Importing Aircraft, spacecraft, and parts thereof from Canada into Australia (2026)

Aircraft and aeronautical parts imported from Canada under CPTPP preferential rates must simultaneously satisfy CASA CASR Part 21 type acceptance requirements, with a valid CPTPP origin declaration from the Canadian exporter or producer required to access reduced tariff rates; used aircraft and helicopters arriving from Canada also face mandatory DAFF biosecurity inspection of wheel wells, cargo holds, and cabin areas before VH-register acceptance.

✓ FTA Active: CPTPPHS Chapter 88

Free Trade Agreement

Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership

Chapter 88 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 CPTPP origin declaration from Canadian exporter confirming Rules of Origin compliance before lodging import entry
⚠Secure CASA CASR Part 21 import acceptance certificate prior to VH-register application for all aircraft
⚠Book DAFF biosecurity inspection for used aircraft on arrival to clear wheel wells and cabin areas of organic material
⚠All imported aircraft and major aeronautical products must be assessed and accepted by CASA under CASR Part 21 — a type acceptance or import certificate is required before the aircraft can be registered on the Australian civil aircraft register (VH- register)
⚠Drone imports are subject to CASA RPA regulations — commercial UAS over 250g require operator accreditation and registration; importing drones with RF transmission capability also triggers ACMA compliance requirements for radio devices
⚠Biosecurity risk is significant for used aircraft and helicopters arriving from overseas — DAFF officers may require inspection and treatment of wheel wells, cargo holds, and cabin areas for soil, insects, or organic material under the Biosecurity Act 2015
⚠Aircraft parts classified as 'aeronautical products' must carry manufacturer traceability documentation (Form 1, FAA 8130-3, or EASA Form 1) to satisfy CASA airworthiness requirements — ABF will not release goods without this documentation being available for CASA verification
⚠Export controls apply to certain aircraft, engines, and avionics under the Defence Export Controls framework (DSGL) — importers should confirm whether the goods are subject to DSGL controls, as some dual-use avionics and propulsion systems require a Defence permit
⚠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 aircraft/part description, serial number, part number, and manufacturer details
airworthiness release certificate (EASA Form 1, FAA Form 8130-3, or CASA Form 1) for aeronautical products and components
CASA type acceptance or import approval documentation for complete aircraft
bill of lading or airway bill with accurate gross weight and dimensions
DAFF biosecurity pre-arrival declaration or treatment certificate for used aircraft or parts with overseas operational history

Import tip

Include the aircraft or part serial number, manufacturer part number, and airworthiness certificate reference directly on the commercial invoice — ABF and CASA cross-reference these against CASA's aircraft register and airworthiness databases, and matching them upfront can prevent holds that delay release by days or weeks.

Calculate the total landed cost for Chapter 88 goods from Canada — duty, GST, IPC, and biosecurity included.

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Other product categories imported from Canada

Ch.84Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof Ch.27Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes Ch.44Wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal Ch.76Aluminium and articles thereof Ch.30Pharmaceutical products Ch.47Pulp of wood or of other fibrous cellulosic material; recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard