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Importing Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit; industrial or medicinal plants; straw and fodder from Pakistan into Australia (2026)

Importing Chapter 12 seeds and plant material from Pakistan attracts MFN tariff rates with no preferential duty relief available, and every consignment must hold a valid DAFF Biosecurity Import Permit before arrival — failure to secure this permit prior to vessel departure risks mandatory treatment or destruction entirely at the importer's cost.

No FTA — MFN rates applyHS Chapter 12

Compliance requirements

  • ⚠Obtain a DAFF Biosecurity Import Permit before shipment departs Pakistan — no exceptions for any Chapter 12 plant material.
  • ⚠Secure a non-preferential certificate of origin confirming Pakistani origin to support correct MFN tariff classification at the border.
  • ⚠If importing hemp seeds for human consumption, confirm low-THC variety approval and obtain TGA scheduling clearance before arrival.
  • ⚠All seeds and plant material require a valid biosecurity import permit (BIP) from DAFF prior to shipment — failure to obtain this before arrival triggers mandatory treatment or destruction at importer's cost
  • ⚠Hemp seeds intended for human consumption must be from approved low-THC varieties; the importer must hold or work within a state/territory licence framework, and the goods require TGA scheduling clearance confirmation if therapeutic claims are made
  • ⚠Soybeans and other leguminous seeds from high-risk origins (e.g. USA, South America) are subject to mandatory offshore treatment (heat treatment or fumigation with methyl bromide) before arriving in Australia — verify treatment certificates are ISPM 15 compliant and issued by an approved provider
  • ⚠Psyllium husk imported for pharmaceutical-grade use may require TGA listing or registration depending on label claims; customs tariff classification can shift between Chapter 12 and Chapter 30 based on intended use, significantly affecting duty and GST treatment
  • ⚠Canola and soybeans of GMO origin require Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) approval under Standard 1.5.2 — importers must confirm the specific GMO event is approved before lodging an import declaration, as non-approved GM varieties are prohibited
  • ⚠No FTA exists between Australia and Pakistan, so MFN (general) tariff rates apply to all goods. A non-preferential certificate of origin or commercial documentation confirming Pakistani origin is recommended for tariff classification and trade statistical purposes.
  • ⚠Textiles, apparel and made-up textile articles from Pakistan must comply with Australian Consumer Law mandatory fibre content and care labelling requirements under the Trade Measurement Act. Mislabelled or uncertified goods risk detention or rejection by Border Force.
  • ⚠Biosecurity risk is elevated for goods such as raw cotton, seeds, spices, dried plant material and natural stone. An import permit may be required and goods are subject to DAFF biosecurity inspection on arrival, with potential treatment or re-export costs if non-compliant.
  • ⚠Leather footwear, surgical instruments and sporting goods (notably cricket equipment) must meet applicable Australian product safety standards. Importers should retain supplier compliance documentation and be aware that the ACCC conducts market surveillance that can trigger mandatory recalls or penalty notices.

Key documents required

  • Biosecurity Import Permit (BIP) issued by DAFF — must be current and match the specific commodity, origin and end use declared
  • Phytosanitary Certificate issued by the national plant protection organisation (NPPO) of the exporting country — must reference any required treatments and meet Australian import conditions in BICON
  • Offshore treatment certificate (fumigation or heat treatment record) endorsed by an approved certifying official — mandatory for regulated seeds from high-risk origins
  • Commercial invoice and packing list detailing botanical name, variety, origin, GMO status declaration, and intended use (critical for tariff classification and biosecurity pathway determination)
  • Certificate of Analysis (CoA) from an accredited laboratory confirming moisture content, contamination levels, and for hemp seeds, THC concentration below 0.005% (as required by FSANZ)

Import tip

Lodge your Biosecurity Import Permit application through BICON at least 4–6 weeks before the vessel departs origin — last-minute permit applications are the single biggest cause of demurrage and costly on-wharf holds for seed and oilseed consignments.

Calculate the total landed cost for Chapter 12 goods from Pakistan — duty, GST, IPC, and biosecurity included.

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Other product categories imported from Pakistan

Ch.62Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, not knitted or crochetedCh.61Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, knitted or crochetedCh.63Other made up textile articles; sets; worn clothing and worn textile articles; ragsCh.57Carpets and other textile floor coveringsCh.52CottonCh.64Footwear, gaiters and the like; parts of such articles