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Importing from Argentina into Australia (2026)

Argentina is a notable exporter to Australia of agricultural and pastoral products including soybean meal, animal fats, bovine hides and leather, wine, and processed meats, with MFN general tariff rates applying to all imported goods given the absence of a bilateral free trade agreement.

No FTA — MFN rates apply

Top imported product categories from Argentina

Ch.23Residues and waste from the food industries; prepared animal fodderCh.15Animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils and their cleavage products; prepared edible fats; animal or vegetable waxesCh.41Raw hides and skins (other than furskins) and leatherCh.22Beverages, spirits and vinegarCh.2Meat and edible meat offalCh.12Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit; industrial or medicinal plants; straw and fodderCh.84Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereofCh.44Wood and articles of wood; wood charcoalCh.29Organic chemicalsCh.16Preparations of meat, of fish, of crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates, or of insects

Compliance requirements for Argentina-origin goods

  • ⚠No FTA exists between Australia and Argentina so MFN (general) tariff rates apply to all goods; a commercial invoice with accurate declared value in AUD is essential for correct duty assessment under the Customs Act 1901
  • ⚠Biosecurity requirements are strict for all animal-origin goods including hides, leather, wool, and processed meats; import permits under the Biosecurity Act 2015 are mandatory and goods may be subject to DAFF inspection or treatment on arrival
  • ⚠Alcoholic beverages including Argentine wine and spirits must comply with Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) labelling requirements covering alcohol content, country of origin, and allergen declarations before clearance
  • ⚠Anti-dumping and countervailing measures administered by the Anti-Dumping Commission should be checked for steel, aluminium, and chemical products; additional duties may apply and importers must declare correct country of origin to avoid penalty

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