Importing Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, knitted or crocheted from Türkiye into Australia (2026)

Australia has no FTA with Türkiye so full MFN tariff rates apply to all Chapter 61 knitted garments, and importers must simultaneously satisfy mandatory Australian Consumer Law care labelling requirements — including English-language fibre content and country of origin labels — before ABF clearance will be granted.

No FTA — MFN rates applyHS Chapter 61

Compliance requirements

⚠Verify no anti-dumping measures apply to your specific knitted garment lines on the Anti-Dumping Commission register before shipment.
⚠Ensure all garments carry compliant English labels stating fibre content, care instructions, and country of origin prior to import.
⚠If importing childrens knitted nightwear or onesies, obtain AS/NZS 1249 flammability test reports from an accredited laboratory before lodging the customs entry.
⚠All garments sold in Australia must comply with mandatory care labelling standards under Australian Consumer Law — labels must state fibre content, country of origin, and care instructions in English; non-compliance can trigger ABF detention and ACCC enforcement
⚠Children's nightwear (including knitted pyjamas and onesies) must meet flammability requirements under AS/NZS 1249 — importers must hold test reports from accredited laboratories before clearance
⚠Anti-dumping measures are active on certain knitted garments from specific origins — check the Anti-Dumping Commission register before shipment as duties can exceed 30% and apply retrospectively
⚠Country of origin claims on garments are heavily scrutinised; fabric knitted in one country but cut and sewn in another may not qualify as origin of the finishing country for FTA preferential rates or consumer labelling purposes
⚠No import permit is generally required, but biosecurity risk is low for new garments; however, second-hand or used knitted clothing requires DAFF biosecurity assessment and may require treatment or be refused entry
⚠No FTA exists between Australia and Türkiye, so MFN (general) tariff rates apply to all imported goods; a commercial invoice and packing list are required for customs entry but no preferential certificate of origin is needed or applicable
⚠Anti-dumping and countervailing measures may apply to certain Turkish steel and aluminium products including flat-rolled steel and reinforcing bar; importers should check the Anti-Dumping Commission register before shipment to confirm if dumping duties or undertakings are in force
⚠Electrical and electronic goods must comply with Australian mandatory standards under the Electrical Equipment Safety System (EESS) and may require ACMA registration; products must carry the Regulatory Compliance Mark (RCM) before being supplied to the Australian market
⚠Biosecurity conditions apply to goods containing natural fibres, wool, leather, timber, or plant-based materials such as Turkish carpets and rugs; these are subject to inspection by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry and may require treatment or documentation to meet biosecurity import conditions

Key documents required

commercial invoice with full fibre composition breakdown per SKU and country of manufacture
bill of lading or airway bill
packing list with carton-level detail including garment sizes and quantities
laboratory test reports for children's nightwear flammability (AS/NZS 1249) and any restricted substance testing (REACH or Oeko-Tex accepted as supporting evidence)
Certificate of Origin (Form E for ChAFTA, back-to-back or AANZ origin declaration for AANZFTA) to claim preferential tariff rates

Import tip

Pre-populate your tariff classification at the 10-digit statistical code level and include the exact fibre composition percentages on the commercial invoice — ABF commonly queries mismatches between declared composition and garment labels, and resolving this post-arrival causes costly storage delays.

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Other product categories imported from Türkiye

Ch.84Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof Ch.72Iron and steel Ch.87Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling-stock, and parts and accessories thereof Ch.57Carpets and other textile floor coverings Ch.62Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, not knitted or crocheted Ch.39Plastics and articles thereof