Importing Aluminium and articles thereof from New Zealand into Australia (2026)

Aluminium products from New Zealand can enter Australia duty-free under AANZFTA, but importers must verify that the goods are genuinely of New Zealand origin and not Chinese-origin extrusions or panels that have merely been processed in New Zealand, as failing the change-in-tariff-heading rules of origin will void the preference claim and may trigger anti-dumping liability.

✓ FTA Active: AANZFTAHS Chapter 76

Free Trade Agreement

ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement

Chapter 76 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 New Zealand exporter and scrutinise the manufacturer declaration for evidence of Chinese-origin input aluminium.
⚠Check the Anti-Dumping Commission register against ADN 2010/37 before contracting — interim dumping duties can apply retrospectively if origin is later found to be China.
⚠For aluminium composite panels destined for building facades, confirm NCC fire performance compliance documentation is in hand before Australian Border Force lodgement.
⚠Australia has active anti-dumping measures on aluminium extrusions from China (ADN 2010/37 and subsequent reviews) — importers must check the Anti-Dumping Commission register before contracting, as interim dumping duties can apply retrospectively and stack on top of Customs duty
⚠Aluminium composite panels (ACP) used in building facades must comply with the National Construction Code (NCC) fire performance requirements; since the Greystone/Lacrosse incidents, state building authorities audit cladding imports and ABF may refer suspect product to state regulators
⚠Country of origin for FTA preference claims on aluminium products requires careful scrutiny — Chinese-origin extrusions processed through a third country (e.g., Vietnam or Malaysia) must meet RCEP or AANZFTA change-in-tariff-heading rules and be supported by a valid back-to-back or manufacturer's certificate of origin
⚠Timber or organic packing material used with aluminium shipments (e.g., wooden dunnage, pallets) requires ISPM-15 treated timber or DAFF biosecurity clearance — non-compliant wood packaging can trigger costly treatment or destruction orders at the border
⚠Aluminium electrical conductors and cable products may require compliance with Australian Standards (AS/NZS 1125, AS/NZS 3000 series) and ACMA registration if they incorporate connectors or termination hardware — confirm with the relevant state electrical safety regulator before importing
⚠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 clearly stating alloy grade, temper designation (e.g., 6063-T5), dimensions, and unit weight — essential for correct tariff classification and anti-dumping assessment
mill test certificate (MTC) / material test report confirming chemical composition and mechanical properties, required by most downstream manufacturers and sometimes requested by ABF to verify classification
certificate of origin (preferential, e.g., RCEP Form or ChAFTA CO) issued by an authorised body in the exporting country to access concessional duty rates
Anti-Dumping Commission dumping duty deposit or exemption documentation if goods are subject to measures (particularly Chinese-origin extrusions)
packing list and bill of lading or airway bill with full container/package details including gross and net weights per line item

Import tip

Lodge a tariff classification ruling request with the ABF before your first shipment of aluminium extrusions or composite panels — given the active anti-dumping landscape and NCC cladding scrutiny, having a binding ruling on classification and a confirmed dumping duty position protects you from retrospective liability that can exceed the value of the goods themselves.

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Other product categories imported from New Zealand

Ch.4Dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included Ch.2Meat and edible meat offal Ch.22Beverages, spirits and vinegar Ch.19Preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; pastrycooks' products Ch.84Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof Ch.39Plastics and articles thereof