🇦🇺 Australia · Import & Export
Customs procedures, duties, de minimis thresholds, EORI/registration, and restricted goods.
Imports are administered by the Australian Border Force; biosecurity controls are run by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. Duties and GST apply on import.
- Imports are cleared through the Australian Border Force, with duty and GST assessed on value.
- Strict biosecurity rules apply to food, plant and animal products.
- Some goods require import permits or are subject to prohibitions or restrictions.
Official authorities
- Australian Border Force
Customs — imports, duties and clearance.
Official-information aggregation, not legal advice. Always verify on the authority's own site.
Government portals
- Australian Government — Australian Government's official entry point — quick access to all department services
- Dept of Home Affairs — Student/work visas, skilled migration (189/190/491 subclasses), and citizenship applications
- Australian Tax Office (ATO) — TFN application, tax refunds, GST, superannuation, and personal income tax lodgment