WHAT IS QUARANTINE? 

Quarantine is a function of AQIS (Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service). AQIS’s role is to prevent the entry into Australia of exotic pests, diseases and weed seeds that could affect plant, animal and human health, as well as the environment. 

On the plane, you’ll be given a passenger declaration card. This is legal document, and you must tick YES if you have any food or goods of plant or animal origin. 

If you have prohibited or unwanted items you don’t wish to declare, drop them in the quarantine bin on the way to collect your baggage. Remember that you can be fined more than $100 on the spot if you do not declare items of quarantine concern. If you’re not sure about the goods you’re carrying or Australia’s quarantine laws, ask a Quarantine Officer.

GOODS DECLARATION 

	Herbs and spices of any kind -  includes herbal medicines and remedies, tonics, teas
	Dried fruit and vegetables
	Biscuits, cakes, confectionery - includes chocolate, sweets, crisps, roasted nuts, pretzels
	Noodles and rice - includes processed and instant meals (egg noodles and noodles containing meat are prohibited)
	Teas, coffees, juices and other drinks (drinks containing milk, honey or eggs are prohibited)
	Bamboo, cane or rattan basket ware and mats - including coconut carvings, cane baskets
	Fresh flowers and leis - (flowers that can be propagated, such as roses, carnations and chrysanthemums, are prohibited)
	Pine cones and potpourri - includes natural and decorative products such as wreaths
	Seeds in any form - includes commercially packaged seeds, seed ornaments, and necklaces (all beans, corn and lettuce seeds are prohibited)
	Straw packaging and handicrafts - includes corn dollies, wreaths and decorations made of cereal or grain, and articles stuffed with seeds or straw
	All wooden articles, artifacts, handicrafts and curios - includes carvings, items made from palm fronds or leaves (items made from banana leaves are prohibited)
	Rawhide - includes rawhide drums, shields and artifacts
	Shells or coral in any form - includes jewellery, curios and souvenirs (except with wildlife protection certification)
	Feathers, bones, horns and tusks - must be clean and free of blood, skin, dung or soil
	Skins, hides and furs - must be professionally tanned or cured (some may be prohibited under international wildlife legislation)
	Stuffed animals - must be accompanied by a certificate stating they have been prepared by a taxidermist (some may be prohibited under international wildlife legislation)
	Wool (unprocessed) and animal hair - includes yarns, crafted rugs and clothing Wool must be scoured and hair cleaned
	Holy water
	Animal equipment (used) - includes clothing, footwear, grooming and veterinary equipment, saddles, bridles and birdcages
	Sporting and camping equipment - tents, footwear, hiking boots

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THINGS YOU CANNOT BRING 

	Milk and dairy products -  includes all products that contain milk ingredients (baby formula and New Zealand dairy products are allowed)
	Seeds, beans and handicrafts or souvenirs that contain or are made from seeds or beans
	Popping corn and raw, unroasted nuts - includes raw peanuts and chestnuts (chestnuts from New Zealand are allowed)
	Eggs and egg products - includes whole, dried, powdered and uncooked egg products
	Fresh fruit and vegetables
	Live animals - includes birds, birds' eggs, fish, reptiles and insects
	Meat and all pork products - includes all uncanned or fresh, dried, frozen, smoked or salted meat
	Salmon and trout products - ask about special import conditions (canned salmon is allowed)
	Live plants - includes cuttings, roots, bulbs, corms, rhizomes and stems
	Biological materials - includes human/animal vaccines and therapeutic goods (ask about special import conditions)
	Deer horn/velvet, edible bird's next - (deer horn and/or antler from New Zealand are allowed)
	Soil and sand - includes items filled with soil or sand (rocks free of soil and sand are allowed)

WHAT WILL HAPPEN TO THE ITEMS I DECLARE? 

When you declare items or quarantine concern, you’ll be directed to a Quarantine Officer to have them inspected. Your declared items won’t automatically be confiscated. In most cases, they will simply be inspected and returned to you (some items may need treatment to make them safe before they’re returned).  

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