This resource offers guidance on how to make the most of the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement (ChAFTA). It aims to help exporters and importers maximise the benefits of ChAFTA’s preferential tariffs when
trading between Australia and China.
Using ChAFTA to Import and Export Goods
Follow these steps to ensure your goods qualify for preferential tariff treatment
Step 1: What goods am I exporting/importing? (tariff classification)
Identify the Harmonised System code for a good.
Step 2: How are these goods treated under the ChAFTA? (tariff treatment)
Identify the preferential tariff for a good. Most eligible goods will benefit from a preferential or lower tariff rate under ChAFTA.
Step 3: Where are my goods produced? (rules of origin)
Only goods that originate in Australia or China are eligible for preferential tariff
treatment under ChAFTA. There are specific rules to determine eligibility.
Step 4: My goods qualify for preferential treatment under ChAFTA. How do I ensure I get the lower tariff rate?
Claims for preferential treatment under ChAFTA must be accompanied by appropriate
documentation. Refer to Chapter 3 – Rules of Origin [PDF] for further information.
Helpful Links
FTA Portal – Access the latest information about Australia’s in-force Free Trade Agreements (FTAs).
This user-friendly site helps you compare agreements including tariffs,
Harmonised System Codes (HS Codes), rules.