COLS cannot process all items for import.
You can submit some items to the import assessment team with the item’s description in the subject line. The items are:
- Australian Defence Force military consignments
- personal effects
From 7th October 2025, Ship or Aircraft Stores and Carnet will be lodged via the Cargo Online Lodgement System (COLS).
You can submit self-assessed clearances (SACs) to the SAC team with the item in the subject line. The items are:
- perishable or urgent goods – for goods of live animals, airfreight perishables, non-refrigerated perishables, urgent medical supplies and fumigation reports
- movement advice for animal transport equipment.