jonn Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 Does anyone know if there is any restrictions on bringing certain materials in to Australia? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headscan Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 http://www.google.ca/search?hl=en&safe...tr&gs_rfai= Check out the first two links. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonn Posted May 19, 2010 Author Share Posted May 19, 2010 http://www.google.ca/search?hl=en&safe...tr&gs_rfai= Check out the first two links. Ya I already Google'd it, but I can't find anything on packaged feathers and furs. I Know flying to the States you can bring your things across if it's in a company package, ie. H&H, Super fly, Whiting.... My computer wont open up the second link ethier for some reason. I just figured maybe someone on the board has gone over fishing and would have some insight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladystrange Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 this is what the second link says Goods that must be declared • Cooked and raw food and ingredients • Dried fruit and vegetables • Noodles and rice • Packaged meals including airline food • Herbs and spices • Herbal and traditional medicines, remedies, tonics and herbal teas • Snack foods • Biscuits, cakes and confectionery • Tea, coffee and other milk-based beverages ANIMAL PRODUCTS • Feathers, bones, horns and tusks (must be clean and free of any tissue) • Skins, hides, and furs (rawhide including drums, shields and dog chews are prohibited) • Wool and animal hair (includes fleece, yarn, and craft items) • Stuffed animals and birds (taxidermy certificate required. Some may be prohibited under endangered species laws) • Shells and coral (including jewellery, curios and souvenirs) • Bee products including pollen, beeswax and honeycomb • Used animal equipment including veterinary equipment and medicines, shearing or meat trade tools, saddlery and tack and animal or bird cages • Pet food is prohibited OTHER GOODS • Craft and hobby lines made from animal or plant material • Sporting and camping equipment including tents, footwear, hiking boots, golf equipment, bicycles and fishing equipment • Footwear, clothing and any items used in rural areas or carrying contamination from soil, faeces or plant material looks like as long as the items are in company packaging you have to declare but will be ok. call the Australian consulate in Vancouver or ottawa to make sure Australian High Commission in Ottawa, Canada 7th Floor, Suite 710 50 O'Connor Street Ottawa, ON K1P 6L2 City: Ottawa Phone: +1 (613) 236 0841 Fax: +1 (613) 236 4376 Web Site: http://www.canada.embassy.gov.au/ Email: dima-ottawa@dfat.gov.au Office Hours: Monday - Thursday: 8:30am - 5:00pm Friday: 8:30am - 4:30pm Australian Consulate in Vancouver, Canada Australian Consulate and Trade Commission Suite 2050 - 1075 West Georgia St. Vancouver, British Columbia V6E 3C9 Canada City: Vancouver Phone: +1 (604) 684 1177 Fax: +1 (604) 684 1856 Email: canada@austrade.gov.au Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandi Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 (Un)fortunately, I have no experience with Australian customs. However, based on the reality show (Australian borders?) that we receive here, they are extremely protective of their environment and thus custom is very strict. Of course, the show presents mostly problematic customers, but one not declared sandwich (contained vegetables and meat of foreign origin) may cause you 150 bucks. Be sure to make a complete list of your items and better declare more than less. Fine was required to pay on site! These thoughts are all based on one TV programme, so "hopefully" someone has hands-on experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jksnijders Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 They were pretty sticky on whether or not we had been near a farm in the last while when I went, for the possibility of livestock disease transmission. New Zealand also. Other than that they weren't bad. Worst case you just get to toss your deer hair or whatever else they don't approve of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfie Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 Hell..if you can go to Oz, then you should be able to buy whatever you need as far as materials are concern right there...I spent 6 months there and didn't have a problem finding shops that sold what was needed for the flies that were producing...just enjoy the hospitality, the friendliness, the fishing and the great evenings.............Wolfie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonn Posted May 19, 2010 Author Share Posted May 19, 2010 Thanks for the info guy's, I think I'll just take Lady strange's advice and call first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dryfly Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 You are strongly advised to not even consider animal furs and feathers, packaged or otherwise. All you need is one cranky customs officer and you will either pay or have them confiscated. It is not worth the effort and risk. As others have suggested, buy materials or flies down under. Do you even know exactly what materials you'll need? No matter what you take, bet a dollar you'll end up buying something like "urine stained koala bear ear hairs" or some "must have" Oz material. My wife's small bag of trail mix (dried peanuts and raisins) cost us $210 going into Chile last year. Harden criminals we are. Trail mix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonn Posted May 19, 2010 Author Share Posted May 19, 2010 You are strongly advised to not even consider animal furs and feathers, packaged or otherwise. All you need is one cranky customs officer and you will either pay or have them confiscated. It is not worth the effort and risk. As others have suggested, buy materials or flies down under. Do you even know exactly what materials you'll need? No matter what you take, bet a dollar you'll end up buying something like "urine stained koala bear ear hairs" or some "must have" Oz material. My wife's small bag of trail mix (dried peanuts and raisins) cost us $210 going into Chile last year. Harden criminals we are. Trail mix. I'm actually not going there for a fishing trip, I'm going there to work. So I usaully bring my stuff and tie flies when I'm done work. A month is as long time to go without anything to do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiasson Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 I've been there. They have special containers set up as soon as you get off the plane, before customs, where they give you a little speech and ask you to anonymously discard all sorts of things that they don't want brought in. They are very strict about keeping invasive species out. This was 6 years ago, it's probably even more strict now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headscan Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 This was 6 years ago, it's probably even more strict now. Sounds like it might be... http://www.smh.com.au/technology/technolog...00520-vh09.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonn Posted May 22, 2010 Author Share Posted May 22, 2010 Sounds like it might be... http://www.smh.com.au/technology/technolog...00520-vh09.html Thats nut's! I wonder if they do random computer screenings? The more research I do the more I realize that the Aussie's are really freak'in strict when it comes to border policies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladystrange Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 why risk it, pack the tools and the non-animal product stuff you might need kept in the original packaging and buy the rest there. or try mailing a few things to yourself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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