I was thinking of buying Special Effects hair dye from the internet - the problem is, I live in Australia and the dye is in America. Australian customs is very strict ... they wouldn't let it through, would they?
2007-12-17 07:58:25 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
Its the drug/bomb thing. You aren't allowed a certain volume of liquids or gels into the country.
2007-12-17 08:10:45 · update #1
Why wouldn't they? Under what law or restriction would they say "No" to hair dye?
2007-12-17 08:06:09 · answer #1 · answered by Marvinator 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I was once a NZ Customs officer based at the Auckland international mail center. In NZ there is no Customs restriction/prohibition on liquids entering the country in mail.
Now... according to one of my Australian Customs mates:
The liquid restiction only applies to persons carrying the liquids on their person on board an aircraft.
All goods (except for tobacco products and alcoholic beverages) may be imported duty and tax free if their value is $1,000 or less. If over $1000 you may have to pay tax.
Also, dyes often contain industrial chemicals or toxic materials that maybe be subject to Customs restrictions or prohibitions.
My advice to you is that you gather relevant information such as the dye's ingredients and contact the Australian Customs Support line.
The Customs Information and Support Centre (CISC) can provide general information about Customs procedures in relation to prohibited and restricted goods. You can contact the CISC by telephone on 1300 363 263 or by e-mail at information@customs.gov.au.
If you have any other concerns feel free to contact me using this website.
2007-12-17 10:19:54 · answer #2 · answered by Jason B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not familiar with a customs law for Australia that would ban hair dye as long as the customs declaration is filled out correctly and the dye is loaded in cargo. You may have difficulty getting the American company to fill out the proper customs declaration, however. People who aren't familiar with the paperwork tend to be skittish. I'd suggest having them deal with Federal Express. They have both hazardous materials specialists and international shipping specialists on site at most locations and all couriers should have access to the proper specialist to ask.
2007-12-17 09:06:49 · answer #3 · answered by Lori K 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is not a problem when sending or receiving packages via mail, postal services or couriers etc.
This restriction only applies to people who are physically traveling on a flight.
Go ahead and order your special effects hair dye, it will be fine.
2007-12-17 09:11:55 · answer #4 · answered by CPG 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why don't you ask your customs?
2007-12-17 08:25:51 · answer #5 · answered by Dave M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