Importing Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling-stock, and parts and accessories thereof from Czechia into Australia (2026)

Importing Chapter 87 road vehicles from Czechia attracts full MFN duty rates with zero FTA concession available, and every vehicle must hold either a valid RVCA approval or a RAW/Concessional RAV entry approval before Australian customs clearance can be granted.

No FTA — MFN rates applyHS Chapter 87

Compliance requirements

⚠Confirm RVCA registration or secure RAW/Concessional RAV approval before shipment departs Czechia.
⚠Ensure used vehicles meet DAFF clean, dry and free of contamination standard to avoid costly border treatment.
⚠Verify correct HS subheading to accurately calculate MFN duty — no FTA rate exists to offset classification errors.
⚠All road vehicles must comply with the Motor Vehicle Standards Act 2018 (MVSA) — vehicles not on the Road Vehicle Certificate of Approval (RVCA) register require a RAW (Registered Automotive Workshop) or Concessional RAV entry approval before import clearance
⚠New and used vehicles are subject to DAFF biosecurity inspection for soil, plant material and pests — used vehicles and machinery must be cleaned to 'clean, dry and free of contamination' standard or face mandatory treatment costs at the border
⚠Anti-dumping measures apply to certain steel road wheels from China (Case 2014/1) — importers of steel wheels must check the Anti-Dumping Commission register and may be liable for dumping duty in addition to customs duty
⚠Electric vehicles and e-bikes with lithium-ion batteries must comply with the Australian Consumer Law and relevant Australian Standards (AS/NZS 62133 for batteries) — ACMA type approval is required for any wireless components such as keyless entry or Bluetooth systems
⚠Personal imports of vehicles over 25 years old via the Enthusiast, Left Hand Drive or other concessional pathways require a Vehicle Import Approval (VIA) from the Department of Infrastructure before shipment departs — this is a pre-import requirement, not a post-arrival fix
⚠No FTA exists between Australia and Czechia so MFN general tariff rates apply to all goods; importers should confirm correct HS classification to avoid underpayment of duty
⚠ACMA regulatory compliance and RCM marking required for all electrical and electronic goods including machinery control systems and consumer electronics commonly exported from Czechia
⚠Anti-dumping and countervailing measures may apply to certain steel and glass products of Czech or EU origin; importers must check the ABF anti-dumping register before lodging entry
⚠Biosecurity declarations and potential DAFF inspection required for goods containing timber packaging, natural materials or organic components such as wooden furniture parts or hop-derived brewing products

Key documents required

Vehicle Import Approval (VIA) issued by the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications — mandatory for most vehicle imports
Certificate of Conformity or Compliance Plate documentation confirming compliance with ADRs (Australian Design Rules) under the MVSA
Foreign registration certificate or title document (for used vehicles) to establish year of manufacture and ownership history
Commercial invoice with full VIN, engine number, make, model, year, engine capacity and FOB value — incomplete invoices are the leading cause of ABF delays for this chapter
Biosecurity declaration and evidence of pre-export cleaning or fumigation treatment (DAFF-approved treatment certificate where applicable)

Import tip

Always lodge the Vehicle Import Approval (VIA) application before the vessel departs the origin port — the Department of Infrastructure does not issue retrospective approvals and ABF will not release the vehicle without one, meaning demurrage and storage costs accumulate rapidly while you wait.

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Other product categories imported from Czechia

Ch.84Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof 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 articles Ch.90Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories thereof Ch.70Glass and glassware Ch.39Plastics and articles thereof Ch.73Articles of iron or steel