What foodstuffs can I not take into Australia? Foods that are prohibited unless accompanied by a valid Import Permit include beans, peas, cereal seeds, eggs, fresh fruit and vegetables, uncanned meat and all pork products, milk, popping corn, raw unroasted nuts, whole salmon and trout.
Australia has strict biosecurity controls to help minimise the risk of pests and diseases entering the country. All travellers must meet the requirements before entering Australia. You must declare certain food, plant material and animal products on your Incoming Passenger Card (IPC).
Many dried fruits and vegetables can be imported into Australia, however import conditions apply (for example, some can only be imported with peel and/or seeds removed and some may require an import permit).
Rice. If you're thinking of stocking up on rice from your home country by bringing it to Australia, think again. Rice is not permitted unless it meets the exclusions listed on the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment's urgent actions to protect against khapra beetle webpage.
Pepper (ground or whole)
Whole or ground pepper is allowed into Australia if it is: commercially prepared and packaged. labelled with the full botanical name of a permitted species.
Food. Food items brought into Australia need to be declared on your Incoming Passenger Card if you come by plane, or on the parcels you mail. Biosecurity officers may need to inspect some of the food you're bringing with you.
If you are carrying medications such as aspirin, paracetamol or Australian over-the-counter medications you do not need to declare these items to Customs and Border Protection when you arrive in Australia.
Plain black or green teas and plain black or green teas with flavouring. These teas are allowed into Australia from any country if the tea is in clean and new packaging (unopened) and free of live insects and other contamination.
Black roasted coffee beans and ground, roasted coffee is allowed into Australia as part of your personal baggage from any country provided the roasted coffee beans or ground, roasted coffee is free from contamination and infestation.
Before you arrive in Australia
must declare any risk goods, including certain food, plant material and animal products. This includes goods which are commercially prepared and packaged, fresh, dried, cooked, frozen or small amounts of food, snacks and ingredients for cooking. Don't take food off the plane or ship.
Pineapple tarts should be OK as long as they don't have custard in them. But do declare them if you are asked.
Solid food items (not liquids or gels) can be transported in either your carry-on or checked bags. Liquid or gel food items larger than 3.4 oz are not allowed in carry-on bags and should be placed in your checked bags if possible.
What kind of food can be brought on a plane? You can take everything in your checked baggage: from liquid to solid food. However, you are not allowed to carry liquid or gel-like food products in your carry-on baggage.
Food items and powders in your hand luggage can block images on x-ray machines. Your bags may need to be checked again by security (by hand). You can put these items in your hold luggage to reduce delays.
You must declare if you are carrying certain food, plant material or animal items. You can take these declared goods with you to the clearance point where they will be assessed by a biosecurity officer and may be inspected.
How Much Tea Can You Bring On A Plane? You can bring up to 12 ounces (340 grams) of tea per person when flying. This means you can pack up to 3 containers or bags of 4 ounces each in your carry-on baggage.
You are allowed to take prescription and non-prescription medicine onboard domestic flights. However, if you are connecting to an international flight or your domestic flight is departing from an international terminal, limits apply.
You can bring your medication in pill or solid form in unlimited amounts as long as it is screened. You can travel with your medication in both carry-on and checked baggage. It's highly recommended you place these items in your carry-on in the event that you need immediate access.
Don't bring medicines or medical devices into Australia for anyone other than yourself or an immediate family member that you are travelling with. For prescription medicines, we recommend you carry a prescription or letter, in English, from your doctor with you.
Yes, you may pack food in your carry-on or checked bag, but remember all food must undergo x-ray screening. Foods that are liquids, gels, or aerosols must comply with the 3-1-1 liquids rule. TSA officers make the final decision on whether certain items are permitted into the secured areas of the airport.
Shipping to Australia: Refrigerators
As a general rule, relatively new fridges are able to be imported into Australia. If you are unsure if your fridge does not contain CFC, HFC or HCFC gases, you will need to check the model / serial number on the Australian Customs Website: www.customs.gov.au.
Don't go over your duty free limits: General Goods: adults - AUD900, kids - AUD450, Alcohol - 2.25 litres, Tobacco - 25 cigarettes or 25g tobacco. There may be airline rules about cabin or hold baggage or aviation safety laws that mean you can't take certain items in the cabin or on the plane.