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Importing Natural or cultured pearls, precious or semi-precious stones, precious metals, metals clad with precious metal and articles thereof; imitation jewellery; coin from Ghana into Australia (2026)

Ghana is a significant gold and diamond producer, meaning shipments of Chapter 71 goods from Ghana carry heightened scrutiny — rough diamonds must be accompanied by a Kimberley Process Certificate or entry will be refused, and no FTA exists so full MFN duty rates apply with no tariff concessions available.

No FTA — MFN rates applyHS Chapter 71

Compliance requirements

  • ⚠Obtain a valid Kimberley Process Certificate before shipment for any rough diamonds sourced from Ghana.
  • ⚠Declare gold or precious metal shipments exceeding AUD 10,00 to meet AUSTRAC reporting obligations at time of import.
  • ⚠Ensure commercial invoice itemises each product line with Ghana as country of origin to support MFN tariff classification.
  • ⚠Rough diamonds must be accompanied by a Kimberley Process Certificate (KPC) under the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956 — entry will be refused without it regardless of declared value
  • ⚠Gold and precious metals above AUD 10,000 in value may trigger AUSTRAC cash transaction reporting obligations on the importer or their agent
  • ⚠Antique jewellery or items containing wildlife-derived materials (coral, ivory, tortoiseshell) require a CITES permit under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 — commonly overlooked on vintage pieces
  • ⚠Imitation jewellery containing nickel in components that contact skin may face product safety scrutiny under the Australian Consumer Law; no formal standard currently mandates testing but liability exposure exists if consumer harm occurs
  • ⚠No duty-free concession under ITCA applies automatically to all Chapter 71 goods — general rate for most jewellery is free, but some articles clad with precious metal attract 5% duty; always verify the specific 8-digit tariff classification before assuming a nil rate
  • ⚠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 precise stone specifications (carat weight, cut, colour, clarity) and metal fineness (e.g. 18ct, 925 sterling)
  • Kimberley Process Certificate (mandatory for rough diamonds — both exporter and importer country certificates required)
  • CITES import/export permit (for coral, ivory or other wildlife-derived materials in vintage or antique pieces)
  • gemological laboratory certificate (GIA, IGI or equivalent) for high-value loose diamonds or coloured stones — speeds ABF valuation
  • insurance certificate or declared customs value statement for high-value shipments, as ABF frequently queries undervaluation on jewellery consignments

Import tip

Request a detailed breakdown of stone weights, metal weights and labour costs on the supplier invoice before shipment — ABF routinely queries jewellery valuation and having this breakdown on the original commercial invoice avoids costly amendments, delays and potential under-valuation investigations after lodgement.

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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.8Edible fruit and nuts; peel of citrus fruit or melonsCh.63Other made up textile articles; sets; worn clothing and worn textile articles; ragsCh.13Lac; gums, resins and other vegetable saps and extracts