Do I have to declare other plant products at Australia customs?

Yes — it has to be declared to Australia customs on arrival.

What happens if I do not declare other plant products 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 other plant products 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 other plant products out of Australia?

Australia publishes no separate rule for taking other plant products out; the destination's rules are what will apply.

Does the Australia limit for other plant products 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 Biosecurity questions and answers. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19. The sentence it rests on reads: “You must declare certain food, plant material and animal products.”

How does Australia compare with other countries on other plant products?

Of the 20 countries covered here, 0 prohibit other plant products, 19 limit it and 1 let it through. Australia is among the ones that set a limit.

How much Other plant products can I bring into Australia?

Declare

You can bring Other plant products into Australia, but you must declare it.

Carried Allowed, declare

Declaration 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

Biosecurity questions and answers Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry

Questions about Other plant products in Australia

Do I have to declare other plant products at Australia customs?: Yes — it has to be declared to Australia customs on arrival.
What happens if I do not declare other plant products 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 other plant products 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 other plant products out of Australia?: Australia publishes no separate rule for taking other plant products out; the destination's rules are what will apply.
Does the Australia limit for other plant products 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 Biosecurity questions and answers. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19. The sentence it rests on reads: “You must declare certain food, plant material and animal products.”
How does Australia compare with other countries on other plant products?: Of the 20 countries covered here, 0 prohibit other plant products, 19 limit it and 1 let it through. Australia is among the ones that set a limit.

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