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Item No.

Short title

Information required

1

Branch Identifier

The six character alphanumeric identifier allocated by the Department that further identifies a branch within the company or body making the declaration.

2

Warehouse Establishment Identifier

The code issued by the Department that identifies the licensed warehouse where the goods are to be warehoused.

3

Nominee Broker Licence Number

If the declaration is being made by a customs broker ‑ the licence number of the broker.

4

EFT Payment Indicator

Indicate whether the liability arising in relation to the goods subject to this declaration is to be paid by electronic funds transfer.

5

Owner ABN

The Australian Business Number (ABN) of the owner of the goods.

6

Owner CAC

The Client Activity Centre identifier (if any) issued by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) to the owner.

7

Owner CCID

If the owner does not have an ABN or does not want to use it ‑ the identifier assigned by the Department to the owner.

8

Contact/Broker Phone Number

The telephone number of the person who may be contacted about the declaration.

9

Owner Reference

The identifier assigned by the owner to identify (and distinguish from others) the declaration and all subsequent amendments to the declaration.

10

Broker Reference

Where the declaration is being made by a customs broker ‑ the reference allocated by him or her to identify (and distinguish from others) the declaration and all subsequent amendments to the declaration.

11

Destination Port Code

The UN/LOCODE of the place in Australia where the goods were, or will be, unloaded.

12

Valuation Date

The date of export of the goods from the place of export.

13

Header Valuation Advice Number

If the goods have been subject to a decision by the Department in relation to their valuation ‑ the Valuation Advice Number (VAN) relating to the decision.

14

Effective Duty Date

The date on which the goods are taken to have been entered into home consumption.

15

Unaccompanied Personal Effects Identifier

If the goods subject to the declaration were, or are to be, imported with Unaccompanied Personal Effects (UPE) ‑ identify the relevant UPE identifier.

16

Amber Statement

If the person making the declaration is uncertain about information included in the declaration, and considers that, as a result of including that information, the declaration might be false or misleading in a material particular ‑ the reason(s) why the person is uncertain about the information.

17

Amber Reason Type

The type of uncertainty that has caused the person making the declaration to nominate the declaration for amber line processing:

  • Dumping/Countervailing
  • Origin
  • Preference
  • Quantity
  • Valuation

18

Valuation Element Type

Identify the valuation element types that are relevant to the goods. These elements are to be used when calculating the customs value.

19

Invoice Total Amount

Specify the sum total of all invoices for goods reported on the declaration.

20

Invoice Total Currency

The ISO Currency Code that identifies the currency of the Invoice Total Amount.

21

Overseas Freight Amount

If relevant for determining the customs value of the goods, specify the amount for the value of the freight.

22

Overseas Freight Currency

The ISO Currency Code that identifies the currency of the Overseas Freight Amount.

23

Overseas Insurance Amount

If relevant for determining the customs value of the goods, specify the amount for the value of the overseas insurance.

24

Overseas Insurance Currency

The ISO Currency Code that identifies the currency of the Overseas Insurance Amount.

25

Packing Costs Amount

If relevant for determining the customs value of the goods, specify the amount for the value of the costs of packing.

26

Packing Costs Currency

The ISO Currency Code that identifies the currency of the Packing Costs Amount.

27

Foreign Inland Freight Amount

If relevant for determining the customs value of the goods, specify the amount for the value of foreign inland freight.

28

Foreign Inland Freight Currency

The ISO Currency Code that identifies the currency of the Foreign Inland Freight Amount.

29

Commission Amount

If relevant for determining the customs value of the goods, specify the amount for the value of the commission associated with the goods.

30

Commission Currency

The ISO Currency Code that identifies the currency of the Commission Amount.

31

Discount Amount

If relevant for determining the customs value of the goods, specify the amount for the value of any applicable discounts.

32

Discount Currency

The ISO Currency Code that identifies the currency of the Discount Amount.

33

Landing Charges Amount

If relevant for determining the customs value of the goods, specify the amount for the value of landing the goods in Australia.

34

Landing Charges Currency

The ISO Currency Code that identifies the currency of the Landing Charges Amount.

35

Other (Deductions) Amount

If relevant for determining the customs value of the goods, specify the amount for any other deductions.

36

Other (Deductions) Currency

The ISO Currency Code that identifies the currency of the Other (Deductions) Amount.

37

Other (Additions) Amount

If relevant for determining the customs value of the goods, specify the amount for any other additions.

38

Other (Additions) Currency

The ISO Currency Code that identifies the currency of the Other (Additions) Amount.

39

Transport/Insurance Amount

If the individual line amounts for transport and insurance are to be determined by the owner rather than the Department, indicate the amount for transport and insurance costs to override the transport and insurance amounts calculated by the Department.

40

Transport/Insurance Currency

The ISO Currency Code that identifies the currency for the Transport/Insurance Amount.

41

Free On Board Amount

Indicate the Free On Board (FOB) value of the goods. The FOB value should include all costs (including transport and insurance) relating to the goods until they reach the place of export.

