With the passing of the first month of the Lunar New year, many Chinese vacationing in China have returned to Australia. There are also many tours, family visits, study abroad and new immigrants, who have arrived or are about to leave for Australia after the festival. With them on Australian soil, there are many suitcases of gifts, medicines and food and other items. Among them, some people do not understand the relevant regulations on entry into the carrying goods, some people do not care whether to declare or not, some people are lucky, mood is different, in the passage through the customs.
What items need to be declared? (source: Australian Department of Agriculture and Water, the list may be missing.)
foodstuff
- Aviation food and snacks
- Commercial food, raw and cooked food and ingredients
- Dried fruits and vegetables
- Instant noodles and rice
- Packaged food
- Herbs and spices
- Herbal and traditional Chinese Medicine, Medicines, tonics and Herbal Tea
- leisure food
- Honey and other bee products
Dairy and egg products
infant formulaDairy products (fresh milk and milk powder), including milk, cheese and "non-milk" creamWhole eggs, dry eggs and egg powder, egg products, such as mayonnaiseEgg products, including non-commercially produced noodles and macaroni
Meat, poultry and seafood
Meat, including fresh, dehydrated, frozen, cooked, smoked, salted meat(all animal species) sausages, and sliced meatFish and other seafood
Seeds and nuts
Grains, popcorn, raw nuts, pine nuts, bird food, seeds and ornaments including seeds
Fresh fruits and vegetables
All fresh and frozen fruits and vegetables
Plant material
Living plants, including cuttings;Tea leaves containing seeds, pericarp (e.g. citrus and apple peel) and fruit slices;Supplements and medicines containing herbs, seeds, bark, fungi and dried plant materials;Fresh or dry bouquet and spices;Dried herbs or leaves;Handicrafts, including garlands and Christmas ornaments-contain seeds, raw nuts,Corn, pine nuts, grape vines, bark, moss, straw or other plant materials.wooden articles
Living animals and animal products
All mammals, birds, eggs and nests, fish, reptiles, amphibiansClass, as well as insect animals;Feathers, bones, horns, ivory, wool and animal hair;Skin, skins and furs;Specimens of animals and birds (the Endangered species Act prohibits the entry of certain specimens);Shells and corals (including jewelry and souvenirs);Beeswax and other bee products;Used animal equipment, including veterinary equipment and medicines, cutting or selling meatUtensils, rims and nails, and cages or birdcages;Pet food-including canned products and chewable raw skin;Raw leather products and handicrafts, including drums.
Other items
Biological specimens, including cultured tissues;A series of handicrafts and hobbies made of animal or plant materials;Used sports and camping equipment, including tents, shoes, travel boots, GaulEquipment and bicycles (need to be checked to make sure they are clean and free of dirt);Used freshwater vessels or fishing utensils, including fishing poles and nets, fishing pants, oakKayaks, oars and lifejackets.
