1. Prohibited items

The following items are prohibited from entering and leaving Australia: marijuana, heroin, cocaine and amphetamines. Australia has very strict penalties for drug-related crimes. In addition to the “Customs Act”, states have special regulations on the manufacture, possession, trafficking and consumption of drugs.

Criminals usually deceive students and others to collect packages containing drugs on their behalf on the grounds of “fast money”. Be careful to collect and collect packages for others, especially when the other party thanks them for the reward.

2. Controlled items

The following controlled items must be truthfully declared when entering and leaving the country:

Overseas food, animal and plant products may carry pests and diseases, threatening Australia’s agriculture, tourism and the environment, and should be truthfully declared:

1. General food: including all kinds of food provided on the plane, dried vegetables, fruits, instant noodles (rice), herbs, spices, honey and other bee products, snacks.

2. Milk and eggs: infant formula, milk products (including milk powder, cheese), egg products (such as salad dressing, egg noodles, etc.).

3. Poultry and seafood: fresh, dried, frozen, cooked, smoked, and pickled meat products.

4. Seed nuts: cereals, popcorn, nuts, pine cones, bird food, seeds, and ornaments with seeds.

5. Fresh fruits and vegetables: fresh or frozen fruits and vegetables.

6. Other plants: tea containing seeds, fruit peels (such as citrus and apple peels), fruit slices; medicine containing seeds, bark, fungi, or other dried plants; flowers or dried flowers; handmade products containing seeds, garlands of raw nuts, Christmas ornaments, etc.; wood products.

7. Animals: animals, birds and eggs, bird nests, fish, reptiles, amphibians and insects; feathers, bones, horns, ivory, wool and animal hair, hides or skins; animal specimens; shells and coral (including jewelry and souvenirs); beeswax or other bee products; used animal-related tools such as veterinary supplies, horse gear, etc.; pet food (including cans), etc.; hides and handicrafts (including drums).

8. Other items: biological specimens; crafts made from animals and plants; used sports and camping equipment, including tents, shoes and boots (to ensure that they are not contaminated by soil), etc.; used fishing gear, etc.

Special reminder, during traditional Chinese festivals, do not bring or mail the following items into the country: chicken, sausage or beef jerky; chicken and duck eggs; citrus, persimmon or fresh bamboo shoots; fresh or dried fruits such as longan, lychee; Chinese herbs containing Cordyceps sinensis and Ganoderma lucidum; moon cakes.

After inspection, most of the declared items are usually left to the applicant. If it poses a threat to the Australian biological environment, the applicant may need to pay for disinfection treatment, or destroy the items.

Extended Information

Instructions for Entry into Australia:

1. Most personal items, such as clothing, shoes and socks, personal hygiene and beauty products (except fur and flavors), laptops, etc. carried by Li, can enjoy duty-free discounts (Chinese).

1. Passengers aged 18 and above can bring in 25 cigarettes or 25 grams of tobacco products (including consignment) duty-free, and general items (including gifts, tourist souvenirs, cameras, electrical appliances, leather goods, perfumes, jewelry, watches, sports equipment, etc.) worth not more than 900 Australian dollars duty-free (including consignment and purchases at airport duty-free shops after entry) 2. 25 liters of alcohol.

Those under the age of 18 are prohibited from carrying cigarettes or tobacco products, and are allowed to bring in items duty-free with a price limit of not more than 450 AUD.

2. Exceeding the limit. If the limit is exceeded, all items (ordinary items, alcoholic items or tobacco items) will be taxed, not just the excess. Failure to declare truthfully will be punished.

3. Imports are duty-free. Except for tobacco and alcoholic goods, imports of items with an equivalent value of not more than 1,000 AUD are generally not subject to customs duties. Items over 1,000 AUD should be declared for tax.

2. Foreign tourists or Australian residents who shop in Australia can apply for a tax refund before leaving the country if they meet the following conditions at the same time:

1. Goods purchased within 60 days before leaving Australia;

2. Enough from a merchant, the total price is more than 300 Australian dollars (invoices can be separated);

3. I paid for the purchase;

4. Have the original tax-included invoice (indicating the GST or WET amount);

5. I am holding the goods, or wearing the goods (clothing). Items that cannot be brought on board and need to apply for a tax refund should be reported to the immigration officer on duty at the time of check-in.