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People, animals and items travelling into the country are subject to requirements, which extend to mailing items to Australia and online purchases.
Before you submit an inquiry about whether you can bring or mail your item to Australia, let us help you find the information you are looking for with a few questions.
Do you wish to bring a pet animal to Australia?
Do you wish to bring or mail something you can eat or drink to Australia?
Do you wish to bring or mail one of the following to Australia?
Cosmetics, fishing/camping/sporting equipment, souvenirs or items made from:
- wood
- leather
- fur
- feathers
- teeth
- bones
- shells
- sand
- stone
- seeds
Do you wish to bring alcohol, tobacco products, currency, prescription medicines, weapons or samples for commercial/business use?
You can use the department's Biosecurity Import Conditions System (BICON) to assist in answering your query. You will need to know the name of the item you wish to import, the country you are bringing/mailing it from and how the item will be used. You can also check Arriving in Australia for further information.
If you have looked at the Biosecurity Import Conditions System (BICON) and still have a question, please submit an inquiry.
Due to the many inquiries the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment receives, a response to the inquiry you are about to submit may take up to 10 days.
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