People over 18 years old may import the following items into Australia
without incurring customs duty:
200 cigarettes or 250g of tobacco or cigars
1.125 litres of any alcoholic liquor, articles for personal hygene
and clothing, not including fur clothing or perfume
Other goods up to a value of A $200 if under 18 and A $400 if over
18.
Controlled and prohibited items
There are very strict rules against the import
of:
Non prescribed drugs
Wildlife
Domestic animals and foodstuffs
Weapons
Firearms
Other potential sources of pestilence and disease
There are brutal penalties for drug trafficking, for futher information
on customs regulations, contact the information centre of the Australian
Customs Service if your calling from from outside Australia
(telephone: (2) 6275 6666) or if your calling from inside Australia
(telephone: 1 300 363 263)
Customs information booklets can be attained from the Australian
High Commission or Embassy. |
