Importing Albuminoidal substances; modified starches; glues; enzymes from Norway into Australia (2026)

No FTA exists between Australia and Norway, so all Chapter 35 goods including Norwegian-origin casein, gelatin, and animal-derived glues attract MFN tariff rates and require a DAFF biosecurity assessment and potential Import Permit given Norway is a significant marine and livestock processing nation with distinct species risk profiles.

No FTA — MFN rates applyHS Chapter 35

Compliance requirements

⚠Obtain DAFF Import Permit before shipment for any Norwegian animal-derived glues, casein, or gelatin.
⚠Confirm enzyme end-use is industrial not therapeutic to avoid TGA clearance requirements and ABF audit risk.
⚠Declare full MFN customs value on commercial invoice confirming Norwegian origin; no preferential certificate is available.
⚠Enzymes intended for therapeutic use or listed on the ARTG must be cleared by TGA before importation — misclassification of industrial vs therapeutic enzymes is a common ABF audit trigger
⚠Casein, gelatin, and animal-derived glues are subject to DAFF biosecurity assessment under the Biosecurity Act 2015; an Import Permit from DAFF may be required depending on the source animal species and country of origin
⚠Modified starches derived from genetically modified (GM) organisms must comply with Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) under the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code, and labelling requirements must be confirmed before goods enter the food supply chain
⚠Goods of animal origin such as gelatin and casein from countries with active foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) or BSE risk may require additional veterinary health certificates and DAFF pre-approval, with delays common for shipments from South Asia and parts of Europe
⚠Anti-dumping measures should be checked for modified starches and gluten products originating from specific countries — the Australian Anti-Dumping Commission has previously investigated starch-based products, and dumping duty registers should be consulted prior to contracting
⚠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 technical description including source organism, CAS number, and intended end-use
DAFF Import Permit for animal-derived substances such as casein, gelatin, and hide glues
manufacturer's certificate of origin for FTA preferential duty rate claims (e.g., Form AJ for AANZFTA, or China FTA Certificate of Origin)
product specification sheet or safety data sheet confirming composition and processing method for tariff classification purposes
FSANZ compliance documentation or food safety certificate for modified starches and food-grade enzymes entering the food manufacturing supply chain

Import tip

Always obtain a detailed product specification sheet from the supplier before lodging the import declaration — for enzymes and modified starches, the precise source organism and processing method directly determine the correct HS subheading, and reclassification by ABF after entry can trigger underpaid duty recovery plus penalties.

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Other product categories imported from Norway

Ch.3Fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates 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