Importing Beverages, spirits and vinegar from Italy into Australia (2026)

No Australia-Italy FTA exists, so MFN tariff rates apply to all Chapter 22 Italian beverages including wines and spirits, and importers must simultaneously satisfy Excise Equivalent Goods permit requirements, WET registration obligations, and FSANZ-compliant English labelling before the ABF will release goods.

No FTA — MFN rates applyHS Chapter 22

Compliance requirements

⚠Register for WET with the ATO before lodging entries — Italian wine attracts 29% WET on wholesale value plus GST.
⚠Obtain an EEG permit and declare accurate LAL figures on the import entry to avoid ATO underpayment penalties.
⚠Verify all Italian-origin labels carry English-language FSANZ-compliant ingredient, allergen, and country of origin statements prior to shipment.
⚠All alcoholic beverages require an Excise Equivalent Goods (EEG) permit — excise duty is payable to the ATO at importation via the ABF, calculated on alcohol volume; ensure accurate litres of alcohol (LAL) declarations to avoid underpayment penalties
⚠Imported wine is subject to Wine Equalisation Tax (WET) at 29% of the wholesale value in addition to GST — WET must be declared on the import entry and importers must hold an ABN and be registered for WET with the ATO
⚠All beverages in packaged form must comply with FSANZ Food Standards Code requirements, including country of origin labelling, ingredient declarations, and allergen statements — labels must be in English and compliant before goods are released from ABF control
⚠Alcoholic beverages must comply with the Alcohol Beverages Advertising Code (ABAC) and any state/territory liquor licensing laws if the importer is also the vendor — some states require specific import or wholesale liquor licences before commercial transactions can occur
⚠Biosecurity risk is low for most sealed beverages but wooden wine cases, cork closures in bulk, and any product with organic plant material in packaging may trigger DAFF biosecurity inspection — declare all packaging materials accurately to avoid delays at the border
⚠No FTA exists between Australia and Italy, so MFN (general) tariff rates apply to all imported goods - no preferential Certificate of Origin is required, though a standard commercial invoice detailing country of origin is essential for tariff classification purposes
⚠Anti-dumping and countervailing measures administered by the Anti-Dumping Commission may apply to certain Italian goods such as steel reinforcing bar and hollow structural sections - importers should check the Anti-Dumping Commission register before lodging entries
⚠Electrical and electronic goods must comply with Australian mandatory standards under the Electrical Equipment Safety System (EESS) and may require ACMA registration for radio communications devices before importation
⚠Biosecurity Act 2015 requirements apply to goods containing timber, leather, natural stone, or food products such as olive oil and cured meats - these may be subject to inspection, treatment, or import permits issued by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry

Key documents required

Commercial invoice showing unit price, total value, alcohol percentage by volume (ABV), and litres of alcohol (LAL) calculation
Bill of lading or airway bill
Health certificate or Certificate of Analysis (CoA) from the exporting country's food or beverage authority (commonly required for wine and spirits)
ATO Excise Equivalent Goods import permit or EEG registration confirmation
FSANZ-compliant label artwork or pre-clearance label assessment (strongly recommended for first-time importers of a new SKU)

Import tip

Submit your LAL calculation and ABV documentation to your customs broker before shipment departs — errors in alcohol volume declarations are the single most common cause of ATO compliance reviews and amended entries, and correcting them post-release attracts penalty interest.

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