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

No FTA exists between Australia and Taiwan, so MFN tariff rates apply to all Chapter 87 vehicles and parts imported from Taiwan; the most critical compliance obligation is securing RVCA approval or a valid RAW/Concessional RAV entry before lodging the customs entry, as clearance will be refused without it.

No FTA — MFN rates applyHS Chapter 87

Compliance requirements

⚠Confirm RVCA registration or obtain RAW/Concessional RAV entry approval prior to shipment departure from Taiwan.
⚠Ensure used vehicles meet DAFF clean, dry and free of contamination standard to avoid costly border treatment.
⚠Declare Taiwanese origin on the commercial invoice and verify no anti-dumping measures apply to any steel wheel components included in the shipment.
⚠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 Taiwan, so MFN (general) tariff rates apply to all goods; a commercial invoice or suppliers declaration confirming Taiwanese origin is sufficient for customs entry but no preferential certificate of origin is required or applicable
⚠Anti-dumping and countervailing duty measures are in force on certain Taiwanese goods including steel reinforcing bar, hollow structural sections, and aluminium extrusions - importers must check the Anti-Dumping Commission notice register and pay any applicable dumping duty margin at time of entry
⚠Electrical and electronic goods must comply with Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) regulations under the Radiocommunications Act 1992 and Telecommunications Act 1997, including mandatory supplier declarations of conformity and RCM marking before goods can be sold in Australia
⚠All goods of animal or plant origin, timber products, and machinery with soil or biological material risk are subject to strict Australian Border Force biosecurity inspection under the Biosecurity Act 2015, and importers should obtain import permits in advance for regulated goods to avoid costly delays or destruction orders

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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