Do I have to declare roasted or ground coffee at Australia customs?

Only above the allowance. Up to 10 kilograms of roasted or ground coffee there is nothing to declare; beyond it you take the goods through the red channel and pay the duty.

What happens if I do not declare roasted or ground coffee 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.

Do duty-free purchases count toward the Australia allowance for roasted or ground coffee?

Yes. What you buy in an arrival duty-free shop comes out of the same allowance, so the shop does not add to what you may already be carrying.

Can I post or ship roasted or ground coffee to Australia instead of carrying it?

Yes, and the allowance applies to the consignment as well as to accompanied baggage. Baggage sent before or after you travels under the same allowance.

Can I take roasted or ground coffee out of Australia?

Australia publishes no separate rule for taking roasted or ground coffee out; the destination's rules are what will apply.

Does the Australia limit for roasted or ground coffee 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 Bring without declaring. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-16. The sentence it rests on reads: “Roasted coffee is permitted into Australia for personal use (up to 10 kilograms), excluding Kopi Luwak/Civet.”

How does Australia compare with other countries on roasted or ground coffee?

Of the 20 countries covered here, 0 prohibit roasted or ground coffee, 7 limit it and 13 let it through. Australia is among the more permissive.

How much Roasted or ground coffee can I bring into Australia?

Restricted

You can bring Roasted or ground coffee into Australia only within the stated limits.

Extra conditions apply

Cabin baggage —

Checked baggage —

Declaration Above allowance

Limit 10 kilogram

What you need to know

10 kilogram (22.05 lb)
Channels: Carried with the traveler, Post or courier
Extra conditions apply

Important

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

Official sources

Last verified 2026-09-18

Bring without declaring Australian Border Force

Questions about Roasted or ground coffee in Australia

How much roasted or ground coffee can I bring into Australia?: Australia allows 10 kilograms of roasted or ground coffee per traveller. Above that the goods are treated as an import and duty becomes payable. The allowance is per traveller and cannot be pooled between people.
Do I have to declare roasted or ground coffee at Australia customs?: Only above the allowance. Up to 10 kilograms of roasted or ground coffee there is nothing to declare; beyond it you take the goods through the red channel and pay the duty.
What happens if I do not declare roasted or ground coffee 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.
Do duty-free purchases count toward the Australia allowance for roasted or ground coffee?: Yes. What you buy in an arrival duty-free shop comes out of the same allowance, so the shop does not add to what you may already be carrying.
Can I post or ship roasted or ground coffee to Australia instead of carrying it?: Yes, and the allowance applies to the consignment as well as to accompanied baggage. Baggage sent before or after you travels under the same allowance.
Can I take roasted or ground coffee out of Australia?: Australia publishes no separate rule for taking roasted or ground coffee out; the destination's rules are what will apply.
Does the Australia limit for roasted or ground coffee 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 Bring without declaring. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-16. The sentence it rests on reads: “Roasted coffee is permitted into Australia for personal use (up to 10 kilograms), excluding Kopi Luwak/Civet.”
How does Australia compare with other countries on roasted or ground coffee?: Of the 20 countries covered here, 0 prohibit roasted or ground coffee, 7 limit it and 13 let it through. Australia is among the more permissive.

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