A Customs officer will then direct you for further clearance. A Quarantine officer will arrange to have your items inspected to ensure they will not harm Australia's environment and plant, animal and human health. Amnesty quarantine bins are available in the arrival area, or on the way to collect your baggage. If you declare prohibited items, you may be given the option of re-exporting them. It may be illegal to take them out of, or into Australia.
Severe penalties apply for offences against the Wildlife Protection Act.
Goods, commercial or personal, that are brought into Australia to remain temporarily may be admitted duty and sales tax free, subject to certain conditions. Carnets may be obtained for temporary duty free entry of goods such as commercial samples, jewellery, goods for international exhibitions, equipment for sporting events, professional television and film equipment etc. Contact your International Chamber of Commerce for application details. For more information on importing goods, contact a Customs officer or an Australian Embassy, High Commission or Consulate overseas or refer to the Customs brochure Customs Information for Importers available at Customs offices in Australia or at Australian diplomatic posts overseas. This also applies to articles posted to Australia.