Electronics direct from Shenzhen factories, with the paperwork Australia actually asks for.
Portable power stations, home battery storage, smart home devices, IP cameras, smartwatches and chargers, made by the factories that build them for global brands. We check the certificates against Australian rules before you pay, and inspect every order before it ships.
The short answer: We source electronics direct from Shenzhen factories and check them against Australian rules before you pay: ACMA compliance and the RCM for radio and telecom products, and EESS registration for in-scope electrical equipment through an Australian responsible supplier. Duty is generally nil under ChAFTA with origin paperwork, and GST is 10%.
The cheapest part of importing electronics is the product. The expensive part is the paperwork you did not check.
Electronics fail at the border, not in the factory: a missing certificate, a test report for a different model, a battery shipped without its transport test, a radio device without the approval your market needs. Each one can mean a held shipment, a relabelling job or stock you cannot legally sell.
We start from the rules where you sell. Before a deposit is paid we check that the factory's certificates and test reports cover the exact model for Australia, then we inspect the goods before they leave Shenzhen.
- Factories, not tradersShenzhen and Dongguan manufacturers that build for global brands, verified in person by our team.
- Certificates checked firstTest reports and marks matched to the exact model and to the rules in Australia, before you pay.
- Inspected before shippingPre-shipment inspection on every order: function, safety, packaging and labelling.
- Batteries shipped properlyUN38.3 transport test, correct packing and dangerous-goods paperwork for anything with a lithium battery.
What applies when you bring shenzhen electronics into Australia.
Checked 16 October 2026. Rules change, so we confirm what applies to your exact products and HS codes in your quote. This is general guidance, not legal or tax advice.
GST: 10%
GST of 10% applies to most imported goods. GST-registered importers can join the Deferred GST scheme and pay it on their monthly BAS, but customs duty must still be paid before release.
SourceDuty: generally nil under ChAFTA
Under the China–Australia Free Trade Agreement, Australian tariffs on Chinese-origin goods were eliminated from 1 January 2019. You need a certificate or declaration of origin to claim it, except for consignments under A$1,000.
SourceThe A$1,000 threshold
Consignments over A$1,000 need a full import declaration. Air or sea cargo of A$1,000 or less uses a self-assessed clearance and is generally free of duty and GST at the border. Splitting orders to stay under it is not allowed.
SourceRegistration
Importers are identified in the ABF Integrated Cargo System by their ABN. A licensed customs broker can register you and lodge declarations on your behalf.
SourceACMA and the RCM for radio products
Smart home devices, cameras, smartwatches and other radio or telecom products must meet ACMA standards and carry the RCM, supplied by a registered responsible supplier.
SourceEESS for electrical equipment
In-scope electrical equipment needs an Australian or New Zealand responsible supplier. Level 3 (higher-risk) equipment must be registered on the EESS database with a certificate of conformity and carry the RCM.
SourceShipping from Shenzhen to Australia.
Express couriers deliver door to door from Shenzhen to Australia. It is the fastest route for phones, parts and samples, and we confirm the transit time with the carrier in your quote.
Larger orders go by sea from Yantian or Shekou to Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane. Sailing times depend on the carrier and the season, so we include the forwarder's current schedule with your price.
An Irish-run team on the ground in China.
Ériu is run by Noel Murphy, an Irishman who has lived and worked in China since 2008. The team behind it is 53 people on the ground, 47 in Shenzhen and 6 in Zhengzhou, with warehouse space of our own.
You deal with us in plain English, on WhatsApp, from first message to delivery. We are in the same city as your factory, not on the other side of the world from it.
About the team →Shenzhen Electronics for Australia, answered.
Who is the responsible supplier for EESS?
It must be an Australian or New Zealand business with an ABN or NZ IRD number, usually the importer. We provide the factory test reports and certificates you need to register.
Is there import duty on goods from China to Australia?
Under ChAFTA, Australian tariffs on Chinese-origin goods were eliminated from 1 January 2019, so most goods enter duty free when you have a certificate or declaration of origin. GST of 10% still applies.
Do I need a customs broker in Australia?
Consignments over A$1,000 need a full import declaration, which most importers lodge through a licensed customs broker. We work with your broker or recommend one.
Tell us what you want to buy.
We reply within 24 hours with factory pricing and the landed cost to Australia.