Australia's Prohibited Goods

Certain goods brought into Australia require an import permit or approval. Border Security can hold or confiscate goods if they are found to be non-compliant or required documentation is not provided.

Some of the products that are subject to import conditions or are banned from import to Australia include:

• Laser pointers
• Medications, including some herbal preparations
• Performance and image enhancing drugs containing restricted substances
• DVDs or publications featuring objectionable/offensive content
• Dog collars/harnesses with prongs or protrusions
• Products made from protected animal species
• Products that contain cat or dog fur
• Equipment/presses for forming tablets