What are the tariff rates for Chinese goods imported into Australia?
Last updated: 2026-08-02·Verified: 2026-08-02
📋 Direct Answer
Australia import duties on Chinese goods: (1) Most products are 0% MFN rate (Australia has low tariffs), (2) Some textiles and clothing: 5-10%, (3) Australia-ChFTA (Free Trade Agreement) provides additional preferential rates. De minimis: A$1,000 per shipment (goods under this are duty-free). GST (10%) applies on all imports over A$1,000.
2
Requirements
0-10% + 10% GST
Est. Total Cost
Immediate
Timeline
Item by Item
RequiredAustralia MFN Tariff0-10%Immediate
- 1Most goods: 0% tariff
- 2Textiles/clothing: 5-10%
- 3Check Australian Border Force tariff schedule
If applicableAustralia-ChFTA Preferential0% on most goodsImmediate
- 1China-Australia FTA provides preferential rates
- 2Most goods have eliminated tariffs
- 3Verify product-specific FTA rate in tariff schedule
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- • Australian Border Force tariff database
- • Australia-China FTA text
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