Importing Fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates from Peru into Australia (2026)

Peruvian seafood imports under HS Chapter 3 can attract CPTPP preferential tariff rates provided a valid Certificate of Origin or Origin Declaration is supplied by the Peruvian exporter, but this benefit is secondary to securing mandatory DAFF biosecurity permits prior to arrival, as non-compliant consignments face directed biosecurity measures regardless of tariff status.

✓ FTA Active: CPTPPHS Chapter 3

Free Trade Agreement

Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership

Chapter 3 goods originating in Peru may qualify for preferential duty rates under CPTPP. Goods must meet the rules of origin and be accompanied by a valid certificate of origin.

View CPTPP rates and requirements →

Compliance requirements

⚠Obtain DAFF biosecurity import permit before shipment departs Peru — many aquatic species require pre-approval
⚠Verify CPTPP Rules of Origin are met and hold a valid Peruvian Certificate of Origin to claim preferential duty rates
⚠Check ABF Anti-Dumping Commission register for active measures on Peruvian prawn lines before each shipment
⚠All fish and seafood imports require a DAFF (formerly DAWE) biosecurity import permit or must meet an approved arrangement — live aquatic animals face especially strict pathway conditions under the Biosecurity Act 2015 and many species are outright prohibited entry
⚠Shark fin imports are subject to CITES permit requirements for listed species (e.g. oceanic whitetip, hammerhead); both an export permit from origin and an Australian CITES import permit issued by DAFF are mandatory before shipment arrives
⚠Anti-dumping measures are active on certain seafood lines — notably prawns from specific countries have been subject to dumping investigations; importers must check the ABF Anti-Dumping Commission register before each shipment as measures and duty rates change
⚠Country of origin labelling under the Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) Food Standards Code and the Australian Consumer Law requires accurate origin disclosure on retail packaging; misrepresentation (e.g. labelling Vietnamese prawns as Australian) attracts serious ACCC enforcement action
⚠Seafood arriving with ice or in water (especially live product) must be declared to biosecurity officers on arrival regardless of value; failure to declare attracts infringement notices and the consignment may be seized or destroyed at the importer's cost
⚠A CPTPP Certificate of Origin or Origin Declaration must be provided by the Peruvian exporter to claim preferential tariff rates under the CPTPP; goods must meet applicable Rules of Origin requirements
⚠All fresh, chilled or frozen fish, seafood and agricultural products from Peru are subject to mandatory biosecurity inspection and may require import permits under the Biosecurity Act 2015; treatment or certification may be required for timber and wood products
⚠Organic produce and food products must comply with Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) requirements and labelling standards under the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code, including country of origin labelling
⚠Imports of gold, silver and jewellery may be subject to scrutiny under AML/CTF reporting obligations, and all commercial imports must be lodged via a full Import Declaration in the Integrated Cargo System (ICS) for consignments valued over AUD 1,000

Key documents required

DAFF Biosecurity Import Permit (mandatory for most fish and all live aquatic animals — apply well in advance as processing can take weeks)
Health certificate or sanitary certificate issued by the competent authority of the exporting country (must confirm product is fit for human consumption and free from specified pathogens)
CITES export permit from country of origin and Australian CITES import permit (required for all CITES-listed species including certain sharks, seahorses, and giant clams)
Commercial invoice with full species scientific name, product form, net/gross weight, country of harvest (not just processing), and unit price
Bill of lading or airway bill, packing list, and for chilled/frozen product, temperature logs or cold chain records to demonstrate integrity on arrival

Import tip

Lodge your biosecurity import permit application before booking freight — live and high-risk seafood permits can take 4–8 weeks to issue and the permit number must appear on shipping documentation; last-minute permit applications routinely cause costly demurrage and product loss at the border.

Calculate the total landed cost for Chapter 3 goods from Peru — duty, GST, IPC, and biosecurity included.

Calculate Landed Cost Find HS Code with AI

Other product categories imported from Peru

Ch.26Ores, slag and ash Ch.9Coffee, tea, maté and spices Ch.8Edible fruit and nuts; peel of citrus fruit or melons Ch.71Natural or cultured pearls, precious or semi-precious stones, precious metals, metals clad with precious metal and articles thereof; imitation jewellery; coin Ch.62Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, not knitted or crocheted Ch.76Aluminium and articles thereof