How much alcohol can I import into Australia?
If you are aged 18 years or over, you can bring 2.25 litres of alcoholic beverages duty free into Australia with you, regardless of whether you are travelling as a passenger or crew member. All alcoholic beverages in accompanied baggage are included in this category, regardless of where or how they were purchased.
Do you need a Licence to import alcohol into Australia?
There is no requirement for importers (companies or individuals) to hold an import licence to import goods into Australia. However, depending on the nature of the goods and regardless of value, importers might need to obtain permits to clear certain imported goods from customs control.
What Cannot be shipped to Australia?
Do not bring or send:
- bark or straw based goods.
- fresh or dried conifer.
- fresh fruit and vegetables.
- fresh or dried holly.
- fresh or dried mistletoe.
- hampers (containing certain food, meat or plant material)
- pine cones.
- potpourri.
What can I bring into Australia from overseas?
Apples, mandarins, oranges, and other fresh fruit, etc. Alcohol, tobacco and general goods. You can bring in medicines for personal use, but there are restrictions. Meals, cakes or anything you made yourself can generally not come.
How much alcohol can you get through customs?
U.S. Customs and Border Protection allows you to bring up to one liter of alcohol into the country duty-free as long as you’re 21 years or older. The amount goes up to 5 liters duty free when you’re bringing alcohol from a U.S. insular possession such as Guam, Samoa or the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Can you send alcohol in the mail Australia?
No. Alcohol deliveries with Sendle can have either a Signature on Delivery or be given Authority to Leave (ATL), and be delivered without a signature. A driver may not deliver a parcel with ATL if they deem it unsafe to do so, and this is at their discretion.
How long does customs clearance take Australia?
Due to strict timelines regarding cargo clearance, a Customs release report will be generated the same day. Australia Post will receive the information early the following day. Once Australia Post receives your goods from Customs, they estimate up to seven business days for delivery.
Can you post alcohol to Australia?
Goods that arrive by mail and have a declared or assessed value of AUD1000 or less, there are generally no duties, taxes or charges at the border, unless they are alcoholic beverages. Once cleared by us and Agriculture, these goods will be delivered to you by Australia Post.
What are Australian customs?
Australians are generally not formal, so greetings, even initial greetings, are casual and laid back. It’s common to shake hands and Australians would normally just use first names to introduce people. Gifts are exchanged at birthdays and Christmas as they are in the UK.
Do I have to claim alcohol at Customs?
Federal and state regulations allow you to bring back one liter of an alcoholic beverage for personal use duty-free. However, states may allow you to bring back more than one liter, but you will have to pay any applicable Customs duty and IRT.
