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Importing Natural or cultured pearls, precious or semi-precious stones, precious metals, metals clad with precious metal and articles thereof; imitation jewellery; coin from India into Australia (2026)

Importing Chapter 71 goods from India under AIECTA preferential rates requires a valid Certificate of Origin issued by the Export Inspection Council, but critically, rough diamonds in any shipment must also carry a Kimberley Process Certificate or Australian Customs will refuse entry outright regardless of FTA status.

✓ FTA Active: AIECTAHS Chapter 71

Free Trade Agreement

Australia-India Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement

Chapter 71 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 duty rates at the Australian border.
  • ⚠Verify every rough diamond in the consignment has a valid Kimberley Process Certificate — entry is refused without it.
  • ⚠If gold or precious metal values exceed AUD 10,00, confirm AUSTRAC cash transaction reporting obligations are met before lodging the entry.
  • ⚠Rough diamonds must be accompanied by a Kimberley Process Certificate (KPC) under the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956 — entry will be refused without it regardless of declared value
  • ⚠Gold and precious metals above AUD 10,000 in value may trigger AUSTRAC cash transaction reporting obligations on the importer or their agent
  • ⚠Antique jewellery or items containing wildlife-derived materials (coral, ivory, tortoiseshell) require a CITES permit under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 — commonly overlooked on vintage pieces
  • ⚠Imitation jewellery containing nickel in components that contact skin may face product safety scrutiny under the Australian Consumer Law; no formal standard currently mandates testing but liability exposure exists if consumer harm occurs
  • ⚠No duty-free concession under ITCA applies automatically to all Chapter 71 goods — general rate for most jewellery is free, but some articles clad with precious metal attract 5% duty; always verify the specific 8-digit tariff classification before assuming a nil rate
  • ⚠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 precise stone specifications (carat weight, cut, colour, clarity) and metal fineness (e.g. 18ct, 925 sterling)
  • Kimberley Process Certificate (mandatory for rough diamonds — both exporter and importer country certificates required)
  • CITES import/export permit (for coral, ivory or other wildlife-derived materials in vintage or antique pieces)
  • gemological laboratory certificate (GIA, IGI or equivalent) for high-value loose diamonds or coloured stones — speeds ABF valuation
  • insurance certificate or declared customs value statement for high-value shipments, as ABF frequently queries undervaluation on jewellery consignments

Import tip

Request a detailed breakdown of stone weights, metal weights and labour costs on the supplier invoice before shipment — ABF routinely queries jewellery valuation and having this breakdown on the original commercial invoice avoids costly amendments, delays and potential under-valuation investigations after lodgement.

Calculate the total landed cost for Chapter 71 goods from India — duty, GST, IPC, and biosecurity included.

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