Importing Other made up textile articles; sets; worn clothing and worn textile articles; rags from Ghana into Australia (2026)

Importing HS Chapter 63 goods from Ghana attracts MFN tariff rates with no FTA concession available, and used or secondhand clothing (6309) is subject to mandatory DAFF biosecurity inspection on arrival due to Ghana's plant-based contamination risk profile under the Biosecurity Act 2015.

No FTA — MFN rates applyHS Chapter 63

Compliance requirements

⚠Submit goods for DAFF biosecurity inspection on arrival; soil or seed contamination triggers treatment or re-export at importer cost.
⚠Ensure all reusable bags and textile packaging carry compliant Australian Consumer Law country of origin labelling before shipment.
⚠Declare full MFN duty liability on customs entry; include all freight and insurance costs in the customs value at port of entry.
⚠Used/secondhand clothing and textile articles (6309) must undergo DAFF biosecurity inspection on arrival — contamination with soil, seeds or biological matter triggers mandatory treatment or re-export at importer cost
⚠Personal flotation devices and life jackets containing textile components may require AMSA (Australian Maritime Safety Authority) approval under SOLAS or domestic recreational marine standards before sale
⚠Reusable bags and textile packaging must comply with Australian Consumer Law labelling requirements including country of origin marking — failure attracts ACCC enforcement action
⚠Anti-dumping measures have historically applied to polyester staple fibre and certain woven textile articles from China and India — check DOCA anti-dumping register before importing bulk textile articles as duties can reach 30%+ on top of standard tariff
⚠Textile articles destined for use in food-contact environments (e.g. kitchen textiles) may require compliance evidence against FSANZ standards if marketed with food-safety claims
⚠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 fibre composition breakdown (required for correct tariff classification and origin determination)
bill of lading or airway bill
packing list with individual SKU weights and quantities
DAFF biosecurity pre-clearance documentation or fumigation certificate (mandatory for secondhand/used textiles under 6309)
country of origin certificate or Form D / back-to-back certificate of origin (for FTA preferential rate claims)

Import tip

Always declare the precise fibre composition percentages on your import documentation — ABF regularly queries Chapter 63 entries where composition is listed as 'mixed' or 'assorted', and reclassification between headings (e.g. 6301 vs 6304) can shift duty rates significantly and trigger infringement notices.

Calculate the total landed cost for Chapter 63 goods from Ghana — duty, GST, IPC, and biosecurity included.

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Other product categories imported from Ghana

Ch.18Cocoa and cocoa preparations Ch.9Coffee, tea, maté and spices Ch.44Wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal Ch.71Natural or cultured pearls, precious or semi-precious stones, precious metals, metals clad with precious metal and articles thereof; imitation jewellery; coin Ch.8Edible fruit and nuts; peel of citrus fruit or melons Ch.13Lac; gums, resins and other vegetable saps and extracts