Importing Aluminium and articles thereof from Chile into Australia (2026)

Aluminium products from Chile can attract preferential ACLFTA tariff rates, but importers must present a valid Chilean-authorised Certificate of Origin and verify that the goods genuinely originate in Chile, as ABF actively scrutinises Chapter 76 imports for third-country processing ruses given Australia's anti-dumping measures on Chinese aluminium extrusions.

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Chapter 76 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 a valid ACLFTA Certificate of Origin signed by an authorised Chilean exporter before lodging the import declaration.
⚠Confirm goods are not Chinese-origin extrusions transshipped via Chile, which would attract ADN 2010/37 anti-dumping duties.
⚠If importing aluminium composite panels for building use, verify NCC fire performance compliance before shipment arrives.
⚠Australia has active anti-dumping measures on aluminium extrusions from China (ADN 2010/37 and subsequent reviews) — importers must check the Anti-Dumping Commission register before contracting, as interim dumping duties can apply retrospectively and stack on top of Customs duty
⚠Aluminium composite panels (ACP) used in building facades must comply with the National Construction Code (NCC) fire performance requirements; since the Greystone/Lacrosse incidents, state building authorities audit cladding imports and ABF may refer suspect product to state regulators
⚠Country of origin for FTA preference claims on aluminium products requires careful scrutiny — Chinese-origin extrusions processed through a third country (e.g., Vietnam or Malaysia) must meet RCEP or AANZFTA change-in-tariff-heading rules and be supported by a valid back-to-back or manufacturer's certificate of origin
⚠Timber or organic packing material used with aluminium shipments (e.g., wooden dunnage, pallets) requires ISPM-15 treated timber or DAFF biosecurity clearance — non-compliant wood packaging can trigger costly treatment or destruction orders at the border
⚠Aluminium electrical conductors and cable products may require compliance with Australian Standards (AS/NZS 1125, AS/NZS 3000 series) and ACMA registration if they incorporate connectors or termination hardware — confirm with the relevant state electrical safety regulator before importing
⚠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 clearly stating alloy grade, temper designation (e.g., 6063-T5), dimensions, and unit weight — essential for correct tariff classification and anti-dumping assessment
mill test certificate (MTC) / material test report confirming chemical composition and mechanical properties, required by most downstream manufacturers and sometimes requested by ABF to verify classification
certificate of origin (preferential, e.g., RCEP Form or ChAFTA CO) issued by an authorised body in the exporting country to access concessional duty rates
Anti-Dumping Commission dumping duty deposit or exemption documentation if goods are subject to measures (particularly Chinese-origin extrusions)
packing list and bill of lading or airway bill with full container/package details including gross and net weights per line item

Import tip

Lodge a tariff classification ruling request with the ABF before your first shipment of aluminium extrusions or composite panels — given the active anti-dumping landscape and NCC cladding scrutiny, having a binding ruling on classification and a confirmed dumping duty position protects you from retrospective liability that can exceed the value of the goods themselves.

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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.22Beverages, spirits and vinegar Ch.44Wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal