.gov.au website is a whole-of-government service providing essential information for small business. They provide import and export information for business:
Importing and exporting
Important information if you own or want to start a business importing or exporting goods.
www.business.gov.au/Business+Entry+Point/Business+Topics/Importing+exporting/
For any other queries
For any other queries relating to import and export, please contact the Australian Customs Service or contact the Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service directly through their websites.
