Importing Edible fruit and nuts; peel of citrus fruit or melons from Peru into Australia (2026)

Importing Chapter 8 fresh fruit and nuts from Peru under CPTPP requires a valid Certificate of Origin or Origin Declaration from the Peruvian exporter to access preferential tariff rates, while simultaneously satisfying DAFF BICON pathway conditions — including any mandatory cold treatment or methyl bromide fumigation — before Australian border clearance will be granted.

✓ FTA Active: CPTPPHS Chapter 8

Free Trade Agreement

Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership

Chapter 8 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

⚠Check BICON before contracting: confirm Peru-specific import pathways and treatment requirements for each fruit or nut line.
⚠Obtain CPTPP Certificate of Origin or Origin Declaration from Peruvian exporter prior to shipment to claim preferential rates.
⚠Ensure all timber packing materials are ISPM15 compliant — non-compliant wood risks full consignment holds at importer expense.
⚠All fresh fruit and nuts require a valid DAFF Biosecurity Import Conditions (BICON) permit or must meet strict pathway conditions — many fresh fruit lines (e.g. fresh citrus, mangoes) require an Approved Arrangement facility and may be subject to mandatory offshore or onshore treatment such as cold treatment or methyl bromide fumigation
⚠Fresh produce from certain origins is subject to Import Permit requirements under the Biosecurity Act 2015 — importers must check BICON before contracting supply, as some pathways (e.g. fresh mango from the Philippines) have highly specific seasonal and systems work requirements that can delay or block shipments
⚠Wooden packing materials (pallets, crates) must comply with ISPM15 heat treatment or fumigation standards — non-compliant timber can result in full consignment holds and treatment costs at importer expense
⚠Country of origin labelling under Australian Consumer Law (enforced by the ACCC) requires fresh produce sold at retail to display origin — importers acting as first domestic sellers must ensure carton and point-of-sale labelling is compliant before distribution
⚠Anti-dumping measures are not currently a major feature of Chapter 8, but importers of canned or processed fruit should verify with the Anti-Dumping Commission as processed lines (e.g. canned peaches or pears historically) have attracted measures — always check the current register before finalising supplier contracts
⚠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 declared country of origin, full botanical description, and net/gross weight
phytosanitary certificate issued by the national plant protection organisation (NPPO) of the exporting country — mandatory for virtually all fresh fruit and many dried/processed lines
BICON import permit or evidence of meeting BICON pathway conditions (treatment certificates, systems work documentation)
cold treatment or fumigation treatment certificate where required by the relevant BICON pathway (e.g. cold treatment record for table grapes)
bill of lading or airway bill, plus packing list detailing variety, quantity, and pack sizes for biosecurity inspection purposes

Import tip

Lodge your biosecurity import declaration and treatment documentation through the Integrated Cargo System (ICS) well before vessel arrival — DAFF inspections are risk-targeted and having complete, pre-lodged phytosanitary and treatment records on file significantly reduces the chance of a hold or directed inspection that delays perishable cargo and drives up storage costs.

Calculate the total landed cost for Chapter 8 goods from Peru — duty, GST, IPC, and biosecurity included.

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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.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