42

Free On Board Currency

The ISO Currency Code that identifies the currency of the Free On Board Amount.

43

Cost, Insurance and Freight Amount

Indicate the Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) value of the goods. The CIF value should include the total invoice value of the goods and all costs (including transport and insurance) relating to the goods until they reach the named port of destination.

44

Cost, Insurance and Freight Currency

The ISO Currency Code that identifies the currency of the Cost, Insurance and Freight Amount.

45

Invoice Term Type

Select the invoice term under which the goods were sold:

CFR Cost and Freight

CIF Cost, Insurance and Freight

CIP Carriage and Insurance Paid to

CPT Carriage Paid To

DDP Delivered Duty Paid

DDU Delivered Duty Unpaid

DEQ Delivered Ex Quay

DES Delivered Ex Ship

EXW EX Works

FAS Free Alongside Ship

FCA Free Carrier

FOB Free On Board

46

Mode of Transport

The code indicating the mode of transport of the goods:

  • Air
  • Sea
  • Post
  • Other

47

Loading Port Code

The UN/LOCODE for the place at which the goods were loaded on to a ship or aircraft for the purposes of being transported to Australia.

48

Discharge Port Code

The UN/LOCODE for the place where the first port or airport where goods will be, or were, unloaded is located.

49

First Arrival Port Code

The UN/LOCODE for the place where the first Australian port or airport the ship or aircraft will, or did, arrive at from a place outside Australia.

50

Arrival Date

Date of arrival of the ship or aircraft at the Australian port or airport at which the goods subject of the declaration are to be, or were, discharged.

51

First Arrival Date

Date of arrival of a ship or aircraft at the first Australian port or airport at which any goods are to be, or were, discharged (including goods not the subject of the declaration).

52

Gross Weight

The gross weight (mass) of the goods including the packing.

53

Gross Weight Unit

The unit of quantity used to measure the weight of the goods.

54

Delivery Name

The full name of the person, business or other entity to whom the goods are finally destined.

55

Delivery Address

The address identifying where the goods are finally destined.

56

Contact Phone

The telephone number of the person to whom the goods are finally destined.

57

Warehouse Number of Packages

Number of packages that the goods are packed in (not including packages in a container).

58

Warehouse Marks and Numbers Description

Describe the package marks and numbers for all packages and any other identifying marks and brands on the packages.

59

Packing Unit Count

The number of packing units (if applicable).

If the goods are to be, or were, imported by AIR – Items 60 to 62 are required.

60

Airline Code

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) code identifying the airline that is providing the flight upon which the goods are being, or were, imported.

61

Master Air Waybill Number

The Master Air Waybill number relating to the goods.

62

House Air Waybill Number

The House Air Waybill number relating to the goods.

If the goods are to be, or were, imported by SEA – Items 63 to 68 are required.

63

Voyage Number

The voyage number of the ship that is, or was, carrying the goods.

64

Vessel Identifier

The identifier of the ship that is, or was, carry the goods which is either:

− The Lloyd’s identification number of the vessel; or

− If the vessel does not have a Lloyd’s identification number, the identification code allocated to the operator of the ship by the Department.

65

Ocean Bill Of Lading

The Ocean Bill of Lading number relating to the goods.

66

House Bill Of Lading

The House Bill of Lading number relating to the goods.

67

Cargo Type

Indicate whether the goods are containerised, non-containerised or bulk:

B/B Break Bulk

BLK Bulk

FCL Full Container Load

FCX Full Container Multiple House Bill

LCL Less Than Container Load

68

Container Number

The unique identifier assigned by the marine industry to the container the goods are packed in.

If the goods are to be, or were, imported by POST – Item 69 is required.

69

Parcel Post Card No(s)

If duty is payable on the goods ‑ the unique identifying number, allocated by Australia Post, to the duty assessments relating to the goods.

If the goods are to be, or were imported by a method OTHER than by sea, air or post – Item 70 is required.

70

Customs Receipt For Goods Number

The number of the Receipt that was issued to have the goods held pending further action.

Items 71 to 94 are required for each line included on the declaration.

71

Tariff Classification Number

The eight digit tariff classification, under which the goods are classified, as specified in Schedule 3 of the Customs Tariff Act 1995.

72

Statistical Code

A two digit number that identifies the goods against the classification or at a more detailed level.

73

Goods Description

A description of the goods sufficient for the Department to ascertain the correct classification of the goods.

74

Origin Country Code

The code for the country in which the goods were made, produced, manufactured, or otherwise originated, other than for preferential purposes, being:

(a) the ISO Country Code for that country; or

(b) where there is no ISO Country code available for that country, another code for that country, as provided by the Department.

75

Preference Origin Country Code

If the goods are subject to a preference scheme ‑ the country of origin for which preferential duty rates are being claimed.

76

Preference Scheme Type

The abbreviation that represents the trade arrangement that provides the basis for the preferential rate of duty that applies to the goods.

