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Importing from United Arab Emirates into Australia (2026)

The UAE is a key trading partner for Australia, notably exporting petroleum products, gold and precious metals, aluminium, and luxury goods including jewellery and perfumes. The AUAECEPA, which entered into force in 2023, provides significant preferential duty rates and has strengthened bilateral trade flows across a broad range of goods.

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Free Trade Agreement

Australia-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement

Goods originating in United Arab Emirates may qualify for preferential duty rates under AUAECEPA. Goods must meet the rules of origin and be accompanied by a valid certificate of origin.

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Top imported product categories from United Arab Emirates

Ch.27Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxesCh.71Natural or cultured pearls, precious or semi-precious stones, precious metals, metals clad with precious metal and articles thereof; imitation jewellery; coinCh.84Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereofCh.85Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articlesCh.39Plastics and articles thereofCh.73Articles of iron or steelCh.87Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling-stock, and parts and accessories thereofCh.76Aluminium and articles thereofCh.94Furniture; bedding, mattresses, mattress supports, cushions and similar stuffed furnishings; luminaires and lighting fittings, not elsewhere specified or included; illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like; prefabricated buildingsCh.33Essential oils and resinoids; perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations

Compliance requirements for United Arab Emirates-origin goods

  • ⚠A valid Certificate of Origin issued by an authorised UAE body (such as a UAE Chamber of Commerce) is required to claim preferential tariff rates under the AUAECEPA
  • ⚠Anti-dumping and countervailing measures may apply to certain aluminium extrusions and steel products originating from or transshipped through the UAE, requiring careful tariff classification and origin verification
  • ⚠Electrical and electronic goods must meet ACMA regulatory compliance labelling requirements and relevant Australian Communications and Media Authority standards before import
  • ⚠Perfumes, cosmetics and personal care products (HS Chapter 33) must comply with Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme (AICIS) registration requirements and carry accurate ingredient labelling in English

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