What this Act does
The Customs Tariff Amendment (Incorporation of Proposals) Act (No. 1) 2026 (No. 67, 2026) is now in force. It amends the Customs Tariff Act 1995 and is administered by the Department of Home Affairs. The Act is dated 25 October 2025 on the legislation register.
The four changes
- Abolition of nuisance tariffs - certain minor tariffs described as nuisance tariffs are abolished.
- Russia and Belarus duties extended - the temporary increase in import duties on goods originating from Russia or Belarus is extended.
- Ukraine duties extended - the temporary reduction in import duties on goods originating from Ukraine is extended.
- Peru phasing rates removed - spent phasing rates of duty for goods originating from Peru are removed.
The source does not specify the exact commencement date for each schedule or the duty rate amounts involved.
Key actions
- Importers of goods from Russia, Belarus, Ukraine, or Peru can review the specific schedule amendments in the full Act at https://www.legislation.gov.au/C2026A00067 to determine whether the changed tariff rates affect landed costs.
- Importers of goods that may have been covered by nuisance tariffs can confirm with a customs broker or freight forwarder whether those tariff lines have been abolished.
- The Department of Home Affairs and licensed customs brokers are available to confirm which tariff item numbers are affected by each schedule before an import entry is lodged.
This is a plain-English summary for information only, not legal or compliance advice. Always check the official source or consult a qualified professional.