Defence issues a variety of import and end-use certificates to facilitate imports of goods that are controlled under foreign export control laws.
Before goods are exported to Australia, the foreign government may require a certificate to ensure the goods will be subject to Australian export control laws. The foreign government may also require a certificate for delivery verification when the goods arrive in Australia.
Applicants can submit a request for the following certificates through My Australian Defence Exports (MADE) portal:
- International Import Certificate
- Non-transfer and End-use Certificate
- Delivery Verification Certificate.
Types of certificates
International Import Certificate
An International Import Certificate (IIC) may be required when importing controlled goods from countries that request certification. An IIC certifies to a foreign government that the controlled goods will be subject to Australian export control laws once the items have been imported into Australia.
IIC is not a permission to import. Importers are required to follow all import laws and processes as administered by the Australian Border Force (ABF).
Applicants must attach the relevant purchase order to their IIC application. The following additional documents are required when importing firearms, related parts and accessories.
- B709 form from the applicant's state or territory police
- Individual or dealers firearm licence.
Defence may supply either an International Import Certificate or a Non-transfer and End-use Certificate, not both.
Non-transfer and End-use Certificate
Goods being imported for use by the Australian Defence Force (ADF) or the Commonwealth of Australia will require a Non-transfer and End-use Certificate rather than an IIC. This will verify to a foreign government that the controlled goods and technology:
- will be used by the ADF or the Commonwealth
- will not be transferred without the further permission of that foreign government.
This certificate may be required by the foreign government before they approve the export of the items to Australia.
Applicants must attach the relevant purchase order or contract(s) establishing the ADF requirement to their application. They may also include any additional information to support their application.
Delivery Verification Certificate
Some foreign governments may require a Delivery Verification Certificate (DVC), in addition to the IIC, to certify the goods entered Australia.
The following documentation should be attached to the DVC application:
- Airway bill
- Bill of lading
- N10
- Parcels post card
- Copies of the import declaration entry paperwork that was lodged with ABF.