77

Valuation Basis Type

Select the code identifying the method used to determine the customs value of the goods:

  • CV Computed Value
  • DV Deductive Value
  • FB Fall Back Value
  • IG Identical Good
  • SG Similar Goods
  • TV Transaction Value

78

Amber Reason Type

The type of uncertainty that has caused the person making the declaration to nominate a line of goods for amber line processing:

  • Dumping/Countervailing
  • Origin
  • Preference
  • Quantity
  • Valuation

79

Supplier Identifier

The alphanumeric code, as allocated by the Department that identifies the supplier of the goods.

80

Related Transaction Indicator

Indicate whether there is a relationship between the supplier of the goods and the owner.

81

Quantity

If the Combined Australian Customs Tariff Nomenclature and Statistical Classification requires the quantity of the goods to be provided ‑ the net quantity of the goods.

82

Quantity Unit

If a quantity is required under item 81 ‑ the unit of quantity.

83

Warehouse Quantity Unit Indicator

When checked indicates that this is the unit of quantity that will be declared when clearing the goods from a warehouse.

84

Price Amount

Indicate the invoice amount for the goods.

85

Price Currency

The ISO Currency Code that identifies the currency of the Price Amount.

86

Transport and Insurance Amount

If the individual line amounts for transport and insurance are to be determined by the owner rather than by the Department ‑ indicate the amount and ISO Currency Code for transport and insurance to override the transport and insurance amounts calculated by the ICS.

Note the total of transport and insurance at the line level must equal that at the header level.

87

Transport and Insurance Currency

The ISO Currency Code that identifies the currency of the Transport and Insurance Amount.

88

Price Adjustment Amount

If any adjustments to the invoice amount are to be made to individual lines – indicate the amount.

89

Price Adjustment Currency

The ISO Currency Code that identifies the currency of the Price Adjustment Amount.

90

Tariff Advice Number

If the goods are subject to a decision by the Department regarding the classification of the goods ‑ the reference number relating to the decision.

91

Valuation Advice Number

If the goods at a particular line have been subject to a decision by the Department in relation to their valuation ‑ the Valuation Advice Number (VAN) relating to that decision.

92

Vehicle Identification Number

If the goods are a motor vehicle ‑ the identification number allocated by the vehicle manufacturer to the motor vehicle.

93

Tariff Classification Rate Number

If the goods are subject to a tariff classification and different rates of duty apply to parts of goods subject to that classification ‑ indicate which rates apply to the parts.

94

Invoice Spirit Strength

If the statistical code or unit, as set out in the Combined Australian Customs Tariff Nomenclature and Statistical Classification, requires the alcoholic strength of the goods to be specified ‑ the percentage by volume of the alcoholic content of the goods.

Lodgement Questions – the information provided in Items 1 to 94 may require a response to one or several of the following questions listed in Items 95 to 212. Where an Item 95 to 212 questions is asked, an answer must be provided to the question.

95

Do these goods contain radioactive substances?

Indicate whether these goods contain radioactive substances.

96

Are these goods refillable lighters with a customs value less than AUD $5.00 each, novelty lighters or disposable lighters?

Indicate whether these goods are refillable lighters with a customs value less than AUD $5.00 each, novelty lighters or disposable lighters.

97

Are these money boxes restricted imports as described in Item 6, Schedule 2 of the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956?

If the goods are money boxes, indicate whether they are restricted imports as described in Item 6, Schedule 2 of the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956.

98

Are these pencils or paint brushes restricted imports as described in Item 7, Schedule 2 of the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956?

If the goods are pencils or paint brushes, indicate whether they are restricted imports as described in Item 7, Schedule 2 of the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956.

99

Do these goods contain chewing tobacco or snuff intended for oral use?

Indicate whether these goods contain chewing tobacco or snuff intended for oral use.

100

Do these goods include wicks that contain over 0.06% lead?

Indicate whether these goods include wicks that contain over 0.06% lead.

101

Are these cosmetic products restricted imports as described in Item 3, Schedule 2 of the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956?

If the goods are cosmetic products, indicate whether they are restricted imports as described in Item 3, Schedule 2 of the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956.

102

Are these erasers restricted imports as described in Item 34, Schedule 2 of the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956?

If the goods are erasers, indicate whether they are restricted imports as described in Item 34, Schedule 2 of the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956.

103

Do these goods contain levels of lead or other heavy metals in excess of the level specified for these goods in Schedule 2 of the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956?

Indicate whether these goods contain levels of lead or other heavy metals in excess of the level specified for these goods in Schedule 2 of the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956.

104

Are the goods kitchenware or tableware containing levels of lead or cadmium in excess of those prescribed in Schedule 7 of the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956?

Indicate whether the goods are kitchenware or tableware containing levels of lead or cadmium in excess of those prescribed in Schedule 7 of the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956.

105

Are these goods mini jelly cup confectionery containing konjac (also known as glucomannan, conjuac, konyakku, konjonac, taro powder and yam flour)?

Indicate whether the goods are mini jelly cup confectionary containing konjac which is prohibited without permission under regulation 4U, listed at item 11 Schedule 12 of the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956.

