Customs Tax, Duties
and Restrictions
to Australia

 Restricted items require approval, permits, or compliance with specific Australian regulations before they can enter the country.

Common restricted items include:

- Prescription medicines (must be declared and approved)

- Plant materials, seeds, and wood products (subject to biosecurity checks)

- Animal products (dairy, meat, etc.)

- Cosmetics with certain chemical ingredients

- Radio transmitters and drones (must meet local technical standards)

Refer to Australian Border Force (ABF) and Department of Agriculture for detailed restrictions.

 Prohibited items are not allowed to be imported into Australia under any circumstances.

These include:

- Illicit drugs and narcotics

- Weapons, explosives, and firearms

- Asbestos and asbestos-containing products

- Endangered species or products made from them

- Offensive or obscene material

- Counterfeit goods and pirated items

- Hazardous chemicals not approved for import

For a full list, visit ABF’s prohibited imports guide.