Importing Iron and steel from Japan into Australia (2026)

Importing Chapter 72 iron and steel from Japan under CPTPP can attract preferential tariff rates, but importers must simultaneously verify whether active Anti-Dumping Commission measures apply to the specific steel product from Japan, as preferential origin and anti-dumping liability are assessed independently. A valid CPTPP origin declaration or approved exporter self-declaration must be lodged at entry to access Schedule 1 preferential rates, yet this does not exempt the shipment from any applicable dumping or countervailing duties on Japanese hot-rolled coil or reinforcing bar.

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Free Trade Agreement

Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership

Chapter 72 goods originating in Japan may qualify for preferential duty rates under CPTPP. Goods must meet the rules of origin and be accompanied by a valid certificate of origin.

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Compliance requirements

⚠Check the Anti-Dumping Commission measures register before shipment to confirm whether your specific Japanese steel product is subject to dumping or countervailing duty.
⚠Obtain a CPTPP origin declaration from the Japanese exporter or approved exporter before lodging the import entry to claim preferential tariff rates.
⚠Source mill certificates confirming steel grade and origin to satisfy both Australian Standards compliance (e.g. AS/NZS 3678) and anti-dumping evidence requirements at the border.
⚠Anti-dumping and countervailing duties are a major risk for Chapter 72 — Australia has active measures on hot-rolled steel coil, rebar, and other products from China, South Korea, Taiwan, and other origins; always check the ABF Anti-Dumping Commission register before importing
⚠Steel products used in certain structural or pressure-vessel applications may need to comply with Australian Standards (e.g. AS/NZS 3678, AS 1163) and failure to declare non-conforming grades can trigger hold or seizure at the border
⚠Rebar and structural steel from some origins are subject to both dumping duty and countervailing duty simultaneously — importers must provide detailed mill certificates and country-of-origin evidence to correctly calculate landed cost
⚠DAFF biosecurity requirements apply to steel arriving with residual soil, biological material, or timber dunnage/packaging — ensure goods are clean and declare all packaging materials accurately to avoid treatment or destruction orders
⚠The Australian Steel Institute and some state government procurement policies require domestic preference for certain public infrastructure projects, which can affect whether imported steel may be used on government-funded contracts even if customs-cleared
⚠A CPTPP origin declaration or Certificate of Origin must be presented at time of import entry lodgement to claim preferential tariff rates under Schedule 1 of the Customs Tariff Act 1995; self-declaration by approved exporters is accepted under CPTPP rules
⚠Anti-dumping and countervailing duty measures administered by the Anti-Dumping Commission apply to certain Japanese steel products including hot-rolled coil and reinforcing bar; importers must check the measures register prior to shipment to avoid significant additional duty liability
⚠All electrical and electronic goods must comply with Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) standards and the Electrical Equipment Safety System (EESS); importers are responsible for ensuring products meet applicable Australian standards such as AS/NZS requirements before placing goods on the market
⚠Biosecurity import conditions under the Biosecurity Act 2015 apply to timber, wooden packaging, and any goods with residual organic material; all wooden pallets and crates must be ISPM 15 treated and marked, and goods may be subject to inspection or treatment on arrival by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry

Key documents required

commercial invoice with full mill details, steel grade, chemical composition, and dimensions
mill test certificate (MTC) confirming compliance with nominated standard (e.g. AS/NZS, ASTM, EN, JIS)
bill of lading or sea waybill
certificate of origin (essential for FTA preferential rate claims and anti-dumping origin verification)
Anti-Dumping Commission show cause notice response documentation (if goods are subject to an investigation or interim measures)

Import tip

Always obtain the mill test certificate before shipment departs — ABF and the Anti-Dumping Commission frequently request this document to verify origin and grade, and delays in producing it post-arrival can result in costly storage charges at the wharf while goods are held pending assessment.

Calculate the total landed cost for Chapter 72 goods from Japan — duty, GST, IPC, and biosecurity included.

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Other product categories imported from Japan

Ch.87Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling-stock, and parts and accessories thereof Ch.84Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof 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.39Plastics and articles thereof Ch.40Rubber and articles thereof Ch.90Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories thereof