Importing Coffee, tea, maté and spices from Brazil into Australia (2026)

Brazil is a major green coffee exporter but no Australia-Brazil FTA exists, meaning full MFN tariff rates apply and all green coffee beans must meet strict BICON biosecurity import conditions including a valid DAFF import permit before arrival.

No FTA — MFN rates applyHS Chapter 9

Compliance requirements

⚠Obtain a DAFF import permit via BICON before shipment of any green coffee beans or unprocessed spices from Brazil.
⚠Ensure commercial invoice precisely describes each product line — vague terms like 'mixed spices' risk holds or destruction orders.
⚠Verify MFN tariff classification under HS Chapter 9 and confirm all costs to Australian port are included in declared customs value.
⚠All plant-based spices, teas, and unroasted coffee beans are biosecurity risk goods under the Biosecurity Act 2015 — DAFF requires an import permit and may mandate treatment or inspection on arrival; green coffee beans in particular carry pest and disease risk and must meet strict import conditions listed on BICON
⚠Dried chillies, peppers, and mixed spice products are frequently intercepted for undeclared additives or prohibited plant material — misdescription or vague invoicing (e.g., 'mixed spices') triggers holds and potential destruction orders
⚠Vanilla beans and some herbal teas containing medicinal claims may be regulated by the TGA as complementary medicines — importers must confirm whether the product crosses the food/therapeutic boundary before lodging entry
⚠Roasted coffee and tea are generally lower biosecurity risk than raw plant material but must still comply with FSANZ Food Standards Code requirements for labelling, allergen declarations, and maximum residue limits (MRLs) for pesticides enforced by DAFF
⚠Country of origin labelling under the Australian Consumer Law (ACL) and FSANZ Standard 1.2.11 is strictly enforced for retail-packaged tea and coffee — blended products must declare all origin countries if marketed with geographic claims
⚠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 botanical name, country of origin, and processing state (raw, roasted, ground)
DAFF import permit (mandatory for most raw/dried plant material including green coffee beans, whole spices, and unprocessed teas)
phytosanitary certificate issued by the national plant protection authority of the exporting country
certificate of origin (preferential — e.g., Form D for ASEAN, CO for ChAFTA) to claim FTA duty concessions
fumigation or heat treatment certificate where DAFF conditions require treatment prior to or on arrival in Australia

Import tip

Lodge your BICON import conditions check and apply for any required DAFF import permit at least 4–6 weeks before the shipment departs origin — permit processing times vary and arriving goods without a valid permit will be held in biosecurity custody at the importer's cost.

Calculate the total landed cost for Chapter 9 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.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.41Raw hides and skins (other than furskins) and leather