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Importing Furniture; bedding, mattresses, mattress supports, cushions and similar stuffed furnishings; luminaires and lighting fittings, not elsewhere specified or included; illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like; prefabricated buildings from Vietnam into Australia (2026)

Vietnamese Chapter 94 goods can attract preferential duty rates under AANZFTA provided a valid Form AANZ Certificate of Origin or approved exporter Declaration of Origin is held at time of entry lodgement; however, timber furniture with solid hardwood components will also face DAFF biosecurity inspection on arrival, and any electrical lighting fittings must carry RCM marking before supply to the Australian market.

✓ FTA Active: AANZFTAHS Chapter 94

Free Trade Agreement

ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement

Chapter 94 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 Form AANZ Certificate of Origin from the Vietnamese exporter before shipment to secure AANZFTA preferential duty rates.
  • ⚠Arrange pre-shipment RCM certification for all electrical lighting fittings and notify the relevant state or territory Electrical Safety Regulator.
  • ⚠Declare solid timber furniture components to DAFF at import entry to avoid biosecurity hold and potential treatment costs on arrival.
  • ⚠Upholstered furniture and mattresses must comply with AS/NZS 8124 and relevant ACCC product safety standards for flammability and chemical content
  • ⚠Electrical lighting fittings must carry RCM marking and comply with AS/NZS 3820 before supply to the Australian market and must be declared to the Electrical Safety Regulator in the relevant state or territory
  • ⚠Timber furniture and products containing solid wood may be subject to DAFF biosecurity inspection and treatment requirements under the Biosecurity Act 2015 particularly for solid hardwood components and packing material
  • ⚠The Australian Furniture Industry mandatory safety recall obligations under the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 apply to importers who are considered the deemed manufacturer for products sourced offshore
  • ⚠Anti-dumping measures have previously been applied to certain steel shelving and furniture components originating from specific countries and importers should check the Anti-Dumping Commission register prior to shipment
  • ⚠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 detailing material composition and unit values
  • bill of lading or airway bill
  • packing list with cubic measurements and weights
  • country of origin certificate or manufacturer declaration for FTA duty preference claims
  • RCM compliance declaration and test reports for any electrical lighting fittings

Import tip

Declare the full material composition of upholstered goods and mattresses on the commercial invoice including foam density and fabric type as ABF and DAFF officers frequently query these details and having them upfront significantly reduces the risk of holds and costly delays at the border.

Calculate the total landed cost for Chapter 94 goods from Vietnam — duty, GST, IPC, and biosecurity included.

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