106

Are these goods hand held insect electrocutors (commonly known as mosquito bats, mosquito zappers, electric fly swatters or the like) powered by a storage battery capacity exceeding 6 volts or the electrified grid is not shielded by a protective grid layer?

Indicate whether the goods are hand held insect electrocutors (commonly known as mosquito bats, mosquito zappers, electric fly swatters or the like) powered by a storage battery capacity exceeding 6 volts or the electrified grid is not shielded by a protective grid layer under Item 3, Part 2 of Schedule 13 of the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956.

107

Are these goods hand‑held laser pointers, designed or adapted to emit a laser beam with an accessible emission level of greater than 1 milliwatt (mw)?

Indicate whether the goods are hand-held laser pointers, designed or adapted to emit a laser beam with an accessible emission level of greater than 1 milliwatt (mw) as described in Item 44 of Part 2 of Schedule 13 of the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956.

108

Are these goods hand‑held articles designed or adapted to emit a laser beam with an accessible emission level of greater than 1 milliwatt (mw)?

Indicate whether the goods are hand-held laser pointers, designed or adapted to emit a laser beam with an accessible emission level of greater than 1 milliwatt (mw) as described in Item 44 of Part 2 of Schedule 13 of the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956.

109

Do these goods contain chemicals controlled under Schedule 11 of the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956 (chemical weapons convention scheduled chemicals)?

Indicate whether the goods contain chemicals controlled under Part 2 of Schedule 11 of the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956 (chemical weapons convention scheduled chemicals).

110

An asbestos risk has been identified for certain white decorative stack stone cladding. Does this consignment contain product of that type?

Indicate if the consignment contains white decorative stack stone cladding which may contain asbestos. Asbestos is regulated under regulation 4C of the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956.

111

Are these goods restricted or prohibited imports under the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956?

Indicate whether these goods are restricted or prohibited imports under the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956.

112

Are these goods polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) or polychlorinated terphenyls (PCTs)?

Indicate whether these goods are polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) or polychlorinated terphenyls (PCTs) regulated under Regulation 4AB of the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956.

113

Do these goods include a tablet press as described in Regulation 4G of the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956?

Indicate whether the consignment includes a tablet press as described in Regulation 4G of the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956.

114

Are these goods made of, or do they contain, fur of a CITES listed species, or domestic cat (felis catus) or domestic dog (canis familiaris)?

Indicate whether the goods are made of, or contain, fur of a CITES listed species, or domestic cat (felis catus) or domestic dog (canis familiaris) as described in Regulation 4W of the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956.

115

Are these goods, or do they contain, chrysotile as described in Regulation 4C of the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956 relating to asbestos?

Indicate whether the goods are, or contain, chrysotile as described in Regulation 4C of the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956.

116

Do these goods contain asbestos / or a powder substance that contains asbestos, as described in Regulation 4C of the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956 relating to asbestos?

Indicate whether the goods contain asbestos, or a powder substance that contains asbestos, as described in Regulation 4C of the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956.

117

Do these goods include human living tissues or cells?

Indicate whether these goods include human living tissues or cells.

118

Do these goods contain more than 45% composition of ammonium nitrate as described in Regulation 4X of the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956? (This includes ammonium nitrate, ammonium nitrate emulsions and ammonium nitrate mixtures. It does not include ammonium nitrate in solution. ). If yes, enter license number.

Indicate whether the goods contain more than 45% composition of ammonium nitrate as described in Regulation 4X of the Customs (Prohibited (Imports Regulations) 1956.

119

Are these goods HFC substances listed in Schedule 3 of the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956? If yes; enter ODS or SGG licence number, otherwise leave blank.

Indicate whether the goods are HFC substances as described in Schedule 3 of the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956.

120

Are these goods inclusive of synthetic greenhouse gases or ozone depleting substances listed in Schedule 10 of the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956? If yes; enter ODS or SGG licence number, otherwise leave blank.

Indicate whether the goods are inclusive of synthetic greenhouse gases or ozone depleting substances listed in Schedule 10 of the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956. If yes; enter ODS or SGG licence number, otherwise leave blank.

121

Are the goods inclusive of a substance listed in Schedule 10, Regulation 5K of the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956 (such as an air‑conditioner or refrigeration system) and which is not exempt? If yes; enter ODS/SGG equipment licence number, otherwise leave blank.

Indicate whether the goods are inclusive of a substance listed in Schedule 10 of Regulation 5K of the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956. If yes; enter ODS/SGG equipment licence number, otherwise leave blank.

122

Are these goods electrical components which contain sulfur-hexafluoride (SF6)? If yes; enter ODS or SGG licence number, otherwise leave blank.

Indicate whether the goods are electrical components which contain sulphur-hexafluoride (SF6). If yes; enter ODS or SGG licence number, otherwise leave blank.

123

Are these fire extinguishers or related products containing a substance listed in Schedule 10, Regulation 5K of the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulation 1956 and which is not exempt? If yes; enter ODS or SGG licence number, otherwise leave blank.

