Notifying import and export of explosives or security sensitive ammonium nitrate

Last updated: 10 March 2025

You need the following licence to import and export explosives and/or security sensitive ammonium nitrate (SSAN) to and from Western Australia. 

  • Explosives import/export licence
  • SSAN import/export licence.

Note: The import/export licence does not allow the holder to transport, use, store or manufacture explosives without additional explosives licences.

To learn more about these licences see Dangerous goods licensing

Required information

The licence holder must provide a safety data sheet (SDS) for all explosives and security sensitive ammonium nitrate detailed in the notice.

The Department’s Chief Dangerous Goods Officer may require a certificate of analysis (signed by the licence holder) for any security sensitive ammonium nitrate.

Lodging the notifications

The completed and signed notification form and attachments (if any) should be mailed to:

Safety Regulation Group
Dangerous Goods and Critical Risks
Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety
Locked Bag 100
East Perth WA 6892

Or lodge in person:
303 Sevenoaks Street (entrance off Grose Avenue)
Cannington WA 6107

Further information and guidance

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