We regulate the biosecurity import conditions for goods allowed into Australia. The conditions relating to your goods may vary depending on the country of export or origin of the goods.
You can find out if your goods can be imported in the Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON).
Special conditions apply to imports to external territories:
- Christmas Island
- Cocos (Keeling) Islands
- Norfolk Island.
Imported food intended for sale in Australia are also monitored for safety and compliance with Australia’s food standards.
You can find import information on the following goods:
- Animal feeds
- Biological products
- Cats and dogs
- Food
- Fertiliser
- Goods for industrial or environmental purposes
- Live animals and reproductive materials
- Major resource and energy sector imports
- Military equipment, vehicles and ration packs
- Motor vehicles, motorcycles, machinery and tyres
- Movement advice animal transport equipment
- Plants and plant products
- Timber, wooden articles, bamboo and related products
- Timber and bamboo packaging
- Vessels with timber components
- Uncooked prawns
- Urban search and rescue taskforces
- Returning Australian Products
- Veterinary Products
- Veterinary Vaccines