Duty Free Allowances
Travellers are allowed to bring into Australia the following goods duty/tax free. Goods bought overseas or bought duty/tax free before leaving Australia are included when determining your duty free allowance.
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A$900 worth of goods not including tobacco or alcohol (A$450 for travellers under 18 years of age). For example, cameras, electronic equipment, leather goods, perfume concentrate, jewellery, watches, sporting goods, etc. |
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2250ml alcoholic liquor (including wine, beer or spirits) for travellers aged 18 years and over. |
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Tobacco – 250 cigarettes or 250 grams of cigars or tobacco products other than cigarettes, for travellers aged 18 years and over. |
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Most personal items such as new clothing, footwear, articles for personal hygiene/grooming. |
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Personal goods owned and used by you for at least 12 months can also be bought into Australia without payment of duty and tax (proof of purchase may be required). |
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Personal goods do not include motor vehicles and motor vehicles parts regardless of the length of time used and owned. |
Members of the same family who are travelling together may combine their individual duty/tax free allowances. Gifts (given to you or intended for others) are counted as part of the A$900 duty free allowance.
Go to www.customs.gov.au/ for more information. |
