Is it legal to bringing duty free goods in Australia?
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Quick answer
Legal position
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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.
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 or edge cases
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
Penalty snapshot
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 may be enforced
Border officials calculate the concession and collect any duty and tax at arrival.
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Albania
Albania Customs says travelers entering Albania are exempt from import duties for goods contained in personal luggage when the goods are non-commercial. Duty-free treatment is therefore available within the published passenger limits.
Algeria
Algeria allows traveller relief only for personal effects and limited passenger quantities such as tobacco and alcohol. Duty-free treatment depends on staying within the official traveller allowance and not bringing goods for resale.
Argentina
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Austria permits travellers from outside the EU to bring in duty-free goods within the official traveller allowances.
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