Australia customs regulation

AUSTRALIA

PROHIBITED AND RESTRICTED GOODS

Drugs of dependence, for example, narcotics, hallucinogenics, amphetamines, barbiturates, and tranquillisers must be declared to Customs (they should not be included in any shipment of household goods and personal effects). Goods such as dangerous weapons (including spring-bladed knives, daggers, swordsticks and knuckledusters), are prohibited. Firearms including air, gas, flame and starting pistols and spearguns are subject to import restrictions and will be subject to release on approval from the Police authorities. All firearms and ammunition imported in Australia must be declared to Customs. Any article made from wildlife species must be checked with your Relocation agent, before shipping, as they may be prohibited.

CUSTOMS REGULATIONS
HOUSEHOLD GOODS AND PERSONAL EFFECTS
 All goods entering into Australia are subject to Customs inspection and clearance. Unaccompanied baggage and household goods may be imported into Australia free of customs duty providing the personal and household effects have been owned and used overseas for (12) twelve months or more preceding the customer's departure for Australia. Items not in this category, which have been owned and used for less than twelve months, will be subject to duty. The rates applicable vary and purchase receipts, invoices or the like will be required to substantiate values involved. All alcohol is dutiable and must be declared, even partly used bar stock.

Customs Clearance
A Customs form (B534) issue 6/00 (no earlier) Unaccompanied Baggage Statement must be signed and completed by the owner of the goods to clear the shipment when it arrives in Australia. Photocopies of passport pages including Australian entry stamp (some ports of entry require copy of all pages including blank pages, - check with your Relocation agent at port of entry) together with a full descriptive inventory in English are required to clear Customs. (Original passport may be required by Customs for car clearance).

It is preferable that the completed Customs declaration, passport copies and inventory are attached to shipping documents and received by your Relocation agent prior to arrival of the shipment.

MOTOR VEHICLES
When importing a motor vehicle, motor cycle, trailer, new or second hand, the client must obtain an import permit from the Federal Office of Road Safety in Canberra. This permit must be obtained prior to shipping.

FORS : www.dotrs.gov.au/land/vehicle/index