Importing Raw hides and skins (other than furskins) and leather from Argentina into Australia (2026)

Argentina is a known foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) risk country, making a DAFF import permit under the Biosecurity Act 2015 mandatory before shipment of any raw or wet-blue hides; no FTA exists with Argentina so MFN tariff rates apply and accurate AUD invoice values are critical for correct duty assessment.

No FTA — MFN rates applyHS Chapter 41

Compliance requirements

⚠Obtain DAFF import permit for FMD-risk hides from Argentina before booking shipment to avoid seizure or destruction.
⚠Specify chrome-tanned wet-blue processing status on all documents to streamline DAFF biosecurity inspection on arrival.
⚠Declare full AUD customs value including freight and insurance as MFN duty rates apply with no FTA concession available.
⚠All raw and wet-blue hides are subject to DAFF biosecurity inspection on arrival — untreated or insufficiently processed hides may be treated, re-exported or destroyed at the importer's cost; chrome-tanned (wet-blue) hides generally pass more readily than raw green hides
⚠Raw hides and skins from countries with foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) risk require an import permit from DAFF under the Biosecurity Act 2015 — failure to obtain this prior to shipment is a common and costly mistake
⚠Exotic or protected species skins (e.g. crocodile, ostrich, stingray) require CITES documentation and a DAFF wildlife trade permit under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 — Australian Border Force will seize shipments without valid permits
⚠Kangaroo and wallaby hides exported from Australia and re-imported as processed leather must be accompanied by documentation proving lawful harvest under a state wildlife management plan, as ABF scrutinises these shipments for illegal trade
⚠Anti-dumping measures have historically applied to certain finished leather products from specific origins — check the ABF Anti-Dumping Commission register before importing finished bovine leather to avoid unexpected dumping duties
⚠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

commercial invoice specifying species, tanning method, country of origin and degree of processing (critical for correct tariff classification between 4101–4107)
DAFF biosecurity import permit (mandatory for raw or partially processed hides from FMD-affected countries)
CITES permit and re-export certificate (required for Appendix I and II listed species such as crocodilian and ostrich skins)
tannery treatment certificate or processing certificate confirming chrome-tanning or equivalent treatment to satisfy biosecurity requirements
certificate of origin (required to claim preferential duty rates under ChAFTA, RCEP or other applicable FTAs)

Import tip

Classifying hides correctly at the time of entry between headings 4101 (raw), 4104 (tanned/crust) and 4107 (further prepared leather) is heavily scrutinised by ABF — obtain a tannery process statement from your supplier before lodging your import declaration, as reclassification post-entry can trigger penalties and back-duty on an entire shipment.

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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.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