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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

Nominee Broker Licence Number

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

3

EFT Payment Indicator

Indicate whether the liability arising from the declaration is to be paid by electronic funds transfer.

4

Owner ABN

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

5

Owner CAC

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

6

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.

7

Contact/Broker Phone Number

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

8

Owner Reference

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

9

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.

10

Destination Port Code

The UN/LOCODE of the place in Australia where the goods were unloaded.

11

Valuation Date

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

12

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.

13

Effective Duty Date

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

14

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.

15

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.

16

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

17

Customs Value Amount

The customs value (as defined in section 159 of the Customs Act 1901) for the entire declaration.

18

Paid Under Protest Identifier

Indicate whether the duty payable in respect of the declaration is being paid under protest.

19

First Paid Under Protest Declaration ID

Where a series of declarations are being paid under protest for the same reason – the number of the first declaration where goods were paid under protest for this reason.

20

Payment Under Protest Statement

If the duty in relation to one or more lines of goods on the declaration is being paid under protest – the reason(s) why the duty is being paid under protest.

21

Warehouse Establishment Identifier

The code issued by the Department that identifies the licensed warehouse where the goods have been warehoused.

22

Weekly Settlement Indicator

Indicate if this is a return made under section 69 of the Customs Act 1901.

23

Settlement Period Start Date

If this is a return made under section 69 of the Customs Act 1901 – the date of the first day of the period covered by the return.

24

Settlement Period End Date

If this is a return made under section 69 of the Customs Act 1901 – the date of the last day of the period covered by the return.

25

Nil Return Indicator

If this is a return made under section 69 of the Customs Act 1901 – indicate whether there have been any like customable goods delivered into home consumption without entry from the warehouse for the period covered by the return.

26

Marks Description

The description of the marks and numbers of the packages that are to be delivered into home consumption.

27

Number of Packages

The number of packages to be delivered.

Items 28 to 80 are required for each line included on the declaration.

28

Warehouse Reference Declaration Identifier

The identifying number given by the Department to the warehouse declaration that applies to the goods or the Multiple Clearance Code Number allocated by the Department to the goods.

29

Warehouse Reference Line Number

The line on the warehouse declaration that applies to the goods.

30

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.

31

Supplier Identifier

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

32

Statistical Code

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

33

Multiple Clearance Code

A Department allocated number used for clearing multiple warehouse entries.

34

Treatment Code

If the goods are subject to a concessional item in Schedule 4 to the Customs Tariff Act 1995 – the code, as set out in the Combined Australian Customs Tariff Nomenclature and Statistical Classification, that identifies the item and provides the rate of duty applicable to goods covered by that item.

35

GST Exemption Code

If the goods are exempt from Goods and Services Tax – indicate which exemption applies to the goods.

36

Second Treatment Code

If a second treatment code applies to the goods – identify that treatment code.

37

Goods Description

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

38

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.

39

Quantity Unit

If a quantity is required under item 38 – the unit of quantity

40

Warehouse Quantity Unit Indicator

When checked indicates that the units of quantity declared are to be cleared from the warehouse.

41

Customs Value Amount

The customs value of the goods (as defined in section 159 of the Customs Act 1901).

42

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.

43

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.

44

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.

45

Preference Rule Type

Specify the preference rule type, being an abbreviation that represents:

(a) the rule of origin specified in Part VIII of the Customs Act 1901 that the goods meet for preferential purposes; or

(b) the SPARTECA (TCF Provisions) Scheme.

46

Treatment Instrument Type

If a treatment code applies to the goods and one of the following instruments applies to the goods – specify the type of instrument:

  • AusIndustry Determination
  • By-Law
  • Determination
  • Import Credit Number
  • Trade Concession Order
  • Tariff Quota

47

Treatment Instrument Number

If the goods are subject to an instrument identified in item 46 – specify the number of the instrument.

48

Tariff Classification Instrument Type

Indicate whether the goods are subject to any of the following instruments (if any):

  • AusIndustry Determination
  • By-Law
  • Determination
  • Import Credit Number
  • Trade Concession Order
  • Tariff Quota

49

Tariff Classification Instrument Number

If the goods are subject to an instrument identified in item 48 – specify the number of the instrument.