Indicate whether the goods are fire extinguishers or related products containing a substance listed in Schedule 10 of Regulation 5K of the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulation 1956 and which is not exempt. If yes; enter ODS or SGG licence number, otherwise leave blank.

124

Are the vehicles or parts thereof fitted with an air-conditioner or refrigeration system that contains a substance listed in Schedule 10, Regulation 5K of the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulation 1956 and which are not exempt? If yes; enter ODS/SGG equipment licence number, otherwise leave blank.

Indicate whether the goods are vehicles or parts thereof fitted with an air-conditioner or refrigeration system that contains a substance listed in Schedule 10 of Regulation 5K of the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulation 1956 and which are not exempt. If yes; enter ODS/SGG equipment licence number, otherwise leave blank.

125

Are the goods inclusive of a substance listed in Schedule 10, Regulation 5K of the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulation 1956 (such as an air‑conditioner or refrigeration system) and which is not exempt? If yes; enter ODS/SGG equipment licence number, otherwise leave blank.

Indicate whether the goods are inclusive of a substance listed in Schedule 10 of Regulation 5K of the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulation 1956 (such as an air-conditioner or refrigeration system) and which is not exempt. If yes; enter ODS/SGG equipment licence number, otherwise leave blank.

126

Are these goods fish subject to regulation 4B of the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956?

Indicate whether these goods are fish subject to Regulation 4B of the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956.

127

Are these goods woolpacks?

Indicate whether these goods are woolpacks as described in regulation 4K of the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956.

128

Do these goods contain dog collars incorporating protrusions designed to puncture or bruise an animal’s skin?

Indicate whether these goods contain dog collars incorporating protrusions designed to puncture or bruise an animal's skin as described under item 10 of Schedule 2 of the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956.

129

Is this breed of dog listed under item 26 of Schedule 1 of the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956?

Indicate whether this breed of dog is specified under Item 26 of Schedule 1 of the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956.

130

Do these goods contain aldrin, chlordane, ddt (clofenotane), dieldrin, endrin, heptachlor, hexachlorobenzene, 1,2,3,4,5,6-hexachlorobenzene, lindane, methoxychlor, mirex, oxychlordane or toxaphene (camphechlor)?

Indicate whether these goods contain aldrin, chlordane, ddt (clofenotane), dieldrin, endrin, heptachlor, hexachlorobenzene, 1,2,3,4,5,6-hexachlorobenzene, lindane, methoxychlor, mirex, oxychlordane or toxaphene (camphechlor).

131

Do these goods contain asbestos?

Indicate whether these goods contain asbestos.

132

Does this ship or resource installation contain asbestos?

Indicate whether the ship or resource installation contains asbestos.

133

Are these goods, or do they contain, wood of the fitzroya cupressoides species (alerce timber)?

Indicate whether these goods are, or contain, wood of the fitzroya cupressoides species (alerce timber).

134

Do these goods contain CITES listed species?

Indicate whether the goods contain CITES listed species.

135

Are these goods made of, or contain, CITES listed species?

Indicate whether the goods are made of, or contain, CITES listed species.

136

Does this species of animal require an import permit under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Act 1999?

Indicate whether the species of animal requires an import permit under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Act 1999.

137

Is the caviar from sturgeon or paddlefish (any of the species in the genera acipenser spp., huso spp., pseudoscaphirhynchus spp., scaphirhynchus app., polyodon spp. And psephurus spp.)?

Indicate whether this is the caviar from sturgeon or paddlefish (any of the species in the genera acipenser spp., huso spp., pseudoscaphirhynchus spp., scaphirhynchus app., polyodon spp. And psephurus spp.).

138

Are these goods derived from sturgeon or paddlefish?

Indicate whether these goods are derived from sturgeon or paddlefish.

139

Do these goods contain ivory?

Indicate whether the goods contain ivory.

140

Is the caviar from sturgeon or paddlefish (any of the species in the genera acipenser spp., huso spp., pseudoscaphirhynchus spp., scaphirhynchus app., polyodon spp. And psephurus spp.)?

Indicate whether this is the caviar from sturgeon or paddlefish (any of the species in the genera acipenser spp., huso spp., pseudoscaphirhynchus spp., scaphirhynchus app., polyodon spp. And psephurus spp.).

141

Is this species of animal or fish CITES listed?

Indicate whether this species of animal or fish is CITIES listed.

142

Do these goods contain arsenic, cadmium or lead at levels in excess of those prescribed by the Hazardous Waste (Regulation of Exports & Imports) Act 1989?

Indicate whether these goods contain arsenic, cadmium or lead at levels in excess of those prescribed by the Hazardous Waste (Regulation of Exports & Imports) Act 1989.

143

Has the permission required under regulation 4VA of the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956 to import general lighting service (GLS) electric filament lamps (incandescent light globes) been obtained? For information concerning regulation 4VA, refer to Australian Customs Notice 2009/4.

