Importing Meat and edible meat offal from Argentina into Australia (2026)

No FTA exists between Australia and Argentina, so full MFN tariff rates apply to all Argentine meat and edible meat offal imports; the single most critical obligation is securing a DAFF Import Permit specific to the Argentine establishment, species, and product form before the shipment departs Buenos Aires. Argentine abattoirs must appear on DAFFs approved establishment list, and delisting can occur without notice, making pre-shipment verification against the live DAFF database non-negotiable.

No FTA — MFN rates applyHS Chapter 2

Compliance requirements

⚠Confirm the specific Argentine abattoir is on DAFFs approved establishment list before signing any purchase contract.
⚠Obtain the DAFF Import Permit naming the correct species and product form prior to vessel loading in Argentina.
⚠Ensure cold-chain records and a commercial invoice with AUD declared value accompany the consignment to avoid detention at first port of entry.
⚠All meat imports require a DAFF-issued Import Permit before shipment; applying after goods arrive is a common and costly mistake — permits are country, species, and product-form specific and cannot be backdated
⚠Eligible overseas establishments must be listed on DAFF's approved country and establishment list; verify both the exporting country's eligibility and the specific abattoir's approval status before contracting, as delisting can occur without notice
⚠All consignments are subject to mandatory biosecurity inspection and documentary assessment by DAFF biosecurity officers at the first port of entry; cold-chain integrity documentation must accompany the shipment or clearance will be withheld
⚠Halal-certified meat must carry valid halal certification from a DAFF-recognised certifying body in the country of export; Australian Quarantine recognised halal bodies differ by country, so verify the certifier is on the DAFF-approved list
⚠Country-of-origin labelling obligations under the Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) framework apply at retail level; importers supplying retail must ensure packaging or relabelling complies with Australia's Country of Origin Food Labelling Information Standard 2016
⚠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

DAFF Import Permit (species- and product-specific, must be valid at time of shipment)
Official government health certificate issued by the competent authority of the exporting country, referencing the specific DAFF permit conditions
Commercial invoice with full species description, cut name, bone-in or boneless status, net weight, and country of slaughter
Veterinary or export certificate confirming the product is fit for human consumption and meets Australian import conditions
Halal certification from a DAFF-recognised certifying organisation (required where product is marketed as halal)

Import tip

Request that the overseas exporter confirm DAFF establishment listing and permit conditions before finalising the purchase contract — discovering an abattoir is delisted after booking refrigerated freight is an expensive and non-recoverable situation.

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Other product categories imported from Argentina

Ch.23Residues and waste from the food industries; prepared animal fodder Ch.15Animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils and their cleavage products; prepared edible fats; animal or vegetable waxes Ch.41Raw hides and skins (other than furskins) and leather Ch.22Beverages, spirits and vinegar Ch.12Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit; industrial or medicinal plants; straw and fodder Ch.84Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof