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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 Czechia into Australia (2026)

Australia has no FTA with Czechia, so all Chapter 94 goods attract full MFN duty rates, making correct HS classification critical; electrical lighting fittings from Czechia must additionally carry RCM marking and comply with AS/NZS 3820 before they can be legally supplied in Australia.

No FTA — MFN rates applyHS Chapter 94

Compliance requirements

  • ⚠Verify RCM marking on all Czech luminaires and lighting fittings prior to shipment to avoid Border Force holds.
  • ⚠Inspect timber furniture components and all wood packing material for DAFF biosecurity treatment compliance under the Biosecurity Act 2015.
  • ⚠Confirm AS/NZS 8124 flammability and chemical content compliance for any upholstered furniture or mattresses before lodging the import declaration.
  • ⚠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
  • ⚠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

  • 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.

Calculate the total landed cost for Chapter 94 goods from Czechia — duty, GST, IPC, and biosecurity included.

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Other product categories imported from Czechia

Ch.84Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereofCh.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.87Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling-stock, and parts and accessories thereofCh.90Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories thereofCh.70Glass and glasswareCh.39Plastics and articles thereof