Bilateral trade between Australia and Croatia is small. Australia's trade in services with Croatia is negligible. Opportunities for Australian exporters include the shipping industry, infrastructure, agribusiness, innovative technologies, water management and sectors relating to tourism.
Import tariffs
The tariff system is grounded on the combined customs nomenclature with Croatian sub-codes. Australian goods are subject to rates contained in the MFN column. All duties are ad valorem and assessed in harmony with GATT conventions.
The tariff rate vary from 0 to 25 %, depending on the good. More than 96 % of all goods listed in the Customs Tariff Schedule can be exported to Croatia without restrictions. The Croatian Customs Service – Carina, has the customs tariff online in Croatian.
A number of products may attract extra charges above the customs tariffs. These goods include oil derivatives, tobacco products, non-alcoholic drinks, carbonated water, mineral water, alcohol and alcoholic drinks and new imported motor vehicles with engine power exceeding 75 kw.
Non-tariff import barriers
Import quotas are applied for only a small number of products. If a quota is applied, it is valid for up to 1 year. The majority of goods is free from quota restrictions, but it is worth checking before shipping any products. A number of goods may also require an import license.
Products covered by licenses include health, environment, precious metals and art works.
Licenses are managed by the Ministry that covers the product sector. Some consumer goods stay on the specific list (e.g., the Ministry of Defence for weaponry and ammunition, the Ministry of Culture for works of art, the Ministry of Health for medicines, etc.). The above goods are subject to both: licensing and global quotas.
A number of imports (food, cattle, consumer goods, medicines, etc.) must be supplemented with specific certificates (sanitary certificate, veterinary and phytopathological certificate, certificate of quality). Certificates are issued by respective institutions, dependant on the type of products. Goods, which must undergo the proscribed procedure of compulsory certification or homologisation must be tested and certified by respective organisation and must be appropriately labelled before being traded.
Croatia enforces international regulations on drugs, psychotrope materials and precursors.
Import documentation: commercial invoice; bill of lading; packing list (advisable); certificate of origin.
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