Importing Valuables into Australia

If you are coming as a permanent resident, you can bring pre-owned items of value into Australia tax/duty free. However, conditions may apply.

If you have kept the receipts of purchase, you should bring them.

Allowable valuables include the following:

• watches
• jewellery (e.g. wedding rings, necklaces, earrings, etc)
• antiques and family heirlooms
• works of art
• cash

• Valuables should be assessed by professional valuers in your country of origin.

• Don’t forget to insure the items against loss or damage during shipping.

• You must apply for a permit to import works of art, archaeological items, and heritage-listed pieces into Australia. Consult the Australian Customs and Border Protection website for more information.
• There is no limit to the amount of foreign currency you can bring into Australia. However, amounts over A$10,000 must be declared.