Can I send herbal medicine to Australia?

If you are travelling to Australia from overseas, the traveller’s exemption allows you to carry up to a three month supply of a medicine, including controlled substances. The medicine must be for your own personal use, or use by an immediate family member travelling with you.

Do I have to declare medication at customs Australia?

You must declare any medicines which may be subject to abuse or misuse. This includes steroids, strong pain medicines, cannabis and other restricted medicines. Injections that contain material of human or animal origin, such as growth hormone, require special permission to bring into the country.

Can I send medicine by post to Australia?

You can’t legally send some PBS medicines overseas. Under legislation, you can only send Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) medicines when the person you’re sending the medicine to is either: an officer of the Commonwealth or State/Territory working overseas.

Do you have to declare medication at Customs?

If your medications or devices are not in their original containers, you must have a copy of your prescription with you or a letter from your doctor. A valid prescription or doctors note is required on all medication entering the United States.

What items Cannot be sent to Australia?

Example items that you cannot send to Australia include:

  • Aerosols of any kind.
  • Animals.
  • Batteries.
  • Counterfeit goods.
  • Drones.
  • E-cigarettes.
  • Firearms and ammunition.
  • Meat products and milk.

How do I declare medicine at airport Australia?

you are arriving in Australia as a passenger on board a ship or aircraft. the medicine is carried in your accompanied baggage. you carry a letter or copy of your prescription (written in English) from your doctor to certify that the medicine has been prescribed to you to treat a medical condition.

Can I bring medication to Australia?

Prescription medication can be imported under a traveller exemption, provided that: you are arriving in Australia as a passenger on board a ship or aircraft. the medicine is carried in your accompanied baggage.

How much medicine can you bring into Australia?

You may only bring 3 months’ supply of medicine into Australia. You will need to consult with an Australian-Registered doctor for additional medications once you have arrived in Australia. Declare all medication to Australian Border Force upon arrival.

What Cannot be shipped to Australia?

Do not bring or send:

  • bark or straw based goods.
  • fresh or dried conifer.
  • fresh fruit and vegetables.
  • fresh or dried holly.
  • fresh or dried mistletoe.
  • hampers (containing certain food, meat or plant material)
  • pine cones.
  • potpourri.

Can I bring medication in my carry-on?

You can bring your medication in pill or solid form in unlimited amounts as long as it is screened. You can travel with your medication in both carry-on and checked baggage. It’s highly recommended you place these items in your carry-on in the event that you need immediate access.