Importing Residues and waste from the food industries; prepared animal fodder from Argentina into Australia (2026)

No FTA exists between Australia and Argentina, so full MFN tariff rates apply to all Chapter 23 feed ingredients such as soybean meal and fish meal; critically, any animal-derived product from Argentina requires a DAFF biosecurity import permit obtained before shipment, with Argentina-origin animal meals requiring heat treatment certificates confirming minimum 133 degrees Celsius for 20 minutes as a mandatory permit condition.

No FTA — MFN rates applyHS Chapter 23

Compliance requirements

⚠Obtain DAFF biosecurity import permit before shipment for all animal-derived Argentine feed ingredients including fish meal and meat meal.
⚠Attach heat treatment certificates confirming 133 degrees Celsius for 20 minutes to every consignment to avoid mandatory treatment or re-export.
⚠Declare accurate AUD customs value inclusive of freight and insurance to ensure correct MFN duty assessment under the Customs Act 1901.
⚠All animal-derived feed ingredients require a DAFF biosecurity import permit under the Biosecurity Act 2015 — this includes fish meal, meat meal, blood meal and dairy by-products; permits must be obtained before shipment, not on arrival
⚠Heat treatment or processing certificates (e.g. minimum 133°C for 20 minutes for rendered products) are often a biosecurity permit condition and must accompany each consignment — non-compliance triggers mandatory treatment or re-export
⚠DDGS and other fermentation by-products from the US may contain traces of unapproved veterinary drug residues (e.g. ractopamine); importers must verify the supply chain and may face DAFF testing on arrival
⚠Pet food containing meat, offal or fish must comply with the Australian Standard for the Manufacturing and Marketing of Pet Food (AS 5812) and may require a separate import permit if containing restricted animal material
⚠Anti-dumping measures are not currently active on Chapter 23 goods, but importers of subsidised US or Chinese soybean meal should monitor ABF Trade Measures Branch notices as dumping investigations can be triggered by industry complaints
⚠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 biosecurity import permit (mandatory for animal-derived feed ingredients)
heat treatment or processing certificate from an approved facility in the country of origin
phytosanitary certificate (for plant-based meals such as canola, soybean or sunflower meal)
commercial invoice stating species of origin, country of origin, and manufacturing process
certificate of analysis showing protein, moisture, fat and any contaminant levels (mycotoxins, heavy metals)

Import tip

Engage DAFF's Biosecurity Import Conditions database (BICON) before contracting a purchase — permit conditions for animal feed can specify approved countries, establishments and treatments that your overseas supplier must meet, and discovering non-compliance after the goods are loaded is extremely costly.

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Other product categories imported from Argentina

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.2Meat and edible meat offal 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