Importers

Find drug control information for importing commercial quantities of vapes, medicinal cannabis, narcotic and psychotropic drugs and precursor chemicals into Australia.

Import controlled substances

Find the requirements for the substance or product you want to import.

Importing narcotic and/or psychotropic drugs into Australia

Requirements for importing narcotic and psychotropic drugs into Australia, including licences, permits, and compliance with regulatory obligations.
Importing precursor chemicals or substances into Australia

Importing precursor chemicals or substances into Australia.
Importing vaping goods into Australia

Learn Australia's vaping import requirements, including ODC licences, permits, traveller exemptions, and rules for devices, nicotine, and cannabis vaping goods.
Importing medicinal cannabis products into Australia

Learn the requirements for importing medicinal cannabis into Australia, including licences, permits, approved uses and regulatory obligations.
Importing kava into Australia for food use

Import kava into Australia for food use. Learn about permit requirements, eligibility criteria, biosecurity obligations and how to apply for an import permit.
Importing kava into Australia for medical and scientific purposes

Information for people who import kava into Australia for medical and scientific purposes only.
Importing anabolic and androgenic substances into Australia

Information for people who intend to import anabolic and androgenic substances into Australia.
Importing hemp products into Australia

Information for people who import or are looking to import hemp products into Australia.

Search controlled substances

ODC permission is required to import, export, cultivate, manufacture or produce substances in this database.

Apply for a licence or permit

Apply for the approval you need to import controlled substances.

Import vaping goods

Apply for a licence to import vaping goods

Complete a form to apply for a licence to import vaping goods.
Apply for a permit to import vaping goods

Complete a form to apply for a permit to import vaping goods.

Import narcotic, psychotropic or precursor substances

Apply for a licence to import narcotic and psychotropic drugs and precursor substances

Apply for a licence and permit to import narcotic and psychotropic substances or precursor chemicals into Australia.
Apply for a permit to import precursor substances

Apply for a permit to import precursor substances into Australia, including eligibility, application requirements, fees and permit conditions.

If you hold a licence or permit

Find information to help you manage your approval and meet your ongoing requirements.

Application form: Addition of proposed import/export activities (of controlled substances) to an import/export licence

Apply to vary an import or export licence to add new controlled substance activities for narcotic, psychotropic or precursor substances.
Quarterly reporting obligations for medicinal cannabis

How to submit quarterly reports, be ready for inspections, and what can happen if you don’t comply.
Service standards and performance – Import, export and narcotic manufacture

View ODC service standards and performance targets for import, export, and narcotic manufacture licences and permits, including processing timeframes and results.

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Resources

Fees and charges

Guidance

Fees and charges for medicinal cannabis licence, permit, variation and inspection activities in Australia.
Application form: Addition of proposed import/export activities (of controlled substances) to an import/export licence

Application forms

Apply to vary an import or export licence to add new controlled substance activities for narcotic, psychotropic or precursor substances.
Application form: permission to import vaping goods

Application forms

Use this form to apply for a permit for importing vapes, vape accessories and vape substances.