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Importing Inorganic chemicals; organic or inorganic compounds of precious metals, of rare-earth metals, of radioactive elements or of isotopes from Norway into Australia (2026)

No Australia-Norway FTA exists, so all Chapter 28 inorganic chemicals attract MFN tariff rates with Norwegian origin confirmed by commercial invoice only; the most critical compliance obligation is pre-shipment verification of TGA scheduling status and any explosives precursor permit requirements under the PSLA framework, as border holds will apply if these are not resolved before lodging the import declaration.

No FTA — MFN rates applyHS Chapter 28

Compliance requirements

  • ⚠Check the Poisons Standard for TGA scheduling on all Chapter 28 lines (e.g. iodine, phosphorus compounds) before shipment departs Norway.
  • ⚠Obtain an AFP or state explosives precursor permit prior to importation if the consignment includes ammonium nitrate or restricted nitrate compounds.
  • ⚠Ensure the Norwegian commercial invoice explicitly states country of origin and full CIF value to support MFN duty assessment and Customs valuation.
  • ⚠Ammonium nitrate and certain nitrate compounds are subject to the PSLA (Prohibited and Restricted Chemicals) framework and may require an Australian Federal Police or state-based explosives precursor permit before importation
  • ⚠TGA scheduling applies to several Chapter 28 substances (e.g. iodine, certain phosphorus compounds) — confirm scheduling status under the Poisons Standard before lodging an import declaration to avoid holds at the border
  • ⚠DAFF biosecurity declarations are required for chemicals of biological origin or those that may carry contamination risk; some inorganic acids shipped in used containers trigger mandatory inspection
  • ⚠Anti-dumping measures are active on certain Chapter 28 goods including titanium dioxide from China — check the ABF Anti-Dumping Notice register before finalising supplier contracts as dumping duties can materially change landed cost
  • ⚠AICIS (Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme) registration is mandatory for industrial chemicals new to Australia or imported above notification thresholds; failure to hold the correct introduction category can result in infringement notices and seizure
  • ⚠No FTA exists between Australia and Norway, so MFN (general) tariff rates apply to all goods; a commercial invoice and packing list must confirm Norwegian origin but no preferential certificate of origin is required or available
  • ⚠Anti-dumping and countervailing measures administered by the Anti-Dumping Commission may apply to certain aluminium and steel products (HS Chapters 72, 73, 76); importers should check the Anti-Dumping Commission register before shipment
  • ⚠Strict DAFF biosecurity requirements apply to Norwegian seafood, fish products, and any goods containing biological material; import permits and health certificates issued by Norwegian competent authorities are mandatory for fish and aquaculture products entering under Chapter 3
  • ⚠Pharmaceutical and medical device imports (Chapters 30 and 90) must be registered with the TGA prior to importation, and industrial chemicals must be assessed or listed on the AICIS inventory; ACMA compliance labelling is required for all radiocommunications and electrical equipment

Key documents required

  • commercial invoice with full CAS number, chemical name, and concentration for each line item
  • Safety Data Sheet (SDS) compliant with the GHS/Safe Work Australia format — required by ABF and AICIS for assessment
  • AICIS introduction registration or exemption evidence (category certificate or self-assessed exemption record)
  • Dangerous Goods declaration (IMDG/IATA) and packing certificate where chemicals are classified as DG for transport
  • State or territory explosives precursor permit or AFP approval for scheduled substances such as ammonium nitrate compounds

Import tip

Always include the CAS registry number on the commercial invoice — ABF officers and AICIS assessors use CAS numbers to rapidly verify substance identity and classification, and omitting them is the single most common cause of unnecessary border holds for Chapter 28 shipments.

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