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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 South Korea into Australia (2026)

Importing Chapter 94 goods from South Korea allows preferential tariff rates under KAFTA, provided a valid Certificate of Origin or Origin Declaration is lodged at entry time; however, importers must simultaneously ensure lighting fittings carry RCM marking, upholstered goods meet AS/NZS 8124 flammability standards, and any solid timber components satisfy DAFF biosecurity inspection requirements before Australian customs clearance is granted.

✓ FTA Active: KAFTAHS Chapter 94

Free Trade Agreement

Korea-Australia Free Trade Agreement

Chapter 94 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 valid KAFTA Certificate of Origin from the Korean exporter prior to lodging the import entry to secure preferential duty rates.
  • ⚠Verify RCM marking and AS/NZS 3820 compliance for all Korean electrical lighting fittings before shipment departs South Korea.
  • ⚠Book DAFF biosecurity inspection in advance for any solid hardwood furniture components and declare all timber packing materials on arrival.
  • ⚠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
  • ⚠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 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.

Calculate the total landed cost for Chapter 94 goods from South Korea — duty, GST, IPC, and biosecurity included.

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