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Importing Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, not knitted or crocheted from Türkiye into Australia (2026)

No FTA exists between Australia and Türkiye, so full MFN tariff rates apply to all woven apparel imports; the most critical compliance obligation is ensuring every garment carries correct AS/NZS 1957 care labelling and accurate country-of-origin marking under the Australian Consumer Law before goods arrive at the border.

No FTA — MFN rates applyHS Chapter 62

Compliance requirements

  • Verify each garment bears compliant AS/NZS 1957 care labels and 'Made in Türkiye' country-of-origin labelling prior to shipment.
  • Confirm no anti-dumping measures on Turkish woven apparel are active via the Anti-Dumping Commission public register before placing orders.
  • Ensure commercial invoice states Turkish origin, full FOB value, and fibre composition to support accurate tariff classification and customs valuation.
  • Australia has active anti-dumping measures on certain woven apparel from China and other countries — check the Anti-Dumping Commission's public register before placing orders as additional dumping duties can significantly alter landed cost
  • All garments must comply with mandatory AS/NZS care labelling standards (AS/NZS 1957) and country-of-origin labelling requirements under the Australian Consumer Law — mislabelled goods can be seized or face penalties
  • Hi-visibility garments for workplace use must comply with AS/NZS 4602.1 and 1906.4 — non-compliant workwear may be rejected by end customers in regulated industries such as mining and construction
  • Garments treated with flame retardants, antimicrobial finishes or other chemical treatments may require assessment under the Industrial Chemicals Act 2019 (AICIS) if the chemical is not on the Inventory — verify introducer obligations before importing
  • Goods containing animal-derived components (e.g. down fill, wool trims, leather patches) may attract DAFF biosecurity documentation requirements — ensure export health certificates or treatment declarations accompany consignments where applicable
  • 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 fabric composition (fibre type and percentage) and country of origin clearly stated
  • bill of lading or airway bill
  • packing list with individual garment quantities and sizes
  • certificate of origin (e.g. Form E for ChAFTA, AANZ Form for AANZFTA) to claim preferential tariff rates
  • care labelling compliance declaration or test report confirming AS/NZS 1957 and relevant safety standards for workwear

Import tip

Always declare fibre composition at the subheading level on your import entry — ABF routinely queries Chapter 62 classifications where the fabric mix determines the correct 6- or 8-digit tariff code, and providing lab test reports upfront avoids costly holding delays at the border.

Calculate the total landed cost for Chapter 62 goods from Türkiye — duty, GST, IPC, and biosecurity included.

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