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Machinery imported from Indonesia under Chapter 84 can attract preferential tariff rates via AANZFTA, provided a valid Certificate of Origin (Form AAN) or approved exporter Declaration of Origin is held at time of entry; however, used or second-hand plant from Indonesia carries a high biosecurity risk due to soil and organic contamination, and DAFF inspection with potential cleaning or fumigation must be factored into lead times and landed costs before release.

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Free Trade Agreement

ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement

Chapter 84 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 Form AAN or approved exporter Declaration of Origin from the Indonesian supplier before shipment to claim AANZFTA preferential rates.
⚠Budget additional time and cost for mandatory DAFF biosecurity inspection if importing used or second-hand machinery from Indonesia.
⚠Register any motor-driven or electrical plant with ACMA as a responsible supplier before import to avoid ABF holds at the border.
⚠Used or second-hand machinery requires a DAFF biosecurity inspection and may require cleaning or fumigation treatment before release — budget extra time and cost, particularly for soil-contaminated plant from Asia or the Americas
⚠Refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment containing HFCs or HCFCs requires an Australian Refrigeration Council (ARC) licence for handling and an ODS/SGG import permit from the Department of Climate Change under the Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management Act before shipment
⚠Electrical machinery and equipment (including motor-driven plant) intended for sale or supply in Australia must meet ACMA regulatory compliance mark (RCM) requirements — failing to register responsible suppliers with ACMA before import can result in ABF holds and costly recalls
⚠Energy-using products covered by the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (GEMS) Act — including commercial refrigeration units, air compressors and certain pumps — must meet minimum energy performance standards and carry correct labelling before being offered for sale; non-compliant stock can be seized at the border
⚠Anti-dumping measures currently apply to certain steel-component machinery and aluminium extrusion equipment from China; check the ABF Anti-Dumping Commission's measure register before finalising supplier contracts as dumping duties can add 5–40% to landed cost
⚠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 detailing full technical description, model and serial numbers, country of origin and manufacturer name
bill of lading or airwaybill
packing list with gross and net weights and dimensions (critical for ABF and DAFF inspection scheduling)
manufacturer's certificate of origin (in prescribed FTA format where preferential tariff rate is being claimed under ChAFTA, AUSFTA or RCEP)
ODS/SGG import permit (where applicable for refrigerant-charged equipment) and ACMA RCM supplier registration evidence or equivalency test report for electrical machinery

Import tip

Request the manufacturer's technical datasheet and confirm the correct 8-digit HS tariff subheading with your broker before the shipment leaves origin — reclassification of machinery at the border (e.g. between 8479, 8428 or chapter 73/94) is a common ABF audit trigger and can delay clearance by days while also affecting whether your FTA certificate covers the correct tariff line.

Calculate the total landed cost for Chapter 84 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.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