Importing Footwear, gaiters and the like; parts of such articles from Thailand into Australia (2026)

Importing HS Chapter 64 footwear from Thailand under AANZFTA can deliver meaningful duty savings, but a valid Form AI Certificate of Origin confirming either a Change in Tariff Classification or Regional Value Content threshold is met is mandatory; without it, the general rate of customs duty applies and any Australian Consumer Law labelling or AS/NZS 2210.3 safety certification failures remain an entirely separate compliance liability that AANZFTA preference does not address.

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Chapter 64 goods originating in Thailand may qualify for preferential duty rates under AANZFTA. Goods must meet the rules of origin and be accompanied by a valid certificate of origin.

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Compliance requirements

⚠Obtain a Form AI Certificate of Origin from the Thai exporter confirming AANZFTA Rules of Origin are satisfied before lodging the import entry.
⚠Verify all footwear meets Australian Consumer Law mandatory labelling standards and, if marketed as safety boots, carries valid AS/NZS 2210.3 certification markings.
⚠Declare any used or second-hand footwear samples to DAFF on arrival as biosecurity cleaning or treatment may be required before release.
⚠Anti-dumping measures are active on certain Chinese-origin rubber-soled footwear — check the Anti-Dumping Commission's public register before importing as dumping duties can significantly exceed the base customs duty
⚠All footwear must meet Australian Consumer Law mandatory safety and labelling standards; footwear marketed as safety boots must comply with AS/NZS 2210.3 and carry correct certification markings or importers risk product bans and recalls
⚠Biosecurity risk applies to used or second-hand footwear, which must be declared to DAFF and may require cleaning or treatment on arrival — even sample shoes worn at trade shows overseas can trigger this requirement
⚠Country of origin labelling is not mandatory for footwear under Australian law, but misleading 'Made in' claims (e.g. assembled in a third country from Chinese components) attract ACCC enforcement action under the Competition and Consumer Act
⚠Tariff classification disputes are common in this chapter — the outer sole material and upper material combination determines the correct 8-digit subheading; misclassification between 6401, 6402, 6403, and 6404 headings is a frequent ABF audit trigger
⚠A Form AI Certificate of Origin or back-to-back Certificate of Origin must be obtained from the Thai exporter to claim preferential AANZFTA duty rates, and must meet the AANZFTA Rules of Origin including the Change in Tariff Classification or Regional Value Content thresholds
⚠Anti-dumping and countervailing duties apply to certain Thai goods including hollow structural steel sections and some aluminium extrusions - importers must check the ABF Dumping Commodities Register before lodging import entries
⚠All electrical and electronic goods must comply with Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) standards and the Electrical Equipment Safety System (EESS), with mandatory supplier declarations and product registration required before entry into the Australian market
⚠Thai food products including canned seafood, processed fruit and rice are subject to FSANZ food standards labelling requirements, and any goods containing timber, plant material or animal products require biosecurity assessment under the Biosecurity Act 2015 with possible treatment or inspection on arrival

Key documents required

commercial invoice specifying upper material, outer sole material, and intended use (critical for correct tariff classification)
bill of lading or airway bill
packing list with pairs per carton and size breakdown
AS/NZS 2210 test certificate or compliance report from accredited lab (mandatory for safety footwear marketed for occupational use)
anti-dumping certificate of origin or statutory declaration confirming country of manufacture (required where anti-dumping measures apply to Chinese-origin footwear)

Import tip

Request that your supplier specify the exact outer sole and upper composition (e.g. '100% polyurethane outer sole, textile upper') on the commercial invoice — this single step prevents ABF from holding the shipment for tariff clarification and avoids the most common classification disputes in this chapter.

Calculate the total landed cost for Chapter 64 goods from Thailand — duty, GST, IPC, and biosecurity included.

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Other product categories imported from Thailand

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