The following is a collection of requirements shooters frequently encounter. The information provided below, while not all-inclusive, was provided by the Customs Branch in South Australia.
Requirements can vary between states and are subject to change at any time.
Duties and sales tax are calculated on entry by the importer. A Form B709A, which is evidence of state police approval, is necessary to import a rifle. This form is to be lodged and retained with the Customs Entry Form. Every rifle that is imported must be examined by a customs officer. Unless the rifle is excluded from safety testing, it will be held by a customs officer for transfer to the Australian Federal Police, where qualified officers will test it to verify that it meets the legislative Safety Requirements.