Indicate whether the permission required under regulation 4VA of the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956 to import general lighting service (GLS) electric filament lamps (incandescent light globes) has been obtained. For information concerning regulation 4VA, refer to Australian Customs Notice 2009/4.

144

Do these goods include general lighting service (GLS) electric filament lamps (incandescent light globes) that require an import permission under regulation 4VA of the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956? For information concerning regulation 4VA, refer to Australian Customs Notice 2009/4.

Indicate whether these goods include general lighting service (GLS) electric filament lamps (incandescent light globes) that require an import permission under regulation 4VA of the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956. For information concerning regulation 4VA, refer to Australian Customs Notice 2009/4.

145

Are these goods ozone depleting substances or synthetic greenhouse gases, as listed in regulation 5K, Schedule 10. If yes: enter the licence number issued by Department of the Environment; otherwise leave blank.

Indicate whether these goods are ozone depleting substances or synthetic greenhouse gases, as listed in regulation 5K, Schedule 10. If yes: enter the licence number issued by Department of the Environment; otherwise leave blank.

146

Are these goods motor vehicles?

Indicate whether the goods are motor vehicles.

147

Are these goods motor vehicles primarily designed to be driven on the road as per the Motor Vehicle Standards Act 1989?

Indicate whether these goods are motor vehicles primarily designed to be driven on the road as per the Motor Vehicle Standards Act 1989.

148

Are the goods sidecars?

Indicate whether the goods are sidecars.

149

Do you have a vehicle import approval issued by the Department of Infrastructure to import these goods? Sidecars do not require approval.

Indicate whether you have a vehicle import approval issued by the Department of Infrastructure to import these goods. Sidecars do not require approval.

150

Are these goods road vehicles (motorised or not, partially assembled or not) that require a Vehicle Import Approval (VIA) from the Department of Infrastructure? If yes, enter the VIA number. (VIA not required for sofa vehicles or sidecars).

Indicate whether the goods are road vehicles (motorised or not, partially assembled or not) that require a vehicle import approval (VIA) from the Department of Infrastructure? If yes, enter the VIA number (VIA not required for Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) vehicles or sidecars).

151

Has the permission required under Regulation 4VA of the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956 to import general lighting service (GLS) electric filament lamps (incandescent light globes) been obtained? For information concerning regulation 4VA, refer to Australian Customs Notice 2009/4.

Indicate whether permission required under regulation 4VA of the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956 to import general lighting service (GLS) electric filament lamps (incandescent light globes) been obtained? For information concerning regulation 4VA, refer to Australian Customs Notice 2009/4.

152

Do these goods include general lighting service (GLS) electric filament lamps (incandescent light globes) that require an import permission under regulation 4VA of the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956? For information concerning regulation 4VA, refer to Australian Customs Notice 2009/4.

Indicate whether these goods include general lighting service (GLS) electric filament lamps (incandescent light globes) that require an import permission under regulation 4VA of the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956? For information concerning regulation 4VA, refer to Australian Customs Notice 2009/4.

153

Do these goods contain CITES listed species?

Indicate whether these goods contain CITES listed species.

154

Are these goods sights for warfare items as described in item 1 of Part 2 of Schedule 13 of the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956?

Indicate whether the goods are sights for warfare items as described in item 1 of Part 2 of Schedule 13 of the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956.

155

Are these goods body armour designed for anti‑ballistic or anti‑fragmentation purposes, as described in item 41 of Part 2 of Schedule 13 of the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956?

Indicate whether these goods are body armour, designed for anti‑ballistic or anti‑fragmentation purposes, as described in item 41 of Part 2 of Schedule 13 of the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956.

156

Are these goods daggers, nunchakus, knives, concealed blades, or throwing weapons as described in items 2, 12, 13, 14 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 23, 24, 26, 27, 29, 30 or 33 of Part 2 of Schedule 13 and Regulation 4H of the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956?

Indicate whether the goods are daggers, nunchakus, knives, concealed blades, or throwing weapons as described in items 2, 12, 13, 14 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 23, 24, 26, 27, 29, 30 or 33 of Part 2 of Schedule 13 and Regulation 4H of the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956.

157

Are these goods military or ex‑military?

Indicate whether the goods are military or ex‑military goods.

158

Are these goods restricted weapons as described in items 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 18, 19, 21, 22, 31, 32, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 42, 43, 44 or 45 of Part 2 of Schedule 13 and Regulation 4H of the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956?

Indicate whether the goods are restricted weapons as described in items 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 18, 19, 21, 22, 31, 32, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 42, 43, 44 or 45 of Part 2 of Schedule 13 and Regulation 4H of the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956.

159

Have these goods been aged as required by section 105A of the Customs Act 1901?

Indicate whether these goods have been aged as required by section 105A of the Customs Act 1901.

160

Do any of these goods contain objectionable material as described by regulation 4A of the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956?

Indicate whether any of these goods contain objectionable material as described by Regulation 4A of the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956.

