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

Importing woven apparel and clothing accessories from Italy attracts MFN tariff rates with no FTA concession available, so accurate HS classification directly drives duty cost; simultaneously, all garments must meet mandatory AS/NZS 1957 care labelling and Australian Consumer Law country-of-origin labelling requirements before goods are released into trade.

No FTA — MFN rates applyHS Chapter 62

Compliance requirements

⚠Verify MFN duty rate at the 8-digit tariff item level before confirming landed cost with Italian suppliers.
⚠Ensure all garments carry AS/NZS 1957 compliant care labels and 'Made in Italy' origin labelling prior to shipment.
⚠If importing hi-visibility workwear, confirm AS/NZS 4602.1 and 1906.4 compliance certificates are obtained from the Italian manufacturer.
⚠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
⚠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 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.

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Other product categories imported from Italy

Ch.84Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof Ch.87Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling-stock, and parts and accessories thereof Ch.64Footwear, gaiters and the like; parts of such articles Ch.33Essential oils and resinoids; perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations Ch.22Beverages, spirits and vinegar 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