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

No Australia-Sweden FTA exists, so MFN tariff rates apply to all Chapter 87 vehicle imports from Sweden; the most critical compliance obligation is confirming MVSA 2018 approval status via the RVCA register before shipment, as unapproved vehicles require a RAW or Concessional RAV entry prior to customs clearance.

No FTA — MFN rates applyHS Chapter 87

Compliance requirements

⚠Verify RVCA approval or secure RAW/Concessional RAV entry before the vessel departs Sweden.
⚠Ensure all used vehicles meet DAFF clean, dry and free of contamination standard to avoid costly border treatment.
⚠Declare full MFN customs value on the commercial invoice including freight and insurance to Australian port.
⚠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 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

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 Sweden

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