Australia duty-free allowance

What arriving travelers can bring into Australia without paying duty — from official customs guidance.

Alcohol

2.25 L

any alcohol · 18+

Full rule

2.25 litres of alcoholic beverages per person 18+

Tobacco

25 cigarettes

or 25 g tobacco · 18+

Full rule

25 cigarettes OR 25g of cigars/tobacco products per person 18+ (one open packet also allowed)

Goods & gifts

AUD 900

AUD 450 under 18

Full rule

AUD 900 general goods (18+), AUD 450 under 18; personal goods owned/used 12+ months duty-free; families traveling together may pool concessions

Cash · declare from

AUD 10,000+

Full rule

AUD 10,000+ (or foreign equivalent) must be reported (AUSTRAC)

Depends on: age tiers (900/450); family pooling; 12-month-ownership rule for personal effects

Good to know

abf.gov.au is bot-blocked (HTTP 403) - numbers verified via Heinemann Australia retailer page; tobacco allowance (25 cigarettes) is among the world's lowest; strict biosecurity declarations are a separate, heavily-enforced layer

The official customs site was unreachable when checked (2026-07-31) — figures rest on a reputable secondary source ·source · Guidance, not law — allowances change and the customs officer has the final say. Verify before you fly.

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