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Importing Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit; industrial or medicinal plants; straw and fodder from Argentina into Australia (2026)

Soybeans and other leguminous seeds from Argentina are classified as high-risk origin goods requiring mandatory offshore heat treatment or methyl bromide fumigation with ISPM 15-compliant certificates before arrival in Australia, and no FTA exists meaning full MFN duty rates apply with a compliant AUD-denominated commercial invoice required under the Customs Act 1901.

No FTA — MFN rates applyHS Chapter 12

Compliance requirements

  • ⚠Obtain a DAFF Biosecurity Import Permit before shipment departs Argentina to avoid mandatory treatment or destruction on arrival.
  • ⚠Secure ISPM 15-compliant fumigation or heat treatment certificates from an approved Argentine provider prior to loading.
  • ⚠Declare accurate AUD customs value inclusive of freight and insurance, as MFN rates apply with no FTA concession available.
  • ⚠All seeds and plant material require a valid biosecurity import permit (BIP) from DAFF prior to shipment — failure to obtain this before arrival triggers mandatory treatment or destruction at importer's cost
  • ⚠Hemp seeds intended for human consumption must be from approved low-THC varieties; the importer must hold or work within a state/territory licence framework, and the goods require TGA scheduling clearance confirmation if therapeutic claims are made
  • ⚠Soybeans and other leguminous seeds from high-risk origins (e.g. USA, South America) are subject to mandatory offshore treatment (heat treatment or fumigation with methyl bromide) before arriving in Australia — verify treatment certificates are ISPM 15 compliant and issued by an approved provider
  • ⚠Psyllium husk imported for pharmaceutical-grade use may require TGA listing or registration depending on label claims; customs tariff classification can shift between Chapter 12 and Chapter 30 based on intended use, significantly affecting duty and GST treatment
  • ⚠Canola and soybeans of GMO origin require Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) approval under Standard 1.5.2 — importers must confirm the specific GMO event is approved before lodging an import declaration, as non-approved GM varieties are prohibited
  • ⚠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

Key documents required

  • Biosecurity Import Permit (BIP) issued by DAFF — must be current and match the specific commodity, origin and end use declared
  • Phytosanitary Certificate issued by the national plant protection organisation (NPPO) of the exporting country — must reference any required treatments and meet Australian import conditions in BICON
  • Offshore treatment certificate (fumigation or heat treatment record) endorsed by an approved certifying official — mandatory for regulated seeds from high-risk origins
  • Commercial invoice and packing list detailing botanical name, variety, origin, GMO status declaration, and intended use (critical for tariff classification and biosecurity pathway determination)
  • Certificate of Analysis (CoA) from an accredited laboratory confirming moisture content, contamination levels, and for hemp seeds, THC concentration below 0.005% (as required by FSANZ)

Import tip

Lodge your Biosecurity Import Permit application through BICON at least 4–6 weeks before the vessel departs origin — last-minute permit applications are the single biggest cause of demurrage and costly on-wharf holds for seed and oilseed consignments.

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Other product categories imported 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.84Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof