Importing machinery into Australia

Australia exercises strict biosecurity measures designed to protect plant and animal health.

• All machinery imported into Australia must be free from contamination such as seeds, soil, plant and animal materials
• The Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment has the power to export contaminated machinery from Australia at the importer’s or owner’s expense

More detailed information about importing machinery is available:

• Cleaning guides and checklists
• Cleanliness requirements​
• Machinery import conditions