Australia duty free

The following items may be imported into Australia by travellers of 18 years of age and older without incurring customs duty:

• one unopen pack of 25 cigarettes or 25g of tobacco.

• one open pack of cigarettes.

• 2.25L of alcoholic drinks.

• Personal belongings that you've owned and used for at least 12 months.

• General goods to a value of A$900 (A$450 if under 18) (for example perfumes, jewellery, watches, souvenirs, cameras, gifts etc.). Business travellers can bring in general goods to a value of A$1000.

Prohibited Imports

There are very strict regulations against the import of non-prescribed drugs, weapons, firearms, endangered wildlife or plant species and some foodstuffs (including uncanned meat and certain types of fish and other potential sources of disease and pestilence (such as vaccines or viruses). There are severe penalties for drug trafficking.

For further details on customs regulations, contact the Australian Department of Immigration and Border Protection (www.homeaffairs.gov.au)

Prohibited Exports

The export of protected wildlife and associated products is strictly controlled, including the export of coral, turtle shell, snake or reptile skin, orchids, caviar, ivory products, hunting trophies and traditional medicinal products.

If you plan to export any heritage-listed goods, including works of art, stamps, coins, archaeological objects, minerals and specimens, you need to apply for a special permit.

The export of Australian native animals and plants is either prohibited or restricted.

Also prohibited are firearms, pornography and narcotics.