CarryRules

Weapons, explosives and dangerous goods

Plane Customs
Item Verdict Limit Condition Declaration
Narcotics and psychotropic substances Restricted No stated quantity Above allowance
Firearms, ammunition and controlled knives Restricted No stated quantity Above allowance
Printed matter, film and recorded media under content restrictions Allowed 900 AUD Extra conditions apply Not required
Banned knives and edged weapons Restricted No stated quantity Above allowance
Consumer fireworks Prohibited No stated quantity Required — surrender
Unmanned aircraft (drones) Allowed No stated quantity Not required
Counterfeit and pirated goods Restricted No stated quantity Above allowance
Counterfeit and pirated goods Restricted No stated quantity Above allowance
Counterfeit and pirated goods Restricted No stated quantity Above allowance
Weapons and munitions Restricted No stated quantity Above allowance
CITES-protected species and products Restricted No stated quantity Above allowance
CITES-protected species and products Restricted No stated quantity Above allowance
Obscene materials and counterfeit currency/securities Prohibited No stated quantity Required — surrender
Firearms, blades, explosives, toxic/radioactive materials and interception devices Restricted No stated quantity Above allowance
Narcotics, psychotropic substances, cannabis and abuse-risk medicines Restricted No stated quantity Above allowance
Endangered species products (e.g. rhinoceros horn) Restricted No stated quantity Above allowance
Prohibited telecommunication equipment Restricted No stated quantity Above allowance
Controlled drugs (Misuse of Drugs Regulations, 4th Schedule) Prohibited No stated quantity Required — surrender
Knives Declare No stated quantity Required
Scissors Restricted No stated quantity Above allowance
Sharp or bladed work tools Restricted No stated quantity Above allowance
Dry ice (carbon dioxide, solid) Restricted 2.5 kilogram Above allowance
Powders and other granular substances Restricted 350 milliliter Above allowance
Antique and replica weapons Restricted No stated quantity Above allowance
Pornographic materials Restricted No stated quantity Above allowance
Fake notes or coins Prohibited No stated quantity Required — surrender
Buddha images, artifacts/objects, antiques Declare No stated quantity Required
Guns, bullets, explosives and equivalents Restricted No stated quantity Above allowance
Plants and their parts Declare No stated quantity Required
Living animals and carcass Declare No stated quantity Required
Food, medicine, cosmetics and food supplement Restricted 100 milliliter Above allowance
Vehicle parts Allowed No stated quantity Not required
Cigarettes, tobacco and alcoholic beverages (commercial import, Excise Department permit) Restricted No stated quantity Above allowance
Knives and bladed weapons Restricted No stated quantity Above allowance
Goods banned by law Restricted No stated quantity Above allowance
Satellite phone Allowed 900 AUD Not required
Switchblade, gravity, ballistic and Balisong (butterfly) knives Restricted No stated quantity Above allowance
Unmanned aircraft / drone Allowed 900 AUD Not required
Pets (companion animals) Restricted No stated quantity Above allowance
Medicines Restricted No stated quantity Above allowance
Official sources Last verified 2026-09-20
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