Importing Other made up textile articles; sets; worn clothing and worn textile articles; rags from Kenya into Australia (2026)

Importing Chapter 63 textile articles from Kenya attracts MFN general tariff rates with no FTA concession available, and any used or secondhand clothing (6309) faces mandatory DAFF biosecurity inspection on arrival due to elevated contamination risk from Kenyan agricultural environments.

No FTA — MFN rates applyHS Chapter 63

Compliance requirements

⚠Submit standard commercial invoice and packing list declaring Kenyan origin — no preferential certificate of origin is required or available.
⚠Arrange DAFF biosecurity pre-clearance for all used clothing (6309) to avoid costly treatment or re-export at first port of entry.
⚠Ensure all reusable bags and textile packaging carry Australian Consumer Law country of origin labelling before shipment to avoid ACCC enforcement.
⚠Used/secondhand clothing and textile articles (6309) must undergo DAFF biosecurity inspection on arrival — contamination with soil, seeds or biological matter triggers mandatory treatment or re-export at importer cost
⚠Personal flotation devices and life jackets containing textile components may require AMSA (Australian Maritime Safety Authority) approval under SOLAS or domestic recreational marine standards before sale
⚠Reusable bags and textile packaging must comply with Australian Consumer Law labelling requirements including country of origin marking — failure attracts ACCC enforcement action
⚠Anti-dumping measures have historically applied to polyester staple fibre and certain woven textile articles from China and India — check DOCA anti-dumping register before importing bulk textile articles as duties can reach 30%+ on top of standard tariff
⚠Textile articles destined for use in food-contact environments (e.g. kitchen textiles) may require compliance evidence against FSANZ standards if marketed with food-safety claims
⚠No FTA exists between Australia and Kenya so MFN general tariff rates apply to all goods; a standard commercial invoice and packing list are required but no preferential certificate of origin is needed
⚠Biosecurity Australia imposes strict import conditions on Kenyan agricultural products including cut flowers, fresh produce, plant material and hides - import permits and offshore treatment or inspection on arrival at an Australian first port of entry are commonly required under the Biosecurity Act 2015
⚠Tea, coffee and food products from Kenya must comply with the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code including labelling, permitted additives and contaminant limits; the Department of Agriculture may conduct documentary and physical checks under AQIS protocols
⚠Leather and animal-derived products such as hides and skins require an import permit and may be subject to treatment requirements to address pest and disease risk; wooden packaging must comply with ISPM 15 heat treatment and marking standards or face rejection at the border

Key documents required

commercial invoice with full fibre composition breakdown (required for correct tariff classification and origin determination)
bill of lading or airway bill
packing list with individual SKU weights and quantities
DAFF biosecurity pre-clearance documentation or fumigation certificate (mandatory for secondhand/used textiles under 6309)
country of origin certificate or Form D / back-to-back certificate of origin (for FTA preferential rate claims)

Import tip

Always declare the precise fibre composition percentages on your import documentation — ABF regularly queries Chapter 63 entries where composition is listed as 'mixed' or 'assorted', and reclassification between headings (e.g. 6301 vs 6304) can shift duty rates significantly and trigger infringement notices.

Calculate the total landed cost for Chapter 63 goods from Kenya — duty, GST, IPC, and biosecurity included.

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Other product categories imported from Kenya

Ch.9Coffee, tea, maté and spices Ch.6Live trees and other plants; bulbs, roots and the like; cut flowers and ornamental foliage Ch.7Edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers Ch.8Edible fruit and nuts; peel of citrus fruit or melons Ch.33Essential oils and resinoids; perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations Ch.41Raw hides and skins (other than furskins) and leather