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

No Australia-Romania FTA exists, so MFN tariff rates apply to all Chapter 87 vehicles and parts; the most critical obligation for this combination is securing RVCA approval or a valid RAW/Concessional RAV entry before shipment departs Romania, as clearance will be refused without it.

No FTA — MFN rates applyHS Chapter 87

Compliance requirements

⚠Verify RVCA registration or obtain RAW/Concessional RAV entry approval before the vessel sails from Romania.
⚠Ensure used vehicles meet the clean, dry and free of contamination standard to avoid costly DAFF border treatment.
⚠Check the Anti-Dumping Commission public register for any measures on Romanian-origin steel wheels or steel components before lodging the entry.
⚠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 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

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 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.39Plastics and articles thereof Ch.62Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, not knitted or crocheted 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