Customs declaration requirements for Australia
Customs Declare produces the completed Import Declaration, via the Integrated Cargo System (ICS) for Australia’s own customs authority, in English, from your invoice and supporting documents. You or your broker review and submit it -- nothing leaves your workspace automatically.
Declaration form
Confirmed against the authority’s own published source- Form
- Import Declaration, via the Integrated Cargo System (ICS)
- Issuing authority
- Australian Border Force (ABF)
- Primary language
- English
- Accepted languages
- English
- Last verified
- Aug 30, 2026
- Source
Import requirements & restrictions
Import permit required
Import of plants, animals, minerals, and biological products into Australia is governed by the Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON), covering 20,000+ commodity combinations, administered by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF). Many commodities require a biosecurity import permit obtained before shipment (standard-category permits typically issued within 20 business days, non-standard within 40); a commodity not listed in BICON at all is generally not permitted entry. Applies especially strictly to fresh fruit/vegetables and meat/poultry products.
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF), Australia
Duty & tax
- VAT (default rate)
- 10%
- MFN duty rate data
- Available
- Preferential rate
- Available under an applicable trade agreement
- Free duty calculator
- Check a duty rate for Australia
Quick answers
What customs declaration form does Australia require?
Australia’s import declaration is the Import Declaration, via the Integrated Cargo System (ICS), issued by Australian Border Force (ABF).
Which languages does Australia accept on a customs declaration?
English
What is the VAT rate on imports into Australia?
The default VAT rate on record for Australia is 10%.