How to import Types of imports

​The Australian Government controls the import of certain goods to Australia, in addition to those listed on this page. Search the list of prohibited goods to find out which goods are prohibited, and where to get more information.

• Motor vehicleBefore importing a road vehicle into Australia you must obtain an approval to import the vehicle from the Department of I​nfrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts.​​
• YachtImporting conditions on private yachts and Super yachts. Calculate the value when purchased overseas new or second-hand for export to Australia.
• Animals In most cases, you will need an import permit from Agriculture, before pets and all other animals are exported from their country of origin. The import permit and quarantine requirements depend on the animal’s country of origin.
• Antiques Antiques may arrive in Australia in various ways. You may bring goods with you from overseas or you may import the goods by air cargo, sea cargo or international mail.
• Human remains or ashes Human remains can pose a potential risk to human health. To manage this risk, there are certain requirements which must be met before bringing them into Australia.
• Precious metals, coins, jewellery and currency Outlines the differences between precious metals, collectable coins, jewellery and currency and how those items are treated at the border.
• Intellectual property Import provisions allow the Australian Border Force (ABF), under certain circumstances, to seize goods that infringe copyright, trade marks, protected Olympic expressions and relating to major sporting events indicia and images.