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Which Countries Have Free Trade Agreements with Australia?
Australia has free trade agreements (FTAs) in force with New Zealand, Singapore, the United States, Thailand, Chile, Malaysia, Korea, Japan, China, Hong Kong, Peru, the United Kingdom, Indonesia, India and the United Arab Emirates, plus regional agreements covering ASEAN countries (AANZFTA), Pacific Island countries (PACER Plus), the CPTPP and RCEP. If your goods originate in one of these countries, they are likely to be free of import duty, as long as you have the right certificate of origin or declaration from your overseas supplier. Depth Logistics’ tariff team can check this for you when we arrange your customs clearance in Brisbane, Darwin or Townsville.
Last reviewed: 27 October 2026, against DFAT’s list of free trade agreements in force.
What is a free trade agreement?
A free trade agreement is an international treaty between two or more countries that reduces or removes certain barriers to trade in goods and services, including import duty.
Australia’s free trade agreements in force
| Agreement | Abbreviation | Partner countries |
|---|---|---|
| Australia–New Zealand | ANZCERTA or CER | New Zealand |
| Singapore–Australia | SAFTA | Singapore |
| Australia–United States | AUSFTA | United States |
| Thailand–Australia | TAFTA | Thailand |
| Australia–Chile | ACIFTA | Chile |
| ASEAN–Australia–New Zealand | AANZFTA | New Zealand, Brunei, Burma (Myanmar), Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Vietnam, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Indonesia |
| Malaysia–Australia | MAFTA | Malaysia |
| Korea–Australia | KAFTA | Korea |
| Japan–Australia | JAEPA | Japan |
| China–Australia | ChAFTA | China |
| Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership | CPTPP | Canada, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Singapore, Vietnam, Brunei Darussalam, Chile, Malaysia, Peru and the United Kingdom |
| Australia–Hong Kong | A-HKFTA | Hong Kong |
| Peru–Australia | PAFTA | Peru |
| Indonesia–Australia | IA-CEPA | Indonesia |
| Pacific Agreement on Closer Economic Relations Plus | PACER Plus | New Zealand, Samoa, Tuvalu, Kiribati, Tonga, Solomon Islands, Niue, Vanuatu and the Cook Islands. Nauru has signed but not ratified. |
| Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership | RCEP | New Zealand, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, China, Japan, Laos, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Republic of Korea, Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines |
| Australia–India | ECTA | India |
| Australia–United Kingdom | A-UKFTA | United Kingdom |
| Australia–United Arab Emirates | CEPA | United Arab Emirates |
Australia and the European Union concluded negotiations for a free trade agreement on 24 March 2026. The agreement is not yet in force.
How to claim duty-free entry
- Check your goods originate in an FTA country.
- Ask your supplier for a certificate of origin or origin declaration (see customs clearance documents required).
- We claim the concession when we lodge your import declaration. See how import duty and GST are calculated.
FTAs can be complex. For advice on your own circumstances, contact our tariff consultancy team.
Free trade agreement enquiries
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Townsville
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Frequently asked questions
Which countries have a free trade agreement with Australia?
Australia has FTAs in force with New Zealand, Singapore, the United States, Thailand, Chile, Malaysia, Korea, Japan, China, Hong Kong, Peru, the United Kingdom, Indonesia, India and the United Arab Emirates, plus the AANZFTA, CPTPP, PACER Plus and RCEP regional agreements.
Are goods from FTA countries duty free?
They are likely to be, as long as you have the right certificate of origin or declaration from your overseas supplier.
What document do I need to claim FTA duty concessions?
A certificate of origin or origin declaration from your supplier.
Does Australia have a free trade agreement with the EU?
Not yet. Negotiations concluded on 24 March 2026, but the agreement has not yet entered into force.
