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Importing Tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints and varnishes; putty and other mastics; inks from Germany into Australia (2026)

No Australia-Germany FTA exists, so MFN tariff rates apply to all Chapter 32 goods; the most critical compliance obligation is confirming AICIS inventory status for synthetic pigments and nano-TiO2 before shipment, as unlisted chemical forms cannot legally be imported without prior notification or assessment.

No FTA — MFN rates applyHS Chapter 32

Compliance requirements

  • ⚠Check the Anti-Dumping Commission public register for any measures on German chemical products before shipment.
  • ⚠Verify AICIS inventory listing for all synthetic organic pigments and nano-TiO2 particle sizes prior to import.
  • ⚠Ensure UN packaging, DG class labels and current Safety Data Sheets are in order for all VOC or flammable products.
  • ⚠Many paints, varnishes and inks are classified as Dangerous Goods under the Australian Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG/ADG) — VOC-containing and flammable liquid products require correct UN packaging, class labelling and Safety Data Sheets before the ABF will release cargo
  • ⚠Colorants and dyes intended for use in cosmetics (including hair dyes) may require TGA assessment if they meet the definition of a therapeutic good or are listed under the Cosmetic Standard 2019 — importers must verify permissible colour additives against the Australian Cosmetic Ingredient Standard
  • ⚠Titanium dioxide and certain synthetic organic pigments may be subject to Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme (AICIS) obligations — if the specific chemical form or particle size (e.g. nano-TiO2) is not on the Inventory, an introduction notification or assessment may be required before import
  • ⚠Anti-dumping measures have historically applied to titanium dioxide originating from China — importers should check the ABF Anti-Dumping Notice Register before contracting supply, as interim dumping duties can significantly alter landed cost calculations
  • ⚠Wood tannins, natural dyestuffs of plant origin and any product containing organic biological material may attract DAFF biosecurity documentation requirements — a Biosecurity Import Conditions (BICON) check is essential and some goods may require a permit or treatment on arrival
  • ⚠No FTA exists between Australia and Germany, so MFN (general) tariff rates apply to all goods; a commercial invoice or EUR.1 movement certificate may be requested by the ABF to verify origin but confers no preferential duty benefit
  • ⚠Anti-dumping and countervailing measures administered by the Anti-Dumping Commission may apply to certain steel, aluminium, and chemical products from Germany; importers should check the public register prior to shipment to avoid unexpected duty liabilities
  • ⚠Electrical and electronic goods must comply with Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) electromagnetic compatibility and electrical safety standards; many products require a Regulatory Compliance Mark (RCM) before supply into the Australian market
  • ⚠Biosecurity Act 2015 requirements apply to any goods containing or associated with timber packaging, plant material, or animal-derived inputs; wooden pallets and crates must meet ISPM 15 treatment standards and goods may be subject to inspection or treatment on arrival by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry

Key documents required

  • commercial invoice with full chemical/trade name, CAS numbers, HS code and country of origin clearly stated
  • Safety Data Sheet (SDS) compliant with Safe Work Australia GHS format — required by ABF for any dangerous or hazardous chemical cargo
  • bill of lading or airway bill
  • AICIS import declaration or exemption evidence where synthetic chemicals or novel nanomaterials are involved
  • Certificate of Origin (preferential, e.g. Form E for ChAFTA or RCEP self-declaration) to claim FTA duty concessions on pigments and dyes sourced from China or ASEAN

Import tip

Always include CAS numbers and precise chemical names on the commercial invoice — ABF tariff officers and AICIS assessors use these to confirm classification and inventory status, and missing this detail is the single most common cause of holds and queries on Chapter 32 shipments, adding days to clearance.

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