Do I have to declare infant milk and special medical food at Australia customs?

No — within the allowance it passes without a declaration.

What happens if I do not declare infant milk and special medical food in Australia?

If you declare the excess yourself, the normal duty becomes payable on the excess. Under Customs Act 1901, if the goods are found without being declared: the goods are confiscated. Under Customs Act 1901, if it is treated as smuggling: an administrative fine is imposed; it is prosecuted as a criminal offence.

Can I post or ship infant milk and special medical food to Australia instead of carrying it?

Not under this allowance. It covers goods a traveller carries; a parcel is an import and is assessed under the postal rules instead. Baggage sent before or after you travels under the same allowance.

Can I take infant milk and special medical food out of Australia?

Australia publishes no separate rule for taking infant milk and special medical food out; the destination's rules are what will apply.

Does the Australia limit for infant milk and special medical food apply per person or per family?

Per person. Each traveller carries their own allowance and it cannot be pooled with anyone else's.

Where does this rule come from?

Australian Border Force (ABF) states it in Bringing or mailing goods to Australia. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19. The sentence it rests on reads: “Infant formula is allowed into Australia for personal use.”

How does Australia compare with other countries on infant milk and special medical food?

Of the 21 countries covered here, 1 prohibit infant milk and special medical food, 9 limit it and 11 let it through. Australia is among the more permissive.

Can I bring infant milk and special medical food to Australia?

Official classification: Powdered infant milk, infant food and special foods required for medical reasons

Allowed

You can bring infant milk and special medical food into Australia without a special limit.

Cabin baggage —

Checked baggage —

Declaration Not required

Limit No stated quantity

What you need to know

No stated quantity
Channels: Carried with the traveler

Important

This allowance applies per person, not per family or group.

Official sources

Last verified 2026-09-19

Bringing or mailing goods to Australia Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry

Questions about Infant milk and special medical food in Australia

Do I have to declare infant milk and special medical food at Australia customs?: No — within the allowance it passes without a declaration.
What happens if I do not declare infant milk and special medical food in Australia?: If you declare the excess yourself, the normal duty becomes payable on the excess. Under Customs Act 1901, if the goods are found without being declared: the goods are confiscated. Under Customs Act 1901, if it is treated as smuggling: an administrative fine is imposed; it is prosecuted as a criminal offence.
Can I post or ship infant milk and special medical food to Australia instead of carrying it?: Not under this allowance. It covers goods a traveller carries; a parcel is an import and is assessed under the postal rules instead. Baggage sent before or after you travels under the same allowance.
Can I take infant milk and special medical food out of Australia?: Australia publishes no separate rule for taking infant milk and special medical food out; the destination's rules are what will apply.
Does the Australia limit for infant milk and special medical food apply per person or per family?: Per person. Each traveller carries their own allowance and it cannot be pooled with anyone else's.
Where does this rule come from?: Australian Border Force (ABF) states it in Bringing or mailing goods to Australia. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19. The sentence it rests on reads: “Infant formula is allowed into Australia for personal use.”
How does Australia compare with other countries on infant milk and special medical food?: Of the 21 countries covered here, 1 prohibit infant milk and special medical food, 9 limit it and 11 let it through. Australia is among the more permissive.

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Jurisdiction: Australia
Travel mode: Air

Freshness

Last verified: 2026-09-19
Next review: 2026-12-17

Destination

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