161

Is there a representation of the arms or a flag or seal of the commonwealth applied to these goods or the covering of these goods?

Indicate whether a representation of the arms or a flag or seal of the Commonwealth applied to these goods or the covering of these goods.

162

Do you have a valid brandy certificate as required by section 105A of the Customs Act 1901?

Indicate whether you have a valid brandy certificate as required by section 105A of the Customs Act 1901.

163

Are these goods cannabis resin?

Indicate whether these goods are cannabis resin.

164

Are these goods cannabis, ergot or poppy straw?

Indicate whether these goods are cannabis, ergot or poppy straw.

165

Are these goods clobazam or a salt or an ester thereof?

Indicate whether these goods are clobazam or a salt or an ester thereof.

166

Are these goods dextropropoxyphene, dimepheptanol (methadol), noracymethadol; or a salt or an ester thereof?

Indicate whether these goods are dextropropoxyphene, dimepheptanol (methadol), noracymethadol; or a salt or an ester thereof.

167

Are these goods diampromide, or a salt or ester thereof?

Indicate whether these goods are diampromide or ethinamate or n-acetylanthranilic acid; or a salt or ester thereof.

168

Are these goods dimenoxadol or a substance whose name contains the words “amphetamine”, but not including levamfetamine; or a salt or an ester thereof?

Indicate whether these goods are dimenoxadol or a substance whose name contains the word \"amphetamine\", but not including levamfetamine; or a salt or an ester thereof.

169

Are these goods ethchlorvynol or a salt or an ester thereof?

Indicate whether these goods are ethchlorvynol or a salt or an ester thereof.

170

Are these goods fenetylline, loprazolam, mecloqualone, methaqualone or morphan (but not including dextrorphanol); or a salt or an ester thereof?

Indicate whether these goods are fenetylline, loprazolam, mecloqualone, methaqualone or morphan (but not including dextrorphanol); or a salt or an ester thereof.

171

Are these goods fenproporex (or a salt or an ester thereof); or benzyl cyanide (phenylacetonitrile)?

Indicate whether these goods are fenproporex (or a salt or an ester thereof); or benzyl cyanide (phenylacetonitrile).

172

Are these goods glutethimide or a salt or an ester thereof?

Indicate whether these goods are glutethimide or a salt or an ester thereof.

173

Are these goods hydroxyamphetamine or a salt or an ester thereof?

Indicate whether these goods are hydroxyamphetamine or a salt or an ester thereof.

174

Are these goods meprobamate or a salt or an ester thereof?

Indicate whether these goods are meprobamate or a salt or an ester thereof.

175

Are these goods propylhexedrine or a salt or an ester thereof?

Indicate whether these goods are propylhexedrine or a salt or an ester thereof.

176

Are these goods seeds of the plant species papaver somniferum (opium poppy)?

Indicate whether these goods are seeds of the plant species papaver somniferum (opium poppy).

177

Are these goods tilidine or a salt or an ester thereof?

Indicate whether these goods are tilidine or a salt or an ester thereof.

178

Do these goods contain non tobacco or herbal tobacco in any form?

Indicate whether these goods contain non tobacco or herbal tobacco in any form.

Yes

No

179

Are these goods anabolic or androgenic substances?

Indicate whether these goods are anabolic or androgenic substances.

180

Are these goods cannabinoids or tetrahydrocannabinols (including all alkylhomologues of tetrahydrocannabinols); or a salt or an ester thereof?

Indicate whether these goods are cannabinoids or tetrahydrocannabinols (including all alkylhomologues of tetrahydrocannabinols); or a salt or an ester thereof.

181

Are these goods gammabutyrolactone?

Indicate whether these goods are gammabutyrolactone.

182

Are these goods restricted imports as described in Item 10, Schedule 8 of Regulation 5H of the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956?

Indicate whether these goods are restricted imports as described in Item 10, Schedule 8 of Regulation 5H of the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956.

183

Are these goods restricted imports as described in Item 12, Schedule 8 of Regulation 5H of the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956?

Indicate whether these goods are restricted imports as described in Item 12, Schedule 8 of Regulation 5H of the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956.

184

Are these goods restricted imports as described in Item 12AA, Schedule 8 of Regulation 5H of the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956?

Indicate whether these goods are restricted imports as described in Item 12AA, Schedule 8 of Regulation 5H of the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956.

185

Are these goods restricted imports as described in Item 15, Schedule 8 of Regulation 5H of the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956?

Indicate whether these goods are restricted imports as described in Item 15, Schedule 8 of Regulation 5H of the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956.

186

Are these goods restricted imports as described in Item 16, Schedule 8 of Regulation 5H of the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956?

Indicate whether these goods are restricted imports as described in Item 16, Schedule 8 of Regulation 5H of the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956.

187

Are these goods restricted imports as described in Item 3, Schedule 8 of Regulation 5H of the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956?

Indicate whether these goods are restricted imports as described in Item 3, Schedule 8 of Regulation 5H of the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulation 1956.

