CUSTOMS (PROHIBITED IMPORTS) REGULATIONS

THE SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 13  

(regulation 4H )

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE IMPORTATION OF CERTAIN WEAPONS AND WEAPON PARTS

PART 2 - REQUIREMENTS FOR SPECIFIED WEAPONS AND WEAPON PARTS  

Item	Weapons and weapon parts	Requirements
1	Any of, or any combination of, the following appliances or equipment that has been designed or adapted for warfare or like purposes other than appliances or equipment that: (a) is modified or decorated by soldiers, prisoners of war or civilians for use as souvenirs or household ornaments (commonly known as Trench Art); and (b) is not able to be restored to its original use Dazzle or decoy devices Equipment designed or adapted for the making of smoke screens Explosives or incendiary materials Flamethrowers Gases, liquids, powders, gels or other substances designed for the purpose of killing or incapacitating persons, and devices or apparatus designed or adapted for use with those goods Grenades of any type, whether charged or not Large calibre armament, weapons, launchers, throwers and projectors, whether or not mounted on vehicles, ships or aircraft that are designed for grenades, bombs, rockets or any other missile, ammunition or substance, including the following: (a) cannon; (b) guns, including self-propelled guns; (c) howitzers; (d) mortars; (e) projectile launchers; (f) recoilless rifles; (g) tank destroyers Mines (whether charged or not) Projectiles, bombs, rockets or any other missile, ammunition (other than ammunition to which Part 2 of Schedule 6 applies) or substance (whether charged or not) Trip flares Parts, accessories and components (other than components of ammunition to which Part 2 of Schedule 6 applies) designed or adapted for, or for use with, any of the goods to which this item applies	The importation must comply with at least one of the following tests: (a) the official purposes test; (b) the specified purposes test; (c) the dealer test; (d) the collectors and non-government museum test; (e) the returned goods test; (f) the public interest test; (g) the national interest test
1A	Military vehicles, military aircraft and military vessels within the following categories: (a) battle tanks; (b) armoured combat vehicles; (c) combat aircraft; (d) attack helicopters; (e) warships	The importation must comply with at least one of the following tests: (a) the official purposes test; (b) the specified purposes test; (c) the returned goods test; (d) the collectors and non-government museum test; (e) the public interest test; (f) the national interest test.
2	Daggers or similar devices, being sharp-pointed stabbing instruments (not including swords or bayonets): (a) ordinarily capable of concealment on the person; and (b) having:   (i) a flat blade with cutting edges (serrated or not serrated) along the length of both sides; or   (ii) a needle-like blade, the cross section of which is elliptical or has three or more sides; and (c) made of any material	The importation must comply with at least one of the following tests: (a) the official purposes test; (b) the specified purposes test; (c) the dealer test; (d) the returned goods test; (e) the police certification test
3	Hand-held electric devices that are designed to administer an electric shock on contact, other than the following devices: (a) cattle prods designed exclusively for use with animals; (b) hand-held electronic bug zappers that:   (i) are powered by a storage battery capacity not exceeding 6 volts; and   (ii) have the electrified grid shielded to prevent contact with the live component (c) (Repealed by SLI No 241 of 2015)	The importation must comply with at least one of the following tests: (a) the official purposes test; (b) the specified purposes test; (c) the dealer test; (d) the returned goods test; (e) the public interest test; (f) the national interest test
4	Parts for hand-held electric devices to which item 3 applies	The importation must comply with at least one of the following tests: (a) the official purposes test; (b) the specified purposes test; (c) the dealer test; (d) the returned goods test; (e) the public interest test; (f) the national interest test
5	Acoustic anti-personnel devices that are designed: (a) to cause permanent or temporary incapacity or disability to a person; or (b) to otherwise physically disorientate a person	The importation must comply with at least one of the following tests: (a) the official purposes test; (b) the specified purposes test; (c) the dealer test; (d) the returned goods test; (e) the public interest test; (f) the national interest test
6	Hand-held battery-operated devices designed to discharge a gas or liquid	The importation must comply with at least one of the following tests: (a) the official purposes test; (b) the specified purposes test; (c) the dealer test; (d) the returned goods test; (e) the public interest test; (f) the national interest test
7	Blow-guns or blows-pipes that are capable of projecting a dart, or other devices that consist of a pipe or tube through which a missile in the form of a dart is capable of being projected by: (a) the exhaled breath of the user; or (b) another means other than an explosive	The importation must comply with at least one of the following tests: (a) the official purposes test; (b) the specified purposes test; (c) the dealer test; (d) the returned goods test; (e) the police certification test
