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Importing Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof from Mexico into Australia (2026)

Machinery and mechanical appliances imported from Mexico under CPTPP can attract preferential tariff rates, but a valid Certificate of Origin or approved exporter origin declaration must be held at time of entry lodgement; motor-driven or electrical plant within Chapter 84 must also carry RCM registration with ACMA before Australian Border Force will release the goods.

✓ FTA Active: CPTPPHS Chapter 84

Free Trade Agreement

Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership

Chapter 84 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 a CPTPP Certificate of Origin or approved exporter declaration from the Mexican supplier before shipment departs.
  • ⚠Register all electrical or motor-driven machinery with ACMA as a responsible supplier prior to import to avoid ABF holds.
  • ⚠Budget for DAFF biosecurity inspection and potential cleaning costs if importing used or second-hand plant from Mexico.
  • ⚠Used or second-hand machinery requires a DAFF biosecurity inspection and may require cleaning or fumigation treatment before release — budget extra time and cost, particularly for soil-contaminated plant from Asia or the Americas
  • ⚠Refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment containing HFCs or HCFCs requires an Australian Refrigeration Council (ARC) licence for handling and an ODS/SGG import permit from the Department of Climate Change under the Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management Act before shipment
  • ⚠Electrical machinery and equipment (including motor-driven plant) intended for sale or supply in Australia must meet ACMA regulatory compliance mark (RCM) requirements — failing to register responsible suppliers with ACMA before import can result in ABF holds and costly recalls
  • ⚠Energy-using products covered by the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (GEMS) Act — including commercial refrigeration units, air compressors and certain pumps — must meet minimum energy performance standards and carry correct labelling before being offered for sale; non-compliant stock can be seized at the border
  • ⚠Anti-dumping measures currently apply to certain steel-component machinery and aluminium extrusion equipment from China; check the ABF Anti-Dumping Commission's measure register before finalising supplier contracts as dumping duties can add 5–40% to landed cost
  • ⚠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 detailing full technical description, model and serial numbers, country of origin and manufacturer name
  • bill of lading or airwaybill
  • packing list with gross and net weights and dimensions (critical for ABF and DAFF inspection scheduling)
  • manufacturer's certificate of origin (in prescribed FTA format where preferential tariff rate is being claimed under ChAFTA, AUSFTA or RCEP)
  • ODS/SGG import permit (where applicable for refrigerant-charged equipment) and ACMA RCM supplier registration evidence or equivalency test report for electrical machinery

Import tip

Request the manufacturer's technical datasheet and confirm the correct 8-digit HS tariff subheading with your broker before the shipment leaves origin — reclassification of machinery at the border (e.g. between 8479, 8428 or chapter 73/94) is a common ABF audit trigger and can delay clearance by days while also affecting whether your FTA certificate covers the correct tariff line.

Calculate the total landed cost for Chapter 84 goods from Mexico — duty, GST, IPC, and biosecurity included.

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Other product categories imported from Mexico

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 articlesCh.87Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling-stock, and parts and accessories thereofCh.22Beverages, spirits and vinegarCh.61Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, knitted or crochetedCh.64Footwear, gaiters and the like; parts of such articlesCh.39Plastics and articles thereof