Importing Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling-stock, and parts and accessories thereof from Belgium into Australia (2026)

Australia has no FTA with Belgium so full MFN tariff rates apply to all Chapter 87 vehicles and parts, and every road vehicle must hold RVCA approval or a valid RAW/Concessional RAV entry before import clearance will be granted. Used vehicles shipped from Belgium must also arrive clean, dry and free of contamination to satisfy DAFF biosecurity requirements or face mandatory border treatment costs.

No FTA — MFN rates applyHS Chapter 87

Compliance requirements

⚠Confirm RVCA registration or secure RAW/Concessional RAV approval before the vessel departs Belgium.
⚠Ensure used vehicles are professionally cleaned to DAFF standard prior to loading to avoid costly border treatment.
⚠Check the Anti-Dumping Commission register if importing steel wheels, as dumping duties may apply beyond standard MFN rates.
⚠All road vehicles must comply with the Motor Vehicle Standards Act 2018 (MVSA) — vehicles not on the Road Vehicle Certificate of Approval (RVCA) register require a RAW (Registered Automotive Workshop) or Concessional RAV entry approval before import clearance
⚠New and used vehicles are subject to DAFF biosecurity inspection for soil, plant material and pests — used vehicles and machinery must be cleaned to 'clean, dry and free of contamination' standard or face mandatory treatment costs at the border
⚠Anti-dumping measures apply to certain steel road wheels from China (Case 2014/1) — importers of steel wheels must check the Anti-Dumping Commission register and may be liable for dumping duty in addition to customs duty
⚠Electric vehicles and e-bikes with lithium-ion batteries must comply with the Australian Consumer Law and relevant Australian Standards (AS/NZS 62133 for batteries) — ACMA type approval is required for any wireless components such as keyless entry or Bluetooth systems
⚠Personal imports of vehicles over 25 years old via the Enthusiast, Left Hand Drive or other concessional pathways require a Vehicle Import Approval (VIA) from the Department of Infrastructure before shipment departs — this is a pre-import requirement, not a post-arrival fix
⚠No FTA exists between Australia and Belgium, so MFN (general) tariff rates apply to all imported goods and no preferential certificate of origin is required or accepted for duty reduction purposes
⚠Anti-dumping and countervailing measures administered by the Anti-Dumping Commission may apply to certain Belgian steel and chemical products, importers should check the measures register on the ABF website prior to lodging import declarations
⚠Electrical and electronic goods must comply with ACMA regulatory arrangements including RCM (Regulatory Compliance Mark) requirements, and relevant Australian Standards under the Electrical Equipment Safety System (EESS) before goods can be sold in Australia
⚠Biosecurity Act 2015 requirements apply to any goods containing organic material, wooden packaging must be treated and marked to ISPM 15 standards, and pharmaceutical and chemical imports from Belgium require TGA or APVMA approval as applicable

Key documents required

Vehicle Import Approval (VIA) issued by the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications — mandatory for most vehicle imports
Certificate of Conformity or Compliance Plate documentation confirming compliance with ADRs (Australian Design Rules) under the MVSA
Foreign registration certificate or title document (for used vehicles) to establish year of manufacture and ownership history
Commercial invoice with full VIN, engine number, make, model, year, engine capacity and FOB value — incomplete invoices are the leading cause of ABF delays for this chapter
Biosecurity declaration and evidence of pre-export cleaning or fumigation treatment (DAFF-approved treatment certificate where applicable)

Import tip

Always lodge the Vehicle Import Approval (VIA) application before the vessel departs the origin port — the Department of Infrastructure does not issue retrospective approvals and ABF will not release the vehicle without one, meaning demurrage and storage costs accumulate rapidly while you wait.

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Other product categories imported from Belgium

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