Importing Plastics and articles thereof from Indonesia into Australia (2026)

Importing Chapter 39 plastics from Indonesia under AANZFTA can attract preferential tariff rates, but importers must simultaneously hold a valid Form AAN or approved exporter Declaration of Origin and ensure product-specific compliance with FSANZ, ACCC, or DAFF biosecurity requirements depending on the end use of the plastic article.

✓ FTA Active: AANZFTAHS Chapter 39

Free Trade Agreement

ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement

Chapter 39 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 a Form AAN or approved exporter Declaration of Origin before lodging the import entry to claim AANZFTA preferential rates.
⚠For food-contact plastic items, obtain supplier-issued food-grade declarations or FSANZ-compliant migration test results prior to shipment.
⚠Declare any plastic articles with hollow cavities or organic matter inclusions to DAFF at time of entry to avoid biosecurity holds.
⚠Food-contact plastics (containers, wrapping film, cutlery) must comply with FSANZ standards — suppliers should provide a food-grade declaration or migration test results confirming compliance with FSANZ Food Standards Code Standard 1.4.3
⚠Plastic items containing wood, soil, plant material or organic matter in cavities (e.g. outdoor furniture with hollow legs) trigger DAFF biosecurity inspection and may require treatment or re-export under the Biosecurity Act 2015
⚠Children's plastic products (toys, feeding items) are subject to the ACCC's mandatory consumer product safety standards — importers must ensure compliance with AS/NZS 8124 and relevant ACCC product safety notices before customs clearance
⚠Anti-dumping measures are actively applied to plastics from China and other countries — check the ABF Anti-Dumping Commission register before shipment, particularly for PVC products, polyethylene film and styrene polymers, as duty liabilities can be substantial and retrospective
⚠Plastic packaging subject to the Australian Packaging Covenant (APCO) and state-based container deposit schemes may impose downstream obligations on brand owners and importers — not a customs hold-up but a compliance cost that surprises new importers
⚠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 full polymer type description (e.g. HDPE, PET, PP) and HS subheading declared by supplier
bill of lading or airway bill
packing list with net and gross weights per SKU
food-grade declaration or third-party migration test certificate for any food-contact plastic articles
ACCC supplier declaration or test report for children's plastic products subject to mandatory safety standards

Import tip

Declaring the specific polymer type and form (e.g. 'polypropylene, in primary forms, random copolymer' vs 'articles of polypropylene') in the commercial invoice prevents ABF tariff reclassification disputes — the boundary between Chapters 39 and 40, and between primary forms and finished articles, is a common audit trigger that delays clearance and generates amendment costs.

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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.27Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes Ch.61Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, knitted or crocheted