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Case: Unaccompanied personal effects Effective: 25 Sep 2021 to 01 Oct 2021

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.

Warnings and Information Notices
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Importers should refer to the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment website page items of biosecurity concern in unaccompanied personal effects for more information on importing unaccompanied personal effects (UPEs).

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The Australian Department of Home Affairs webpage sending your belongings as unaccompanied goods also contains important information about importing UPEs.

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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.