Importing Edible fruit and nuts; peel of citrus fruit or melons from Chile into Australia (2026)

Fresh fruit and nuts from Chile qualify for preferential ACLFTA tariff rates, but importers must simultaneously satisfy DAFF biosecurity conditions including valid phytosanitary certificates and any mandatory cold treatment or methyl bromide fumigation requirements verified through BICON before contracting Chilean supply.

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Chapter 8 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 from an authorised Chilean exporter before lodging the import declaration.
⚠Check BICON for each specific fruit or nut line from Chile to confirm treatment pathways and import permit requirements.
⚠Ensure all wooden packaging from Chile is ISPM15 heat treated or fumigated to avoid costly onshore holds.
⚠All fresh fruit and nuts require a valid DAFF Biosecurity Import Conditions (BICON) permit or must meet strict pathway conditions — many fresh fruit lines (e.g. fresh citrus, mangoes) require an Approved Arrangement facility and may be subject to mandatory offshore or onshore treatment such as cold treatment or methyl bromide fumigation
⚠Fresh produce from certain origins is subject to Import Permit requirements under the Biosecurity Act 2015 — importers must check BICON before contracting supply, as some pathways (e.g. fresh mango from the Philippines) have highly specific seasonal and systems work requirements that can delay or block shipments
⚠Wooden packing materials (pallets, crates) must comply with ISPM15 heat treatment or fumigation standards — non-compliant timber can result in full consignment holds and treatment costs at importer expense
⚠Country of origin labelling under Australian Consumer Law (enforced by the ACCC) requires fresh produce sold at retail to display origin — importers acting as first domestic sellers must ensure carton and point-of-sale labelling is compliant before distribution
⚠Anti-dumping measures are not currently a major feature of Chapter 8, but importers of canned or processed fruit should verify with the Anti-Dumping Commission as processed lines (e.g. canned peaches or pears historically) have attracted measures — always check the current register before finalising supplier contracts
⚠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 declared country of origin, full botanical description, and net/gross weight
phytosanitary certificate issued by the national plant protection organisation (NPPO) of the exporting country — mandatory for virtually all fresh fruit and many dried/processed lines
BICON import permit or evidence of meeting BICON pathway conditions (treatment certificates, systems work documentation)
cold treatment or fumigation treatment certificate where required by the relevant BICON pathway (e.g. cold treatment record for table grapes)
bill of lading or airway bill, plus packing list detailing variety, quantity, and pack sizes for biosecurity inspection purposes

Import tip

Lodge your biosecurity import declaration and treatment documentation through the Integrated Cargo System (ICS) well before vessel arrival — DAFF inspections are risk-targeted and having complete, pre-lodged phytosanitary and treatment records on file significantly reduces the chance of a hold or directed inspection that delays perishable cargo and drives up storage costs.

Calculate the total landed cost for Chapter 8 goods from Chile — duty, GST, IPC, and biosecurity included.

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Other product categories imported from Chile

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 Ch.2Meat and edible meat offal