8	Darts capable of being projected from: (a) a blow-gun or blow-pipe; or (b) another device that consists of a pipe or tube through which a missile in the form of a dart is capable of being projected by:   (i) the exhaled breath of the user; or   (ii) another means other than an explosive	The importation must comply with at least one of the following tests: (a) the official purposes test; (b) the specified purposes test; (c) the dealer test; (d) the returned goods test; (e) the police certification test
9	Nunchakus or similar devices	The importation must comply with at least one of the following tests: (a) the official purposes test; (b) the specified purposes test; (c) the dealer test; (d) the returned goods test; (e) the police certification test
10	Crossbows or similar devices that, when discharged, are capable of causing: (a) damage to property; or (b) bodily harm; other than toy crossbows	The importation must comply with at least one of the following tests: (a) the official purposes test; (b) the specified purposes test; (c) the dealer test; (d) the returned goods test; (e) the police certification test
11	Parts for crossbows or similar devices to which item 10 applies	The importation must comply with at least one of the following tests: (a) the official purposes test; (b) the specified purposes test; (c) the dealer test; (d) the returned goods test; (e) the police certification test
12	Ballistic knives, being knives that discharge a blade as a projectile by a spring mechanism or other means.	The importation must comply with at least one of the following tests: (a) the official purposes test; (b) the specified purposes test; (c) the dealer test; (d) the returned goods test; (e) the public interest test; (f) the national interest test.
13	Parts of ballistic knives described in item 12	The importation must comply with at least one of the following tests: (a) the official purposes test; (b) the specified purposes test; (c) the dealer test; (d) the returned goods test; (e) the public interest test; (f) the national interest test.
14	Automatic knives that have a blade folded or recessed into the handle which are designed or adapted to open automatically by pressure applied to any spring, device, stud or button in or attached to the handle or blade of the knife, including knives commonly known as flick knives, switchblades or assisted opening knives	The importation must comply with at least one of the following tests: (a) the official purposes test; (b) the specified purposes test; (c) the dealer test; (d) the returned goods test; (e) the public interest test; (f) the national interest test
15	Parts for automatic knives described in item 14	The importation must comply with at least one of the following tests: (a) the official purposes test; (b) the specified purposes test; (c) the dealer test; (d) the returned goods test; (e) the public interest test; (f) the national interest test
16	(Repealed by SLI No 241 of 2015)
17	(Repealed by SLI No 241 of 2015)
18	Knuckle-dusters or similar devices that can be fitted over the knuckles of the hand of the user: (a) to protect the knuckles; and (b) to increase the effect of a punch or other blow; whether the device has been manufactured for those purposes or adapted for those purposes	The importation must comply with at least one of the following tests: (a) the official purposes test; (b) the specified purposes test; (c) the dealer test; (d) the returned goods test; (e) the public interest test; (f) the national interest test
19	Gloves, or similar coverings for the hand, incorporating protrusions designed to puncture or bruise the skin	The importation must comply with at least one of the following tests: (a) the official purposes test; (b) the specified purposes test; (c) the dealer test; (d) the returned goods test; (e) the public interest test; (f) the national interest test
20	Goods incorporating: (a) a concealed knife of any length, made of any material; or (b) a concealed blade of any length, made of any material; or (c) a concealed spike of any length, made of any material	The importation must comply with at least one of the following tests: (a) the official purposes test; (b) the specified purposes test; (c) the dealer test; (d) the returned goods test; (e) the public interest test; (f) the national interest test
21	Hunting slings, catapults, sling shots or similar devices designed for use with, or a component part of which is: (a) a brace that: (i) fits or rests upon the forearm or upon another part of the body of the user; and (ii) supports the wrist or forearm against the tensions of any material used to propel a projectile; or (b) a tensioning, locking or triggering device, or similar component, designed or adapted to assist in propelling a projectile	The importation must comply with at least one of the following tests: (a) the official purposes test; (b) the specified purposes test; (c) the dealer test; (d) the returned goods test; (e) the police certification test
22	Parts for hunting slings, catapults, sling shots or similar devices described in item 21	The importation must comply with at least one of the following tests: (a) the official purposes test; (b) the specified purposes test; (c) the dealer test; (d) the returned goods test; (e) the police certification test
23	Star knives or similar devices: (a) consisting of more than one angular point, blade or spike, disposed outwardly about a central axis point; and (b) designed to spin around the central axis point in flight when thrown at a target; and (c) made of any material	The importation must comply with at least one of the following tests: (a) the official purposes test; (b) the specified purposes test; (c) the dealer test; (d) the returned goods test; (e) the police certification test.
