Importing Other made up textile articles; sets; worn clothing and worn textile articles; rags from Hong Kong, China into Australia (2026)

When importing Chapter 63 textile articles from Hong Kong, China under the AHKFTA, importers must present a valid Certificate of Origin issued by the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce to secure preferential tariff rates, while simultaneously ensuring used or secondhand items under HS 6309 are declared for mandatory DAFF biosecurity inspection on arrival in Australia.

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Chapter 63 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 HKGCC-issued Certificate of Origin before shipment to claim AHKFTA preferential duty rates.
⚠Declare all secondhand or worn textile articles (6309) upfront to avoid DAFF inspection delays and treatment costs.
⚠Ensure reusable bags and textile packaging carry compliant Australian country of origin labelling to satisfy ACCC requirements.
⚠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
⚠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 (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 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.61Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, knitted or crocheted Ch.62Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, not knitted or crocheted