188

Are these goods restricted imports as described in Item 4, Schedule 8 of Regulation 5H of the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956?

Indicate whether these goods are restricted imports as described in Item 4, Schedule 8 of Regulation 5H of the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956.

189

Are these goods restricted imports as described in item 7, Schedule 8 of Regulation 5H of the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956?

Indicate whether these goods are restricted imports as described in Item 7, Schedule 8 of Regulation 5H of the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956.

190

Are these goods restricted imports as described in Item 8, Schedule 8 of Regulation 5H of the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956?

Indicate whether these goods are restricted imports as described in Item 8, Schedule 8 of Regulation 5H of the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956.

191

Are these goods restricted imports as described in Items 1, 10 or 12AA, Schedule 8 of Regulation 5H of the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956?

Indicate whether these goods are restricted imports as described in Items 1, 10 or 12AA, Schedule 8 of Regulation 5H of the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956.

192

Are these goods restricted imports as described in Items 1, 3, 3c, 4, 6, 8, 9, 12, 12AA, 15 or 16, Schedule 8 of Regulation 5H of the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956?

Indicate whether these goods are restricted imports as described in Items 1, 3, 3C, 4, 6, 8, 9, 12, 12AA, 15 or 16 in Schedule 8 of Regulation 5H of the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956.

193

Are these goods restricted imports as described in Items 1, 4 or 10 of Schedule 8 and Regulation 5H or Regulation 5 of the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956?

Indicate whether these goods are restricted imports as described in Items 1, 4 or 10 in Schedule 8 and Regulation 5H or Regulation 5 of the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956.

194

Are these goods restricted imports as described in Items 5 or 9, Schedule 8 of Regulation 5H of the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956?

Indicate whether these goods are restricted imports as described in Items 5 or 9, Schedule 8 of Regulation 5H of the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956.

195

Are these goods restricted imports as described in Items 6, 7 or 14 Schedule 8 of Regulation 5H of the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956?

Indicate whether these goods are restricted imports as described in Items 6, 7 or 14 Schedule 8 of Regulation 5H of the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956.

196

Are these goods safrole, isosafrole, piperonal (heliotropine) or 3, 4‑methylenedioxyphenyl-2‑propanone?

Indicate whether these goods are safrole, isosafrole, piperonal (heliotropine) or 3, 4‑methylenedioxyphenyl‑2‑propanone

197

Are these goods sassafras oil (safrole)?

Indicate whether these goods are sassafras oil (safrole).

198

Are these goods, or do they contain, plant species listed in Schedule 4, Regulation 5 of the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956?

Indicate whether these goods are, or contain, plant species listed in Schedule 4, Regulation 5 of the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956.

199

Do any of these goods contain substances or precursors of substances which are listed in Schedule 4 of the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956?

Indicate whether any of these goods contain substances or precursors of substances which are listed in Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956.

200

Do any of these goods contain substances which are listed in either Schedule 4 or 8 of the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956?

Indicate whether any of these goods contain substances which are listed in either Schedule 4 or 8 of the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956.

201

Do these goods contain antibiotics?

Indicate whether these goods contain antibiotics.

202

Do these goods contain antibiotics?

Indicate whether these goods contain antibiotics.

203

Do these goods contain bithionol?

Indicate whether these goods contain bithionol.

204

Do these goods contain tetrachlorosalicylanilide?

Indicate whether these goods contain tetrachlorosalicylanilide.

205

Are these goods soft air (bb) guns, soft air guns, replica or imitation firearms as described in Regulation 4F of the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956?

Indicate whether these goods are soft air (bb) guns or imitation firearms as described in Regulation 4F of the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956.

206

Are these goods firearms or are the goods subject to Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956?

Indicate whether these goods are firearms or are goods subject to Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956.

207

Are these items components of ammunition for firearms?

Indicate whether these items are components of ammunition for firearms.

208

Do these goods contain firearms, knives or other goods the import of which is restricted under the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956?

Indicate whether these goods contain firearms, knives or other goods the import of which is restricted under the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956.

209

Are these goods restricted imports as described in Item 30 of Part 2 of Schedule 13 and Regulation 4H of the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956?

Indicate whether these goods are restricted imports as described in Item 30 of Part 2 of Schedule 13 and Regulation 4H of the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956.

210

Do these goods contain any hand held battery operated devices designed to administer electric shock, emit acoustic shock or to discharge gas or liquid? Cattle prods are excluded.

Indicate whether these goods contain any hand held battery operated devices designed to administer electric shock, emit acoustic shock or to discharge gas or liquid. Cattle prods are excluded.

211

Do these goods contain knives that are daggers or goods incorporating a concealed blade or flick knives and the like?

Indicate whether these goods contain knives that are daggers or goods incorporating a concealed blade or flick knives and the like.

212

Are these goods firearms or are the goods subject to Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956?

Indicate whether these goods are firearms or are goods subject to Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956.

213

Consignment Reference

The reference assigned by a cargo reporter that, in combination with the House Air Way Bill (HAWB) number, identifies cargo of a particular consignment.

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