COLS cannot process all items for import.
You can submit Australian Defence Force Military consignments to the import assessment team with the item’s description in the subject line. From 8th July 2026, Privateer Unaccompanied Personal Effects (UPEs) will be lodged via the Cargo Online Lodgement System (COLS).
You can submit self-assessed clearances (SACs) to the SAC team with the item in the subject line. The items are:
- perishable or urgent goods – for goods of live animals, airfreight perishables, non-refrigerated perishables, urgent medical supplies and fumigation reports
- movement advice for animal transport equipment.