Counterfeit Goods → Australia

Counterfeit Goods import prohibited

Details

Importing counterfeit goods violates intellectual property laws in every country. Customs agencies in the US, EU, UK, Japan, Australia, and elsewhere actively seize counterfeit goods, including personal-use quantities. In some jurisdictions, includin

Quantity limit

Any quantity prohibited under Trade Marks Act 1995; ABF seizes goods — no personal-use exemption

Documentation required

• No permits available; ABF seizure notice issued

Surrender at customs

ABF accepts voluntary surrender of counterfeit goods at all airports. Declare at Red Channel. Seizure receipt issued. Voluntary disclosure avoids prosecution under Trade Marks Act 1995 §148.

Leaving with this item

Counterfeit goods are unlawful to export from Australia — trademark and customs law applies on departure as well as arrival, and carriage risks seizure and fines.

Practical advice

Do not carry counterfeit branded goods into Australia. Australian Border Force seizes counterfeits at all ports of entry under IPR enforcement rules; commercial-quantity carriage attracts criminal-trafficking charges in addition to civil forfeiture.

Customs authority

Australian Border Force (ABF) · https://www.abf.gov.au