Switzerland–Australia freight: services and trade framework
Australia is a developed market in the Indo-Pacific with a strong economy and a modern customs system. Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane are the main commercial hubs. The country is a significant importer of Swiss machinery and precision products.
There is no EFTA–Australia FTA, but negotiations are ongoing. Most Swiss products benefit from reduced duties under the WTO. Australia has joined the CPTPP, opening new opportunities for exporters.
Services offered by Franzosini SA for Australia
- Road transport FTL/LTL
- Groupage
- Customs clearance
- Distribution
Specific regulations and requirements
- Biosecurity Act: extremely strict quarantine controls (among the most stringent in the world)
- TGA: Therapeutic Goods Administration for pharmaceuticals and medical devices
- ACCC: compliance with Australian safety standards
- Labelling: mandatory Country of Origin labelling for food products
- Import prohibitions: numerous restrictions on plants, seeds, untreated wood, animal products
Trade framework and agreements
- No EFTA–Australia FTA (negotiations ongoing)
- WTO — MFN tariff rates
- RCEP, CPTPP — Australia member