Importing Ores, slag and ash from Ukraine into Australia (2026)

Australia has no FTA with Ukraine, meaning full MFN tariff rates apply to all Chapter 26 mineral ores and concentrates; the most critical compliance obligation is mandatory DAFF biosecurity inspection for soil and organic contamination, which is highly probable given Ukraine's agricultural and mining landscape.

No FTA — MFN rates applyHS Chapter 26

Compliance requirements

⚠Obtain a DAFF biosecurity assessment before shipment to determine if treatment or re-export conditions apply.
⚠Verify ARPANSA or state radiation authority requirements if importing ilmenite, zircon or monazite concentrates containing NORM.
⚠Confirm no anti-dumping measures apply by checking the Anti-Dumping Commission register, particularly for iron-bearing ores near Chapter 72 classifications.
⚠DAFF biosecurity: all mineral ores and concentrates must be assessed for soil and organic contamination — unprocessed or partially processed ores frequently trigger mandatory biosecurity inspection and may require treatment or re-export if soil is present
⚠Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act permits may be required if the ore or concentrate contains or is associated with listed hazardous substances or is derived from environmentally sensitive operations
⚠Radioactive mineral ores (e.g., monazite, some ilmenite and zircon concentrates) may contain naturally occurring radioactive material (NORM) and require ARPANSA notification or state radiation authority approvals before import and handling
⚠Anti-dumping measures: while rare under Ch 26, importers should check the ABF Anti-Dumping Commission register — certain processed mineral products can attract dumping duties if classification boundaries with Ch 28 are disputed
⚠State-level dangerous goods and explosives regulations may apply to sulphide-bearing concentrates (e.g., copper, zinc sulphide concentrates) which can self-heat in transit — Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and IMDG compliance documentation must accompany the shipment
⚠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 precise ore type, grade, moisture content and weight basis (wet/dry metric tonnes)
certificate of analysis (assay certificate) from an accredited laboratory confirming mineral composition and grade
bill of lading or charter party bill noting commodity classification and gross/net weight
DAFF biosecurity import permit or pre-arrival biosecurity declaration where soil presence is possible
ARPANSA or state radiation authority notification or clearance letter for NORM-bearing mineral concentrates

Import tip

Request the assay certificate and weight survey report from the load port before vessel arrival — ABF and DAFF use these to pre-assess classification and biosecurity risk, which can significantly reduce port hold times and demurrage costs on bulk shipments.

Calculate the total landed cost for Chapter 26 goods from Ukraine — duty, GST, IPC, and biosecurity included.

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Other product categories imported from Ukraine

Ch.72Iron and steel Ch.73Articles of iron or steel Ch.10Cereals 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