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Importing Dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included from New Zealand into Australia (2026)

Importing Chapter 4 dairy, eggs or honey from New Zealand under AANZFTA can attract preferential duty rates, but a valid DAFF biosecurity import permit must be secured before shipment departs New Zealand, as permit absence risks seizure regardless of FTA compliance status.

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Chapter 4 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 DAFF biosecurity import permit before shipment departs New Zealand to avoid seizure at the border.
  • ⚠Lodge a valid AANZFTA Certificate of Origin or Declaration of Origin to claim preferential zero or reduced duty rates.
  • ⚠Ensure honey consignments include NZL country-of-origin certification and pass DAFF antibiotic residue screening on arrival.
  • ⚠All dairy, eggs and honey are regulated biosecurity risk goods under the Biosecurity Act 2015 — an import permit issued by DAFF is mandatory before shipment arrives; importing without a valid permit risks seizure and destruction at cost to the importer
  • ⚠Infant formula is subject to ACCC Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) Standard 2.9.1, requiring mandatory composition, labelling and microbiological compliance before clearing customs; TGA oversight also applies if health claims are made
  • ⚠Bulk honey imports require country-of-origin certification and are screened for chloramphenicol, nitrofuran and other antibiotic residues by DAFF-approved laboratories — non-compliant consignments are re-exported or destroyed at importer expense
  • ⚠Quota-based tariff concessions apply to certain dairy products (cheese, butter, milk powders) under Schedule 3 of the Customs Tariff Act 1995 — in-quota rates can be significantly lower, but quota fill levels are monitored by DAFF and allocations can be exhausted mid-year
  • ⚠Anti-dumping duties have previously been imposed on certain Chinese dairy products; importers should check the Anti-Dumping Commission register before contracting supply, as retrospective liability can apply from the date of initiation of an investigation
  • ⚠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

  • DAFF biosecurity import permit (product and country-specific; must be obtained prior to shipment)
  • official health certificate issued by the competent authority of the exporting country (veterinary or food safety authority attestation)
  • manufacturer's certificate of analysis (microbiological, chemical and compositional testing results for each lot)
  • commercial invoice with full product description including fat, protein and moisture content for dairy
  • certificate of origin (essential for FTA preferential duty claims and quota eligibility)

Import tip

Apply for your DAFF import permit at least 4–6 weeks before the vessel departs origin — permits are product-specific and non-transferable, and any change to supplier, country or product description requires a new application, which can delay clearance and trigger demurrage if the ship arrives first.

Calculate the total landed cost for Chapter 4 goods from New Zealand — duty, GST, IPC, and biosecurity included.

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