Importing Cereals from Ukraine into Australia (2026)

Australia has no FTA with Ukraine, so full MFN tariff rates apply to all Chapter 10 cereal grain imports; the single most critical compliance obligation is obtaining a valid BICON assessment and confirmed offshore treatment approval before the consignment departs Ukrainian port, as DAFF will not release untreated grain on arrival.

No FTA — MFN rates applyHS Chapter 10

Compliance requirements

⚠Complete BICON assessment and secure offshore fumigation approval before booking shipment from Ukraine.
⚠Check the Anti-Dumping Commission public register for active measures on Ukrainian wheat and barley prior to import.
⚠Ensure commercial invoice and packing list explicitly declare Ukrainian origin to meet ABF documentary requirements.
⚠All cereal grain imports are assessed as high biosecurity risk by DAFF — a valid Biosecurity Import Conditions (BICON) assessment is mandatory before shipment, and most grains require offshore or onshore treatment (fumigation with methyl bromide or heat treatment) prior to release
⚠Wheat and barley imports may trigger anti-dumping or countervailing duty investigations administered by the Anti-Dumping Commission — check the public register for active measures, particularly on wheat from certain origins
⚠Brown rice and paddy rice (unhusked) face stricter DAFF conditions than milled white rice due to higher weed seed and pest risk — importers must confirm approved treatment and obtain a valid import permit via BICON before consignment departs origin
⚠Genetically modified (GM) cereal varieties require pre-market approval from Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) under the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code — importing an unapproved GM variety, even incidentally, can result in consignment rejection or destruction at importer cost
⚠Organic or residue-free cereal claims may trigger additional inspection by the ABF or DAFF to verify certificates of conformity — ensure overseas certifying bodies are recognised under Australian standards to avoid detention delays
⚠No FTA exists between Australia and Ukraine so full MFN (general) tariff rates apply to all goods; importers should obtain a commercial invoice and packing list clearly stating Ukrainian origin to satisfy ABF documentary requirements
⚠Anti-dumping and countervailing measures are in force or have historically applied to certain Ukrainian steel and iron products including hot-rolled coil and wire rod; check the Australian Anti-Dumping Commission register before importing goods under HS chapters 72 and 73
⚠Biosecurity requirements under the Biosecurity Act 2015 are strict for Ukrainian grain, oilseeds, timber and wooden packaging; wooden pallets and crating must comply with ISPM 15 heat treatment standards and DAFF may require import permits or treatment on arrival for plant-based commodities
⚠Goods subject to Australian product safety and technical standards such as electrical equipment, machinery and consumer products must meet ACMA technical regulations or relevant Australian Standards (AS/NZS) prior to importation, and some goods may require mandatory safety declarations or supplier registration with the ACCC product safety portal

Key documents required

Phytosanitary Certificate issued by the national plant protection organisation of the exporting country (mandatory for all grain imports)
DAFF Biosecurity Import Permit (where required under BICON conditions for specific grain types such as paddy rice or raw barley)
Fumigation or heat treatment certificate confirming methyl bromide dosage, exposure time, temperature and date (must meet Australian treatment standards)
Commercial invoice with full botanical name, variety, country of origin, and moisture content declared
Bill of lading or airway bill with accurate commodity description matching BICON-approved grain category

Import tip

Lodge your BICON import conditions assessment and secure any required import permit well before booking freight — DAFF permit processing can take 10–20 business days for complex grain types, and carriers will not accept bookings for regulated grain without confirmed treatment arrangements, so early compliance preparation prevents costly vessel rollovers.

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Other product categories imported from Ukraine

Ch.72Iron and steel Ch.73Articles of iron or steel Ch.15Animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils and their cleavage products; prepared edible fats; animal or vegetable waxes Ch.84Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof Ch.85Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles Ch.44Wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal