Planned maintenance: The ODC Business service within the Health Business Services (HBS) portal will be unavailable from 7:00 pm AEST Thursday 23 July 2026 until 7:00 am AEST Friday 24 July 2026. All other services will remain available during this period.
New import controls have been introduced for vaping goods under the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956.
From 1 January 2024, the import of disposable vapes is prohibited unless the importer holds a licence and permit issued by the Office of Drug Control (ODC).
From 1 March 2024, the import of other vaping goods, including devices, accessories, and substances, will require a licence and permit issued by the ODC.
More information about these controls, and the exemptions for travellers, is available at the ODC webpage Importing vaping goods into Australia.