Importing Essential oils and resinoids; perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations from Denmark into Australia (2026)

Importing Chapter 33 cosmetics and essential oils from Denmark attracts MFN tariff rates with no preferential concessions available, and any product carrying therapeutic, SPF, or medicinal claims must hold current ARTG listing before the shipment departs Denmark to avoid border seizure.

No FTA — MFN rates applyHS Chapter 33

Compliance requirements

⚠Obtain ARTG listing for any sunscreen or therapeutically claimed product before lodging the import declaration.
⚠Declare all botanical and plant-derived ingredients accurately on the commercial invoice to satisfy DAFF biosecurity screening requirements.
⚠Ensure the Danish commercial invoice explicitly states country of origin and full product descriptions to support correct MFN duty classification.
⚠Sunscreens with SPF claims are regulated as therapeutic goods under the TGA and require ARTG listing or registration before importation — failure to list prior to import can result in seizure at the border
⚠Products containing plant-derived essential oils (e.g. raw botanicals, plant material residues) may require DAFF biosecurity assessment; declare all botanical ingredients accurately to avoid reclassification as a biosecurity risk
⚠Cosmetics making therapeutic or medicinal claims (e.g. 'treats eczema', 'kills bacteria') may be reclassified as therapeutic goods by TGA, triggering ARTG requirements and a higher duty of care for labelling
⚠All cosmetic products must comply with the Industrial Chemicals Act 2019 administered by AICIS — new ingredients not previously notified in Australia require an AICIS introduction notification or exemption check before first importation
⚠Alcohol-based perfumes and fragrance products with high ethanol content may be subject to Australian Customs (Excise-equivalent) considerations; confirm with your broker whether excise-equivalent duties apply to your specific formulation
⚠No FTA exists between Australia and Denmark, so MFN (general) tariff rates apply to all goods; a commercial invoice with accurate country of origin declaration is required for customs entry but no preferential certificate of origin is applicable
⚠Pharmaceutical and medical device imports from Denmark must comply with TGA registration or listing requirements under the Therapeutic Goods Act 1989, with applicable permits obtained prior to importation
⚠Electrical and electronic goods must meet Australian electromagnetic compatibility and electrical safety standards, with ACMA compliance labelling and state-based electrical safety approval (RCM mark) required before sale in Australia
⚠Biosecurity declarations and DAFF inspection are mandatory for any goods containing timber, wood packaging material, dairy ingredients, animal-derived products or live biologicals, with ISPM-15 treatment required for all wood packaging

Key documents required

Commercial invoice with full INCI ingredient list and percentage breakdown (critical for TGA and AICIS assessment)
Certificate of Analysis (CoA) from manufacturer, confirming composition, purity and batch details
TGA ARTG number or evidence of exemption/listing for any product making therapeutic claims (especially sunscreens)
AICIS introduction notification reference or exemption category confirmation for products containing industrial chemicals
Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for essential oils and alcohol-based fragrance products, required for dangerous goods classification under IATA/IMDG if shipped in bulk

Import tip

Lodge your AICIS exemption or notification check well before shipment arrival — AICIS assessments can take weeks and holding costs at a bonded warehouse while awaiting chemical clearance are a common and avoidable expense for first-time cosmetics importers.

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Other product categories imported from Denmark

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