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

Footwear imported from the Philippines can attract AANZFTA preferential tariff rates, but a valid Form AAN Certificate of Origin or approved Declaration of Origin must be lodged at time of entry; importers must also simultaneously satisfy Australian Consumer Law labelling requirements and, for any used or sample shoes worn at trade shows in the Philippines, declare biosecurity risk to DAFF on arrival.

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Free Trade Agreement

ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement

Chapter 64 goods originating in Philippines may qualify for preferential duty rates under AANZFTA. Goods must meet the rules of origin and be accompanied by a valid certificate of origin.

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Compliance requirements

⚠Obtain a valid AANZFTA Form AAN Certificate of Origin from the Philippine exporter before shipment lodgement.
⚠Declare all used or previously worn footwear samples to DAFF on arrival to avoid biosecurity penalties.
⚠If importing safety boots, confirm AS/NZS 2210.3 certification markings are present before goods depart the Philippines.
⚠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
⚠A valid AANZFTA Certificate of Origin (Form AAN) or approved Declaration of Origin must be presented at time of entry to claim preferential tariff rates under AANZFTA
⚠Processed seafood and canned tuna imports must comply with FSANZ food standards and may require import permits; labelling must meet Australian Food Standards Code requirements including country of origin declarations
⚠Electrical and electronic goods must meet ACMA regulatory compliance labelling requirements and relevant Australian Communications and Media Authority standards before being sold in Australia
⚠Timber and wood products including furniture from Philippines are subject to ABF and DAFF biosecurity inspection and must meet Australias Illegal Logging Prohibition Act 2012 due diligence requirements

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 Philippines

Ch.85Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles Ch.84Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof Ch.16Preparations of meat, of fish, of crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates, or of insects Ch.8Edible fruit and nuts; peel of citrus fruit or melons Ch.61Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, knitted or crocheted 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