Importing Ores, slag and ash from Brazil into Australia (2026)

Importing Chapter 26 mineral ores and concentrates from Brazil attracts MFN tariff rates with no FTA concession available, and DAFF biosecurity inspection is a near-certain requirement given Brazil's tropical soil and organic contamination risk profile for unprocessed ores. Importers must ensure all consignments are assessed for soil presence prior to shipment to avoid costly treatment or re-export orders on arrival in Australia.

No FTA — MFN rates applyHS Chapter 26

Compliance requirements

⚠Engage DAFF pre-arrival to declare Brazilian ore consignments and arrange mandatory biosecurity inspection for soil or organic contamination.
⚠Confirm whether the specific ore contains NORM; if so, notify ARPANSA and obtain relevant state radiation authority approvals before import.
⚠Apply MFN general tariff rates and ensure commercial invoice explicitly declares Brazil as origin with full cost-inclusive customs valuation.
⚠DAFF biosecurity: all mineral ores and concentrates must be assessed for soil and organic contamination — unprocessed or partially processed ores frequently trigger mandatory biosecurity inspection and may require treatment or re-export if soil is present
⚠Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act permits may be required if the ore or concentrate contains or is associated with listed hazardous substances or is derived from environmentally sensitive operations
⚠Radioactive mineral ores (e.g., monazite, some ilmenite and zircon concentrates) may contain naturally occurring radioactive material (NORM) and require ARPANSA notification or state radiation authority approvals before import and handling
⚠Anti-dumping measures: while rare under Ch 26, importers should check the ABF Anti-Dumping Commission register — certain processed mineral products can attract dumping duties if classification boundaries with Ch 28 are disputed
⚠State-level dangerous goods and explosives regulations may apply to sulphide-bearing concentrates (e.g., copper, zinc sulphide concentrates) which can self-heat in transit — Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and IMDG compliance documentation must accompany the shipment
⚠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

Key documents required

commercial invoice with precise ore type, grade, moisture content and weight basis (wet/dry metric tonnes)
certificate of analysis (assay certificate) from an accredited laboratory confirming mineral composition and grade
bill of lading or charter party bill noting commodity classification and gross/net weight
DAFF biosecurity import permit or pre-arrival biosecurity declaration where soil presence is possible
ARPANSA or state radiation authority notification or clearance letter for NORM-bearing mineral concentrates

Import tip

Request the assay certificate and weight survey report from the load port before vessel arrival — ABF and DAFF use these to pre-assess classification and biosecurity risk, which can significantly reduce port hold times and demurrage costs on bulk shipments.

Calculate the total landed cost for Chapter 26 goods from Brazil — duty, GST, IPC, and biosecurity included.

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Other product categories imported from Brazil

Ch.47Pulp of wood or of other fibrous cellulosic material; recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard Ch.84Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof Ch.85Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles Ch.17Sugars and sugar confectionery Ch.9Coffee, tea, maté and spices Ch.41Raw hides and skins (other than furskins) and leather