Importing Miscellaneous chemical products from Israel into Australia (2026)

No Australia-Israel FTA exists, so MFN tariff rates apply to all Chapter 38 chemical imports from Israel; the single most critical pre-shipment obligation is confirming valid AICIS registration or exemption, as ABF will cross-reference Israeli-origin SDS documents against the declared tariff description and any mismatch triggers immediate intervention.

No FTA — MFN rates applyHS Chapter 38

Compliance requirements

⚠Obtain AICIS registration or confirmed exemption before shipment departs Israel — penalties apply retroactively.
⚠Verify Israeli commercial invoice explicitly states country of origin to satisfy MFN documentation requirements at entry.
⚠Cross-check the Israeli SDS hazard classification against your declared Chapter 38 HS code to eliminate ABF audit triggers.
⚠Many Chapter 38 chemicals are regulated under the Industrial Chemicals Act 2019 — importers must hold a valid AICIS (Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme) registration or exemption before importation; non-compliance carries significant civil penalties
⚠Certain chemical preparations (e.g. biocides, disinfectants) may be captured by the APVMA as agricultural or veterinary chemical products, requiring separate registration under the Agvet Code — classification as Chapter 38 versus Chapter 38 under APVMA jurisdiction must be resolved before lodging the import declaration
⚠Dangerous Goods declarations under the IMDG Code or IATA DGR are required for many Chapter 38 substances; ABF will cross-check the MSDS/SDS against the tariff description, and mismatches between declared HS codes and SDS hazard classifications are a common audit trigger
⚠Goods containing controlled precursor chemicals (e.g. certain solvents and reagents) may require a permit from the Australian Federal Police or relevant state/territory authority under the Criminal Code Act — check the precursor chemical schedules prior to ordering
⚠Anti-dumping measures are actively in force on certain Chapter 38 goods originating from China, including sodium hypochlorite and selected surfactant-based preparations — verify the ABF anti-dumping register at time of importation as duty liability can be substantial and retrospective
⚠No FTA exists between Australia and Israel so MFN (general) tariff rates apply to all goods; a commercial invoice and packing list confirming Israeli origin are required for entry documentation
⚠Pharmaceutical and chemical products (Chapters 29, 30, 38) may require TGA registration or AICIS (formerly NICNAS) assessment prior to importation, and detailed safety data sheets must accompany shipments
⚠Electrical and electronic goods (Chapter 85) must comply with ACMA regulatory arrangements including RCM marking under the Electrical Equipment Safety System (EESS) before being supplied in the Australian market
⚠Biosecurity Act 2015 requirements apply to any organic material, food products, cosmetics or goods with plant or animal inputs; an Import Permit may be required and ABF biosecurity inspections are likely at the border

Key documents required

commercial invoice with full chemical composition, CAS numbers, and concentration percentages
Safety Data Sheet (SDS) compliant with the GHS (Globally Harmonised System) — mandatory for hazardous chemical imports
AICIS introduction registration certificate or exemption confirmation letter
Dangerous Goods declaration or IMDG/IATA shipper's declaration (where applicable)
Certificate of Analysis (CoA) from the manufacturer — required by ABF for verification of tariff classification and by AICIS for volume reporting

Import tip

Including CAS numbers and exact chemical concentrations on the commercial invoice upfront prevents ABF from issuing a Customs Intervention requiring an SDS review, which can add 3–5 business days to clearance for time-sensitive chemical shipments.

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Other product categories imported from Israel

Ch.85Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles Ch.84Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof Ch.30Pharmaceutical products Ch.90Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories thereof Ch.39Plastics and articles thereof Ch.87Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling-stock, and parts and accessories thereof