Importing Ores, slag and ash from Chile into Australia (2026)

Chilean mineral ores and concentrates imported under ACLFTA preferential rates require a valid Form A or authorised exporter Certificate of Origin, while simultaneously triggering mandatory DAFF biosecurity inspection for soil and organic contamination that can delay or prevent clearance regardless of FTA status.

✓ FTA Active: ACLFTAHS Chapter 26

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Australia-Chile Free Trade Agreement

Chapter 26 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

⚠Obtain ACLFTA Certificate of Origin from an authorised Chilean exporter before shipment to secure preferential tariff rates.
⚠Arrange DAFF biosecurity pre-assessment for soil contamination in Chilean ore concentrates to avoid mandatory treatment or re-export.
⚠Check ARPANSA or state radiation authority requirements if importing Chilean copper, iron or zircon concentrates that may contain NORM.
⚠DAFF biosecurity: all mineral ores and concentrates must be assessed for soil and organic contamination — unprocessed or partially processed ores frequently trigger mandatory biosecurity inspection and may require treatment or re-export if soil is present
⚠Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act permits may be required if the ore or concentrate contains or is associated with listed hazardous substances or is derived from environmentally sensitive operations
⚠Radioactive mineral ores (e.g., monazite, some ilmenite and zircon concentrates) may contain naturally occurring radioactive material (NORM) and require ARPANSA notification or state radiation authority approvals before import and handling
⚠Anti-dumping measures: while rare under Ch 26, importers should check the ABF Anti-Dumping Commission register — certain processed mineral products can attract dumping duties if classification boundaries with Ch 28 are disputed
⚠State-level dangerous goods and explosives regulations may apply to sulphide-bearing concentrates (e.g., copper, zinc sulphide concentrates) which can self-heat in transit — Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and IMDG compliance documentation must accompany the shipment
⚠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 with precise ore type, grade, moisture content and weight basis (wet/dry metric tonnes)
certificate of analysis (assay certificate) from an accredited laboratory confirming mineral composition and grade
bill of lading or charter party bill noting commodity classification and gross/net weight
DAFF biosecurity import permit or pre-arrival biosecurity declaration where soil presence is possible
ARPANSA or state radiation authority notification or clearance letter for NORM-bearing mineral concentrates

Import tip

Request the assay certificate and weight survey report from the load port before vessel arrival — ABF and DAFF use these to pre-assess classification and biosecurity risk, which can significantly reduce port hold times and demurrage costs on bulk shipments.

Calculate the total landed cost for Chapter 26 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.74Copper and articles thereof Ch.22Beverages, spirits and vinegar Ch.44Wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal Ch.2Meat and edible meat offal