Ivory & CITES-Listed Items → Australia

Ivory & CITES-Listed Items import prohibited

Details

Ivory & CITES-Listed Items import prohibited. Enforcement in Australia carries fines from AUD 66,600 to AUD 1,665,000 and imprisonment up to 10 years in aggravated cases under Customs Act 1901 s.233A; Criminal Code Act 1995 Part 9.1.

Leaving with this item

Elephant ivory may not be taken out of Australia — CITES Appendix I listing and domestic ivory laws prohibit cross-border movement of post-1975 ivory, and antique exemptions require permits.

Practical advice

Do not bring ivory & cites-listed items to this country. Penalties may be severe. If unsure, declare on arrival — declared goods at worst attract duty or surrender, while undeclared goods found in screening are seized and fined.

Customs authority

Australian Border Force (ABF) · https://www.abf.gov.au