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PROHIBITED AND RESTRICTED GOODS Drugs of dependence, for example,
narcotics, hallucinogenic drugs, amphetamines, barbiturates, and
tranquillisers must be declared to Customs (they should not be included in
any shipment of household goods and personal effects). Goods such as
dangerous weapons (including spring-bladed knives, daggers, swordsticks
and knuckledusters), are prohibited. Firearms including air, gas, flame
and starting pistols and spear guns are subject to import restrictions and
will be subject to release on approval from the Police authorities. All
firearms and ammunition imported in CUSTOMS REGULATIONS HOUSEHOLD GOODS AND PERSONAL EFFECTS All goods entering into
Customs Clearance A Customs form (B534) issue
6/00 (no earlier) Unaccompanied Baggage Statement must be signed and
completed by the owner of the goods to clear the shipment when it arrives
in MOTOR VEHICLES When importing a motor vehicle, motorcycle, trailer, new or second hand, the client must obtain an import permit from the Federal Office of Road Safety in Canberra. This permit must be obtained prior to shipping. QUARANTINE Australia is very dependent upon primary industries such as livestock and agriculture. Australia is fortunate, indeed unique, in its freedom from many diseases of humans, animals and plants which affect other parts of the world. As a result, quarantine regulations are strict and, if in any doubt, please check with your T.I.M.N. agent at the port of entry into Australia prior to shipment. While live animals are the greatest risk, animal products such as fresh and tinned MEAT, SALAMI, EGGS and DAIRY PRODUCTS are risk items. Many such articles or goods are prohibited, as are plants, soil, seeds, skins, shells and the like. When importing a motor vehicle, motorbike, caravan or trailer the quarantine authorities will inspect the vehicle on arrival and may require it to be steam cleaned. Clearance will be assisted if all soil, etc., is removed from the vehicle (including underneath) before shipment. This also applies to any item which comes in contact with soil, e.g., lawn mowers, garden tools, garden furniture and bicycles. WARNING: Making a false or misleading statement to the Authorities is an offence and may involve heavy penalties. Drug trafficking is against the law and severe penalties apply. |