Quarantine Regulations 2000
51Low‑value goods
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51 Low‑value goods
(1) This regulation applies in relation to goods (other than goods prescribed for paragraph 68(1)(f) of the Customs Act 1901) imported into Australia, Christmas Island or the Cocos Islands that: (a) are consigned (otherwise than by post) by one person to another; and (b) are transported to Australia, Christmas Island or the Cocos Islands in the same vessel or installation; and (c) have a value not exceeding $1 000, or such other amount as is prescribed for subparagraph 68(1)(f)(iii) of the Customs Act 1901. (2) Notice under subsection 16AC(1) or (2) of the Act must be given in writing by giving to a quarantine officer or an officer of Customs: (a) a notice mentioned in regulation 50; or (b) a notice containing the matters mentioned in the following table:
| Item | Information |
|---|---|
| 1 | The name and address of the importer of the goods |
| 2 | The name and address of the owner of the goods (if the owner is not the importer) |
| 3 | The identification of the vessel or installation that conveyed the goods to Australia, Christmas Island or the Cocos Islands, or its voyage number |
| 4 | The name of the place from where the vessel or installation brought the goods to Australia, Christmas Island or the Cocos Islands |
| 5 | The port where the vessel or installation first arrives in Australia, Christmas Island or the Cocos Islands (if known) |
| 6 | The port where the goods are unloaded or discharged |
| 7 | The port of intended final destination of the goods |
| 8 | The date of arrival of the vessel or installation |
| 9 | The name and address of the owner of the goods |
| 10 | The description of the goods including the predominant material from which the goods are made |
| 11 | The Harmonised Tariff Item Statistical Code (HTISC) (if known) for the goods |
| 12 | The signature of the importer or the importer’s agent |
| 13 | The location of the place nominated for the inspection of the goods |
Note: The notice may, in certain circumstances, be given electronically—see the Electronic Transactions Act 1999.