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Application forms and guidelines

Guidance for completing Licence and Import Permit applications (Khat)

This page provides guidance for completing Licence and Import Permit applications (Khat).

Guidance and application for a licence/permit to import khat (Personal Use Only) (PDF 69 KB)

Guidance and application for a licence/permit to import khat (Personal Use Only) (Word 364 KB)

Introduction

The importation of khat is subject to Regulation 5 of the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956 and is prohibited unless the importer holds a licence and permit issued by the Office of Chemical Safety (OCS).

Khat may be subject to quarantine conditions. Please contact the Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service (AQIS) for more information by calling (02) 6272 3917 or emailing AQIS.

To apply for a licence and permit to import khat the application form titled "Application for a licence/permit to import khat – PERSONAL USE ONLY" must be submitted to the OCS. The guidance provided here will assist you in completing and submitting the application form.

NOTE: Documents provided for IDENTIFICATION (eg drivers licence, passport) must be certified as true copies. You will need to include the following on the front of each document:

This is a true copy of the original as supplied to me
Signed…………………………………….
Name……………………………………..
Designation.……………………………….
Date……………………………………….

Persons that may certify your documents are any person entitled to witness a Commonwealth of Australia Statutory Declaration as defined in the Statutory Declaration Regulations 1993 (copy of persons attached). The current list may be found at: Statutory Declaration Signatory List

Completing the form

The table below will assist you in identifying the required information for completing the application form.

Part of application form	Explanation of required information
1. Licence information
Type of application	Check one box to indicate whether you are applying for a new licence/permit application or renewing your licence/permit application. If the application is a renewal you must include the triplicate (green copy) from your previous permit, or your new application will not be processed.
2. Importer’s information
Full name of importer	Provide your full name
Current residential address of importer	Provide your current residential address
Type of identification provided (copies of identification must be certified as a true copy)	Check one box to indicate the type of photo identification you will be providing with this application, either your drivers licence or passport. If your passport is used, you must also provide evidence of your current residential address. All copies of your identification provided must be: certified as true copies; and legible with all personal details clearly displayed, including date of birth. Your application will not be processed if you fail to provide adequate identification.
Previous address of importer	Provide your previous address if this has changed since previous applications. Must be filled in if address has changed since previous application.
Criminal record	If you have been convicted of a criminal offence check the Yes box and complete the date of conviction, the state/territory where the offence occurred and the sentence penalty. If you have not been convicted of a criminal offence check the No box
3. Exporter’s information
Overseas exporter’s full name	Provide the full name of the exporter
Overseas exporter’s street address	Provide the street address of the exporter
4. Permit details
Type of permit	Check one box to indicate the type of permit, either an annual permit or single shipment permit. Annual permit: allows importation of up to 5kg once a month for 12 months. Single shipment: allows importation of up to 5kg and may only be used once. The permit is valid for 8 weeks
Mode of transport	Check one box to indicate the mode of transport for the importation of khat.
5. Declaration and Consent
	Make sure you read and understand the declaration and consent. Sign the application form. Complete your contact details.

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Submitting an application

You can submit your application in the following way:

Mail
Drug Import/Export Licensing and Compliance
Office of Chemical Safety
Department of Health and Ageing
GPO Box 9848 (MDP 88)
Canberra ACT 2601

The OCS endeavours to process khat applications for permits within 30 working days from the date of receipt. While a very high proportion of applications are processed within this target timeframe, there will be times where high demand for permits may result in slightly longer processing times. Applications forms that contain incomplete or incorrect information will be returned to you for amendment, resulting in delays in processing.

It is the responsibility of the importer to ensure that the triplicate copy of the permit is endorsed by the Australian Customs and Border Protection Service and the importer at the time of importation.

It is responsibility of the importer to return the endorsed triplicate copy to the OCS no later than 5 working days after the importation has occurred for a single shipment permit or no later than 5 working days after the final shipment of an annual permit. Failure to comply with this condition may result in cancellation of import licenses.
Persons who may certify a document as a true copy

(1) a person who is currently licensed or registered under a law to practise in one of the following occupations:

• Chiropractor
• Dentist
• Legal practitioner
• Medical practitioner
• Nurse
• Optometrist
• Patent attorney
• Pharmacist
• Physiotherapist
• Psychologist
• Trade marks attorney
• Veterinary surgeon

(2) a person who is enrolled on the roll of the Supreme Court of a State or Territory, or the High Court of Australia, as a legal practitioner (however described); or

(3) a person who is in the following list:

