Importing Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling-stock, and parts and accessories thereof from Poland into Australia (2026)

No Australia-Poland FTA exists so MFN tariff rates apply to all Chapter 87 vehicles and parts imported from Poland; the most critical compliance obligation is confirming MVSA Road Vehicle Certificate of Approval status and obtaining RAW or Concessional RAV entry approval before shipment departs Poland.

No FTA — MFN rates applyHS Chapter 87

Compliance requirements

⚠Verify RVCA registration or secure RAW approval prior to import — non-compliant vehicles will be refused entry.
⚠Ensure used vehicles are cleaned to clean, dry and free of contamination standard before loading to avoid costly DAFF border treatment.
⚠Check the Anti-Dumping Commission measures register for any Polish or EU-origin steel wheels before lodging the import declaration.
⚠All road vehicles must comply with the Motor Vehicle Standards Act 2018 (MVSA) — vehicles not on the Road Vehicle Certificate of Approval (RVCA) register require a RAW (Registered Automotive Workshop) or Concessional RAV entry approval before import clearance
⚠New and used vehicles are subject to DAFF biosecurity inspection for soil, plant material and pests — used vehicles and machinery must be cleaned to 'clean, dry and free of contamination' standard or face mandatory treatment costs at the border
⚠Anti-dumping measures apply to certain steel road wheels from China (Case 2014/1) — importers of steel wheels must check the Anti-Dumping Commission register and may be liable for dumping duty in addition to customs duty
⚠Electric vehicles and e-bikes with lithium-ion batteries must comply with the Australian Consumer Law and relevant Australian Standards (AS/NZS 62133 for batteries) — ACMA type approval is required for any wireless components such as keyless entry or Bluetooth systems
⚠Personal imports of vehicles over 25 years old via the Enthusiast, Left Hand Drive or other concessional pathways require a Vehicle Import Approval (VIA) from the Department of Infrastructure before shipment departs — this is a pre-import requirement, not a post-arrival fix
⚠No FTA exists between Australia and Poland so MFN (general) tariff rates apply to all goods; a commercial invoice or EUR.1 movement certificate may be requested by the ABF to verify declared origin but confers no tariff preference
⚠Anti-dumping and countervailing measures administered by the Anti-Dumping Commission may apply to certain steel and aluminium products of Polish or EU origin; importers should check the measures register before lodging an import declaration
⚠Electrical and electronic goods including machinery and appliances must comply with Australian standards under the Electrical Equipment Safety System (EESS) and telecommunications or radio devices require ACMA registration or compliance labelling before entry
⚠Timber, wood packaging, and any goods with plant-based material or organic residues are subject to DAFF biosecurity inspection and may require a valid phytosanitary certificate issued by Polish authorities; wood packaging must comply with ISPM 15 heat treatment requirements

Key documents required

Vehicle Import Approval (VIA) issued by the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications — mandatory for most vehicle imports
Certificate of Conformity or Compliance Plate documentation confirming compliance with ADRs (Australian Design Rules) under the MVSA
Foreign registration certificate or title document (for used vehicles) to establish year of manufacture and ownership history
Commercial invoice with full VIN, engine number, make, model, year, engine capacity and FOB value — incomplete invoices are the leading cause of ABF delays for this chapter
Biosecurity declaration and evidence of pre-export cleaning or fumigation treatment (DAFF-approved treatment certificate where applicable)

Import tip

Always lodge the Vehicle Import Approval (VIA) application before the vessel departs the origin port — the Department of Infrastructure does not issue retrospective approvals and ABF will not release the vehicle without one, meaning demurrage and storage costs accumulate rapidly while you wait.

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Other product categories imported from Poland

Ch.84Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof 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.39Plastics and articles thereof Ch.73Articles of iron or steel 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 Ch.95Toys, games and sports requisites; parts and accessories thereof