Importing Wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal from Sweden into Australia (2026)

Australia has no FTA with Sweden so full MFN tariff rates apply to all Chapter 44 wood imports; the most critical compliance obligation is maintaining documented due diligence records under the Illegal Logging Prohibition Act 2012 confirming legal harvest of Swedish timber, which must be completed before the goods arrive in Australia.

No FTA — MFN rates applyHS Chapter 44

Compliance requirements

⚠Obtain Swedish forestry chain-of-custody records (FSC or PEFC) before shipment to satisfy Illegal Logging due diligence obligations.
⚠Ensure all wood packaging and pallets carry valid ISPM 15 heat treatment certificates or DAFF will detain the consignment on arrival.
⚠Verify MFN tariff classification at the 8-digit level under Chapter 44 early, as rates vary significantly across headings.
⚠All unprocessed or semi-processed timber and wood products are subject to strict DAFF biosecurity inspection on arrival — heat treatment (HT) or methyl bromide fumigation certificates to ISPM 15 standard are mandatory for wood packaging and pallets
⚠Australia's Illegal Logging Prohibition Act 2012 requires importers to conduct due diligence confirming timber was legally harvested in the country of origin — failure to maintain documented supply chain records is a criminal offence with significant penalties
⚠Certain timber species (e.g. rosewood, merbau, ebony) may be subject to CITES permits under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act — both export permits from origin country and DAFF import permits are required before shipment
⚠Anti-dumping measures are currently in force on particular wood products from specific countries including certain plywood and engineered wood panels from China — check the ABF Anti-Dumping Commission register before lodging an import declaration
⚠Engineered wood products such as MDF and particleboard must comply with Australian formaldehyde emission standards (AS/NZS 2098) and may be subject to ACCC scrutiny if used in domestic furniture or cabinetry
⚠No FTA exists between Australia and Sweden, so MFN (general) tariff rates apply to all imports; a commercial invoice and packing list are required but no preferential certificate of origin is relevant for duty reduction purposes
⚠Electrical and electronic goods from Sweden must meet ACMA regulatory compliance requirements including RCM marking under the Radiocommunications Act 1992 and Telecommunications Act 1997 before entry into the Australian market
⚠Timber, wooden furniture, and any goods containing plant-based materials are subject to DAFF biosecurity inspection and may require a Biosecurity Import Conditions (BICON) assessment; untreated solid wood packaging must comply with ISPM 15 heat treatment standards
⚠Pharmaceutical and medical device imports are subject to TGA registration or listing requirements under the Therapeutic Goods Act 1989; Swedish medical technology and pharmaceutical products must be assessed against the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG) prior to importation

Key documents required

commercial invoice with species name (common and scientific), country of harvest, and volume in cubic metres
phytosanitary certificate issued by the national plant protection organisation of the exporting country
ISPM 15 compliant heat treatment or fumigation certificate for all wood packaging material
due diligence documentation under the Illegal Logging Prohibition Act (supplier declarations, chain of custody certificates such as FSC or PEFC)
CITES export and import permit (required for Appendix I and II listed timber species)

Import tip

Declare the timber species by scientific name on the commercial invoice before shipment — DAFF biosecurity officers may place a hold on consignments where species cannot be confirmed, and reclassification disputes at the border over hardwood versus softwood tariff subheadings are far easier to resolve with pre-arrival documentation than after goods are detained in a biosecurity facility.

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Other product categories imported from Sweden

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