Not all goods are allowed to be imported into Australia and not all imported goods are subject to the same import regime. Similar to Vietnam and other countries in the world, Australia also sets out regulations on import prohibitions/import restrictions or specific controls for certain goods.

Therefore, before importing goods into the Australian market, importers need to carefully consider whether the goods are allowed to be imported into Australia or not and, if so, what are the import conditions/requirements for those imported goods.

Some types of goods are completely prohibited or restricted from import (prohibited unless certain conditions are met and an import permit is required) into Australia, including weapons, dangerous chemicals, drugs, pharmaceuticals, endangered animals and plants, certain foods, certain consumer goods (cosmetics, electronics, toys, etc.).

Businesses can learn details about the List of products under certain condition at the following link:

• List of goods prohibited/restricted from import Australia: https://www.abf.gov.au/importing-exporting-and-manufacturing/prohibited-goods 
• Conditions/Requirements for groups of goods restricted from import into Australia: https://www.abf.gov.au/importing-exporting-and-manufacturing/prohibited-goods/categories.

Source: Center for WTO and International

• Overview of Procedures for importing goods into Australia
• Determining the classification of goods imported into Australia
• Determining tariffs, duties and fees of imported goods into Australia
• Import declaration, payment of tariffs, taxes and customs clearance