Importing Footwear, gaiters and the like; parts of such articles from Pakistan into Australia (2026)

Pakistan-origin footwear attracts full MFN tariff rates with no FTA concession available, so importers must secure a non-preferential certificate of origin and ensure all goods meet Australian Consumer Law labelling requirements before lodging the import declaration. If any footwear is marketed as safety boots, AS/NZS 2210.3 certification must be confirmed prior to shipment to avoid product bans at the border.

No FTA — MFN rates applyHS Chapter 64

Compliance requirements

⚠Obtain a non-preferential Pakistani certificate of origin to support MFN tariff classification and ABF audit requirements.
⚠Declare any used or sample footwear to DAFF on arrival as biosecurity treatment may be required before release.
⚠Verify safety boot shipments carry valid AS/NZS 2210.3 certification markings before export from Pakistan.
⚠Anti-dumping measures are active on certain Chinese-origin rubber-soled footwear — check the Anti-Dumping Commission's public register before importing as dumping duties can significantly exceed the base customs duty
⚠All footwear must meet Australian Consumer Law mandatory safety and labelling standards; footwear marketed as safety boots must comply with AS/NZS 2210.3 and carry correct certification markings or importers risk product bans and recalls
⚠Biosecurity risk applies to used or second-hand footwear, which must be declared to DAFF and may require cleaning or treatment on arrival — even sample shoes worn at trade shows overseas can trigger this requirement
⚠Country of origin labelling is not mandatory for footwear under Australian law, but misleading 'Made in' claims (e.g. assembled in a third country from Chinese components) attract ACCC enforcement action under the Competition and Consumer Act
⚠Tariff classification disputes are common in this chapter — the outer sole material and upper material combination determines the correct 8-digit subheading; misclassification between 6401, 6402, 6403, and 6404 headings is a frequent ABF audit trigger
⚠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

commercial invoice specifying upper material, outer sole material, and intended use (critical for correct tariff classification)
bill of lading or airway bill
packing list with pairs per carton and size breakdown
AS/NZS 2210 test certificate or compliance report from accredited lab (mandatory for safety footwear marketed for occupational use)
anti-dumping certificate of origin or statutory declaration confirming country of manufacture (required where anti-dumping measures apply to Chinese-origin footwear)

Import tip

Request that your supplier specify the exact outer sole and upper composition (e.g. '100% polyurethane outer sole, textile upper') on the commercial invoice — this single step prevents ABF from holding the shipment for tariff clarification and avoids the most common classification disputes in this chapter.

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Other product categories imported from Pakistan

Ch.62Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, not knitted or crocheted Ch.61Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, knitted or crocheted Ch.63Other made up textile articles; sets; worn clothing and worn textile articles; rags Ch.57Carpets and other textile floor coverings Ch.52Cotton Ch.94Furniture; bedding, mattresses, mattress supports, cushions and similar stuffed furnishings; luminaires and lighting fittings, not elsewhere specified or included; illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like; prefabricated buildings