Tasmania has some of the world's most stringent biosecurity requirements. Please help us protect Tasmania from introduced pests, weeds and diseases by ensuring that when you visit us you are not carrying or importing any restricted items. The introduction of a pest, weed or disease into a production area can result in expensive controls being implemented and loss of markets, which can cost primary industries and the community millions of dollars.
For more detailed information on the import into Tasmania of plant, plant material, animal products, pets and other restricted or prohibited items please visit our
Guide to Importing page.
This quick reference guide can help you as you travel to Tasmania, but remember, requirements may change. For further information, please contact your relevant interstate biosecurity authorities.
 = Yes; you can bring this item to Tasmania |
 = Ask for more information
– you may need a permit or provide further information* |
 = No; you cannot bring this item into Tasmania |
* See contact information below
Animals and related items
Animal skins, hides, carcases, including taxidermied animals and birds. See: Tasmanian Animal Biosecurity Manual
Wool, fur and hair both processed and unscoured derived from sheep, alpaca, rabbit, goat, camel, etc, and 'raw' silk including dead silk cocoons (ok if clean and free of weed seeds).
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Bees (including honeycomb, raw beeswax, bee suits, veils and gloves and used beekeeping equipment). See:
Bees webpage
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Birds: Zebra finch, Budgerigars (budgies), Cockatiels, Guineafowl, Peafowl and Canaries. See:
Tasmanian Animal Biosecurity Manual
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Cats, horses, guinea pigs. See: Tasmanian Animal Biosecurity Manual
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| Crustaceans (freshwater species - alive and DEAD - including yabbies, red claw, marron and freshwater crayfish). See: Inland Fisheries Service - Biosecurity ('Controlled Fish') |
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Dogs (must be treated for hydatid tapeworm and be declared free from the brown dog tick within 24 hours prior to arrival). See:
Dogs information
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Feral animals alive (fox, cane toad, European carp, Indian myna etc.). See: Invasive mammals
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Ferrets. See:
Ferrets information
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| Fish (freshwater or marine) |
Private or commercial imports (live imports including aquarium species). See:
Tasmanian Animal Biosecurity Manual
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Fishing bait (snails, worms etc). See:
Aquatic pests and diseases
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Fish products. See:
Tasmanian Animal Biosecurity Manual
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Goldfish. See:
Tasmanian Animal Biosecurity Manual
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Insects
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Livestock (cattle, pigs, sheep etc.). See: Tasmanian Animal Biosecurity Manual
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Native wildlife & aviary birds. See:
Tasmanian Animal Biosecurity Manual
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Poultry & hatching eggs (Chickens, geese, turkey, pigeons and duck). See:
Poultry and pet birds
Feathers (ok if clean and free from skin and flesh).
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Reptiles & amphibians. See:
Tasmanian Lizards
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Food items |
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| Camping foods (freeze-dried, dehydrated) |
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Comb honey (honeycomb). See:
Bees, Apiary Products and Used Apiary Equipment
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Dairy products including milk, cheese & yoghurt (fresh & powdered)
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Eggs. See:
Egg food safety scheme
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| Fish (canned) |
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| Fish - flake, snapper, coral trout, barramundi, tuna, whiting, trevally, ling, squid, crab meat, prawns, scallops, marine rock lobster/crayfish (fresh/frozen, whole/fillets) ** |
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Fish - salmon, trout, eel, hake, cod, perch, mullet, flounder, bream, flathead, sardine; Shellfish - oysters, clams, mussels, abalone (dead or alive)
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Honey (must be declared to Biosecurity Officers) - Must be free of wax and bee debris. See: Bees and apiary products and equipment
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| Meats (poultry, sausage, salami, sliced meats) |
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| Meats (pork, lamb, beef for personal consumption) |
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| Processed foods (noodles, bread, rice, cereals, baby food, biscuits, fruit cake, pastries, jams, sauces) |
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Tea & coffee
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** Seafood must be labelled with scientific and common names
Fruits, vegetables & nuts (products) |
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| Fruit and Vegetables (fresh) |
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| Fruit and Vegetables (cooked, hard frozen, canned, preserved, dried commercially) |
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Fruit salad mix (fresh)
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| Green salad mix (pre-packaged) |
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Green salad mix
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| Herbs (fresh) |
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| Herbs & spices (dried & non-viable) |
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| Nuts (dried only) |
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| Onions, shallots, chives, garlic |
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Seeds (all) (peas, lupin, chickpeas & canola have specific import requirements)
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| Potatoes (fresh or seed) |
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Machinery, equipment and related items |
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| Agricultural and recreational equipment contaminated with plant material or soil |
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| Boots (free of soil) |
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Fishing, diving equipment incl. boats, surfboards and waders (marine or freshwater), Clean & dry
more information here
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Used beekeeping equipment (includes bee suits, veils and gloves)
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Vehicles, machinery (cars, motorcycles, utes, trucks, trailers, farm equipment etc.) contaminated with plant material or soil (see our website for information on weed hygiene)
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Plants and related items
Bulbs, corms
see importing plants
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| Cut flowers & foliage |
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Fruit & Vegetables (plants, seedlings & seeds)
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| Garden tools (free of soil) |
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Grapevines, cuttings or bud wood
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| House/pot plants & nursery stock |
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| Soil or anything containing soil |
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| Stock feed (hay, grain, birdseed/sticks) |
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Untreated timber & timber products
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Firewood
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Weeds & weed seed
see prohibited seeds list
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For more information on carrying the following items into Tasmania, please contact:
- Plants/Fruits to Tasmania, Aquarium and Pet Fish, Fish, fish products and fishing/diving equipment (marine and freshwater), Livestock/pets/bees/domestic animals (including livestock restrictions applying to Bass Strait Islands) -
03 6165 3777
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Dogs to Tasmania -
Toll Free 1800 684 215
- Native wildlife and aviary birds –
03 6165 4305
- Restricted fin-fish – 03 6777 2200
Further information
PLANT Biosecurity Manual