Importing Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof from Brazil into Australia (2026)

Importing Chapter 84 machinery from Brazil attracts full MFN tariff rates with no preferential concession available, and any used or second-hand plant arriving from Brazil is subject to mandatory DAFF biosecurity inspection due to high soil and organic contamination risk from South American agricultural and industrial environments.

No FTA — MFN rates applyHS Chapter 84

Compliance requirements

⚠Book DAFF biosecurity inspection in advance for all used Brazilian machinery to avoid costly port delays.
⚠Confirm RCM registration with ACMA before shipment for any motor-driven or electrical plant intended for Australian sale.
⚠Ensure commercial invoice explicitly declares Brazil as origin to correctly apply MFN tariff rates at ABF clearance.
⚠Used or second-hand machinery requires a DAFF biosecurity inspection and may require cleaning or fumigation treatment before release — budget extra time and cost, particularly for soil-contaminated plant from Asia or the Americas
⚠Refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment containing HFCs or HCFCs requires an Australian Refrigeration Council (ARC) licence for handling and an ODS/SGG import permit from the Department of Climate Change under the Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management Act before shipment
⚠Electrical machinery and equipment (including motor-driven plant) intended for sale or supply in Australia must meet ACMA regulatory compliance mark (RCM) requirements — failing to register responsible suppliers with ACMA before import can result in ABF holds and costly recalls
⚠Energy-using products covered by the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (GEMS) Act — including commercial refrigeration units, air compressors and certain pumps — must meet minimum energy performance standards and carry correct labelling before being offered for sale; non-compliant stock can be seized at the border
⚠Anti-dumping measures currently apply to certain steel-component machinery and aluminium extrusion equipment from China; check the ABF Anti-Dumping Commission's measure register before finalising supplier contracts as dumping duties can add 5–40% to landed cost
⚠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 detailing full technical description, model and serial numbers, country of origin and manufacturer name
bill of lading or airwaybill
packing list with gross and net weights and dimensions (critical for ABF and DAFF inspection scheduling)
manufacturer's certificate of origin (in prescribed FTA format where preferential tariff rate is being claimed under ChAFTA, AUSFTA or RCEP)
ODS/SGG import permit (where applicable for refrigerant-charged equipment) and ACMA RCM supplier registration evidence or equivalency test report for electrical machinery

Import tip

Request the manufacturer's technical datasheet and confirm the correct 8-digit HS tariff subheading with your broker before the shipment leaves origin — reclassification of machinery at the border (e.g. between 8479, 8428 or chapter 73/94) is a common ABF audit trigger and can delay clearance by days while also affecting whether your FTA certificate covers the correct tariff line.

Calculate the total landed cost for Chapter 84 goods from Brazil — duty, GST, IPC, and biosecurity included.

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Other product categories imported from Brazil

Ch.26Ores, slag and ash Ch.47Pulp of wood or of other fibrous cellulosic material; recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard 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