Licence to Import Narcotic and Psychotropic Drugs - AG - Australian Business Licence and Information Service

Description

You will need this licence if you intend on importing narcotic, psychotropic and precursor substances.

A licence in itself does not authorise the importation of substances. You will also need a permit to import narcotic, psychotropic and precursor substances. A new permit is required for each shipment entering Australia and for each substance and/or preparation type.

Service type

Licence

A licence defines the need to obtain recognition / certification and registration to undertake a certain business activity.

Eligibility requirements

To be eligible, you must ensure that you are compliant with all relevant local state and territory laws.

Duration

An import licence is valid for up to 12-24 months depending on the substance that is to be imported.

Fees

Task	Type	Business Structure	Description
Apply	Application	All	Please consult the Contact Officer for information on fees to be submitted.

Forms

Task	Business Structure	Resources
Apply	All	Application Form: Licence to Import and / or Export Narcotic Psychotropic and Precursor Substances (Opens in new window)
Apply	All	Application Form: Permit to Import Narcotic and Psychotropic Substances to Australia (Opens in new window)

Other resources

Task	Business Structure	Resources
Comply	All	Guidance: Completing an Import Permit Application for Narcotic and Psychotropic Substances (Opens in new window)
Comply	All	Guidance: Import / Export Licence - Narcotic, Psychotropic and Precursor substances (Opens in new window)
General	All	List of Controlled Substances (Opens in new window)