Importing Fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates from Chile into Australia (2026)

Chilean seafood imports can access preferential ACLFTA tariff rates but only where a valid Certificate of Origin is lodged with ABF at the time of entry, and every consignment must simultaneously clear DAFF biosecurity inspection with species-specific import permits secured well before vessel departure from Chile.

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Free Trade Agreement

Australia-Chile Free Trade Agreement

Chapter 3 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 DAFF biosecurity import permit for your specific seafood species before shipment departs Valparaiso or any Chilean port.
⚠Verify no Anti-Dumping Commission measures apply to your HS line before each shipment, as duty rates change without notice.
⚠Ensure Chilean exporter completes a valid ACLFTA Certificate of Origin to claim preferential rates at ABF lodgement.
⚠All fish and seafood imports require a DAFF (formerly DAWE) biosecurity import permit or must meet an approved arrangement — live aquatic animals face especially strict pathway conditions under the Biosecurity Act 2015 and many species are outright prohibited entry
⚠Shark fin imports are subject to CITES permit requirements for listed species (e.g. oceanic whitetip, hammerhead); both an export permit from origin and an Australian CITES import permit issued by DAFF are mandatory before shipment arrives
⚠Anti-dumping measures are active on certain seafood lines — notably prawns from specific countries have been subject to dumping investigations; importers must check the ABF Anti-Dumping Commission register before each shipment as measures and duty rates change
⚠Country of origin labelling under the Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) Food Standards Code and the Australian Consumer Law requires accurate origin disclosure on retail packaging; misrepresentation (e.g. labelling Vietnamese prawns as Australian) attracts serious ACCC enforcement action
⚠Seafood arriving with ice or in water (especially live product) must be declared to biosecurity officers on arrival regardless of value; failure to declare attracts infringement notices and the consignment may be seized or destroyed at the importer's cost
⚠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

DAFF Biosecurity Import Permit (mandatory for most fish and all live aquatic animals — apply well in advance as processing can take weeks)
Health certificate or sanitary certificate issued by the competent authority of the exporting country (must confirm product is fit for human consumption and free from specified pathogens)
CITES export permit from country of origin and Australian CITES import permit (required for all CITES-listed species including certain sharks, seahorses, and giant clams)
Commercial invoice with full species scientific name, product form, net/gross weight, country of harvest (not just processing), and unit price
Bill of lading or airway bill, packing list, and for chilled/frozen product, temperature logs or cold chain records to demonstrate integrity on arrival

Import tip

Lodge your biosecurity import permit application before booking freight — live and high-risk seafood permits can take 4–8 weeks to issue and the permit number must appear on shipping documentation; last-minute permit applications routinely cause costly demurrage and product loss at the border.

Calculate the total landed cost for Chapter 3 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.26Ores, slag and ash Ch.74Copper and articles thereof Ch.22Beverages, spirits and vinegar Ch.44Wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal Ch.2Meat and edible meat offal