Importing from Brazil into Australia (2026)

Brazil is a key supplier to Australia of iron ore and ferrous materials, pulp and paper products, leather goods, coffee, and sugar, with all trade conducted under WTO MFN rates given the absence of a bilateral free trade agreement between the two countries.

No FTA — MFN rates apply

Top imported product categories from Brazil

Compliance requirements for Brazil-origin goods

  • No FTA exists between Australia and Brazil, meaning MFN (general) tariff rates apply to all goods; a commercial invoice and packing list must accurately declare origin as Brazil for correct tariff classification
  • Biosecurity requirements are strict for organic materials including leather (Chapter 41), timber and wood products (Chapter 44), coffee (Chapter 09), and sugar (Chapter 17) - DAFF biosecurity declarations and possible treatment or inspection on arrival are mandatory
  • Anti-dumping and countervailing duty measures administered by the Anti-Dumping Commission may apply to certain Brazilian steel and iron products (Chapter 72) - importers should check the measures register on the ABF website prior to shipment
  • Food and beverage imports including coffee, sugar and fruit juices must comply with the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code and may require FSANZ assessment; imported food inspection fees apply under the Imported Food Control Act 1992

Calculate the total landed cost for goods from Brazil — duty, GST, IPC, and biosecurity included.