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Importing Animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils and their cleavage products; prepared edible fats; animal or vegetable waxes from Ukraine into Australia (2026)

Australia has no FTA with Ukraine so full MFN tariff rates apply to all Chapter 15 edible oils and fats; the most critical compliance obligation for this combination is ensuring FSANZ Food Standards Code labelling and composition requirements are met at the border, as Ukrainian-origin edible oils will receive no tariff concession and non-compliant product risks detention or destruction.

No FTA — MFN rates applyHS Chapter 15

Compliance requirements

  • ⚠Obtain a commercial invoice and packing list explicitly stating Ukrainian origin to satisfy ABF documentary requirements.
  • ⚠Confirm FSANZ labelling and purity standards compliance for all edible oil products prior to shipment departure from Ukraine.
  • ⚠If importing crude animal fats such as tallow or lard, secure a valid DAFF biosecurity import permit under the Biosecurity Act 2015 before contracting.
  • ⚠All imported edible oils must comply with Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) Food Standards Code — labelling, composition and purity standards are enforced at the border and FSANZ audits post-clearance; non-compliant product can be detained or destroyed
  • ⚠Crude animal fats (tallow, lard, grease) are subject to DAFF biosecurity import conditions and may require a valid import permit under the Biosecurity Act 2015 — conditions vary significantly by country of origin and processing standard (e.g., heat treatment thresholds)
  • ⚠Palm oil and palm-based fractions from Indonesia and Malaysia have been subject to anti-dumping investigations in Australia; importers should check the Anti-Dumping Commission register for current dumping duties or price undertakings before contracting, as retrospective liability applies from the date of initiation notice
  • ⚠Bulk liquid oils imported in flexitanks or ISO tanks require an accurate Dangerous Goods declaration where flash point thresholds are relevant; misclassification of partially hydrogenated or solvent-extracted oils under transport regulations has triggered ABF compliance interventions
  • ⚠Organic-certified oils must carry a valid certificate issued by an Australian Certified Organic (ACO) or DAFF-approved certifying body under the National Standard for Organic and Bio-Dynamic Produce — foreign certifications alone are insufficient for organic labelling claims in Australia
  • ⚠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

  • commercial invoice with full botanical/species name, country of origin, degree of refinement and CIF value
  • DAFF biosecurity import permit (mandatory for animal-origin fats such as tallow, lard and rendered greases)
  • phytosanitary or veterinary health certificate issued by the competent authority of the exporting country
  • certificate of analysis (CoA) from an accredited laboratory confirming free fatty acid content, peroxide value, moisture and adulterant testing — required by FSANZ and requested by ABF for edible oils
  • bill of lading or sea waybill with accurate description of commodity, including HS code and packaging type (bulk, drums, IBC)

Import tip

Request your overseas supplier to specify the degree of refinement (crude, RBD, refined-bleached, hydrogenated) explicitly on the commercial invoice and CoA — ABF and DAFF use this detail to determine the correct tariff subheading and applicable biosecurity pathway, and ambiguous descriptions are the single most common cause of delays and re-assessments under Chapter 15.

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