🇦🇺 Australia
OCEANIA
Australian Border Force (ABF)
10%
Duty-Free Allowances
| Category | Allowance |
|---|---|
| Alcohol | 2.25L |
| Cigarettes | 25 |
| Personal goods value | US$680 |
| Duty-free: 2.25L of alcohol (18+), 25 cigarettes or 25g tobacco (18+), and AUD $900 worth of general goods per adult (AUD $450 for those under 18). Children under 18 cannot claim alcohol or tobacco allowances. USD equivalent is approximate. | |
Duty-free: 2.25L of alcohol (18+), 25 cigarettes or 25g tobacco (18+), and AUD $900 worth of general goods per adult (AUD $450 for those under 18). Children under 18 cannot claim alcohol or tobacco allowances. USD equivalent is approximate.
Cash Declaration Threshold
US$7,600
Local currency equivalent: AUD
Travelers carrying cash, traveler's cheques, or negotiable instruments above this threshold must declare them at customs on arrival.
Special Notes
- 01Australia has extremely strict biosecurity laws — failure to declare food, plant, or animal products can result in large fines (up to AUD $420,000) or imprisonment.
- 02Incoming Passenger Card (IPC) must be completed by all arriving travelers.
- 03The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) regulates medicine imports.
- 04Australian Customs Act 1901 and Biosecurity Act 2015 govern imports.
- 05Wood, straw, and certain packing materials must be declared.
- 06GST (10%) and Wine Equalisation Tax (WET) may apply to imports.