Importing Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, not knitted or crocheted from India into Australia (2026)

Chapter 62 woven apparel from India can attract preferential duty rates under AIECTA, but importers must present a valid Certificate of Origin issued by the Export Inspection Council of India at the Australian border to claim those rates; simultaneously, all garments must meet AS/NZS 1957 care labelling and Australian Consumer Law country-of-origin marking requirements before clearance.

✓ FTA Active: AIECTAHS Chapter 62

Free Trade Agreement

Australia-India Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement

Chapter 62 goods originating in India may qualify for preferential duty rates under AIECTA. Goods must meet the rules of origin and be accompanied by a valid certificate of origin.

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Compliance requirements

⚠Obtain an Export Inspection Council COO before shipment to secure AIECTA preferential tariff rates at entry.
⚠Verify all garments carry compliant AS/NZS 1957 care labels and correct country-of-origin markings prior to dispatch.
⚠If importing hi-visibility workwear, confirm AS/NZS 4602.1 and 1906.4 compliance to avoid rejection by mining or construction buyers.
⚠Australia has active anti-dumping measures on certain woven apparel from China and other countries — check the Anti-Dumping Commission's public register before placing orders as additional dumping duties can significantly alter landed cost
⚠All garments must comply with mandatory AS/NZS care labelling standards (AS/NZS 1957) and country-of-origin labelling requirements under the Australian Consumer Law — mislabelled goods can be seized or face penalties
⚠Hi-visibility garments for workplace use must comply with AS/NZS 4602.1 and 1906.4 — non-compliant workwear may be rejected by end customers in regulated industries such as mining and construction
⚠Garments treated with flame retardants, antimicrobial finishes or other chemical treatments may require assessment under the Industrial Chemicals Act 2019 (AICIS) if the chemical is not on the Inventory — verify introducer obligations before importing
⚠Goods containing animal-derived components (e.g. down fill, wool trims, leather patches) may attract DAFF biosecurity documentation requirements — ensure export health certificates or treatment declarations accompany consignments where applicable
⚠A Certificate of Origin (COO) issued by an authorised Indian body such as the Export Inspection Council must be presented to claim preferential AIECTA duty rates at the Australian border
⚠Anti-dumping and countervailing duties apply to several Indian steel products including hot-rolled coil and reinforcing bar - importers must check the Anti-Dumping Commission register before shipment
⚠Pharmaceutical and chemical imports from India must comply with TGA registration requirements and Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) approvals where applicable
⚠Biosecurity declarations and inspections are mandatory for textiles, garments, leather goods, spices, and any goods with organic material that may carry pest or disease risk under the Biosecurity Act 2015

Key documents required

commercial invoice with full fabric composition (fibre type and percentage) and country of origin clearly stated
bill of lading or airway bill
packing list with individual garment quantities and sizes
certificate of origin (e.g. Form E for ChAFTA, AANZ Form for AANZFTA) to claim preferential tariff rates
care labelling compliance declaration or test report confirming AS/NZS 1957 and relevant safety standards for workwear

Import tip

Always declare fibre composition at the subheading level on your import entry — ABF routinely queries Chapter 62 classifications where the fabric mix determines the correct 6- or 8-digit tariff code, and providing lab test reports upfront avoids costly holding delays at the border.

Calculate the total landed cost for Chapter 62 goods from India — duty, GST, IPC, and biosecurity included.

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Other product categories imported from India

Ch.61Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, knitted or crocheted Ch.72Iron and steel Ch.84Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof Ch.29Organic chemicals Ch.52Cotton Ch.87Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling-stock, and parts and accessories thereof