Importing Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof from Türkiye into Australia (2026)

No FTA exists between Australia and Türkiye, so full MFN tariff rates apply to all Chapter 84 machinery imports; the most critical compliance obligation is confirming RCM registration with ACMA for any motor-driven or electrical plant before shipment to avoid ABF holds at the border.

No FTA — MFN rates applyHS Chapter 84

Compliance requirements

⚠Verify RCM registration with ACMA for all electrical or motor-driven machinery prior to shipping from Türkiye.
⚠Check the Anti-Dumping Commission register to confirm no dumping duties apply to Turkish steel components within the machinery.
⚠For used or second-hand plant, budget for mandatory DAFF biosecurity inspection and potential cleaning or fumigation costs on arrival.
⚠Used or second-hand machinery requires a DAFF biosecurity inspection and may require cleaning or fumigation treatment before release — budget extra time and cost, particularly for soil-contaminated plant from Asia or the Americas
⚠Refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment containing HFCs or HCFCs requires an Australian Refrigeration Council (ARC) licence for handling and an ODS/SGG import permit from the Department of Climate Change under the Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management Act before shipment
⚠Electrical machinery and equipment (including motor-driven plant) intended for sale or supply in Australia must meet ACMA regulatory compliance mark (RCM) requirements — failing to register responsible suppliers with ACMA before import can result in ABF holds and costly recalls
⚠Energy-using products covered by the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (GEMS) Act — including commercial refrigeration units, air compressors and certain pumps — must meet minimum energy performance standards and carry correct labelling before being offered for sale; non-compliant stock can be seized at the border
⚠Anti-dumping measures currently apply to certain steel-component machinery and aluminium extrusion equipment from China; check the ABF Anti-Dumping Commission's measure register before finalising supplier contracts as dumping duties can add 5–40% to landed cost
⚠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 detailing full technical description, model and serial numbers, country of origin and manufacturer name
bill of lading or airwaybill
packing list with gross and net weights and dimensions (critical for ABF and DAFF inspection scheduling)
manufacturer's certificate of origin (in prescribed FTA format where preferential tariff rate is being claimed under ChAFTA, AUSFTA or RCEP)
ODS/SGG import permit (where applicable for refrigerant-charged equipment) and ACMA RCM supplier registration evidence or equivalency test report for electrical machinery

Import tip

Request the manufacturer's technical datasheet and confirm the correct 8-digit HS tariff subheading with your broker before the shipment leaves origin — reclassification of machinery at the border (e.g. between 8479, 8428 or chapter 73/94) is a common ABF audit trigger and can delay clearance by days while also affecting whether your FTA certificate covers the correct tariff line.

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Other product categories imported from Türkiye

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.61Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, knitted or crocheted Ch.62Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, not knitted or crocheted Ch.39Plastics and articles thereof