# Australia: import VAT and de minimis

> 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).

Source: https://staging.border.bot/countries/australia
Last updated: 13 October 2026

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## 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

## 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.

Machine-readable: https://staging.border.bot/countries/australia.json