Importing Footwear, gaiters and the like; parts of such articles from Indonesia into Australia (2026)

Indonesian-origin footwear can access preferential tariff rates under AANZFTA, but importers must hold a valid Form AAN Certificate of Origin or approved exporter Declaration of Origin at time of entry, while simultaneously ensuring all footwear meets Australian Consumer Law labelling standards and, where applicable, AS/NZS 2210.3 certification for safety boots.

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ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement

Chapter 64 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

⚠Obtain a completed AANZFTA Form AAN from the Indonesian exporter before lodging your import entry.
⚠Declare any used or worn footwear samples to DAFF on arrival — biosecurity treatment or destruction may apply.
⚠Verify safety boot shipments carry correct AS/NZS 2210.3 certification markings prior to departure from Indonesia.
⚠Anti-dumping measures are active on certain Chinese-origin rubber-soled footwear — check the Anti-Dumping Commission's public register before importing as dumping duties can significantly exceed the base customs duty
⚠All footwear must meet Australian Consumer Law mandatory safety and labelling standards; footwear marketed as safety boots must comply with AS/NZS 2210.3 and carry correct certification markings or importers risk product bans and recalls
⚠Biosecurity risk applies to used or second-hand footwear, which must be declared to DAFF and may require cleaning or treatment on arrival — even sample shoes worn at trade shows overseas can trigger this requirement
⚠Country of origin labelling is not mandatory for footwear under Australian law, but misleading 'Made in' claims (e.g. assembled in a third country from Chinese components) attract ACCC enforcement action under the Competition and Consumer Act
⚠Tariff classification disputes are common in this chapter — the outer sole material and upper material combination determines the correct 8-digit subheading; misclassification between 6401, 6402, 6403, and 6404 headings is a frequent ABF audit trigger
⚠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 specifying upper material, outer sole material, and intended use (critical for correct tariff classification)
bill of lading or airway bill
packing list with pairs per carton and size breakdown
AS/NZS 2210 test certificate or compliance report from accredited lab (mandatory for safety footwear marketed for occupational use)
anti-dumping certificate of origin or statutory declaration confirming country of manufacture (required where anti-dumping measures apply to Chinese-origin footwear)

Import tip

Request that your supplier specify the exact outer sole and upper composition (e.g. '100% polyurethane outer sole, textile upper') on the commercial invoice — this single step prevents ABF from holding the shipment for tariff clarification and avoids the most common classification disputes in this chapter.

Calculate the total landed cost for Chapter 64 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.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 Ch.39Plastics and articles thereof