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
• Most used imported machinery requires an import permit issued by the department prior to arrival

More detailed information about importing machinery is available:

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