ARPANSA issues permits under Regulation 4R of the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956 for the import of radioactive substances for medical and non-medical use.

Persons intending to import radioactive substances into Australia for NON-MEDICAL use must present a valid Import Permit to the Department of Home Affairs.

Application form

Please read the information page prior to completing the non-medical import permit application form:

The Applicant must complete the appropriate application form:

Non-medical single shipment:

Non-medical 12-month permit:

Information on Non-medical 12 Month Import Permits

The Applicant stated on the permit application must:

  • be the consignee of the goods
  • be the stated licensee
  • be suitably licensed with the appropriate Regulatory Authority
  • complete the application in full
  • sign the form

Fees and payment methods

The Applicant must submit the completed permit application to ARPANSA’s Sydney Office. 

See Import and Export Permit Applications for the current fee schedule.

Processing options

  • Standard processing: Allow five working days for approval
  • Urgent processing: Urgent applications take priority over standard processing
  • 12 Month Import Permit: Only certain categories of radioactive substance may be eligible

Actual processing times may vary as they are dependent upon advice from the relevant jurisdictional radiation regulator.

Note: If an amendment is made to an approved Import Permit for a single shipment a new fee will be payable.

Permit approval and issue

An approved Import Permit will be emailed to the Australian Border Force Office in the state of the port of entry. A copy will be sent to the nominated email address or faxed to the Applicant and/or Customs Agent.

Note:

  • The onus is on the Applicant to ensure that Import Permits are processed by ARPANSA before the goods arrive at Customs.
  • Import of radioactive substances are not included under the Post-Importation Permission scheme (s 120 of the Customs Regulation 2015), therefore ARPANSA does not have the legal authority to grant an import permit once goods have arrived at Customs.
  • An ARPANSA approved Import Permit must be presented to Australian Border Force for the release of the goods.
  • Any goods that arrive at Customs without an approved Import Permit may be seized by Australian Border Force.
  • An Import Permit is required for each single shipment of non-medical radioactive substances and is valid for a period of six months.

Further information

Applications for Customs Prohibited Import Release for Non-Medical Radioactive Substances are processed at ARPANSA’s Sydney office. Enquiries regarding the processing of these permits should be directed to the Regulatory Services Branch.

Contact

Import & Export Coordinator

Email: ImportPermits@arpansa.gov.au

 

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