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Importing Animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils and their cleavage products; prepared edible fats; animal or vegetable waxes from Ghana into Australia (2026)

No Australia-Ghana FTA exists so full MFN tariff rates apply to all Chapter 15 edible oils and fats from Ghana; the most critical compliance obligation is ensuring all edible oil products meet FSANZ Food Standards Code labelling and purity requirements before arrival, as non-compliant goods risk detention or destruction at the border.

No FTA — MFN rates applyHS Chapter 15

Compliance requirements

  • ⚠Verify FSANZ compositional and labelling compliance for all edible oils prior to shipment from Ghana.
  • ⚠Obtain a Biosecurity import permit under the Biosecurity Act 2015 if importing any crude animal fats such as tallow or lard.
  • ⚠Declare full MFN duty liability on commercial invoice; no preferential origin certificate is available or required for Ghana.
  • ⚠All imported edible oils must comply with Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) Food Standards Code — labelling, composition and purity standards are enforced at the border and FSANZ audits post-clearance; non-compliant product can be detained or destroyed
  • ⚠Crude animal fats (tallow, lard, grease) are subject to DAFF biosecurity import conditions and may require a valid import permit under the Biosecurity Act 2015 — conditions vary significantly by country of origin and processing standard (e.g., heat treatment thresholds)
  • ⚠Palm oil and palm-based fractions from Indonesia and Malaysia have been subject to anti-dumping investigations in Australia; importers should check the Anti-Dumping Commission register for current dumping duties or price undertakings before contracting, as retrospective liability applies from the date of initiation notice
  • ⚠Bulk liquid oils imported in flexitanks or ISO tanks require an accurate Dangerous Goods declaration where flash point thresholds are relevant; misclassification of partially hydrogenated or solvent-extracted oils under transport regulations has triggered ABF compliance interventions
  • ⚠Organic-certified oils must carry a valid certificate issued by an Australian Certified Organic (ACO) or DAFF-approved certifying body under the National Standard for Organic and Bio-Dynamic Produce — foreign certifications alone are insufficient for organic labelling claims in Australia
  • ⚠No FTA exists between Australia and Ghana, so MFN (general) tariff rates apply to all goods; a standard commercial invoice and packing list are required but no preferential certificate of origin is needed
  • ⚠Biosecurity Australia imposes strict inspection and treatment requirements on timber, wood products, and plant-based materials from Ghana under the Biosecurity Act 2015; import permits may be required for certain plant and animal products
  • ⚠Cocoa, food products, and agricultural goods must comply with the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code and may be subject to inspection by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) for pesticide residues and contaminants
  • ⚠Gold, precious metals, and jewellery imports from Ghana may require documentation to satisfy AML/CTF compliance obligations and must be accompanied by evidence of lawful origin to meet Australias obligations under the Kimberley Process and related commodity due diligence expectations

Key documents required

  • commercial invoice with full botanical/species name, country of origin, degree of refinement and CIF value
  • DAFF biosecurity import permit (mandatory for animal-origin fats such as tallow, lard and rendered greases)
  • phytosanitary or veterinary health certificate issued by the competent authority of the exporting country
  • certificate of analysis (CoA) from an accredited laboratory confirming free fatty acid content, peroxide value, moisture and adulterant testing — required by FSANZ and requested by ABF for edible oils
  • bill of lading or sea waybill with accurate description of commodity, including HS code and packaging type (bulk, drums, IBC)

Import tip

Request your overseas supplier to specify the degree of refinement (crude, RBD, refined-bleached, hydrogenated) explicitly on the commercial invoice and CoA — ABF and DAFF use this detail to determine the correct tariff subheading and applicable biosecurity pathway, and ambiguous descriptions are the single most common cause of delays and re-assessments under Chapter 15.

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Other product categories imported from Ghana

Ch.18Cocoa and cocoa preparationsCh.9Coffee, tea, maté and spicesCh.44Wood and articles of wood; wood charcoalCh.71Natural or cultured pearls, precious or semi-precious stones, precious metals, metals clad with precious metal and articles thereof; imitation jewellery; coinCh.8Edible fruit and nuts; peel of citrus fruit or melonsCh.63Other made up textile articles; sets; worn clothing and worn textile articles; rags