Importing Goods to Australia
Customs Procedures for Importing and Exporting
Australian Customs Service main index page linking to Customs information on importing and exporting goods.
Frequently Asked Questions (about bringing goods into Australia)
Australian Quarantine & Inspection Service page providing answers to frequently asked questions. Includes a list of some items commonly brought into Australia by travellers with their import conditions.
Importing a Motor Vehicle
Australian Customs Service information on privately importing a motor vehicle into Australia.
Importing Goods by Post
Australian Customs Service page with information for Australian consumers importing goods by post. Includes methods of paying customs duty on imported goods and frequently asked questions relating to importing goods by post.
Importing to Australia
Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service (AQIS) index page giving access to information on inspection of cargo as well as import controls for biological products; chemical fertilisers; food; live animals and reproductive material; personal effects; plants, grains and horticulture; timber; and vehicles and machinery.
Information for Importers/Exporters of Therapeutic Products
The Therapeutic Goods Administration provides information on importing or exporting medicines or medical devices into or out of Australia. Covers prohibited & controlled substances; importing/exporting medicines, including dietary supplements and herbal preparations, for personal use ; importing/exporting for commercial purposes and importing/exporting chemicals.
International Mail to Australia
Australian Quarantine & Inspection Service page providing information on the International Mail Program and mailing items to Australia. This page links to information on items that should not be mailed to Australia.
Moving/Emigrating to Australia
Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service page providing information on clearing your unaccompanied personal effects and household goods when coming to Australia.
Prohibited and Restricted Imports
Australian Customs Service page with information which broadly outlines what goods are prohibited or restricted, where you can obtain more information about the control and, in the case of restricted goods, the mailing address or e-mail address to use to apply for permission to import.
What Can't Be Mailed To Australia?
Australian Quarantine & Inspection Service page providing information on prohibited items that can't be mailed to Australia.
When Buying over the Internet
Australian Customs Service page with information for Australian consumers buying goods over the Internet. Includes information on duties and taxes payable on imported goods.