50

Dumping Export Country Code

If the country of export is different from the country of origin, the ISO country code for the country of export. The country of export will be different if the goods were produced or manufactured in a country but have entered the commerce or trade of another country (country of export). This must not be used for transhipped goods.

51

Dumping Exchange Rate

If the exchange rate to be used to convert the dumping export price (DXP) to Australian dollars is different to the exchange rate for the date of valuation – specify the different exchange rate.

52

Dumping Exemption Type

If the goods are exempt from anti-dumping or countervailing measures select one of the following exemption types:

  • Country;
  • Supplier; or
  • Goods.

This field cannot be populated if the goods are subject to any form of anti-dumping measures.

53

Dumping Specification Number

If the goods are subject to any anti-dumping measures (including an undertaking or securities) – specify the appropriate dumping specification number (DSN) for the goods as listed in the Dumping Commodities Register (DCR) as published by the Department. Different DSNs are used to differentiate between the type of measure (eg security, undertaking or interim dumping duty) and may be used to differentiate between models, types, sizes or grades of the goods, specifying different ascertained export prices and levels of interim dumping duty (IDD) accordingly.

54

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.

55

Second Tariff Classification Number

If the rate of duty applying to the goods is the rate that applies to other goods – specify the classification of the other goods.

56

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.

57

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 VAN relating to that decision.

58

Treatment Code Rate Number

If a treatment code applies to the goods and different parts of the goods are subject to different rates of duty – identify the rates of duty that apply to the parts.

59

Preference Instrument Type

The type of the instrument relied upon to comply with a rule of origin in Part VIII of the Customs Act 1901, and thereby qualify for a preferential rate of duty, being one of the following:

  • AusIndustry Determination
  • By-Law
  • Determination
  • Import Credit Number
  • Trade Concession Order
  • Tariff Quota

60

Preference Instrument Number

The number for the instrument relied upon to comply with a rule of origin in Part VIII of the Customs Act 1901, and therefore qualify for a preferential rate of duty.

61

ELAC Number

If item 68 of Schedule 4 to the Customs Tariff Act 1995 applies to the goods – the Excess Local Area Content (ELAC) identification number for the goods, as defined in the SPARTECA (TCF Provisions) Scheme.

62

Local Content Percentage

Where the Comptroller-General of Customs has determined, under a rule of origin for preferential purposes specified in Part VIII of the Customs Act 1901, that a lesser percentage of local content applies to the goods than would otherwise apply – the actual level of local content for the goods.

63

Second Treatment Instrument Type

If a second treatment code applies to the goods and one of the following instruments applies to the goods – indicate the type of instrument:

  • AusIndustry Determination
  • By-Law
  • Determination
  • Import Credit Number
  • Trade Concession Order
  • Tariff Quota
  • Tradex Order

64

Second Treatment Instrument Number

If the goods are subject to an instrument identified in item 63 – specify the number of the instrument.

65

Luxury Car Tax Payable

Indicate whether luxury car tax is payable on the goods.

66

Luxury Car Tax Exemption Code

If the goods are exempt from luxury car tax – the code indicating which exemption applies to the goods.

67

Luxury Car Tax Quote Indicator

If the goods are luxury cars and the owner has been approved for deferral – indicate whether the payment of luxury car tax is being deferred.

68

Wine Equalisation Tax Exemption Code

If the goods are exempt from wine equalisation tax – the code indicating which exemption applies to the goods.

69

Wine Equalisation Tax Quote Indicator

If the goods are wines and the owner has been approved for deferral – indicate whether the payment of wine equalisation tax is being deferred.

70

Paid Under Protest Indicator

Indicate whether the line has been nominated as being paid under protest.

71

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

72

Security Identifier

If the goods are subject to an end-use condition, dumping or countervailing provisional measures or are temporary importations – the number allocated by the Department to the security which relates to the goods.

73

Security Calculate Indicator

Indicate whether an amount of security for the goods is required to be calculated.

74

Instrument Security Code

If the goods are subject to a concessional instrument – the security code (if any) for the instrument.

