exporting goods
The export of goods from Australia is controlled by laws and Government policies to:
- prohibit the export of certain goods either absolutely or conditionally; and
- adequately record Australia's international trade.
Total prohibition applies to the export of protected wildlife, some heritage items, selected weapons and other dangerous goods. Goods which are conditionally prohibited from export may not be exported unless all necessary export permits are obtained from the relevant permit issuing agency.
Further, goods may not be exported, or loaded on a ship or aircraft for export, unless they have been entered for export (some exemptions apply) and Customs has given approval to export by means of a "cleared" Export Declaration Number (EDN).
Ships or aircraft may not depart from Australia unless Customs has issued a Certificate of Clearance. A certificate will not be issued unless all Commonwealth requirements about the ship or aircraft and its cargo have been met.
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