Australian Government: Attorney-General's Department
Australian Government: Attorney-General's DepartmentAchieving a Just and Secure Society

Classifications of Firearms

The import requirements for firearms articles are determined according to a classification system set out under Part 2, Schedule 6 of the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956. The classifications listed below have been made on the basis of appearance.

If you have difficulty downloading the documents or would like further advice on classification, please contact the Firearms Policy Unit. The Unit can arrange for the classification of firearms articles by police armourers and provide you with advice on import requirements.