Unlike many other countries, Australia does not have regulated standards for pet food. Mail order pet food sent from overseas has been banned in Australia.
Prior to the importation of goods into Australian territory, a valid import permit issued by the Department of Agriculture is required. An import permit may be obtained by submitting an import permit application to the department (if viewed online, use the 'Apply Now' button at the bottom of this page).
Foods that must be declared to Australian customs
Only up to 10 kgs are allowed. Canned, smoked, or dried fish products prepared and packaged commercially for human consumption. No more than 5kgs are allowed.
Meat, like fruit and vegetables, is firmly denied entry into Australia. Products such as steak, chicken, poultry, pork, jerky, biltong and salami will all be confiscated at the border. However, meat jerky from Indonesia is allowed, as long as certain conditions are met.
All biosecurity requirements must be met before Imported Food Inspection Scheme requirements apply. There are no biosecurity import conditions that currently apply to uncooked ready-to-eat meat products. This means you cannot import any of these products into Australia.
Cardboard boxes that have been used to hold fruit, vegetables or meat (this packaging is prohibited, and at risk of quarantine) Straw material. Dried plant material.
Australia Import Prohibitions
Wooden ornaments manufactured from plant material. Fresh fruit. Item of meat origin or containing meat (all types, e.g., beef jerky, etc.) Items containing egg or dairy.
You can't bring honey into WA unless it is certified heat treated. Bees can get bugs and diseases and of course those are transmitted via honey.
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.
Most restaurants allow you to take your left-over home, except for buffet or all you-can-eat styles. Some might charge for containers, some might not.
An import permit is required for almost all pet food products which contain animal, plant or microbial derived ingredients. This includes products which are imported for non commercial/personal use. The only exceptions to this are rawhide dog chews and non-salmonid finfish in consumer ready form.
The types of pet food that you can pack and ship without a lot of fuss include: Kibble or dry food in bags or boxes. Canned wet food. Wet food in pouches.
HS Code 230910- Tariff Classification of - Dog or cat food, put up for retail sale.
Do customs open every package to verify information? No, customs officers will not open up your package or packages without good reason. Every package is put through a scanner machine, or an x-ray machine, to verify that the items you are shipping match your customs forms.
“Due to an increasing number of prohibited mail items coming into Australia by sea, Australia Post temporarily suspended incoming sea mail effective 1 October 2022,” Australia Post said in a statement. “The increase in sea mail volume was a direct result of Covid air restrictions and decreased aircraft capacity.
If you import prohibited goods (knowingly or unknowingly), without the relevant written permission or licence, you will face serious penalties. Your goods may be seized and destroyed, you could face penalties of up to $525,000 and you could be sentenced to up to 10 years imprisonment.
Most nonperishable food items are mailable domestically if properly packaged. See USPS.com Shipping Restrictions. See the Individual Country Listing for shipping restrictions to any country.
Australia Post will also no longer accept perishable food items for delivery, the letter stated, defining perishable items to include any product requiring temperature control during transportation, such as meat, fish, poultry, eggs, dairy products, fruit and vegetables, and frozen meals.
Most foods that are non-perishable can be sent by post as normal. While many perishable foods (such as fresh fruit or foods that require refrigeration) can also be sent by post, they are subject to stricter requirements.
While you can import meat products if they are canned (see below), uncanned meat products (including sealed items) are not permitted in Australia unless accompanied by an import permit. Natural species, especially protected species (both animal and plant) are also prohibited.
"Honey products are permitted into most Australian states and territories. Honey products must be inspected by a Department of Agriculture and Water Resources' biosecurity officer on arrival, to confirm the honey items are free from contamination.
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.