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Australia Import & Export Toolkit
One of the world's largest resource exporters. Price shipments using our LC calculators (AUD ACT/365), duty + 10% GST landed cost, ICS HS classification and Incoterms 2020.
Currency
AUD (Australian Dollar)
GST
10%
Base = customs value + duty + insurance + freight (Value of Taxable Importation). Fully recoverable by GST-registered importers.
Duty regime
MFN tariff (mostly 0% or 5%). Preferential rates under CPTPP, RCEP, ChAFTA, JAEPA, KAFTA, AANZFTA, AUKFTA, A-UAE CEPA, IA-CEPA and AUSFTA.
Regulatory deep-dive
Australia import & export regulations →
Australia trade rules: ABF customs, DAFF biosecurity, DFAT autonomous sanctions, defence export controls, extensive FTA network incl. CPTPP, IEPA, AUKFTA.
Also see compare Australia vs other markets →
Free calculators for Australia trade
LC Cost Calculator →
All-in bank charges on a Letter of Credit.
Usance LC Interest →
Deferred payment cost with correct ACT/360 or ACT/365 basis.
Import Duty & Tax →
Duty, VAT/GST and landed cost per HS code.
Landed Cost by HS & Country →
Interactive duty + VAT/GST + Incoterm split for this destination.
CIF ↔ FOB Converter →
Convert between CIF, FOB and landed cost.
HS Code Lookup →
Search harmonised classification codes.
CBM & Container →
Volume, weight and container utilisation.
Incoterms 2020 Visualiser →
Cost, risk and document split across all 11 rules.
Multi-Currency Invoice →
FX spread and cross-currency invoice value.
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Major ports & gateways
- · Port Botany (Sydney)
- · Melbourne
- · Brisbane
- · Fremantle
- · Adelaide
- · Port Hedland (bulk)
- · Dampier (bulk)
Key trading partners· 8 linked toolkits
Top exports
- · Iron ore
- · Coal (metallurgical & thermal)
- · LNG
- · Gold
- · Wheat & barley
- · Beef & lamb
- · Aluminium & alumina
- · Copper ore
- · Lithium concentrates
Top imports
- · Refined petroleum & diesel
- · Cars
- · Machinery
- · Broadcasting equipment & phones
- · Pharmaceuticals
- · Computers
Trade finance in Australia
- · AUD is a fully convertible G20 currency; AUD LCs use ACT/365. Cross-border resource exports are typically USD-priced but AUD LCs are used domestically and for services trade.
- · Australian banks (CBA, Westpac, NAB, ANZ, Macquarie) quote 0.10-0.25% per quarter plus 10% GST on fees. G7 confirmation on Australian bank paper is minimal - rarely above 0.15% per quarter.
- · Export Finance Australia (EFA) provides ECA finance for capital goods, resources and defence exports.
Customs & duty in Australia
- · 10-digit HS Statistical Code (HS 6 + 4 national digits) administered by ABF (Australian Border Force).
- · ICS (Integrated Cargo System) is the electronic customs declaration platform.
- · Duty-free threshold: AUD 1,000 for low-value goods; GST still applies on all LVG imports via the vendor-collect model for online sellers.
- · AUSFTA / RCEP / CPTPP self-certification of origin is standard - no formal certificate template required.
Incoterms 2020 practice in Australia
- · CIF / CFR Port Botany, Melbourne or Brisbane for containerised imports.
- · FOB Port Hedland / Dampier / Newcastle is the market standard for iron ore, LNG and coal exports (priced on Platts / Argus benchmarks).
- · DDP is common for consumer goods - many overseas retailers register for GST and clear as importer of record.
HS commodity guides for Australia
Classification, duty and worked landed-cost examples for the commodity families most active on Australia's trade lanes.
HS 84Industrial
HS Code for Industrial Machinery (Chapter 84) →
HS 30Regulated
HS Code for Pharmaceuticals (Chapter 30) →
HS 72Metals
HS Code for Iron & Steel (Chapter 72) →
HS 1006Agricultural
HS Code for Rice (HS 1006) →
HS 2710Energy
HS Code for Petroleum Products (HS 2710) →
HS 2701Energy
HS Code for Coal (HS 2701) →
HS 2601Metals
HS Code for Iron Ore (HS 2601) →
HS 74Metals
HS Code for Copper (Chapter 74 & 2603) →
Commodities linked to Australia
Australia appears in the trade lanes for the commodities below. Each hub covers grades, specs, benchmark pricing and HS code references.
Australia's key trading partners
India toolkit →
IGST on imports · 5% / 12% / 18% / 28%
Singapore toolkit →
GST · 9% standard (from 2024)
China toolkit →
Import VAT · 13% standard, 9% reduced, 6% services
United States toolkit →
No federal VAT / GST · 0% federal
United Kingdom toolkit →
VAT · 20% standard, 5% reduced, 0% zero-rated
Japan toolkit →
Consumption Tax (JCT) · 10% standard / 8% reduced (food, newspapers)
Frequently asked questions
How does GST work for low-value online imports?
For goods ≤ AUD 1,000, overseas vendors selling more than AUD 75,000/year to Australian consumers must register for GST and collect 10% at point of sale. No duty applies below the AUD 1,000 threshold, but GST does.