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Importing from Hong Kong, China into Australia (2026)

Hong Kong, China is a major trading partner for Australia, known for exporting high-value electronics, watches and jewellery, electrical machinery, and re-exported goods of Chinese manufacture. The AHKFTA, in force since January 2020, provides Australian importers with preferential duty rates on eligible originating goods, making it essential to verify true Hong Kong origin rather than mere transshipment to access FTA benefits.

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Free Trade Agreement

Australia-Hong Kong Free Trade Agreement

Goods originating in Hong Kong, China may qualify for preferential duty rates under AHKFTA. Goods must meet the rules of origin and be accompanied by a valid certificate of origin.

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Top imported product categories from Hong Kong, China

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 articlesCh.84Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereofCh.91Clocks and watches and parts thereofCh.71Natural or cultured pearls, precious or semi-precious stones, precious metals, metals clad with precious metal and articles thereof; imitation jewellery; coinCh.61Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, knitted or crochetedCh.62Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, not knitted or crochetedCh.95Toys, games and sports requisites; parts and accessories thereofCh.39Plastics and articles thereofCh.90Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories thereofCh.63Other made up textile articles; sets; worn clothing and worn textile articles; rags

Compliance requirements for Hong Kong, China-origin goods

  • ⚠A valid Certificate of Origin (CO) issued by the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce or equivalent authorised body is required to claim preferential tariff rates under the AHKFTA
  • ⚠Electrical and electronic goods must meet ACMA regulatory arrangements including Supplier Declaration of Conformity or formal approval before import and sale in Australia
  • ⚠Goods must satisfy Australian Consumer Law mandatory safety and information standards, particularly for products such as toys, childcare articles, and personal protective equipment regulated under the Competition and Consumer Act 2010
  • ⚠Anti-dumping and countervailing duties may apply to certain goods such as aluminium extrusions and steel products where circumvention through Hong Kong transshipment is under ABF scrutiny

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