Import duty on Solar panels to Australia (2026)
HS 85414300 · Source: official Australia tariff schedule · Updated 2026-06-09
TL;DR
Solar panels classify under HS 85414300 in Australia. Import duty Free. On a $1,000 FOB shipment, total taxes due at import ≈ $101 (effective rate ≈ 10%).
Tax breakdown at import
Sample shipment FOB $1,000, origin = China (duty basis: FOB)
| Tax | Rate | Amount (USD) | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Import duty | Free | $0.00 | |
| GST | 10% | $100.50 | Base = VoTI (CIF+duty) |
| Total taxes at import | 10% | $100.50 | 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
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