24	Sheath knives or similar devices: (a) having a sheath which withdraws into its handle:   (i) by inertia, gravity or centrifugal force; or   (ii) if pressure is applied to a button, spring or device attached to or forming part of the sheath, handle or blade of the knife; and (b) made of any material	The importation must comply with at least one of the following tests: (a) the official purposes test; (b) the specified purposes test; (c) the dealer test; (d) the returned goods test; (e) the public interest test; (f) the national interest test
25	Parts for sheath knives or similar devices described in item 24	The importation must comply with at least one of the following tests: (a) the official purposes test; (b) the specified purposes test; (c) the dealer test; (d) the returned goods test; (e) the public interest test; (f) the national interest test
26	Push knives or similar devices: (a) designed as weapons that consist of a single-edged or multi-edged blade or spike that:   (i) has a handle fitted transversely to the blade or spike; and   (ii) allows the blade or spike to be supported by the palm of the hand so that stabbing blows or slashes can be inflicted by a punching or pushing action; and (b) made of any material	The importation must comply with at least one of the following tests: (a) the official purposes test; (b) the specified purposes test; (c) the dealer test; (d) the returned goods test; (e) the public interest test; (f) the national interest test
27	Trench knives or similar devices that consist of a single-edged or multi-edged blade or spike: (a) fitted with a handle made of any hard substance that can be fitted over the knuckles of the hand of the user:   (i) to protect the knuckles; and   (ii) to increase the effect of a punch or blow; and (b) made of any material; hether the device has been manufactured for those purposes or adapted for those purposes	The importation must comply with at least one of the following tests: (a) the official purposes test; (b) the specified purposes test; (c) the dealer test; (d) the returned goods test; (e) the public interest test; (f) the national interest test
28	Parts for trench knives or similar devices described in item 27	The importation must comply with at least one of the following tests: (a) the official purposes test; (b) the specified purposes test; (c) the dealer test; (d) the returned goods test; (e) the public interest test; (f) the national interest test
28A	Karambits or similar devices	The importation must comply with at least one of the following tests: (a) the official purposes test; (b) the specified purposes test; (c) the dealer test; (d) the returned goods test; (e) the public interest test; (f) the national interest test
29	Throwing blades, throwing knives, throwing axes or similar devices: (a) designed or modified to be thrown; and (b) made of any material	The importation must comply with at least one of the following tests: (a) the official purposes test; (b) the specified purposes test; (c) the dealer test; (d) the returned goods test; (e) the police certification test Federal Register
30	Knives, blades, spikes or similar devices which are neither metallic nor ceramic, other than plastic cutlery	The importation must comply with at least one of the following tests: (a) the official purposes test; (b) the specified purposes test; (c) the dealer test; (d) the returned goods test; (e) the public interest test; (f) the national interest test
31	Hand or foot claws or similar devices, being goods consisting of claws that are made or modified to be attached to or worn on the hands or feet	The importation must comply with at least one of the following tests: (a) the official purposes test; (b) the specified purposes test; (c) the dealer test; (d) the returned goods test; (e) the public interest test; (f) the national interest test
32	Weighted gloves or similar goods (including a fingerless glove) consisting of a weighted glove designed or constructed to be used as a weapon	The importation must comply with at least one of the following tests: (a) the official purposes test; (b) the specified purposes test; (c) the dealer test; (d) the returned goods test; (e) the public interest test; (f) the national interest test
33	Butterfly knives, devices known as ' balisongs ' , or other devices that consist of a single-edge or multi-edged blade or spike that: (a) fits within 2 handles attached to the blade or spike by transverse pivot pins; and (b) is capable of being opened by inertia, gravity or centrifugal force	The importation must comply with at least one of the following tests: (a) the official purposes test; (b) the specified purposes test; (c) the dealer test; (d) the returned goods test; (e) the public interest test; (f) the national interest test.
