What documents are required to import HS 85171800 into Australia?

Typically required: commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading / airway bill, certificate of origin (for preferential rates). Confirm latest requirements with Australian Border Force Customs Tariff.

What FTA preferential rates apply to HS 85171800 in Australia?

Australia offers 2 FTA preferential rates for this HS (e.g. RCEP / ACFTA / China-ASEAN). Rates vary by origin country — see detail page "FTA Preferences" section.

How to calculate landed cost for importing HS 85171800 into Australia?

Use CIF (goods + freight + insurance) × Free = import duty. Then add VAT/GST = landed cost. Treayo provides an online calculator at https://treayo.com/en/calculator/australia.

WCO classification path

Chapter85Electrical machinery; electronics
Heading8517Telephone sets, including smartphones and other telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks; other apparatus for the transmission or reception of voice, images or other data, including apparatus for communication in a wired or wireless network (such as a local or wide area network), other than transmission or reception apparatus of heading 8443, 8525, 8527 or 8528
Subheading851718- - Other
National85171800Other

85171800

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What is the Australia import tariff for HS 85171800 (Other)?

Quick answer: Australia General rate for HS 85171800 is Free. 2 FTA preferential rate(s) available.

"Other"

HS code 85171800 (Chapter 85 "Electrical machinery; electronics"; Heading 8517 "Telephone sets, including smartphones and other telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks; other apparatus for the transmission or reception of voice, images or other data, including apparatus for communication in a wired or wireless network (such as a local or wide area network), other than transmission or reception apparatus of heading 8443, 8525, 8527 or 8528"; Subheading 851718 "- - Other") under the Australia tariff schedule classifies "Other". Australia customs apply General rate of Free. Statutory unit of measure: No. 2 free trade agreement preferential rates are available for this code.

Tariff Schedule

Classification	Rate	Legal
一般税率 General rate	Free	Official tariff schedule

Calculate landed cost for HS 85171800

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FTA Preferential Rates

2 agreements available · certificate of origin required

Agreement	Rate	Effective	Regulation
IA-CEPA	Free	2020-01-01	—
ChAFTA	Free	2019-01-01	—

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