Importing Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, knitted or crocheted from Hong Kong, China into Australia (2026)

Knitted garments imported from Hong Kong under the AHKFTA can attract preferential tariff rates, but importers must hold a valid Certificate of Origin from the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce and simultaneously verify that no active anti-dumping measures apply to the specific garment category before shipment arrives in Australia.

✓ FTA Active: AHKFTAHS Chapter 61

Free Trade Agreement

Australia-Hong Kong Free Trade Agreement

Chapter 61 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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Compliance requirements

⚠Obtain AHKFTA Certificate of Origin from Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce before lodging import declaration
⚠Check Anti-Dumping Commission register for knitted garment measures that could impose duties exceeding 30% retrospectively
⚠Ensure all garments carry English care labels stating fibre content, country of origin, and care instructions before clearance
⚠All garments sold in Australia must comply with mandatory care labelling standards under Australian Consumer Law — labels must state fibre content, country of origin, and care instructions in English; non-compliance can trigger ABF detention and ACCC enforcement
⚠Children's nightwear (including knitted pyjamas and onesies) must meet flammability requirements under AS/NZS 1249 — importers must hold test reports from accredited laboratories before clearance
⚠Anti-dumping measures are active on certain knitted garments from specific origins — check the Anti-Dumping Commission register before shipment as duties can exceed 30% and apply retrospectively
⚠Country of origin claims on garments are heavily scrutinised; fabric knitted in one country but cut and sewn in another may not qualify as origin of the finishing country for FTA preferential rates or consumer labelling purposes
⚠No import permit is generally required, but biosecurity risk is low for new garments; however, second-hand or used knitted clothing requires DAFF biosecurity assessment and may require treatment or be refused entry
⚠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

Key documents required

commercial invoice with full fibre composition breakdown per SKU and country of manufacture
bill of lading or airway bill
packing list with carton-level detail including garment sizes and quantities
laboratory test reports for children's nightwear flammability (AS/NZS 1249) and any restricted substance testing (REACH or Oeko-Tex accepted as supporting evidence)
Certificate of Origin (Form E for ChAFTA, back-to-back or AANZ origin declaration for AANZFTA) to claim preferential tariff rates

Import tip

Pre-populate your tariff classification at the 10-digit statistical code level and include the exact fibre composition percentages on the commercial invoice — ABF commonly queries mismatches between declared composition and garment labels, and resolving this post-arrival causes costly storage delays.

Calculate the total landed cost for Chapter 61 goods from Hong Kong, China — duty, GST, IPC, and biosecurity included.

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Other product categories imported 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 articles Ch.84Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof Ch.91Clocks and watches and parts thereof Ch.71Natural or cultured pearls, precious or semi-precious stones, precious metals, metals clad with precious metal and articles thereof; imitation jewellery; coin Ch.62Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, not knitted or crocheted Ch.95Toys, games and sports requisites; parts and accessories thereof