Importing Footwear, gaiters and the like; parts of such articles from Vietnam into Australia (2026)

Vietnamese-origin footwear can attract preferential duty rates under AANZFTA, but importers must present a valid Form AANZ Certificate of Origin or approved exporter Declaration of Origin at entry lodgement, while simultaneously ensuring all footwear meets Australian Consumer Law labelling standards and, where applicable, AS/NZS 2210.3 certification for safety boots.

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ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement

Chapter 64 goods originating in Vietnam may qualify for preferential duty rates under AANZFTA. Goods must meet the rules of origin and be accompanied by a valid certificate of origin.

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Compliance requirements

⚠Obtain a valid AANZFTA Form AANZ or approved exporter declaration before lodging the import entry to secure preferential duty rates.
⚠Verify any used or sample footwear worn at Vietnamese trade shows is declared to DAFF and treated prior to Australian border clearance.
⚠Confirm safety footwear carries correct AS/NZS 2210.3 certification markings before shipment to avoid product bans or recalls at the border.
⚠Anti-dumping measures are active on certain Chinese-origin rubber-soled footwear — check the Anti-Dumping Commission's public register before importing as dumping duties can significantly exceed the base customs duty
⚠All footwear must meet Australian Consumer Law mandatory safety and labelling standards; footwear marketed as safety boots must comply with AS/NZS 2210.3 and carry correct certification markings or importers risk product bans and recalls
⚠Biosecurity risk applies to used or second-hand footwear, which must be declared to DAFF and may require cleaning or treatment on arrival — even sample shoes worn at trade shows overseas can trigger this requirement
⚠Country of origin labelling is not mandatory for footwear under Australian law, but misleading 'Made in' claims (e.g. assembled in a third country from Chinese components) attract ACCC enforcement action under the Competition and Consumer Act
⚠Tariff classification disputes are common in this chapter — the outer sole material and upper material combination determines the correct 8-digit subheading; misclassification between 6401, 6402, 6403, and 6404 headings is a frequent ABF audit trigger
⚠An AANZFTA Certificate of Origin (Form AANZ) or a Declaration of Origin from an approved exporter must be provided at time of import entry to claim preferential FTA duty rates under the AANZFTA
⚠Anti-dumping and countervailing duties apply to certain Vietnamese goods including hollow structural sections, reinforcing bar, and aluminium extrusions - importers must check the Anti-Dumping Commission register before lodging entries
⚠All electrical and electronic goods must comply with Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) electromagnetic compatibility and electrical safety standards, and furniture and consumer products must meet mandatory Australian Consumer Law safety standards enforced by the ACCC
⚠Timber, wood products, and seafood from Vietnam are subject to strict DAFF biosecurity inspections and may require import permits - seafood must meet FSANZ food standards and be sourced from DAFF-approved Vietnamese establishments

Key documents required

commercial invoice specifying upper material, outer sole material, and intended use (critical for correct tariff classification)
bill of lading or airway bill
packing list with pairs per carton and size breakdown
AS/NZS 2210 test certificate or compliance report from accredited lab (mandatory for safety footwear marketed for occupational use)
anti-dumping certificate of origin or statutory declaration confirming country of manufacture (required where anti-dumping measures apply to Chinese-origin footwear)

Import tip

Request that your supplier specify the exact outer sole and upper composition (e.g. '100% polyurethane outer sole, textile upper') on the commercial invoice — this single step prevents ABF from holding the shipment for tariff clarification and avoids the most common classification disputes in this chapter.

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Other product categories imported from Vietnam

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