Importing Fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates from Norway into Australia (2026)

Norway is a major exporter of Atlantic salmon and cod, and without an FTA, all Chapter 3 seafood imports attract MFN tariff rates; the most critical compliance obligation is obtaining a valid DAFF biosecurity import permit before shipment, as Norwegian aquatic products must meet approved biosecurity conditions under the Biosecurity Act 2015 before Australian border clearance is granted.

No FTA — MFN rates applyHS Chapter 3

Compliance requirements

⚠Secure a DAFF biosecurity import permit specific to the Norwegian seafood species before the shipment departs Norway.
⚠Verify MFN duty rates for the exact 8-digit tariff classification, as rates vary across fish species and product forms.
⚠Confirm the commercial invoice explicitly states Norwegian origin and includes full cost breakdown for accurate customs valuation.
⚠All fish and seafood imports require a DAFF (formerly DAWE) biosecurity import permit or must meet an approved arrangement — live aquatic animals face especially strict pathway conditions under the Biosecurity Act 2015 and many species are outright prohibited entry
⚠Shark fin imports are subject to CITES permit requirements for listed species (e.g. oceanic whitetip, hammerhead); both an export permit from origin and an Australian CITES import permit issued by DAFF are mandatory before shipment arrives
⚠Anti-dumping measures are active on certain seafood lines — notably prawns from specific countries have been subject to dumping investigations; importers must check the ABF Anti-Dumping Commission register before each shipment as measures and duty rates change
⚠Country of origin labelling under the Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) Food Standards Code and the Australian Consumer Law requires accurate origin disclosure on retail packaging; misrepresentation (e.g. labelling Vietnamese prawns as Australian) attracts serious ACCC enforcement action
⚠Seafood arriving with ice or in water (especially live product) must be declared to biosecurity officers on arrival regardless of value; failure to declare attracts infringement notices and the consignment may be seized or destroyed at the importer's cost
⚠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

DAFF Biosecurity Import Permit (mandatory for most fish and all live aquatic animals — apply well in advance as processing can take weeks)
Health certificate or sanitary certificate issued by the competent authority of the exporting country (must confirm product is fit for human consumption and free from specified pathogens)
CITES export permit from country of origin and Australian CITES import permit (required for all CITES-listed species including certain sharks, seahorses, and giant clams)
Commercial invoice with full species scientific name, product form, net/gross weight, country of harvest (not just processing), and unit price
Bill of lading or airway bill, packing list, and for chilled/frozen product, temperature logs or cold chain records to demonstrate integrity on arrival

Import tip

Lodge your biosecurity import permit application before booking freight — live and high-risk seafood permits can take 4–8 weeks to issue and the permit number must appear on shipping documentation; last-minute permit applications routinely cause costly demurrage and product loss at the border.

Calculate the total landed cost for Chapter 3 goods from Norway — duty, GST, IPC, and biosecurity included.

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Other product categories imported from Norway

Ch.27Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes 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.76Aluminium and articles thereof Ch.30Pharmaceutical products Ch.89Aircraft, spacecraft, and parts thereof