Importing Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, knitted or crocheted from Mexico into Australia (2026)

Knitted garments imported from Mexico can access preferential CPTPP tariff rates, but importers must hold a valid Certificate of Origin or approved exporter self-declaration at time of entry while simultaneously ensuring all garments carry compliant English care labels stating fibre content, country of origin, and care instructions under Australian Consumer Law.

✓ FTA Active: CPTPPHS Chapter 61

Free Trade Agreement

Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership

Chapter 61 goods originating in Mexico may qualify for preferential duty rates under CPTPP. Goods must meet the rules of origin and be accompanied by a valid certificate of origin.

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Compliance requirements

⚠Secure CPTPP Certificate of Origin or Mexican approved exporter declaration before lodging the import entry.
⚠Verify anti-dumping register for any active measures on knitted garments — duties can exceed 30% and apply retrospectively.
⚠For childrens knitted nightwear, obtain AS/NZS 1249 flammability test reports from an accredited laboratory before shipment arrives.
⚠All garments sold in Australia must comply with mandatory care labelling standards under Australian Consumer Law — labels must state fibre content, country of origin, and care instructions in English; non-compliance can trigger ABF detention and ACCC enforcement
⚠Children's nightwear (including knitted pyjamas and onesies) must meet flammability requirements under AS/NZS 1249 — importers must hold test reports from accredited laboratories before clearance
⚠Anti-dumping measures are active on certain knitted garments from specific origins — check the Anti-Dumping Commission register before shipment as duties can exceed 30% and apply retrospectively
⚠Country of origin claims on garments are heavily scrutinised; fabric knitted in one country but cut and sewn in another may not qualify as origin of the finishing country for FTA preferential rates or consumer labelling purposes
⚠No import permit is generally required, but biosecurity risk is low for new garments; however, second-hand or used knitted clothing requires DAFF biosecurity assessment and may require treatment or be refused entry
⚠A CPTPP Certificate of Origin or Origin Declaration must be held at time of import to claim preferential tariff rates; self-declaration by approved exporters is accepted under CPTPP rules
⚠Electrical and electronic goods from Mexico must meet ACMA regulatory compliance labelling requirements and relevant Australian Communications and Media Authority technical standards before being sold or used in Australia
⚠Biosecurity declarations and potential inspection are mandatory for goods containing timber, leather, plant-based materials or food products, with DAFF biosecurity risk assessments applying particularly to Mexican agricultural and processed food imports
⚠Anti-dumping and countervailing duty measures administered by the Anti-Dumping Commission may apply to certain steel, aluminium and manufactured goods from Mexico, and importers should check the measures register prior to lodging entries

Key documents required

commercial invoice with full fibre composition breakdown per SKU and country of manufacture
bill of lading or airway bill
packing list with carton-level detail including garment sizes and quantities
laboratory test reports for children's nightwear flammability (AS/NZS 1249) and any restricted substance testing (REACH or Oeko-Tex accepted as supporting evidence)
Certificate of Origin (Form E for ChAFTA, back-to-back or AANZ origin declaration for AANZFTA) to claim preferential tariff rates

Import tip

Pre-populate your tariff classification at the 10-digit statistical code level and include the exact fibre composition percentages on the commercial invoice — ABF commonly queries mismatches between declared composition and garment labels, and resolving this post-arrival causes costly storage delays.

Calculate the total landed cost for Chapter 61 goods from Mexico — duty, GST, IPC, and biosecurity included.

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Other product categories imported from Mexico

Ch.84Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof Ch.85Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles Ch.87Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling-stock, and parts and accessories thereof Ch.22Beverages, spirits and vinegar Ch.64Footwear, gaiters and the like; parts of such articles Ch.39Plastics and articles thereof