Importing Iron and steel from Canada into Australia (2026)

Iron and steel imports from Canada can qualify for CPTPP preferential tariff rates, but importers must provide a valid CPTPP origin declaration or Certificate of Origin alongside detailed Canadian mill certificates to confirm Rules of Origin compliance and distinguish Canadian-origin product from third-country steel that may be subject to Australian anti-dumping measures.

✓ FTA Active: CPTPPHS Chapter 72

Free Trade Agreement

Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership

Chapter 72 goods originating in Canada may qualify for preferential duty rates under CPTPP. Goods must meet the rules of origin and be accompanied by a valid certificate of origin.

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Compliance requirements

⚠Obtain Canadian mill certificates and CPTPP origin declaration to prove originating status and avoid third-country anti-dumping exposure.
⚠Check the ABF Anti-Dumping Commission register before shipment to confirm no active measures apply to the specific steel product.
⚠Verify structural or pressure-vessel steel meets applicable Australian Standards (AS/NZS 3678 or AS 1163) prior to export from Canada.
⚠Anti-dumping and countervailing duties are a major risk for Chapter 72 — Australia has active measures on hot-rolled steel coil, rebar, and other products from China, South Korea, Taiwan, and other origins; always check the ABF Anti-Dumping Commission register before importing
⚠Steel products used in certain structural or pressure-vessel applications may need to comply with Australian Standards (e.g. AS/NZS 3678, AS 1163) and failure to declare non-conforming grades can trigger hold or seizure at the border
⚠Rebar and structural steel from some origins are subject to both dumping duty and countervailing duty simultaneously — importers must provide detailed mill certificates and country-of-origin evidence to correctly calculate landed cost
⚠DAFF biosecurity requirements apply to steel arriving with residual soil, biological material, or timber dunnage/packaging — ensure goods are clean and declare all packaging materials accurately to avoid treatment or destruction orders
⚠The Australian Steel Institute and some state government procurement policies require domestic preference for certain public infrastructure projects, which can affect whether imported steel may be used on government-funded contracts even if customs-cleared
⚠A CPTPP origin declaration or Certificate of Origin must be provided by the exporter or producer to claim preferential tariff rates under the CPTPP, with goods required to meet the Rules of Origin specific to each HS chapter
⚠Timber, lumber, wood products and raw plant material from Canada require biosecurity treatment and documentation under the Biosecurity Act 2015, with heat treatment or methyl bromide fumigation certificates commonly required by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
⚠Pharmaceutical and therapeutic goods imported from Canada must be registered on the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG) administered by the TGA before importation, and sponsor obligations apply even where goods are manufactured to Canadian Health Canada standards
⚠Electrical and electronic goods must comply with Australian EMC and electrical safety standards under the Regulatory Compliance Mark (RCM) scheme administered by ACMA and state electrical safety regulators, noting that Canadian CSA or UL certification does not automatically satisfy Australian requirements

Key documents required

commercial invoice with full mill details, steel grade, chemical composition, and dimensions
mill test certificate (MTC) confirming compliance with nominated standard (e.g. AS/NZS, ASTM, EN, JIS)
bill of lading or sea waybill
certificate of origin (essential for FTA preferential rate claims and anti-dumping origin verification)
Anti-Dumping Commission show cause notice response documentation (if goods are subject to an investigation or interim measures)

Import tip

Always obtain the mill test certificate before shipment departs — ABF and the Anti-Dumping Commission frequently request this document to verify origin and grade, and delays in producing it post-arrival can result in costly storage charges at the wharf while goods are held pending assessment.

Calculate the total landed cost for Chapter 72 goods from Canada — duty, GST, IPC, and biosecurity included.

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Other product categories imported from Canada

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