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Verified tariff evidence · HS 940320

Other metal furniture import duty in Australia

The exact HS 940320 national lines in this evidence set show a base MFN rate of 5%. The detailed destination code and product description decide which line applies.

Tariff snapshot checked 20 June 2026; source and line details are shown below.

The short answer

Base MFN duty
5%
National tariff lines found
1 exact-HS6 line
Import tax input
10% — Standard Australian GST on taxable importations.
Tariff source
Australian Border Force Working Tariff (2026)

This is not an all-in rate. Origin preferences, anti-dumping or other trade measures, excise, quotas, entry fees and broker charges are not included in the MFN figure.

National tariff lines under HS 940320

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Australia MFN lines extracted from Australian Border Force Working Tariff
National code Official description MFN rate
9403.20.00 - Other metal furniture 5%

Classification checks for other metal furniture

HS 940320 covers metal furniture other than office furniture. Seats, medical furniture and separately imported parts can fall under different provisions.

  1. Is it designed for office use?
  2. Is the article a seat?
  3. Is metal the material giving the article its essential character?

See what HS 940320 includes and excludes.

Worked import-cost example

This illustration uses A$1,000.00 of goods, A$75.00 shipping and A$25.00 insurance. The illustration applies duty to customs value and adds international transport and insurance when estimating GST.

Effect of the evidenced MFN line on the example shipment
Scenario Rate Duty Import tax Illustrative total
Evidenced base rate 5% A$50.00 A$115.00 A$1,265.00

Tax limitation: Standard 10% GST is used. GST-free treatment and product-specific border charges require separate checks.

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Customs valueA$1,100.00
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Evidence and official sources

Evidence snapshot: 2026-06-20T15:36:38.213Z. The source may have changed after that date, so check it again before placing an order or making a declaration.

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