Importing Edible fruit and nuts; peel of citrus fruit or melons from Kenya into Australia (2026)

Australia has no FTA with Kenya so full MFN tariff rates apply to all Chapter 8 edible fruit and nuts; Kenya is a high-biosecurity-risk origin for fresh produce, meaning BICON pathway conditions — including mandatory offshore treatment or onshore inspection — must be confirmed and satisfied before shipment is contracted.

No FTA — MFN rates applyHS Chapter 8

Compliance requirements

⚠Check BICON before contracting: many fresh Kenyan fruit lines require import permits or approved offshore treatment.
⚠Ensure all timber packing materials are ISPM15 certified; non-compliant wood risks full consignment hold at importer cost.
⚠Declare correct MFN tariff rate per HS subheading on entry; no preferential rate or certificate of origin applies.
⚠All fresh fruit and nuts require a valid DAFF Biosecurity Import Conditions (BICON) permit or must meet strict pathway conditions — many fresh fruit lines (e.g. fresh citrus, mangoes) require an Approved Arrangement facility and may be subject to mandatory offshore or onshore treatment such as cold treatment or methyl bromide fumigation
⚠Fresh produce from certain origins is subject to Import Permit requirements under the Biosecurity Act 2015 — importers must check BICON before contracting supply, as some pathways (e.g. fresh mango from the Philippines) have highly specific seasonal and systems work requirements that can delay or block shipments
⚠Wooden packing materials (pallets, crates) must comply with ISPM15 heat treatment or fumigation standards — non-compliant timber can result in full consignment holds and treatment costs at importer expense
⚠Country of origin labelling under Australian Consumer Law (enforced by the ACCC) requires fresh produce sold at retail to display origin — importers acting as first domestic sellers must ensure carton and point-of-sale labelling is compliant before distribution
⚠Anti-dumping measures are not currently a major feature of Chapter 8, but importers of canned or processed fruit should verify with the Anti-Dumping Commission as processed lines (e.g. canned peaches or pears historically) have attracted measures — always check the current register before finalising supplier contracts
⚠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 declared country of origin, full botanical description, and net/gross weight
phytosanitary certificate issued by the national plant protection organisation (NPPO) of the exporting country — mandatory for virtually all fresh fruit and many dried/processed lines
BICON import permit or evidence of meeting BICON pathway conditions (treatment certificates, systems work documentation)
cold treatment or fumigation treatment certificate where required by the relevant BICON pathway (e.g. cold treatment record for table grapes)
bill of lading or airway bill, plus packing list detailing variety, quantity, and pack sizes for biosecurity inspection purposes

Import tip

Lodge your biosecurity import declaration and treatment documentation through the Integrated Cargo System (ICS) well before vessel arrival — DAFF inspections are risk-targeted and having complete, pre-lodged phytosanitary and treatment records on file significantly reduces the chance of a hold or directed inspection that delays perishable cargo and drives up storage costs.

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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.33Essential oils and resinoids; perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations Ch.63Other made up textile articles; sets; worn clothing and worn textile articles; rags Ch.41Raw hides and skins (other than furskins) and leather