When we prepare to migrate to Australia, what are the necessary information we need to know? Here we explain in detail the necessary things related to fleeing to Australia:
Firstly, regarding your personal belongings, the following common items can enter the country duty-freepreferential policies::
1. For travellers aged 18 years or over, you may carry (including checked baggage) up to 25 cigarettes or 25 grams of cigarettes or tobacco products without restriction, as well as up to $900 worth of general merchandise (e.g. gifts, souvenirs from your trip, cameras, electrical appliances, leather goods, fragrances, jewellery, watches, sports equipment, etc.), and (including checked baggage and duty free purchases made at the airport upon arrival) up to 2.25 litres of alcoholic beverages. In addition, you are allowed to bring (including checked baggage and purchases made at the airport duty free shop on arrival in Australia) 2.25 litres of alcoholic beverages.
However, for travellers under the age of 18, they are unable to bring any form of cigarettes or tobacco products and the value of duty-free items they can bring is capped at A$450.
2. If you bring in more than the above exemptions, you will be taxed on all of your goods (including ordinary goods, alcohol or tobacco), not just the excess. If you fail to declare this, you may be subject to a fine.
3. With the exception of tobacco and alcohol, if the value of the goods you are importing does not exceed A$1,000, you will not normally be required to pay duty. However, if the value of the goods you are bringing in exceeds A$1,000, then you will need to declare them and pay duty.
Secondly, with regards to tax refunds, if you have made purchases in Australia as a foreign visitor or an Australian resident and meet all five of the following conditions, you can claim a tax refund before you leave Australia:
1. Your purchase must have been made within 60 days prior to your departure from Australia;
2. Your purchases must be from the same merchant and total more than AUD$300 (invoices can be issued separately);
3. You must have paid for the purchase in person;
4. You must have the original tax-inclusive invoice (with GST or WET amount indicated);
5. You must carry the merchandise yourself or wear the merchandise (clothing). If the items for which you need to claim a refund cannot be carried directly on board the aircraft, you should report this to the Immigration Officer on duty at the time of check-in.
Next, let's take a look at what items are prohibited from being brought into Australia:
I. Foodstuffs. While foodstuffs such as biscuits, bread and coffee can be carried in small quantities, the following must be declared:
- Meat;
- Noodles or macaroni;
- Dried fruit and squash;
- Red dates;
- Rice;
- Seasoning Sauce;
- Infant formula;
- Cheese;
- Butter and other dairy products;
- Dried herbs (including ginseng and saffron) and loose herbal teas, honey products, fruit juices and soft drinks, nuts and products containing nuts, pet food, seafood;
- Fresh fruit;
- Homemade food without production labelling.
II.. All pets such as cats and dogs; ornamental birds of all types; farmed horses; small mammals such as rabbits; materials related to breeding; animals used in laboratories and fish raised in aquariums. Pharmaceuticals. Most prescription medicines can be brought into Australia, but the quantity you bring in must be for your own use and must not exceed a three-month supply, and you will need to provide an English-language doctor's certificate stating that the medicines are for the treatment of your medical condition. You will also need to declare them when you enter the country.
The following types of medicines are strictly prohibited from being brought into Australia:
- Steroid medication;
- Pantethine-based medicines;
- Ephedrine drugs;
- Opioids;
- Psychiatric & Anaesthesia;
- Rare Chinese herbs.
III. Daily necessities. The following are some of the items subject to declaration:
-lighter;
-Mosquito repellent and anti-mosquito products;
-Animal horns, teeth and bones;
-Feather-based products (including jackets, sleeping bags, pillows and quilts);
-Shells, sand, rocks or fossils;
-Woodwork.
Dangerous items such as counterfeit brand-name goods, pirated DVDs, illegal pornography, electric shock devices, fireworks, leather, animal skins, feather products, sharp knives and other dangerous items are prohibited.
Please note that live, untreated plants are strictly prohibited from being brought into Australia; however, certain types of seeds that are commercially packaged and do not contain insects, soil or other impurities are permitted and must be declared. Live animals and pets are naturally allowed to be brought into Australia, but it is important to comply with the relevant requirements below:
1. Items subject to declaration include:
-Cats & Dogs and all pets;
-Various types of ornamental birds;
-Breeding horses; -Rabbits and other small mammals;
-Related materials for propagation;
-Animals used in laboratories and fish raised in aquariums, etc.
2. Prohibited items include:
-Any wildlife with special characteristics or from non-native areas.
When you have questions about this, you can contact our professionalImmigration LawyerWe will provide you with detailed and professional guidance on your questions.
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