Importing Wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal from Peru into Australia (2026)

Importing HS Chapter 44 timber and wood products from Peru under CPTPP preferential rates requires a valid Peruvian Certificate of Origin or Origin Declaration, while simultaneously satisfying Australia's Illegal Logging Prohibition Act 2012 due diligence obligations — Peru's complex forestry governance means documented legal harvest evidence from the Peruvian supply chain is essential before shipment. Importers must also ensure all wood packaging and pallets meet ISPM 15 heat treatment standards, as DAFF biosecurity inspection on arrival is mandatory for this product category from any origin.

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Free Trade Agreement

Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership

Chapter 44 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.

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Compliance requirements

⚠Obtain a CPTPP Certificate of Origin from the Peruvian exporter before shipment to claim preferential tariff rates.
⚠Document the full Peruvian timber supply chain to satisfy Illegal Logging Prohibition Act 2012 due diligence requirements.
⚠Verify any rosewood or CITES-listed Peruvian timber species require both Peruvian export permits and DAFF import permits.
⚠All unprocessed or semi-processed timber and wood products are subject to strict DAFF biosecurity inspection on arrival — heat treatment (HT) or methyl bromide fumigation certificates to ISPM 15 standard are mandatory for wood packaging and pallets
⚠Australia's Illegal Logging Prohibition Act 2012 requires importers to conduct due diligence confirming timber was legally harvested in the country of origin — failure to maintain documented supply chain records is a criminal offence with significant penalties
⚠Certain timber species (e.g. rosewood, merbau, ebony) may be subject to CITES permits under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act — both export permits from origin country and DAFF import permits are required before shipment
⚠Anti-dumping measures are currently in force on particular wood products from specific countries including certain plywood and engineered wood panels from China — check the ABF Anti-Dumping Commission register before lodging an import declaration
⚠Engineered wood products such as MDF and particleboard must comply with Australian formaldehyde emission standards (AS/NZS 2098) and may be subject to ACCC scrutiny if used in domestic furniture or cabinetry
⚠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

commercial invoice with species name (common and scientific), country of harvest, and volume in cubic metres
phytosanitary certificate issued by the national plant protection organisation of the exporting country
ISPM 15 compliant heat treatment or fumigation certificate for all wood packaging material
due diligence documentation under the Illegal Logging Prohibition Act (supplier declarations, chain of custody certificates such as FSC or PEFC)
CITES export and import permit (required for Appendix I and II listed timber species)

Import tip

Declare the timber species by scientific name on the commercial invoice before shipment — DAFF biosecurity officers may place a hold on consignments where species cannot be confirmed, and reclassification disputes at the border over hardwood versus softwood tariff subheadings are far easier to resolve with pre-arrival documentation than after goods are detained in a biosecurity facility.

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Other product categories imported from Peru

Ch.26Ores, slag and ash Ch.3Fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates 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