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Importing Furniture; bedding, mattresses, mattress supports, cushions and similar stuffed furnishings; luminaires and lighting fittings, not elsewhere specified or included; illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like; prefabricated buildings from China into Australia (2026)

Importing Chapter 94 goods from China under ChAFTA requires a valid Certificate of Origin to access preferential tariff rates, while simultaneously meeting Australian product safety standards such as RCM marking for electrical lighting fittings and AS/NZS 8124 flammability compliance for upholstered furniture and mattresses. Timber furniture with solid hardwood components sourced from China is subject to DAFF biosecurity inspection on arrival, making pre-shipment treatment documentation and clean timber declarations essential to avoid costly border intervention.

✓ FTA Active: ChAFTAHS Chapter 94

Free Trade Agreement

China-Australia Free Trade Agreement

Chapter 94 goods originating in China may qualify for preferential duty rates under ChAFTA. 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 ChAFTA Certificate of Origin from the Chinese exporter before shipment to claim preferential tariff rates at ABF entry.
  • ⚠Ensure all electrical lighting fittings carry RCM marking and comply with AS/NZS 3820 before supply into the Australian market.
  • ⚠Arrange DAFF-compliant biosecurity treatment and retain evidence for any solid hardwood furniture components and timber packing materials.
  • ⚠Upholstered furniture and mattresses must comply with AS/NZS 8124 and relevant ACCC product safety standards for flammability and chemical content
  • ⚠Electrical lighting fittings must carry RCM marking and comply with AS/NZS 3820 before supply to the Australian market and must be declared to the Electrical Safety Regulator in the relevant state or territory
  • ⚠Timber furniture and products containing solid wood may be subject to DAFF biosecurity inspection and treatment requirements under the Biosecurity Act 2015 particularly for solid hardwood components and packing material
  • ⚠The Australian Furniture Industry mandatory safety recall obligations under the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 apply to importers who are considered the deemed manufacturer for products sourced offshore
  • ⚠Anti-dumping measures have previously been applied to certain steel shelving and furniture components originating from specific countries and importers should check the Anti-Dumping Commission register prior to shipment
  • ⚠A valid ChAFTA Certificate of Origin (or origin declaration by approved exporter) is required to claim preferential tariff rates under ChAFTA, and must be presented to the ABF at time of entry
  • ⚠Anti-dumping and countervailing duties apply to a range of Chinese goods including steel reinforcing bar, hollow structural sections, aluminium extrusions and A4 copy paper - importers must check the Anti-Dumping Commission register before clearing goods
  • ⚠Electrical and electronic goods must comply with the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) regulatory arrangements and meet mandatory EESS (Electrical Equipment Safety System) registration requirements before sale in Australia
  • ⚠Biosecurity declarations are mandatory for goods containing or made from timber, bamboo, plant materials or organic packing material, with DAFF inspections and possible treatment orders applying at the Australian border

Key documents required

  • commercial invoice detailing material composition and unit values
  • bill of lading or airway bill
  • packing list with cubic measurements and weights
  • country of origin certificate or manufacturer declaration for FTA duty preference claims
  • RCM compliance declaration and test reports for any electrical lighting fittings

Import tip

Declare the full material composition of upholstered goods and mattresses on the commercial invoice including foam density and fabric type as ABF and DAFF officers frequently query these details and having them upfront significantly reduces the risk of holds and costly delays at the border.

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Other product categories imported from China

Ch.85Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articlesCh.84Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereofCh.87Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling-stock, and parts and accessories thereofCh.61Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, knitted or crochetedCh.62Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, not knitted or crochetedCh.39Plastics and articles thereof