Important Notice

What can I import?

To find out more about what you can and cannot bring into Australia, see Prohibited and restricted imports.

We may screen, x-ray or examine these goods just like any other imported goods to make sure the goods are allowed into Australia. The Department of Agriculture may also need to clear and inspect your goods before they can be delivered to you.

To find out more about what you can and cannot bring into Australia, see Prohibited and restricted imports.

We may screen, x-ray or examine these goods just like any other imported goods to make sure the goods are allowed into Australia. The Department of Agriculture may also need to clear and inspect your goods before they can be delivered to you.

Importing and clearing goods that arrive by international mail (post)


Goods with a declared or assessed value not exceeding AUD1,000

If your goods arrive in Australia by mail and have a declared or assessed value of AUD1,000 or less, the goods may be imported free of duty, taxes and import processing charges, unless they are alcohol and/or tobacco products. Those goods will be cleared by us and delivered by Australia Post without you doing anything.

Note: When goods are assessed for value, we may require evidence of the value of the goods.  In this case, you will receive a letter requesting you to provide evidence to substantiate the declared value.

If accepted, your goods will be delivered to you by Australia Post.

If not accepted, a formal import declaration may be required.

source from Australian Customs and Border Protection Service (ACBPS) web pages at http://www.customs.gov.au/site/page5653.asp