What documents are required to import HS 85238000 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 85238000 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 85238000 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
Heading8523Discs, tapes, solid-state non-volatile storage devices, "smart cards" and other media for the recording of sound or of other phenomena, whether or not recorded, including matrices and masters for the production of discs, but excluding products of chapter 37
Subheading852380Other
National85238000Other

85238000

ACTIVE

What is the Australia import tariff for HS 85238000 (Other)?

Quick answer: Australia General rate for HS 85238000 is Free. 2 FTA preferential rate(s) available.

"Other"

HS code 85238000 (Chapter 85 "Electrical machinery; electronics"; Heading 8523 "Discs, tapes, solid-state non-volatile storage devices, "smart cards" and other media for the recording of sound or of other phenomena, whether or not recorded, including matrices and masters for the production of discs, but excluding products of chapter 37"; Subheading 852380 "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

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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HS-6 prefix 8523.80 across other jurisdictions