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Importing Furniture; bedding, mattresses, mattress supports, cushions and similar stuffed furnishings; luminaires and lighting fittings, not elsewhere specified or included; illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like; prefabricated buildings from Italy into Australia (2026)

No Australia-Italy FTA exists so all Chapter 94 goods attract MFN tariff rates, meaning Italian design premiums do not reduce duty liability; the most critical compliance obligation is ensuring electrical lighting fittings carry RCM marking and upholstered pieces meet AS/NZS 8124 flammability requirements before goods arrive at the Australian border.

No FTA — MFN rates applyHS Chapter 94

Compliance requirements

  • ⚠Verify RCM marking on all Italian luminaires and obtain state or territory electrical safety regulator declarations prior to supply.
  • ⚠Arrange DAFF biosecurity inspection for any solid hardwood timber furniture components and confirm packing materials are treated to Biosecurity Act 2015 requirements.
  • ⚠Confirm MFN duty rate at the correct 8-digit tariff classification level and include all Italian freight and insurance costs in the customs value.
  • ⚠Upholstered furniture and mattresses must comply with AS/NZS 8124 and relevant ACCC product safety standards for flammability and chemical content
  • ⚠Electrical lighting fittings must carry RCM marking and comply with AS/NZS 3820 before supply to the Australian market and must be declared to the Electrical Safety Regulator in the relevant state or territory
  • ⚠Timber furniture and products containing solid wood may be subject to DAFF biosecurity inspection and treatment requirements under the Biosecurity Act 2015 particularly for solid hardwood components and packing material
  • ⚠The Australian Furniture Industry mandatory safety recall obligations under the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 apply to importers who are considered the deemed manufacturer for products sourced offshore
  • ⚠Anti-dumping measures have previously been applied to certain steel shelving and furniture components originating from specific countries and importers should check the Anti-Dumping Commission register prior to shipment
  • ⚠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 detailing material composition and unit values
  • bill of lading or airway bill
  • packing list with cubic measurements and weights
  • country of origin certificate or manufacturer declaration for FTA duty preference claims
  • RCM compliance declaration and test reports for any electrical lighting fittings

Import tip

Declare the full material composition of upholstered goods and mattresses on the commercial invoice including foam density and fabric type as ABF and DAFF officers frequently query these details and having them upfront significantly reduces the risk of holds and costly delays at the border.

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Other product categories imported from Italy

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