Import

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​The department works with the import cargo and shipping industries to protect Australia from harmful pests and diseases. Find out about our biosecurity requirements and your responsibilities for importing goods to Australia. This section also includes information about the department’s approved arrangements and high risk cargo pests.

In this section

• How to import goods
• Before you import goods
• Preparing to import
• Arrival of goods in Australia
• Clearance and inspection​​
• Industry advice notices
• Food
• Aircraft, vessels and military​ operators