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

No Australia-Ukraine FTA exists so full MFN tariff rates apply to all Chapter 84 machinery imports; the most critical compliance obligation for this combination is ensuring motor-driven or electrical plant sourced from Ukrainian suppliers meets ACMA RCM requirements and is registered with ACMA before shipment to avoid ABF holds at the border.

No FTA — MFN rates applyHS Chapter 84

Compliance requirements

⚠Register all electrical or motor-driven Ukrainian machinery with ACMA as a responsible supplier before lodging the import declaration.
⚠Obtain a commercial invoice and packing list explicitly stating Ukrainian origin to satisfy ABF documentary requirements for MFN assessment.
⚠If importing used Ukrainian machinery, budget for mandatory DAFF biosecurity inspection and potential cleaning or fumigation treatment prior to release.
⚠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 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 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 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.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