Case Overview
Case: Unaccompanied personal effects Effective: 21 Feb 2018 to 15 Mar 2018
Case Description
This case describes the requirements for the importation of unaccompanied personal effects (UPEs). UPEs may include clothing, books, furniture, appliances and sporting equipment.
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This case applies to imports into: Australia.
Importers should refer to the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources website page items of biosecurity concern in unaccompanied personal effects for more information on importing unaccompanied personal effects (UPEs).
The Australian Department of Home Affairs webpage sending your belongings as unaccompanied goods also contains important information about importing UPEs.
The current import conditions for many items can be found on the department’s biosecurity import conditions database BICON. Click this link for the names of some items and the relevant BICON reference. Check the individual BICON cases for import conditions as many of these items require mandatory inspection, some requiring treatment or import permits.
This commodity or species may be subject to the Australian Government Department of the Environment and Energy legislation under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and flora (CITES). Commodities/species known to be, or considered to be covered by CITES will be referred to the Department of Home Affairs (Customs and Border Protection) on arrival to Australian territory, in addition to their need to satisfy biosecurity import conditions.
CITES queries can be directed to The Department of the Environment and Energy:
Ph: +61 2 6274 1900 (Option 3)
Fax: +61 2 6274 1921