Importing Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof from Denmark into Australia (2026)

Importing Chapter 84 machinery from Denmark attracts MFN tariff rates with no FTA concession available, so accurate commercial invoice origin declarations are essential; electrical or motor-driven plant destined for sale in Australia must have RCM registration with ACMA completed before shipment to avoid ABF holds at the border.

No FTA — MFN rates applyHS Chapter 84

Compliance requirements

⚠Register all electrical or motor-driven machinery with ACMA under the RCM framework before goods depart Denmark.
⚠Obtain an ODS/SGG import permit prior to shipment if any refrigeration or air-conditioning equipment contains HFCs or HCFCs.
⚠Declare the correct MFN tariff rate on the customs entry and ensure the commercial invoice states Danish origin explicitly.
⚠Used or second-hand machinery requires a DAFF biosecurity inspection and may require cleaning or fumigation treatment before release — budget extra time and cost, particularly for soil-contaminated plant from Asia or the Americas
⚠Refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment containing HFCs or HCFCs requires an Australian Refrigeration Council (ARC) licence for handling and an ODS/SGG import permit from the Department of Climate Change under the Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management Act before shipment
⚠Electrical machinery and equipment (including motor-driven plant) intended for sale or supply in Australia must meet ACMA regulatory compliance mark (RCM) requirements — failing to register responsible suppliers with ACMA before import can result in ABF holds and costly recalls
⚠Energy-using products covered by the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (GEMS) Act — including commercial refrigeration units, air compressors and certain pumps — must meet minimum energy performance standards and carry correct labelling before being offered for sale; non-compliant stock can be seized at the border
⚠Anti-dumping measures currently apply to certain steel-component machinery and aluminium extrusion equipment from China; check the ABF Anti-Dumping Commission's measure register before finalising supplier contracts as dumping duties can add 5–40% to landed cost
⚠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 detailing full technical description, model and serial numbers, country of origin and manufacturer name
bill of lading or airwaybill
packing list with gross and net weights and dimensions (critical for ABF and DAFF inspection scheduling)
manufacturer's certificate of origin (in prescribed FTA format where preferential tariff rate is being claimed under ChAFTA, AUSFTA or RCEP)
ODS/SGG import permit (where applicable for refrigerant-charged equipment) and ACMA RCM supplier registration evidence or equivalency test report for electrical machinery

Import tip

Request the manufacturer's technical datasheet and confirm the correct 8-digit HS tariff subheading with your broker before the shipment leaves origin — reclassification of machinery at the border (e.g. between 8479, 8428 or chapter 73/94) is a common ABF audit trigger and can delay clearance by days while also affecting whether your FTA certificate covers the correct tariff line.

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Other product categories imported from Denmark

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.30Pharmaceutical products Ch.87Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling-stock, and parts and accessories thereof Ch.90Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories thereof Ch.33Essential oils and resinoids; perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations Ch.22Beverages, spirits and vinegar