• Agent of the Australian Postal Corporation who is in charge of an office supplying postal services to the public
• Australian Consular Officer or Australian Diplomatic Officer (within the meaning of the Consular Fees Act 1955)
• Bailiff
• Bank officer with 5 or more continuous years of service
• Building society officer with 5 or more years of continuous service
• Chief executive officer of a Commonwealth court
• Clerk of a court
• Commissioner for Affidavits
• Commissioner for Declarations
• Credit union officer with 5 or more years of continuous service

• Employee of the Australian Trade Commission who is:
  (a) in a country or place outside Australia; and
  (b) authorised under paragraph 3(d) of the Consular Fees Act 1955; and
  (c) exercising his or her function in that place
• Employee of the Commonwealth who is:
  (a) in a country or place outside Australia; and
  (b) authorised under paragraph 3(c) of the Consular Fees Act 1955; and
  (c) exercising his or her function in that place
• Fellow of the National Tax Accountants’ Association
• Finance company officer with 5 or more years of continuous service
• Holder of a statutory office not specified in another item in this list
• Judge of a court
• Justice of the Peace
• Magistrate
• Marriage celebrant registered under Subdivision C of Division 1 of Part IV of the Marriage Act 1961
• Master of a court
• Member of Chartered Secretaries Australia
• Member of Engineers Australia, other than at the grade of student
• Member of the Association of Taxation and Management Accountants
• Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy
• Member of the Australian Defence Force who is:
  (a) an officer; or
  (b) a non-commissioned officer within the meaning of the Defence Force Discipline
  Act 1982 with 5 or more years of continuous service; or
  (c) a warrant officer within the meaning of that Act
• Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia, the Australian Society of Certified Practising Accountants or the National Institute of Accountants
• Member of:
  (a) the Parliament of the Commonwealth; or
  (b) the Parliament of a State; or
  (c) a Territory legislature; or
  (d) a local government authority of a State or Territory
• Minister of religion registered under Subdivision A of Division 1 of Part IV of the Marriage Act 1961
• Notary public
• Permanent employee of the Australian Postal Corporation with 5 or more years of continuous service who is employed in an office supplying postal services to the public
• Permanent employee of:
  (a) the Commonwealth or a Commonwealth authority; or
  (b) a State or Territory or a State or Territory authority; or
  (c) a local government authority;
  with 5 or more years of continuous service who is not specified in another item in this list
• Person before whom a statutory declaration may be made under the law of the State or Territory in which the declaration is made
• Police officer
• Registrar, or Deputy Registrar, of a court
• Senior Executive Service employee of:
  (a) the Commonwealth or a Commonwealth authority; or
  (b) a State or Territory or a State or Territory authority
• Sheriff
• Sheriff’s officer
• Teacher employed on a full-time basis at a school or tertiary education institution

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Application for a licence/permit to import khat (Personal Use Only)

Substance controlled under Regulation 5 of the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956

1. LICENCE INFORMATION
Type of application: Renewal * First time application * If renewal, you must provide the triplicate (green copy) from your previous permit or your new application will not be processed.
2. IMPORTER’S INFORMATION
Full name of importer: (Please use block letters)			Current residential address of importer: (Please use block letters)
Type of photo identification provided (tick at least one and attach a certified copy to application): Drivers Licence Passport * * If passport, you must also provide evidence of current residential address			Previous address of importer (if applicable): (Please use block letters)       (Must be filled out if your address has changed since previous application)
Criminal record
Previous conviction (please tick one): Yes No		Date of conviction:		State/territory of conviction:		Sentence/penalty:
3. EXPORTER’S INFORMATION
Overseas exporter’s full name: (Please use block letters)			Overseas exporter’s street address: (Please use block letters)
4. PERMIT DETAILS
Type of permit (please tick one): Annual permit (up to 5 kg khat per month) Single shipment (up to 5 kg of khat)
Mode of transport (please select one): Air Sea
5. DECLARATION AND CONSENT
I hereby apply to the Secretary, Department of Health and Ageing, for a permission to import a drug in accordance with regulation 5 of the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulation 1956. I declare that to the best of my knowledge all the information in this application is true, correct and complete. I am aware that giving false or misleading information is a serious offence (see Division 136 and 137 of the Criminal Code Act 1995). I understand that it is standard practice for the Office of Chemical Safety to provide any or all of the contents of this application, including personal information as defined in the Privacy Act 1988, to law enforcement agencies and regulatory agencies in the Commonwealth, States and Territories as necessary, in order to ensure laws and regulations are being complied with. I consent to all such disclosures and associated exchanges of information, including specifically personal information about me.
Signature of importer:			Date:
Telephone:			Facsimile:
OFFICE USE ONLY
Received:	Receipt:		NDS Reference:		Permit:		Sent:

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