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Importing Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles from United States into Australia (2026)

Electrical machinery and equipment imported from the USA under AUSFTA can attract preferential (often 0%) tariff rates using a self-certified origin declaration, but importers must simultaneously ensure EESS registration and RCM marking compliance before goods arrive at the Australian border, as ABF can seize non-compliant radiofrequency devices regardless of FTA status.

✓ FTA Active: AUSFTAHS Chapter 85

Free Trade Agreement

Australia-United States Free Trade Agreement

Chapter 85 goods originating in United States may qualify for preferential duty rates under AUSFTA. Goods must meet the rules of origin and be accompanied by a valid certificate of origin.

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Compliance requirements

  • ⚠Retain supplier origin declaration or importer knowledge evidence for 5 years to support AUSFTA preferential tariff claims.
  • ⚠Register as a responsible supplier on the EESS portal before importation, with Level 3 devices requiring RECB certification.
  • ⚠Verify all Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or cellular-enabled Chapter 85 goods carry a valid RCM mark before shipment departs the USA.
  • ⚠All electrical goods sold or supplied in Australia must comply with the Electrical Equipment Safety System (EESS); responsible suppliers must register products and themselves on the EESS portal before import or sale, with Level 3 equipment (e.g. power supplies, chargers) requiring certification by a Recognised External Certification Body (RECB)
  • ⚠ACMA regulates radiofrequency devices including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and cellular products — these must comply with the Radiocommunications Act 1992 and carry a compliant RCM mark; importing non-compliant RF devices can result in ABF seizure at the border
  • ⚠Solar panels and inverters are subject to the Clean Energy Council (CEC) approved product list requirements for any installation claiming Small-scale Technology Certificates (STCs) under the RET scheme — products not on the CEC list lose rebate eligibility, which directly affects resale value
  • ⚠Lithium battery shipments are subject to IATA/IMDG dangerous goods regulations for air and sea freight; misclassification of state of charge or watt-hour ratings is a common compliance failure that triggers re-inspection and delays at Australian ports
  • ⚠Anti-dumping measures are actively maintained on certain goods including aluminium extrusions and solar panels originating from China — importers should check the Anti-Dumping Commission's public register as dumping duties can add 5–40% to landed cost and apply retrospectively during investigation periods
  • ⚠A self-certified origin declaration or importers knowledge of origin is accepted under AUSFTA to claim preferential tariff rates - no formal certificate of origin is mandated but evidence must be retained for 5 years and available on ABF request
  • ⚠Anti-dumping and countervailing duty measures administered by the Anti-Dumping Commission apply to certain US-origin goods including some steel pipe and hollow sections - importers must check the current measures register before lodging entries
  • ⚠Biosecurity Act 2015 imposes strict requirements on US agricultural goods, timber, machinery with soil or organic material, and animal products - BICON conditions must be checked and permits obtained prior to import, with on-arrival inspection likely for risk goods
  • ⚠Electrical and electronic goods must comply with the Electrical Equipment Safety System (EESS) and ACMA RCM marking requirements - US products designed to 110V/60Hz standards may require voltage conversion compliance evidence before sale in Australia

Key documents required

  • commercial invoice with full technical specifications including model number, wattage, voltage, and country of manufacture
  • EESS supplier registration confirmation and product registration certificate (for in-scope electrical equipment)
  • RCM Declaration of Conformity and test reports from an accredited laboratory (for RF and electrical products)
  • certificate of origin (mandatory for FTA preferential tariff claims, e.g. Form E for ChAFTA, back-to-back COO for RCEP)
  • dangerous goods declaration and MSDS/SDS for lithium battery shipments

Import tip

When importing solar inverters or battery systems that may be subject to both EESS registration and CEC listing requirements, engage a compliance consultant before the shipment departs — retrofitting compliance documentation after goods arrive in a bonded warehouse is significantly more expensive than pre-shipment testing, and ABF can direct destruction of non-compliant goods.

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Other product categories imported from United States

Ch.84Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereofCh.88Aircraft, spacecraft, and parts thereofCh.87Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling-stock, and parts and accessories thereofCh.30Pharmaceutical productsCh.90Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories thereofCh.38Miscellaneous chemical products