Importing Footwear, gaiters and the like; parts of such articles from Mexico into Australia (2026)

Mexican-origin footwear can attract a preferential tariff rate under CPTPP, but importers must hold a valid Certificate of Origin or approved exporter origin declaration at time of entry lodgement; safety footwear lines also require AS/NZS 2210.3 certification before being offered for sale in Australia.

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Free Trade Agreement

Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership

Chapter 64 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

⚠Obtain CPTPP Certificate of Origin or approved exporter declaration from Mexican supplier before shipment arrives.
⚠Declare any used or worn footwear samples to DAFF on arrival — biosecurity inspection or treatment may be required.
⚠Verify safety boot lines carry correct AS/NZS 2210.3 certification markings prior to import to avoid product bans.
⚠Anti-dumping measures are active on certain Chinese-origin rubber-soled footwear — check the Anti-Dumping Commission's public register before importing as dumping duties can significantly exceed the base customs duty
⚠All footwear must meet Australian Consumer Law mandatory safety and labelling standards; footwear marketed as safety boots must comply with AS/NZS 2210.3 and carry correct certification markings or importers risk product bans and recalls
⚠Biosecurity risk applies to used or second-hand footwear, which must be declared to DAFF and may require cleaning or treatment on arrival — even sample shoes worn at trade shows overseas can trigger this requirement
⚠Country of origin labelling is not mandatory for footwear under Australian law, but misleading 'Made in' claims (e.g. assembled in a third country from Chinese components) attract ACCC enforcement action under the Competition and Consumer Act
⚠Tariff classification disputes are common in this chapter — the outer sole material and upper material combination determines the correct 8-digit subheading; misclassification between 6401, 6402, 6403, and 6404 headings is a frequent ABF audit trigger
⚠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 specifying upper material, outer sole material, and intended use (critical for correct tariff classification)
bill of lading or airway bill
packing list with pairs per carton and size breakdown
AS/NZS 2210 test certificate or compliance report from accredited lab (mandatory for safety footwear marketed for occupational use)
anti-dumping certificate of origin or statutory declaration confirming country of manufacture (required where anti-dumping measures apply to Chinese-origin footwear)

Import tip

Request that your supplier specify the exact outer sole and upper composition (e.g. '100% polyurethane outer sole, textile upper') on the commercial invoice — this single step prevents ABF from holding the shipment for tariff clarification and avoids the most common classification disputes in this chapter.

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Other product categories imported from Mexico

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