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Customs
The Australian Customs Service is responsible for managing, facilitating and overseeing trade and the movement of people across the Australian border; for efficiently collecting customs revenues, undertaking border management activities and administering specific industry schemes and trade measures; and for detecting and deterring unlawful movement of goods coming into the country.
Before you leave for Australia, it is essential that you obtain information about the regulations of Australian Customs.
There are severe penalties that apply if prohibited items are not declared. Australian Customs recommends that you seek relevant information in order to ensure that you will comply with Customs legislative requirements before you attempt importing restricted goods. As a general rule to follow if you are unsure about an item, declare it.
Customs Guide for Travellers. To find out more about it, click here.
The following external links provide useful information if you are:
- travelling, migrating or returning to Australia
- importing a motor vehicle or a motorcycle and / or firearms, weapons and ammunition
- sending packages to family and friends
- bringing medications with you
- carrying currency of $A 10,000 or more into or out of Australia
- bringing back with you all your personal and household effects
- if you wish to export and import.
Useful links:
Guide for Travellers
Quarantine/Agriculture
Motor Vehicles and Motorcycles
Medicinal Products
Firearms and Ammunition
Environment Australia/Heritage Items/Protected Wildlife
Currency
Importing and Exporting
APEC Tariff Database
Customs - News
The Australian Customs is a member of the World Customs Organisation (WCO) that promotes international co-operation in customs matters.
For further information about the Australian Customs and inquiries regarding importing goods into Australia , including required customs duties, please contact the Australian Customs Service:
Phones: + 32 2 286 05 84 / 83
Fax: + 32 2 230 20 22
or send us an e-mail.
You might also want to consult our Travelling to Australia and Quarantine sections on this Website.