StarShipper
HS ClassifierCalculatorAustralian TariffsImport ChecklistPort Directory
Home/Australian Tariffs/From Saudi Arabia/Inorganic chemicals; organic or inorganic compounds of precious metals, of rare-earth metals, of radioactive elements or of isotopes

Importing Inorganic chemicals; organic or inorganic compounds of precious metals, of rare-earth metals, of radioactive elements or of isotopes from Saudi Arabia into Australia (2026)

No Australia-Saudi Arabia FTA exists, so full MFN duties apply to all Chapter 28 inorganic chemicals; importers must also verify whether specific substances require explosives precursor permits, TGA scheduling clearance, or DAFF biosecurity declarations before lodging an import declaration to avoid border holds.

No FTA — MFN rates applyHS Chapter 28

Compliance requirements

  • ⚠Check the Anti-Dumping Commission register for any measures on Saudi-origin petrochemical or inorganic chemical products before lodging.
  • ⚠Confirm TGA Poisons Standard scheduling status for applicable substances such as iodine or phosphorus compounds prior to shipment.
  • ⚠Obtain required AFP or state explosives precursor permits for ammonium nitrate or restricted nitrate compounds before importation.
  • ⚠Ammonium nitrate and certain nitrate compounds are subject to the PSLA (Prohibited and Restricted Chemicals) framework and may require an Australian Federal Police or state-based explosives precursor permit before importation
  • ⚠TGA scheduling applies to several Chapter 28 substances (e.g. iodine, certain phosphorus compounds) — confirm scheduling status under the Poisons Standard before lodging an import declaration to avoid holds at the border
  • ⚠DAFF biosecurity declarations are required for chemicals of biological origin or those that may carry contamination risk; some inorganic acids shipped in used containers trigger mandatory inspection
  • ⚠Anti-dumping measures are active on certain Chapter 28 goods including titanium dioxide from China — check the ABF Anti-Dumping Notice register before finalising supplier contracts as dumping duties can materially change landed cost
  • ⚠AICIS (Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme) registration is mandatory for industrial chemicals new to Australia or imported above notification thresholds; failure to hold the correct introduction category can result in infringement notices and seizure
  • ⚠No FTA exists between Australia and Saudi Arabia, so MFN (general) tariff rates apply to all imported goods and no preferential certificate of origin is required for duty reduction purposes
  • ⚠Anti-dumping and countervailing measures may apply to certain petrochemical and aluminium products from Saudi Arabia - importers should check the Anti-Dumping Commission register before lodging an import declaration
  • ⚠Goods subject to Australian Border Force biosecurity controls, particularly any organic chemical compounds, fertilisers or packaging materials with organic content, may require DAFF biosecurity inspection and clearance on arrival
  • ⚠Petroleum products and chemicals must comply with relevant Australian standards including NGER reporting obligations for fuel imports, and dangerous goods declarations under ADG Code requirements for shipment of hazardous materials

Key documents required

  • commercial invoice with full CAS number, chemical name, and concentration for each line item
  • Safety Data Sheet (SDS) compliant with the GHS/Safe Work Australia format — required by ABF and AICIS for assessment
  • AICIS introduction registration or exemption evidence (category certificate or self-assessed exemption record)
  • Dangerous Goods declaration (IMDG/IATA) and packing certificate where chemicals are classified as DG for transport
  • State or territory explosives precursor permit or AFP approval for scheduled substances such as ammonium nitrate compounds

Import tip

Always include the CAS registry number on the commercial invoice — ABF officers and AICIS assessors use CAS numbers to rapidly verify substance identity and classification, and omitting them is the single most common cause of unnecessary border holds for Chapter 28 shipments.

Calculate the total landed cost for Chapter 28 goods from Saudi Arabia — duty, GST, IPC, and biosecurity included.

Calculate Landed CostFind HS Code with AI

Other product categories imported from Saudi Arabia

Ch.27Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxesCh.39Plastics and articles thereofCh.29Organic chemicalsCh.31FertilisersCh.84Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereofCh.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