mrj031 Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 Hey guys, Going to Fiji in 2 weeks and was wondering if you can take soft plastics that are opened overseas and bring back in to aus? Anybody had any dealings? Thanks Joel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh88 Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 I had them in my tackle bag when we went to Hawaii and there wasnt any problem at either end. Josh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snag Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 Taken to europe,asia, and america had no prob's with anyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caine Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 Most scented plastics like gulp contain animal products. So should be declared. Once declared they will likely be confiscated. So I recommend putting them into condoms and trying to conceal them internally to get through customs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flatty hunter626 Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 (edited) are we starting a lure smuggling ring now:P Edited September 8, 2008 by flatty hunter626 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrj031 Posted September 8, 2008 Author Share Posted September 8, 2008 thanks guys i will take some but maybe limit the amount so if they are confiscasted then i do not loose my whole collection. Any more replies are more then welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pelican Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 (edited) Hi Customs and quarantine staff at airports are really good and their office will give you a quick answer by email. You could use that email at the airport as well. I think any opened product that has non cooked animal product in it will be a problem along with any ones that have been in water. You might find a beagle with a fetish for gulps and it is always better for our bio-security to be safe and declare everything. The quarantine services of the country you are going to bound to be easy to ask a question of as well. Your other option is to source them where you are going or if using charters / guides to get them to supply them If you are taking very expensive equipment you may like to have it noted / declared on leaving Australia so that when you return you are not charged duty on it as if it was new equipment. I have always found customs and quarantine great to deal with even if they don't give me the answer I wanted but they have often told me the easy path to compliance I hadn't considered. Edited September 9, 2008 by pelican Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flightmanager Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 I work with both Customs and AQIS , I will make enquiries on your behalf tomorrow . Ross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrj031 Posted September 9, 2008 Author Share Posted September 9, 2008 Thanks mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PM79 Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 are we starting a lure smuggling ring now:P Starting? The lure smuggling cartel is in full swing and CaineS must be a part of it. Oh I've said to much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flightmanager Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 I spoke to the AQIS folk at work today , and they advise me that provided the lures contain NO ANIMAL content , they will be allowed unrestricted entry back into Australia , providing you have a MANDEC ( Manufacturers Declaration ) as to the composition of the lures. Public Quarantine Alert PQA0021 Manufacturer’s Declaration Format Requirements Where an ICON case requires that a manufacturer’s declaration accompanies a consignment, this declaration must meet the following format requirements: 1. Manufacturer’s Declarations accompanying Non-Commercial (personal) consignments must be: a) from the manufacturer of the product being imported; and on the manufacturer’s letterhead; and c) signed by an appropriate company employee whose name, title and contact details also appear; and d) dated and free from erasures and alterations; and e) written in English and containing the correct statement/s as required by the relevant ICON case; and f) specific to the relevant product by name. If you require further specific information, you can email the Entry Management team at this address : Entrymanagement@aqis.gov.au . You can also phone them on 02 6272 3390 . Also , be aware that there are further restrictions on used Fresh Water articles and equipment that have been used in certain countries . ( Fiji is not on that list ) . This information can be found HERE Ross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flatty hunter626 Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 Starting? The lure smuggling cartel is in full swing and CaineS must be a part of it. Oh I've said to much. they will come for you soon:P.......dammit stealing my lure smuggling ideas:P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PM79 Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 What lure smuggling ideas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flatty hunter626 Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 What lure smuggling ideas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caine Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 I spoke to the AQIS folk at work today , and they advise me that provided the lures contain NO ANIMAL content , they will be allowed unrestricted entry back into Australia , providing you have a MANDEC ( Manufacturers Declaration ) as to the composition of the lures. Public Quarantine Alert PQA0021 Manufacturer’s Declaration Format Requirements Where an ICON case requires that a manufacturer’s declaration accompanies a consignment, this declaration must meet the following format requirements: 1. Manufacturer’s Declarations accompanying Non-Commercial (personal) consignments must be: a) from the manufacturer of the product being imported; and on the manufacturer’s letterhead; and c) signed by an appropriate company employee whose name, title and contact details also appear; and d) dated and free from erasures and alterations; and e) written in English and containing the correct statement/s as required by the relevant ICON case; and f) specific to the relevant product by name. If you require further specific information, you can email the Entry Management team at this address : Entrymanagement@aqis.gov.au . You can also phone them on 02 6272 3390 . Also , be aware that there are further restrictions on used Fresh Water articles and equipment that have been used in certain countries . ( Fiji is not on that list ) . This information can be found HERE Ross you have bucklys chance of getting a Manufacturer’s Declaration, i have tried B4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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