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Importing Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles from South Korea into Australia (2026)

Importing Chapter 85 electrical and electronic goods from South Korea under KAFTA can achieve preferential or zero tariff rates, but a valid KAFTA Certificate of Origin or Origin Declaration must accompany the entry, and all products must independently satisfy EESS registration, RCM marking, and any applicable ACMA radiofrequency compliance obligations before the goods arrive at the Australian border.

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Korea-Australia Free Trade Agreement

Chapter 85 goods originating in South Korea may qualify for preferential duty rates under KAFTA. Goods must meet the rules of origin and be accompanied by a valid certificate of origin.

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Compliance requirements

  • ⚠Obtain a KAFTA Certificate of Origin or Origin Declaration from the Korean exporter before lodging the import entry.
  • ⚠Register all Level 3 electrical products on the EESS portal and secure RECB certification prior to shipment from Korea.
  • ⚠Confirm any Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or cellular-enabled devices carry a compliant RCM mark or risk ABF seizure on arrival.
  • ⚠All electrical goods sold or supplied in Australia must comply with the Electrical Equipment Safety System (EESS); responsible suppliers must register products and themselves on the EESS portal before import or sale, with Level 3 equipment (e.g. power supplies, chargers) requiring certification by a Recognised External Certification Body (RECB)
  • ⚠ACMA regulates radiofrequency devices including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and cellular products — these must comply with the Radiocommunications Act 1992 and carry a compliant RCM mark; importing non-compliant RF devices can result in ABF seizure at the border
  • ⚠Solar panels and inverters are subject to the Clean Energy Council (CEC) approved product list requirements for any installation claiming Small-scale Technology Certificates (STCs) under the RET scheme — products not on the CEC list lose rebate eligibility, which directly affects resale value
  • ⚠Lithium battery shipments are subject to IATA/IMDG dangerous goods regulations for air and sea freight; misclassification of state of charge or watt-hour ratings is a common compliance failure that triggers re-inspection and delays at Australian ports
  • ⚠Anti-dumping measures are actively maintained on certain goods including aluminium extrusions and solar panels originating from China — importers should check the Anti-Dumping Commission's public register as dumping duties can add 5–40% to landed cost and apply retrospectively during investigation periods
  • ⚠A KAFTA Certificate of Origin or Origin Declaration must be provided at time of entry to claim preferential tariff rates under KAFTA, with the exporter or producer attesting to Rules of Origin compliance
  • ⚠Anti-dumping and countervailing duty measures are actively in force on certain Korean steel products including hot-rolled coil, plate and hollow sections - importers must check the ABF anti-dumping register prior to lodging entry
  • ⚠Electrical and electronic goods must meet ACMA regulatory compliance requirements including RCM marking under the Electrical Equipment Safety System (EESS), and relevant AS/NZS standards must be demonstrated before goods are cleared
  • ⚠Motor vehicles and automotive parts from Korea must comply with Australian Design Rules (ADRs) administered by the Department of Infrastructure, and used or second-hand vehicles are subject to strict biosecurity and asbestos-containing material (ACM) inspection requirements

Key documents required

  • commercial invoice with full technical specifications including model number, wattage, voltage, and country of manufacture
  • EESS supplier registration confirmation and product registration certificate (for in-scope electrical equipment)
  • RCM Declaration of Conformity and test reports from an accredited laboratory (for RF and electrical products)
  • certificate of origin (mandatory for FTA preferential tariff claims, e.g. Form E for ChAFTA, back-to-back COO for RCEP)
  • dangerous goods declaration and MSDS/SDS for lithium battery shipments

Import tip

When importing solar inverters or battery systems that may be subject to both EESS registration and CEC listing requirements, engage a compliance consultant before the shipment departs — retrofitting compliance documentation after goods arrive in a bonded warehouse is significantly more expensive than pre-shipment testing, and ABF can direct destruction of non-compliant goods.

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Other product categories imported from South Korea

Ch.87Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling-stock, and parts and accessories thereofCh.84Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereofCh.72Iron and steelCh.39Plastics and articles thereofCh.40Rubber and articles thereofCh.90Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories thereof