34	Parts for butterfly knives, devices known as ' balisongs ' , or other devices described in item 33	The importation must comply with at least one of the following tests: (a) the official purposes test; (b) the specified purposes test; (c) the dealer test; (d) the returned goods test; (e) the public interest test; (f) the national interest test
35	Shark darts or similar devices that are designed to expel, on or after contact, a gas or other substance capable of causing bodily harm	The importation must comply with at least one of the following tests: (a) the official purposes test; (b) the specified purposes test; (c) the dealer test; (d) the returned goods test; (e) the public interest test; (f) the national interest test
36	Parts for shark darts or similar devices described in item 35	The importation must comply with at least one of the following tests: (a) the official purposes test; (b) the specified purposes test; (c) the dealer test; (d) the returned goods test; (e) the public interest test; (f) the national interest test
37	Dart projectors known as ' darchery dartslingers ' or similar devices that are designed to project a dart by means of an elasticised band	The importation must comply with at least one of the following tests: (a) the official purposes test; (b) the specified purposes test; (c) the dealer test; (d) the returned goods test; (e) the public interest test; (f) the national interest test
38	Parts for dart projectors known as ' darchery dartslingers ' or similar devices described in item 37	The importation must comply with at least one of the following tests: (a) the official purposes test; (b) the specified purposes test; (c) the dealer test; (d) the returned goods test; (e) the public interest test; (f) the national interest test
39	Maces or similar goods: (a) capable of causing injury; and (b) consisting of a club or staff fitted with a flanged or spiked head; other than a ceremonial mace made for use solely as a symbol of authority on ceremonial occasions	The importation must comply with at least one of the following tests: (a) the official purposes test; (b) the specified purposes test; (c) the dealer test; (d) the returned goods test; (da) the police certification test; (e) the historical items test; (f) the public interest test; (g) the national interest test.
40	Flails or similar goods consisting of a staff or handle that has fitted to one end, by any means, a freely swinging striking part armed with spikes or studded with any protruding matter	The importation must comply with at least one of the following tests: (a) the official purposes test; (b) the specified purposes test; (c) the dealer test; (d) the returned goods test; (da) the police certification test; (e) the historical items test; (f) the public interest test; (g) the national interest test
41	Body armour, or any other similar goods: (a) designed for anti-ballistic or anti-fragmentation purposes; and (b) designed to be worn on any part of the human body. However, this item does not apply to the following: (a) helmets; (b) anti-ballistic articles designed for eye or hearing protection; (c) vests or plate carriers with no anti-ballistic or anti-fragmentation protection.	The importation must comply with at least one of the following tests: (a) the official purposes test; (b) the specified purposes test; (c) the specified person test; (d) the dealer test; (e) the returned goods test; (ea) the police certification test; (f) the historical items test; (g) the public interest test; (h) the national interest test
42	Extendable or telescopic batons, or similar devices, designed or adapted so that the length of the baton extends by inertia, gravity, centrifugal force or pressure applied to a button, spring or device in or attached to the handle or baton.	The importation must comply with at least one of the following tests: (a) the official purposes test; (b) the specified purposes test; (c) the specified person test; (d) the dealer test; (e) the returned goods test; (ea) the police certification test; (f) the public interest test; (g) the national interest test
43	Parts for extendable or telescopic batons, or similar devices, described in item 42	The importation must comply with at least one of the following tests: (a) the official purposes test; (b) the specified purposes test; (c) the specified person test; (d) the dealer test; (e) the returned goods test; (ea) the police certification test; (f) the public interest test; (g) the national interest test
44	Hand-held goods, commonly known as laser pointers, or similar devices, designed or adapted to emit a laser beam with an accessible emission level of greater than 1 mW	The importation must comply with at least one of the following tests: (a) the official purposes test; (b) the specified purposes test; (c) the specified person test; (d) the dealer test; (e) the returned goods test; (ea) the police certification test; (f) the public interest test; (g) the national interest test
45	Anti-personnel sprays and chemicals for use in the manufacture of anti-personnel sprays; grenades or canisters, designed for use with anti-personnel sprays or anti-personnel chemicals	The importation must comply with at least one of the following tests: (a) the official purposes test; (b) the specified purposes test; (c) the specified person test; (d) the dealer test; (e) the returned goods test; (f) the public interest test; (g) the national interest test.
46	Flamethrowers or similar devices (other than those to which item 1 applies), including hand-held or portable flamethrowers or flame projectors	The importation must comply with at least one of the following tests: (a) the official purposes test; (b) the specified purposes test; (c) the public interest test; (d) the national interest test
47	Parts for flamethrowers or similar devices to which item 46 applies	The importation must comply with at least one of the following tests: (a) the official purposes test; (b) the specified purposes test; (c) the public interest test; (d) the national interest test