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

Australia has no FTA with Portugal so full MFN tariff rates apply to all Chapter 64 footwear imports; a commercial invoice clearly stating Portuguese origin is essential to confirm non-preferential origin and avoid any misclassification risk against active anti-dumping measures targeting Chinese-origin rubber-soled footwear.

No FTA — MFN rates applyHS Chapter 64

Compliance requirements

⚠Obtain a Portuguese commercial invoice explicitly stating origin to distinguish goods from Chinese anti-dumping scope.
⚠Declare any used or trade-show-worn sample footwear to DAFF on arrival as biosecurity treatment may be required.
⚠Verify safety footwear marketed as safety boots carries AS/NZS 2210.3 certification before shipment to avoid bans.
⚠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
⚠No FTA exists between Australia and Portugal so MFN (general) tariff rates apply to all imports; a commercial invoice or EUR.1 movement certificate may be required to confirm non-preferential origin for tariff classification purposes
⚠Electrical and electronic goods including machinery must comply with Australian safety and electromagnetic compatibility standards and may require ACMA registration or RCM marking before being placed on the Australian market
⚠Timber, cork products (Chapter 44 and 45), wine, olive oil and other organic or plant-based goods are subject to strict DAFF biosecurity inspection and may require a valid phytosanitary certificate issued by Portuguese authorities prior to export
⚠Anti-dumping and countervailing duty measures administered by the ABF should be checked for relevant steel, aluminium and ceramic tile products of EU origin, as Portugal-origin goods falling within active measures will attract additional duties on top of MFN rates

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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