Key facts
- Currency
- Australian Dollar (AUD)
- Import VAT/GST
- VAT 10%
- De minimis
- No duty up to AUD 1,000; tax always charged
- Customs tariff
- Own national tariff
Summary
Australia charges VAT on imports at a standard rate of 10%. Since 1 January 2024, consignments with a customs value of up to AUD 1,000 pay no customs duty. Australia uses the Australian dollar (AUD).
Currency and customs tariff
Australia uses the Australian dollar (AUD).
Import VAT and other taxes in Australia
Australia charges VAT on imports at a standard rate of 10%.
De minimis in Australia
Since 1 January 2024, consignments with a customs value of up to AUD 1,000 pay no customs duty. Import tax is charged whatever the value.
What changed recently
The newest release on this page, the de minimis thresholds for Australia, went live on border.bot on 13 October 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What currency does Australia use for customs?
Australia uses the Australian dollar (AUD). Its de minimis thresholds are stated in AUD.
What is the VAT rate on imports into Australia?
Australia charges VAT on imports at a standard rate of 10%.
What is the de minimis threshold in Australia?
Since 1 January 2024, consignments with a customs value of up to AUD 1,000 pay no customs duty. Import tax is charged whatever the value.
Sources and updates
The import taxes for Australia come from border.bot release 1 (edition reference snapshot), imported from a file, and have been live since 13 October 2026.
The de minimis thresholds for Australia come from border.bot release 1 (edition reference snapshot), imported from a file, and have been live since 13 October 2026.
This page was last updated on 13 October 2026.
Guidance from published tariff data, not a binding ruling. For a decision customs must follow, apply to the destination’s customs authority for a binding tariff ruling.