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Importing Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles from Brazil into Australia (2026)

No Australia-Brazil FTA exists, so all Chapter 85 electrical goods from Brazil attract full MFN tariff rates; importers must also ensure EESS registration and RCM marking are completed before goods arrive, as ABF will not release non-compliant electrical or radiofrequency devices at the border.

No FTA — MFN rates applyHS Chapter 85

Compliance requirements

  • ⚠Register as a responsible supplier on the EESS portal and certify Level 3 devices via a RECB before shipment departs Brazil.
  • ⚠Confirm RCM mark compliance under the Radiocommunications Act 1992 for any Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or cellular-enabled Chapter 85 products.
  • ⚠Declare origin as Brazil on all commercial invoices to ensure correct MFN tariff rate application at Australian customs clearance.
  • ⚠All electrical goods sold or supplied in Australia must comply with the Electrical Equipment Safety System (EESS); responsible suppliers must register products and themselves on the EESS portal before import or sale, with Level 3 equipment (e.g. power supplies, chargers) requiring certification by a Recognised External Certification Body (RECB)
  • ⚠ACMA regulates radiofrequency devices including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and cellular products — these must comply with the Radiocommunications Act 1992 and carry a compliant RCM mark; importing non-compliant RF devices can result in ABF seizure at the border
  • ⚠Solar panels and inverters are subject to the Clean Energy Council (CEC) approved product list requirements for any installation claiming Small-scale Technology Certificates (STCs) under the RET scheme — products not on the CEC list lose rebate eligibility, which directly affects resale value
  • ⚠Lithium battery shipments are subject to IATA/IMDG dangerous goods regulations for air and sea freight; misclassification of state of charge or watt-hour ratings is a common compliance failure that triggers re-inspection and delays at Australian ports
  • ⚠Anti-dumping measures are actively maintained on certain goods including aluminium extrusions and solar panels originating from China — importers should check the Anti-Dumping Commission's public register as dumping duties can add 5–40% to landed cost and apply retrospectively during investigation periods
  • ⚠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 full technical specifications including model number, wattage, voltage, and country of manufacture
  • EESS supplier registration confirmation and product registration certificate (for in-scope electrical equipment)
  • RCM Declaration of Conformity and test reports from an accredited laboratory (for RF and electrical products)
  • certificate of origin (mandatory for FTA preferential tariff claims, e.g. Form E for ChAFTA, back-to-back COO for RCEP)
  • dangerous goods declaration and MSDS/SDS for lithium battery shipments

Import tip

When importing solar inverters or battery systems that may be subject to both EESS registration and CEC listing requirements, engage a compliance consultant before the shipment departs — retrofitting compliance documentation after goods arrive in a bonded warehouse is significantly more expensive than pre-shipment testing, and ABF can direct destruction of non-compliant goods.

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Other product categories imported from Brazil

Ch.26Ores, slag and ashCh.47Pulp of wood or of other fibrous cellulosic material; recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboardCh.84Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereofCh.17Sugars and sugar confectioneryCh.9Coffee, tea, maté and spicesCh.41Raw hides and skins (other than furskins) and leather