Textiles · Australia
Textiles in Australia: scope, official sources and a practical sequence for checking market requirements.
Requirements may vary by product, intended use, importer and destination. Verify the current official rules for your specific shipment.
Scope
Determine whether the clothing, household textile or furnishing is covered by the care-labeling standard. Check exclusions such as bags and some cleaning cloths separately.
Method and scope
For covered products, verify care methods and label content. Official guidance permits English care instructions, international care symbols, or both.
Check applicable washing, bleaching, drying, ironing and professional-care information. Do not reuse untested care recommendations.
Official source
ACCC Care Labelling StandardThe source may require an account, region access or manual verification.
Check the route
- Identify the product, materials, intended use and target users.
- Check HS Code and the customs classification route.
- Confirm the importer and the responsibilities of each party.
- Read the product-specific official rules; additional requirements may apply.
- Check testing, documentation and labeling requirements where applicable.
- Reconcile the order, invoice, packing details and shipping documents.
- Confirm current requirements with the responsible authority or qualified adviser before shipment.