These items are prohibited and will be seized and destroyed by AQIS, or you can drop them in the quarantine bins at the airport.
EGGS AND EGG PRODUCTS
All whole, dried and powdered egg, and egg products that contain more than 10% egg as an ingredient, such as mayonnaise.
DAIRY PRODUCTS
All dairy products (unless from a country listed as foot and mouth free). Whole and dried products that contain more than 10% dairy product as an ingredient. Infant formula accompanying a child and New Zealand dairy products are allowed.
UNCANNED MEAT PRODUCTS
All animal species - fresh, dried, frozen, cooked, smoked, salted or preserved meat, including salami and sausages.
LIVE ANIMALS
All mammals, birds, birds’ eggs, and nests, fish, reptiles, amphibians and insects
LIVE PLANTS
All potted/bare rooted plants, cuttings, roots, bulbs, corms, rhizomes, stems and other viable plant material
SEEDS AND NUTS
Cereal grains, popping corn, raw nuts, chestnuts, pine cones, birdseed, unidentified seeds, and some commercially packaged seeds and seed ornaments
FRESH FRUIT AND VEGETABLES
All fresh and frozen fruit and vegetables
Goods that must be declared
These items must be declared and inspected for signs of insects or disease. Some items may require treatment before being allowed in.
FOOD
Cooked and raw food and ingredients
Dried fruit and vegetables
Fish and other seafood products
Noodles and rice
Packaged meals including airline food
Herbs and spices
Herbal and traditional medicines, remedies, tonics and herbal teas
Snack foods
Biscuits, cakes and confectionery
Tea, coffee and other milk-based beverages
ANIMAL PRODUCTS
Feathers, bones, horns and tusks (must be clean and free of any tissue)
Skins, hides, and furs (rawhide including drums, shields and dog chews are prohibited)
Wool and animal hair (includes fleece, yarn, and craft items)
Stuffed animals and birds (taxidermy certificate required. Some may be prohibited under endangered species laws)
Shells and coral (including jewellery, curios and souvenirs)
Bee products including pollen, beeswax and honeycomb
Used animal equipment including veterinary equipment and medicines, shearing or meat trade tools, saddlery and tack and animal or bird cages
Used animal equipment including veterinary equipment and medicines, shearing or meat trade tools, saddlery and tack and animal or bird cages
Pet food is prohibited
PLANT MATERIAL
Wooden articles and carvings including painted or lacquered items (bark is prohibited and will be removed or require treatment)
Artefacts, handicrafts and curios made from plant material
Mats, bags and other items made from plant material, palm fronds or leaves (goods made from banana plants are prohibited)
Straw products and packaging
Bamboo, cane or rattan basket ware and furnishings
Pot pourri and coconut shells
Goods containing cereal grain, corn husks or filled with seeds
Christmas decorations, wreaths and ornaments (pine cones are prohibited)
Dried flowers and arrangements
Fresh flowers and leis (flowers that can be grown from stems such as roses, carnations and chrysanthemums are prohibited)
OTHER GOODS
Craft and hobby lines made from animal or plant material
Sporting and camping equipment including tents, footwear, hiking boots, golf equipment, bicycles and fishing equipment
Footwear, clothing and any items used in rural areas or carrying contamination from soil, faeces or plant material
