Importing Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes from Indonesia into Australia (2026)

Indonesian mineral fuel imports can attract preferential tariff rates under AANZFTA, but importers must hold a valid DCCEEW Fuel Import Licence and ensure product specifications meet Australian fuel quality standards before the vessel departs Indonesia, as non-compliant fuel cannot be remediated at the Australian border.

✓ FTA Active: AANZFTAHS Chapter 27

Free Trade Agreement

ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement

Chapter 27 goods originating in Indonesia may qualify for preferential duty rates under AANZFTA. Goods must meet the rules of origin and be accompanied by a valid certificate of origin.

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Compliance requirements

⚠Secure your DCCEEW Fuel Import Licence before contracting Indonesian supply to avoid significant civil penalties.
⚠Obtain a completed AANZFTA Certificate of Origin (Form AAN) from the Indonesian exporter prior to lodging the import entry.
⚠Verify diesel sulphur content does not exceed 10ppm against Indonesian batch certificates before shipment to prevent rejection.
⚠Excise-equivalent customs duty applies to most fuel imports under the Customs Tariff Act 1995 — rates are indexed biannually and Motor Vehicle Emissions Standards (MVES) from 2025 may affect fuel spec compliance for petrol and diesel
⚠Fuel quality standards are mandated under the Fuel Quality Standards Act 2000 administered by DCCEEW — importers must ensure product meets Australian specifications (e.g. sulphur limits 10ppm for diesel) or face rejection and penalties
⚠A Fuel Import Licence issued by the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) is mandatory before importing liquid petroleum products — operating without one carries significant civil penalties
⚠Excise duty credits under the Fuel Tax Act 2006 (fuel tax credits scheme) are available for off-road and eligible business use, but claims require meticulous usage records — ATO audits in this space are active
⚠Anti-dumping measures have historically been applied to certain petroleum products and coke from specific origins — importers should check the ABF Anti-Dumping Commission register before finalising supply contracts
⚠An AANZFTA Certificate of Origin (Form AAN) or a Declaration of Origin from an approved exporter must be held at time of entry to claim preferential tariff rates under AANZFTA
⚠Timber and wood products (Chapter 44) and rattan or bamboo furniture are subject to mandatory biosecurity inspection and may require an Import Permit under the Biosecurity Act 2015, with risk of treatment or destruction if pests are detected
⚠Electrical and electronic goods must comply with Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) standards and carry the RCM mark, with supplier declarations of conformity required prior to import
⚠Palm oil and crude petroleum products are subject to strict Australian Border Force valuation scrutiny and may attract GST and customs duty assessments; anti-dumping measures should be checked against the Anti-Dumping Commission register for specific steel, aluminium, and paper product lines

Key documents required

commercial invoice with product specification, country of origin and HS code
certificate of quality or product analysis (confirming compliance with Fuel Quality Standards Act specifications)
bill of lading or sea waybill (bulk liquid or LPG shipments typically arrive by tanker)
Fuel Import Licence (issued by DCCEEW, must be held prior to importation)
certificate of origin (required to claim preferential FTA duty or excise-equivalent rates where applicable)

Import tip

Secure your Fuel Import Licence well before the vessel sails — DCCEEW processing times can exceed several weeks, and ABF will not release a fuel cargo without sight of a valid licence, meaning demurrage costs on a tanker can rapidly dwarf any savings on the cargo itself.

Calculate the total landed cost for Chapter 27 goods from Indonesia — duty, GST, IPC, and biosecurity included.

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Other product categories imported from Indonesia

Ch.44Wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal Ch.64Footwear, gaiters and the like; parts of such articles Ch.84Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof Ch.40Rubber and articles thereof Ch.61Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, knitted or crocheted Ch.39Plastics and articles thereof