Import machinery and industrial supplies from China to Australia
To import machinery or industrial supplies from China into Australia: import duty is calculated on the FOB value. Import GST is 10%. Australia has a trade agreement with China (China–Australia FTA (ChAFTA), RCEP), so many goods enter at reduced or zero duty with a certificate of origin. Key conformity requirement: RCM, AS/NZS 4024. Machines must be configured for the local grid: 230/400 V, 50 Hz.
- Duty basis
- FOB
- Import tax
- GST 10%
- Trade agreement with China
- China–Australia FTA (ChAFTA), RCEP
- Conformity
- RCM, AS/NZS 4024
- Grid
- 230/400 V, 50 Hz
What we handle for buyers in Australia
- Factory search, verification and price negotiation in China
- Certificate of origin under the China–Australia FTA (ChAFTA), RCEP, so you can claim the preferential duty
- Documents the factory must provide for RCM, AS/NZS 4024
- Electrical configuration for 230/400 V, 50 Hz on machines
- Factory acceptance test with video for machines, batch inspection for supplies
- Export crating, shipping and documents to Australia
Does Australia have a free trade agreement with China?
Yes: China–Australia FTA (ChAFTA), RCEP. Many goods enter at reduced or zero duty if they travel with a valid certificate of origin, which we request from the factory with the export documents.
What voltage and frequency do machines need in Australia?
The grid in Australia is 230/400 V at 50 Hz. Industrial three-phase voltage varies by site, so we confirm your plant's supply and order the machine configured for it.
Do I need a certificate to import machinery into Australia?
The key requirement is RCM, AS/NZS 4024. We make sure the factory provides the documents it needs before shipping.
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