Importing Beverages, spirits and vinegar from Chile into Australia (2026)

Chilean wine and spirits can attract preferential nil or reduced tariff rates under ACLFTA, but importers must simultaneously satisfy Wine Equalisation Tax registration, accurate LAL declarations for excise, and FSANZ-compliant English labelling before ABF will release goods.

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Free Trade Agreement

Australia-Chile Free Trade Agreement

Chapter 22 goods originating in Chile may qualify for preferential duty rates under ACLFTA. Goods must meet the rules of origin and be accompanied by a valid certificate of origin.

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Compliance requirements

⚠Present a valid ACLFTA Certificate of Origin from an authorised Chilean exporter to secure preferential tariff rates at entry.
⚠Declare correct litres of alcohol to ABF and ensure ATO registration for WET before lodging the import entry.
⚠Verify all Chilean beverage labels meet FSANZ English-language, country of origin, and allergen requirements prior to shipment.
⚠All alcoholic beverages require an Excise Equivalent Goods (EEG) permit — excise duty is payable to the ATO at importation via the ABF, calculated on alcohol volume; ensure accurate litres of alcohol (LAL) declarations to avoid underpayment penalties
⚠Imported wine is subject to Wine Equalisation Tax (WET) at 29% of the wholesale value in addition to GST — WET must be declared on the import entry and importers must hold an ABN and be registered for WET with the ATO
⚠All beverages in packaged form must comply with FSANZ Food Standards Code requirements, including country of origin labelling, ingredient declarations, and allergen statements — labels must be in English and compliant before goods are released from ABF control
⚠Alcoholic beverages must comply with the Alcohol Beverages Advertising Code (ABAC) and any state/territory liquor licensing laws if the importer is also the vendor — some states require specific import or wholesale liquor licences before commercial transactions can occur
⚠Biosecurity risk is low for most sealed beverages but wooden wine cases, cork closures in bulk, and any product with organic plant material in packaging may trigger DAFF biosecurity inspection — declare all packaging materials accurately to avoid delays at the border
⚠A valid Certificate of Origin (Form A or back-to-back certificate) must be presented to the ABF to claim preferential ACLFTA tariff rates, with the declaration completed by an authorised Chilean exporter
⚠All fresh fruit, timber, seafood and plant-based products from Chile are subject to DAFF biosecurity inspection and may require import permits, phytosanitary certificates or treatment declarations under Australias Biosecurity Act 2015
⚠Copper and copper alloy products (Chapter 74) and aluminium products (Chapter 76) should be checked against the ABF anti-dumping and countervailing measures register prior to importation as measures can be imposed and attract significant additional duties
⚠Wine and alcoholic beverages imported from Chile must comply with Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) labelling requirements including country of origin, allergen declarations and standard drink labelling under the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code

Key documents required

Commercial invoice showing unit price, total value, alcohol percentage by volume (ABV), and litres of alcohol (LAL) calculation
Bill of lading or airway bill
Health certificate or Certificate of Analysis (CoA) from the exporting country's food or beverage authority (commonly required for wine and spirits)
ATO Excise Equivalent Goods import permit or EEG registration confirmation
FSANZ-compliant label artwork or pre-clearance label assessment (strongly recommended for first-time importers of a new SKU)

Import tip

Submit your LAL calculation and ABV documentation to your customs broker before shipment departs — errors in alcohol volume declarations are the single most common cause of ATO compliance reviews and amended entries, and correcting them post-release attracts penalty interest.

Calculate the total landed cost for Chapter 22 goods from Chile — duty, GST, IPC, and biosecurity included.

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Other product categories imported from Chile

Ch.8Edible fruit and nuts; peel of citrus fruit or melons Ch.3Fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates Ch.26Ores, slag and ash Ch.74Copper and articles thereof Ch.44Wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal Ch.2Meat and edible meat offal