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Importing Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles from Saudi Arabia into Australia (2026)

No Australia-Saudi Arabia FTA exists, so full MFN duties apply to all Chapter 85 electrical goods; critically, Saudi-origin electrical equipment must still satisfy EESS registration and, where applicable, ACMA RCM marking requirements before the goods can legally enter or be sold in Australia.

No FTA — MFN rates applyHS Chapter 85

Compliance requirements

  • ⚠Register as responsible supplier on the EESS portal and obtain RECB certification for Level 3 devices prior to shipment.
  • ⚠Confirm all RF-enabled products carry a valid RCM mark or risk ABF seizure at the Australian border.
  • ⚠Verify MFN duty rate at the 8-digit tariff classification level and declare customs value inclusive of freight and insurance to Australian port.
  • ⚠All electrical goods sold or supplied in Australia must comply with the Electrical Equipment Safety System (EESS); responsible suppliers must register products and themselves on the EESS portal before import or sale, with Level 3 equipment (e.g. power supplies, chargers) requiring certification by a Recognised External Certification Body (RECB)
  • ⚠ACMA regulates radiofrequency devices including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and cellular products — these must comply with the Radiocommunications Act 1992 and carry a compliant RCM mark; importing non-compliant RF devices can result in ABF seizure at the border
  • ⚠Solar panels and inverters are subject to the Clean Energy Council (CEC) approved product list requirements for any installation claiming Small-scale Technology Certificates (STCs) under the RET scheme — products not on the CEC list lose rebate eligibility, which directly affects resale value
  • ⚠Lithium battery shipments are subject to IATA/IMDG dangerous goods regulations for air and sea freight; misclassification of state of charge or watt-hour ratings is a common compliance failure that triggers re-inspection and delays at Australian ports
  • ⚠Anti-dumping measures are actively maintained on certain goods including aluminium extrusions and solar panels originating from China — importers should check the Anti-Dumping Commission's public register as dumping duties can add 5–40% to landed cost and apply retrospectively during investigation periods
  • ⚠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 technical specifications including model number, wattage, voltage, and country of manufacture
  • EESS supplier registration confirmation and product registration certificate (for in-scope electrical equipment)
  • RCM Declaration of Conformity and test reports from an accredited laboratory (for RF and electrical products)
  • certificate of origin (mandatory for FTA preferential tariff claims, e.g. Form E for ChAFTA, back-to-back COO for RCEP)
  • dangerous goods declaration and MSDS/SDS for lithium battery shipments

Import tip

When importing solar inverters or battery systems that may be subject to both EESS registration and CEC listing requirements, engage a compliance consultant before the shipment departs — retrofitting compliance documentation after goods arrive in a bonded warehouse is significantly more expensive than pre-shipment testing, and ABF can direct destruction of non-compliant goods.

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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.28Inorganic chemicals; organic or inorganic compounds of precious metals, of rare-earth metals, of radioactive elements or of isotopesCh.31FertilisersCh.84Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof