Importing Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, not knitted or crocheted from Romania into Australia (2026)

No Australia-Romania FTA exists, so all Chapter 62 woven apparel attracts MFN tariff rates with no preferential concessions available; the most critical compliance obligation is ensuring all garments carry correct AS/NZS 1957 care labels and accurate Australian Consumer Law country-of-origin markings before clearance.

No FTA — MFN rates applyHS Chapter 62

Compliance requirements

⚠Verify Romanian origin is clearly stated on the commercial invoice to satisfy MFN assessment requirements.
⚠Confirm all garments meet AS/NZS 1957 care labelling standards prior to shipment to avoid seizure.
⚠If importing hi-visibility workwear, obtain AS/NZS 4602.1 and 1906.4 compliance evidence before dispatch.
⚠Australia has active anti-dumping measures on certain woven apparel from China and other countries — check the Anti-Dumping Commission's public register before placing orders as additional dumping duties can significantly alter landed cost
⚠All garments must comply with mandatory AS/NZS care labelling standards (AS/NZS 1957) and country-of-origin labelling requirements under the Australian Consumer Law — mislabelled goods can be seized or face penalties
⚠Hi-visibility garments for workplace use must comply with AS/NZS 4602.1 and 1906.4 — non-compliant workwear may be rejected by end customers in regulated industries such as mining and construction
⚠Garments treated with flame retardants, antimicrobial finishes or other chemical treatments may require assessment under the Industrial Chemicals Act 2019 (AICIS) if the chemical is not on the Inventory — verify introducer obligations before importing
⚠Goods containing animal-derived components (e.g. down fill, wool trims, leather patches) may attract DAFF biosecurity documentation requirements — ensure export health certificates or treatment declarations accompany consignments where applicable
⚠No FTA exists between Australia and Romania, so MFN (general) tariff rates apply to all goods; a commercial invoice and packing list are required but no preferential certificate of origin is needed for MFN assessment
⚠Anti-dumping and countervailing measures administered by the Anti-Dumping Commission may apply to certain steel and aluminium products originating from Romania or transshipped via EU member states; importers should check the public register before lodging entries
⚠Electrical and electronic goods, including machinery and appliances under Chapters 84 and 85, must comply with Australian electrical safety standards and may require ACMA registration or RCM marking before being supplied to the Australian market
⚠Timber products, wooden furniture, and any goods containing plant-based materials are subject to biosecurity inspection by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry and may require a Timber Import Declaration; footwear and apparel with natural material components may also be subject to biosecurity screening on arrival

Key documents required

commercial invoice with full fabric composition (fibre type and percentage) and country of origin clearly stated
bill of lading or airway bill
packing list with individual garment quantities and sizes
certificate of origin (e.g. Form E for ChAFTA, AANZ Form for AANZFTA) to claim preferential tariff rates
care labelling compliance declaration or test report confirming AS/NZS 1957 and relevant safety standards for workwear

Import tip

Always declare fibre composition at the subheading level on your import entry — ABF routinely queries Chapter 62 classifications where the fabric mix determines the correct 6- or 8-digit tariff code, and providing lab test reports upfront avoids costly holding delays at the border.

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Other product categories imported from Romania

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.87Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling-stock, and parts and accessories thereof Ch.39Plastics and articles thereof Ch.64Footwear, gaiters and the like; parts of such articles 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