Key facts
- Currency
- Australian Dollar (AUD)
- De minimis
- No duty up to AUD 1,000; tax always charged
- Customs tariff
- Own national tariff
- Last updated
- 11 October 2026
Summary
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).
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 11 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 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 de minimis thresholds for Australia come from border.bot release 2, entered by border.bot, and have been live since 11 October 2026.
This page was last updated on 11 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.