Import duty on Backpacks & handbags to Australia (2026)
HS 42029210 · Source: official Australia tariff schedule · Updated 2026-06-10
TL;DR
Backpacks & handbags classify under HS 42029210 in Australia. Import duty 5%. On a $1,000 FOB shipment, total taxes due at import ≈ $156 (effective rate ≈ 15.47%).
Tax breakdown at import
Sample shipment FOB $1,000, origin = China (duty basis: FOB)
| Tax | Rate | Amount (USD) | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Import duty | 5% | $50.00 | |
| GST | 10% | $105.50 | Base = VoTI (CIF+duty) |
| Total taxes at import | 15.47% | $155.50 | as % of CIF |
Australia de minimis
Import duty-free below CIF AUD 1,000
GST on ≤AUD 1,000 imports since 2018-07-01 (vendor-collected)
No low-value GST relief — 10% GST always applies; register with ATO if sales >AUD 75k.
As of 2026-06 · See 13-country de minimis tracker
Full schedule
HS 42029210 details
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China export side
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