Legal answer
Bringing duty free goods in Australia: legal status
Australias duty free concessions apply only within the stated limits and going over the limits means duty and tax apply on all goods of that type.
Quick facts
Record at a glance
| Jurisdiction | Australia |
|---|---|
| Activity | bringing duty free goods |
| Topic | Travel |
| Answer | Depends |
| Official source | Official source checked |
| Next verification step | Check the traveller age travel party and the exact mix of general goods alcohol and tobacco before relying on the concession. |
Conditions
What would need to be true
Adults generally have an AUD900 general goods concession and separate alcohol and tobacco limits but any excess should be declared with proof of purchase.
Exceptions
Known carve-outs
Families on the same flight or voyage can pool some concession limits and travellers under 18 have lower or no alcohol and tobacco concessions.
Penalties
Possible enforcement risk
ABF says penalties may apply if goods are not declared and duty and tax apply on all items of that type once the limit is exceeded.
Enforcement
How this is usually enforced
Border officials calculate the concession and collect any duty and tax at arrival.
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