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Importing Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories thereof from Norway into Australia (2026)

Importing Chapter 90 instruments from Norway attracts full MFN tariff rates with no preferential reduction available, and any therapeutic or radiation-emitting devices — such as ultrasound units or dental X-ray equipment — must hold a valid ARTG registration with the TGA and, where applicable, state or territory radiation safety authority approval before the Australian Border Force will release the goods.

No FTA — MFN rates applyHS Chapter 90

Compliance requirements

  • ⚠Verify ARTG registration for all therapeutic or diagnostic devices prior to shipment to avoid ABF seizure at the border.
  • ⚠Confirm RCM marking or a valid supplier declaration for any electrical measuring or test instruments intended for Australian use.
  • ⚠Ensure the commercial invoice explicitly states Norwegian origin and includes all freight and insurance costs for accurate MFN customs valuation.
  • ⚠Most therapeutic medical devices (ultrasound, X-ray, diagnostic instruments) must be registered on the ARTG via the TGA before importation — absence of ARTG entry can result in ABF seizure at the border
  • ⚠Radiation-emitting devices such as dental X-ray units, lasers, and UV instruments may require state/territory radiation safety authority approval (e.g., ARPANSA or state equivalents) in addition to TGA registration
  • ⚠Electrical measuring and test instruments intended for use in Australia must comply with ACMA electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and electrical safety standards; a Regulatory Compliance Mark (RCM) or supplier declaration is required for listed equipment
  • ⚠Biological reference materials, calibration fluids of animal origin, or instruments shipped with organic packing material are subject to DAFF biosecurity inspection and may require an import permit under the Biosecurity Act 2015
  • ⚠Some precision optical and dual-use instruments (e.g., night-vision devices, certain laser rangefinders, infrared cameras) may be controlled goods under the Defence Export Controls framework (DECO) and require an import permit under the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations
  • ⚠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, model number, and intended end-use
  • bill of lading or airway bill
  • TGA ARTG certificate or registration number (for therapeutic medical devices)
  • manufacturer's certificate of conformity or CE/FDA declaration (supports TGA and ABF classification evidence)
  • ACMA RCM supplier declaration or test report (for electrical/electronic instruments)
  • import permit from DECO or state radiation authority where applicable

Import tip

Securing TGA ARTG registration before the shipment departs — not after it arrives — is the single biggest time-saver in this chapter; ABF will not release a medical device consignment without a valid ARTG entry and customs brokers cannot retrospectively obtain one while goods sit in a bonded warehouse accruing storage costs.

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