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Australia Import Duty Rate for Steel Flat Products

HS 7208–7211 · Flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel

Australia MFN Import Duty Rate

0–5%

on FOB value

ChAFTA: 0%

Flat steel products typically 0–5% MFN. ChAFTA 0% for China-origin.

Rate varies — verify exact HS subheading at the official tariff schedule.

How duty is calculated

FOB value

Product transaction value at port of export

Import duty (0–5%)

Applied to FOB value. US uses FOB (transaction value).

GST (10%)

Applied to FOB value + duty. Collected at customs.

Use our Landed Cost Calculator to compute the full cost including freight, brokerage, and last-mile delivery.

Worked example: steel flat products worth US$10,000

A commercial shipment invoiced at US$10,000 with US$900 of international freight and insurance. Australia charges duty on the FOB value (the price of the goods), so freight does not attract duty and the duty base is US$10,000. Customs converts the amount to AUD at the official exchange rate on the day of import.

Charge	At 0%	At 5%
Import duty	$0	$500
GST (10%)	$1,090	$1,140
Total paid at the border	$1,090	$1,640

GST is usually recoverable for a registered business, so the cost that stays with you is the duty. The rate depends on the exact subheading, which is why the example shows both ends of the 0–5% range. Excise, anti-dumping duties and broker fees are not included.

Classifying steel flat products correctly

Headings 7208–7212 cover flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel — hot-rolled (7208), cold-rolled (7209), coated (7210) and narrow strip (7211–7212).

Width (600 mm and over vs under) splits 7208–7210 from 7211–7212
Alloy steel goes to 7219–7226
The coating (zinc, tin, aluminium-zinc) decides the 7210 subheading

Compliance. Steel is one of the most trade-remedied products: Section 232 in the US, EU and UK safeguard quotas, anti-dumping duties in most markets, and CBAM in the EU.

Importing into Australia: what you need

The Australian Border Force (ABF) clears goods through the Integrated Cargo System; rates are in Schedule 3 of the Customs Tariff Act 1995.

Registration. An ABN and a client registration with the ABF; most importers use a licensed customs broker.

Low-value shipments. Goods worth A$1,000 or less clear without duty or a full import declaration. 10% GST on them is charged at checkout by overseas sellers and marketplaces registered for GST.

Documents customs will ask for

Full Import Declaration (N10) for goods over A$1,000
Commercial invoice and packing list
Bill of lading or air waybill
Certificate or declaration of origin for FTA rates
Biosecurity documents and import permits from the Department of Agriculture for timber, food and plant products

Charges on top of duty

GST 10% on customs value + duty + international freight and insurance
Import Processing Charge per declaration
Luxury Car Tax and Wine Equalisation Tax on those goods
Anti-dumping duties on some steel, aluminium and food products

Watch out. Many goods face 0% duty thanks to FTAs with China, Japan, Korea, the UK and ASEAN, but only with origin evidence — without it the general 5% rate applies.

Frequently asked questions

What is the import duty rate for Steel Flat Products in Australia?

The MFN (Most Favoured Nation) import duty rate for Steel Flat Products (HS 7208–7211) in Australia is 0–5% on the FOB value. Flat steel products typically 0–5% MFN. ChAFTA 0% for China-origin.

Is GST charged on Steel Flat Products imports to Australia?

Yes. Australia charges GST at 10% on the FOB value plus any import duty. This applies to virtually all commercial imports.

Are there FTA rates available for Steel Flat Products in Australia?

Yes. ChAFTA: 0%. AUSFTA (US), CPTPP, ChAFTA (China), KAFTA (Korea), AANZFTA (ASEAN), JAEPA (Japan), UK–Australia FTA, IAA FTA (India) are the key agreements — verify origin requirements with your customs broker.

How is import duty calculated for Steel Flat Products entering Australia?

Duty is calculated on the FOB value of the goods. FOB value is the transaction value at the port of export. The MFN duty of 0–5% is applied to this value. GST (10%) is then applied on the duty-paid value.