Importing Aluminium and articles thereof from United Arab Emirates into Australia (2026)

Aluminium extrusions and articles imported from the UAE under AUAECEPA can attract a preferential tariff rate of 0%, but ABF and the Anti-Dumping Commission will scrutinise whether the goods are genuinely UAE-origin or are Chinese-origin product transshipped through the UAE, meaning a UAE Chamber of Commerce certificate of origin alone is insufficient without supporting manufacturer evidence.

✓ FTA Active: AUAECEPAHS Chapter 76

Free Trade Agreement

Australia-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement

Chapter 76 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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Compliance requirements

⚠Obtain a UAE Chamber of Commerce certificate of origin AND manufacturer evidence to rebut transshipment scrutiny.
⚠Check the Anti-Dumping Commission register for live measures on aluminium extrusions before contracting with the UAE supplier.
⚠For aluminium composite panels destined for building facades, verify NCC fire performance compliance before shipment departs the UAE.
⚠Australia has active anti-dumping measures on aluminium extrusions from China (ADN 2010/37 and subsequent reviews) — importers must check the Anti-Dumping Commission register before contracting, as interim dumping duties can apply retrospectively and stack on top of Customs duty
⚠Aluminium composite panels (ACP) used in building facades must comply with the National Construction Code (NCC) fire performance requirements; since the Greystone/Lacrosse incidents, state building authorities audit cladding imports and ABF may refer suspect product to state regulators
⚠Country of origin for FTA preference claims on aluminium products requires careful scrutiny — Chinese-origin extrusions processed through a third country (e.g., Vietnam or Malaysia) must meet RCEP or AANZFTA change-in-tariff-heading rules and be supported by a valid back-to-back or manufacturer's certificate of origin
⚠Timber or organic packing material used with aluminium shipments (e.g., wooden dunnage, pallets) requires ISPM-15 treated timber or DAFF biosecurity clearance — non-compliant wood packaging can trigger costly treatment or destruction orders at the border
⚠Aluminium electrical conductors and cable products may require compliance with Australian Standards (AS/NZS 1125, AS/NZS 3000 series) and ACMA registration if they incorporate connectors or termination hardware — confirm with the relevant state electrical safety regulator before importing
⚠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

Key documents required

commercial invoice clearly stating alloy grade, temper designation (e.g., 6063-T5), dimensions, and unit weight — essential for correct tariff classification and anti-dumping assessment
mill test certificate (MTC) / material test report confirming chemical composition and mechanical properties, required by most downstream manufacturers and sometimes requested by ABF to verify classification
certificate of origin (preferential, e.g., RCEP Form or ChAFTA CO) issued by an authorised body in the exporting country to access concessional duty rates
Anti-Dumping Commission dumping duty deposit or exemption documentation if goods are subject to measures (particularly Chinese-origin extrusions)
packing list and bill of lading or airway bill with full container/package details including gross and net weights per line item

Import tip

Lodge a tariff classification ruling request with the ABF before your first shipment of aluminium extrusions or composite panels — given the active anti-dumping landscape and NCC cladding scrutiny, having a binding ruling on classification and a confirmed dumping duty position protects you from retrospective liability that can exceed the value of the goods themselves.

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Other product categories imported from United Arab Emirates

Ch.27Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes Ch.71Natural or cultured pearls, precious or semi-precious stones, precious metals, metals clad with precious metal and articles thereof; imitation jewellery; coin Ch.84Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof Ch.85Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles Ch.39Plastics and articles thereof Ch.73Articles of iron or steel