Importing Preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; pastrycooks' products from New Zealand into Australia (2026)

Chapter 19 cereal and flour-based products from New Zealand can attract a preferential 0% duty rate under AANZFTA, but importers must simultaneously present a valid Certificate of Origin and ensure full FSANZ labelling compliance — including allergen declarations for wheat, gluten and egg — as ABF routinely scrutinises both at the border for this product category.

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Free Trade Agreement

ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement

Chapter 19 goods originating in New Zealand may qualify for preferential duty rates under AANZFTA. Goods must meet the rules of origin and be accompanied by a valid certificate of origin.

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Compliance requirements

⚠Obtain a valid AANZFTA Certificate of Origin from the NZ exporter confirming Rules of Origin are satisfied before shipment.
⚠Verify all packaging meets FSANZ allergen declaration requirements for wheat, gluten and egg prior to lodging the import declaration.
⚠If goods contain any dairy or egg-based fillings, confirm DAFF biosecurity permit requirements are met before arrival in Australia.
⚠All cereal and flour-based products must comply with FSANZ Food Standards Code, particularly Standard 1.2.1 for mandatory labelling including allergen declarations — wheat, gluten and egg disclosures are closely scrutinised by ABF at the border
⚠Goods containing dairy, egg or plant-material fillings (e.g. filled wafers, cream biscuits) may trigger DAFF biosecurity assessment and require import permits if derived from animals — even trace dairy ingredients can flag a hold
⚠Products making health or nutrition claims (e.g. 'high fibre', 'low GI' infant cereals) must comply with FSANZ Standard 1.2.7 and 2.9.1 for infant formula products; TGA involvement is possible if therapeutic claims are made on packaging
⚠Anti-dumping measures have historically applied to goods similar to Chapter 19 categories — importers of pasta and noodle products from certain origins should check the ABF Anti-Dumping Commission register before committing to shipments
⚠Country-of-origin labelling under Australian Consumer Law (enforced by the ACCC) requires 'Made in' or 'Product of' claims to meet strict criteria; non-compliant packaging on imported goods can result in border holds and costly re-labelling in a bonded warehouse
⚠A valid Certificate of Origin (COO) or Declaration of Origin must be presented to claim preferential AANZFTA duty rates, with goods needing to meet Rules of Origin requirements including sufficient transformation or regional value content thresholds
⚠All food and beverage imports from New Zealand must comply with the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code (FSANZ), including correct labelling of ingredients, allergens, country of origin and nutritional information panels
⚠Biosecurity requirements under the Biosecurity Act 2015 are strictly enforced for New Zealand goods including dairy products, meat, timber, fresh produce and plant material, with import conditions available via DAFF BICON and potential mandatory inspections or treatments on arrival
⚠Imported wood and wood products including timber, pallets and packaging must meet Australian biosecurity measures and may require heat treatment or fumigation certification, while dairy and meat products require an Import Permit and must come from approved overseas establishments listed by the Department of Agriculture

Key documents required

commercial invoice with full ingredient breakdown and country of origin
bill of lading or airway bill
manufacturer's ingredient and allergen declaration (required for FSANZ compliance verification)
DAFF biosecurity import conditions printout from BICON database (especially for dairy- or egg-containing products)
certificate of origin (to support FTA preferential duty claims, e.g. ChAFTA Form E or RCEP origin declaration)

Import tip

Request a full bilingual ingredient list from your overseas supplier before shipment arrives — DAFF biosecurity officers can hold entire consignments while waiting for this document, and having it pre-lodged with your import declaration dramatically reduces the risk of a costly depot hold.

Calculate the total landed cost for Chapter 19 goods from New Zealand — duty, GST, IPC, and biosecurity included.

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Other product categories imported from New Zealand

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