75

Firm Order Date

If the goods are made-to-order capital equipment classified to chapters 84-90 of Schedule 3 to the Customs Tariff Act 1995 – specify the date on which the goods were ordered.

76

Manual Line Processing Indicator

Indicate whether an amount of security for the goods needs to be calculated.

77

Other Duty Factor

If the goods are subject to a duty rate that is not an ad valorem or quantity rate – the factor used to calculate the duty payable on the goods.

78

Invoice Spirit Strength Percentage

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.

79

Import Credit Number

If credits (however described) are going to be used to offset the duty payable on the goods – the identifier allocated, by the Department, to the person who owns or has been issued the credits.

80

Vehicle Identification Number

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

Lodgement Questions – the information provided in Items 1 to 80 may require a response to one or several of the following questions listed in Items 81 to 198. Where an Item 81 to 198 question is asked, an answer must be provided to the question.

81

Do these goods contain radioactive substances?

Indicate whether these goods contain radioactive substances.

82

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.

83

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.

84

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.

85

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.

86

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

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

87

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.

88

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.

89

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.

90

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.

91

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.

92

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.

93

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.

94

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.

95

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).

96

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.

97

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.

98

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.

99

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.

100

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.

101

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.

102

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.

103

Do these goods include human living tissues or cells?

Indicate whether these goods include human living tissues or cells.

104

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.

105

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.

106

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.

107

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.

108

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.

109

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.

110

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.

111

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.

112

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.

113

Are these goods woolpacks?

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

114

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.

115

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.

116

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).

117

Do these goods contain asbestos?

Indicate whether these goods contain asbestos.

118

Does this ship or resource installation contain asbestos?

Indicate whether the ship or resource installation contains asbestos.

119

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).

120

Do these goods contain CITES listed species?

Indicate whether the goods contain CITES listed species.

121

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

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

122

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.

123

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.).

124

Are these goods derived from sturgeon or paddlefish?

Indicate whether these goods are derived from sturgeon or paddlefish.

125

Do these goods contain ivory?

Indicate whether the goods contain ivory.

126

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.).

127

Is this species of animal or fish CITES listed?

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

128

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.

129

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.

130

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.

131

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.

132

Are these goods motor vehicles?

Indicate whether the goods are motor vehicles.

133

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.

134

Are the goods sidecars?

Indicate whether the goods are sidecars.

135

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.

136

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).

137

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.

138

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.

139

Do these goods contain CITES listed species?

Indicate whether these goods contain CITES listed species.

140

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.

141

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.

142

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.

143

Are these goods military or ex-military?

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

144

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.

145

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.

146

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.

147

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.

148

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.

149

Are these goods cannabis resin?

Indicate whether these goods are cannabis resin.

150

Are these goods cannabis, ergot or poppy straw?

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

151

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

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

152

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.

153

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.

154

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.

155

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

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

156

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.

157

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).

158

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

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

159

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

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

160

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

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

161

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

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

162

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).

163

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

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

164

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

165

Are these goods anabolic or androgenic substances?

Indicate whether these goods are anabolic or androgenic substances.

166

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.

167

Are these goods gammabutyrolactone?

Indicate whether these goods are gammabutyrolactone.

168

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.

169

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.

170

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.

171

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.

172

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.

173

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) Regulations 1956.

174

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.

175

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.

176

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.

177

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.

178

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.

179

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, 4or 10 in Schedule 8 and Regulation 5H or Regulation 5 of the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956.

180

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.

181

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.

182

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

183

Are these goods sassafras oil (safrole)?

Indicate whether these goods are sassafras oil (safrole).

184

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.

185

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.

186

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.

187

Do these goods contain antibiotics?

Indicate whether these goods contain antibiotics.

188

Do these goods contain antibiotics?

Indicate whether these goods contain antibiotics.

189

Do these goods contain bithionol?

Indicate whether these goods contain bithionol.

190

Do these goods contain tetrachlorosalicylanilide?

Indicate whether these goods contain tetrachlorosalicylanilide.

191

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.

192

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.

193

Are these items components of ammunition for firearms?

Indicate whether these items are components of ammunition for firearms.

194

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.

195

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.

196

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.

197

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.

198

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.

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