What things cannot be brought to Australia for immigration? List of Australian immigration controlled items

Instructions on Australia’s entry-exit controlled items

If you really need to carry them, you should declare them truthfully. If you are not sure whether an item needs to be declared, you can consult airline personnel or Australian immigration officials, or choose to declare it. Declaration does not mean that the box will be opened and inspected, but if you fail to truthfully declare prohibited or restricted entry and exit items, taxable items, or provide forged tickets, you may be fined, confiscated, or imprisoned. If you declare your items truthfully, you will not be punished even if you are not allowed to bring them in. It is recommended to store items that need to be declared in a centralized manner in preparation for inspection. Most of the declared items will be left with the declarer after inspection, but if they pose a threat to Australia's biological environment, they may need to pay for disinfection treatment, or the items may be confiscated and destroyed. Inspections usually target suspicious persons or items and may use X-ray machine scanning, unpacking, and police dog sniffing.

Items prohibited from entering and exiting Australia

The following items are prohibited from entering and exiting Australia, including cannabis, drugs, drugs and amphetamines. Australia has very severe penalties for drug-related crimes.

Controlled items entering and exiting Australia

You must declare truthfully when bringing the following controlled items into and out of Australia:

1. Guns, weapons and ammunition. Including various types of knives, crossbows, etc. Most of these items require prior written permission. You can contact the Australian Department of Immigration and Border Protection.

2. Undesirable publications and other objectionable materials also include hard drives, computers, mobile phones and other electronic devices containing the above content.

3. Drugs. Drugs that may be misused, abused, or may lead to dependence must be approved and declared in advance, including: steroids, analgesics, cannabis or narcotics-based drugs.

Prescription drugs that exceed 3 months’ consumption need to be declared. It is recommended to put them in the original packaging and bring a doctor’s prescription (it is recommended to use English and describe the condition). Medications taken for more than 3 months should be seen and purchased locally. For mail-order medicines, you need to apply for an import license in advance.

Growth hormone, dehydroepiandrosterone, steroids and steroid hormones and other drugs that promote body function must be licensed and declared in advance. Some traditional medicines may contain harmful animal and plant ingredients and need to be declared.

4. Cash. If you bring in cash of 10,000 Australian dollars or more, or the equivalent in foreign currency, you must declare it. When carrying checks, traveler's checks, personal checks, cashier's checks, postal money orders or other instruments, you must declare them truthfully regardless of the amount.

5. Food, animals, plants and biological products. Overseas food, animal and plant products may carry pests and diseases, threatening Australia's agriculture, tourism and environment, and should be reported truthfully.

General food: including food provided on the plane, dried vegetables, fruits, instant noodles (rice), herbs, spices, honey and bee products, and snacks.

Milk and eggs: infant formula, milk products (including milk powder, cheese), egg-containing products (such as salad dressing, egg noodles, etc.).

Poultry and seafood: fresh, dried, frozen, cooked, smoked and pickled meat products.

Seeds and nuts: cereals, popcorn, nuts, pine cones, birdseed, seeds and accessories with seeds.

Fresh fruits and vegetables: fresh or frozen fruits and vegetables.

Other plants: tea containing seeds, fruit peels (such as citrus and apple peels), fruit slices; medicines containing seeds, bark, fungi or other dried plants; flowers or dried flowers; containing Seeds, raw nut garlands, Christmas ornaments and other handmade products; wooden products.

Animals: animals, birds and bird eggs, bird's nests, fish, reptiles, amphibians and insects; feathers, bones, horns, ivory, wool and animal hair, hides or fur; animal specimens ; Shells and corals (including jewelry and souvenirs); Beeswax or other bee products; Used animal-related tools, such as veterinary supplies, horse gear, etc.; Pet food (including cans), etc.; Rawhide products and handicrafts (including drums); Biological specimens; handicrafts made from plants and animals; used sports and camping equipment, including tents, shoes, fishing gear, etc.

Special reminder to Chinese citizens not to bring or mail the following items into the country: chicken, sausage or beef jerky; chicken and duck eggs; citrus, persimmons or fresh bamboo shoots; fresh or dried fruits such as longan and lychee; containing cordyceps , Chinese medicinal materials of Ganoderma lucidum; moon cakes.

6. Wild creatures. The law strictly controls the import and export of protected wildlife, including wildlife used for traditional medicine, corals, orchids, caviar, ivory products and hunting harvests.

In addition, you need to apply for a permit to bring the following items into and out of the country: handicrafts, stamps, coins, archaeological artifacts, and mineral samples. You must declare when bringing veterinary medicines into the country.