What items can be taken to Australia
This Australian customs website lists a few prohibited articles for import.
When they say 'cannot be imported' does that mean goods only meant for commercial use (imported and then sold) ? Or does it also include broader things that people bring in for their personal use ?
This website also doesn't list seeds/meats of any kind which am pretty sure US and other countries explicitly ban. Is there a clear document on what exactly is not allowed to be brought to Australia by (non-citizen) individuals for personal use ?
Best Answer
You are looking at the list that is banned or restricted from import, and that applies under all circumstances. It covers both commercial and personal use, though if you look at the list you shouldn't be falling afoul of many of them.
In addition to the list you found, you'll want to peruse this list which tells you which items you need to declare. This is where you find items like food, seeds and meat:
Food, plants, animals and biological goods
Declare all food, plant and animal goods, equipment used with animals, biological materials, soils and sand to Quarantine on arrival. If you don't, you could be given an on-the-spot fine or face prosecution.
The Customs inspector will then determine whether or not you can enter with the item(s), if it needs further inspection and/or fumigation in Quarantine, or if it can't enter Australia at all.
The majority of travellers will only need to be aware of a few guidelines:
- Items made from animal and plant byproducts will need to be inspected and sometimes quarantined.
- Processed foodstuffs are generally ok except for honey.
- Raw foodstuffs, especially fruit, are generally not ok.
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What items Cannot be taken into Australia?
Do not bring or send:- bark or straw based goods.
- fresh or dried conifer.
- fresh fruit and vegetables.
- fresh or dried holly.
- fresh or dried mistletoe.
- hampers (containing certain food, meat or plant material)
- pine cones.
- potpourri.
What items can be sent to Australia?
See below a list of items that you CAN send to Australia:- Animal products.
- Artwork including collectibles.
- Computers, laptops, tablets and monitors.
- Designer clothing, apparel or accessories.
- Drugs and pharmaceuticals including legal or prescribed.
- Furniture.
- Mail and personal pictures.
- Music instruments.
Can I take food to Australia?
Food items brought into Australia need to be declared on your Incoming Passenger Card if you come by plane, or on the parcels you mail. Biosecurity officers may need to inspect some of the food you're bringing with you.What to declare in Australian customs?
Documents required for Customs clearance Items you Must Declare on Arrival: Goods that may be prohibited or subject to restrictions, such as medicines, steroids, illegal pornography, firearms weapons or illicit drugs. More than 22ml of alcoholic beverages or 25 cigarettes or 25g of tobacco products.Things you can’t bring to Australia | Australian border security | Declare at customs
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