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

Importing Chapter 63 textile articles from Sri Lanka attracts full MFN duty rates with no preferential concessions available, and used or secondhand items under HS 6309 are subject to mandatory DAFF biosecurity inspection on arrival in Australia.

No FTA — MFN rates applyHS Chapter 63

Compliance requirements

⚠Submit commercial invoice and packing list confirming Sri Lankan origin — no GSP Form A duty reduction applies.
⚠Declare all used or secondhand clothing under 6309 and budget for mandatory DAFF biosecurity treatment costs at port.
⚠Verify ACL country of origin labelling on reusable textile bags before shipment to avoid ACCC enforcement action.
⚠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 Sri Lanka, so MFN (general) tariff rates apply to all goods. A commercial invoice and packing list are required, and importers should confirm the correct tariff classification to avoid overpaying or underpaying duty.
⚠Goods of Sri Lankan origin do not qualify for preferential tariff treatment under any Australian FTA. A formal certificate of origin such as a GSP Form A may still be presented for record-keeping but confers no duty reduction benefit under Australian customs law.
⚠Biosecurity requirements under the Biosecurity Act 2015 are strictly enforced. Goods such as timber products, coir fibre, natural rubber items, dried spices and tea must be accompanied by appropriate phytosanitary certificates and may be subject to inspection or treatment on arrival by the Australian Border Force and DAFF.
⚠Apparel and footwear from Sri Lanka, which are major export categories, must comply with the Australian Consumer Law mandatory care labelling and fibre content disclosure requirements. Electrical goods must meet ACMA regulatory compliance mark obligations and relevant Australian standards under the Electrical Equipment Safety System.

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 Sri Lanka — duty, GST, IPC, and biosecurity included.

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Other product categories imported from Sri Lanka

Ch.62Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, not knitted or crocheted Ch.61Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, knitted or crocheted Ch.64Footwear, gaiters and the like; parts of such articles Ch.9Coffee, tea, maté and spices Ch.3Fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates Ch.42Articles of leather; saddlery and harness; travel goods, handbags and similar containers; articles of animal gut (other than silk-worm gut)