Importing Coffee, tea, maté and spices from Peru into Australia (2026)

Importing Chapter 9 goods such as green coffee beans, dried chillies, or herbal teas from Peru requires a valid CPTPP Certificate of Origin or Origin Declaration to access preferential tariff rates, while simultaneously satisfying DAFF biosecurity import conditions under the Biosecurity Act 2015, including BICON permit requirements that apply regardless of FTA status.

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Free Trade Agreement

Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership

Chapter 9 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 DAFF import permit via BICON before shipment for green coffee beans, dried spices, or herbal plant material.
⚠Ensure the Peruvian exporter provides a CPTPP Certificate of Origin or compliant Origin Declaration to claim preferential duty rates.
⚠Use precise product descriptions on invoices — vague terms like 'mixed spices' trigger biosecurity holds and potential destruction orders.
⚠All plant-based spices, teas, and unroasted coffee beans are biosecurity risk goods under the Biosecurity Act 2015 — DAFF requires an import permit and may mandate treatment or inspection on arrival; green coffee beans in particular carry pest and disease risk and must meet strict import conditions listed on BICON
⚠Dried chillies, peppers, and mixed spice products are frequently intercepted for undeclared additives or prohibited plant material — misdescription or vague invoicing (e.g., 'mixed spices') triggers holds and potential destruction orders
⚠Vanilla beans and some herbal teas containing medicinal claims may be regulated by the TGA as complementary medicines — importers must confirm whether the product crosses the food/therapeutic boundary before lodging entry
⚠Roasted coffee and tea are generally lower biosecurity risk than raw plant material but must still comply with FSANZ Food Standards Code requirements for labelling, allergen declarations, and maximum residue limits (MRLs) for pesticides enforced by DAFF
⚠Country of origin labelling under the Australian Consumer Law (ACL) and FSANZ Standard 1.2.11 is strictly enforced for retail-packaged tea and coffee — blended products must declare all origin countries if marketed with geographic claims
⚠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 full botanical name, country of origin, and processing state (raw, roasted, ground)
DAFF import permit (mandatory for most raw/dried plant material including green coffee beans, whole spices, and unprocessed teas)
phytosanitary certificate issued by the national plant protection authority of the exporting country
certificate of origin (preferential — e.g., Form D for ASEAN, CO for ChAFTA) to claim FTA duty concessions
fumigation or heat treatment certificate where DAFF conditions require treatment prior to or on arrival in Australia

Import tip

Lodge your BICON import conditions check and apply for any required DAFF import permit at least 4–6 weeks before the shipment departs origin — permit processing times vary and arriving goods without a valid permit will be held in biosecurity custody at the importer's cost.

Calculate the total landed cost for Chapter 9 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.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