How to Check Restricted Items for Australia: Food, Medicine, Liquids, Batteries and Pre-Consolidation Review
Food and medicine
Snacks, seasonings, supplements, medicine and powders should be checked with ingredients, quantity and purpose.
Meat, fresh plants, seeds and unknown medicine are higher risk.
Timber and outdoor goods
Wooden goods, bamboo utensils, garden tools, outdoor shoes and camping gear may involve biosecurity checks.
Used items with soil or seeds are risky.
Batteries and liquids
Built-in batteries, appliances, skincare liquids, makeup and powders need route confirmation.
Requirements differ by transport method.
How to check
Provide product links, photos, ingredients, quantity, weight and usage.
Do not hide sensitive goods inside ordinary clothing parcels.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I know about Food and medicine?
Snacks, seasonings, supplements, medicine and powders should be checked with ingredients, quantity and purpose. Meat, fresh plants, seeds and unknown medicine are higher risk.
What should I know about Timber and outdoor goods?
Wooden goods, bamboo utensils, garden tools, outdoor shoes and camping gear may involve biosecurity checks. Used items with soil or seeds are risky.
What should I know about Batteries and liquids?
Built-in batteries, appliances, skincare liquids, makeup and powders need route confirmation. Requirements differ by transport method.
How to check?
Provide product links, photos, ingredients, quantity, weight and usage. Do not hide sensitive goods inside ordinary clothing parcels.