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Garment Sourcing from India for Australian Brands and Retailers
Australian fashion brands, department stores and online retailers source cotton knits, resort-wear and kidswear from India.
Under the India–Australia trade agreement, Indian exports including garments have had zero-duty access since 1 January 2026.
Last reviewed: 28 October 2026
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Seasons are reversed from the northern hemisphere, which can help factories balance capacity.
Garment import rules to check for Australia
| Rule | What it means | Status | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| India–Australia ECTA | Indian garments meeting the rules of origin enter duty-free; all tariff lines reached zero on 1 Jan 2026. | Checked | dfat.gov.au |
| Care labelling standard | Clothing and textiles need permanent care instructions under the mandatory standard. | Checked | productsafety.gov.au |
| Children's nightwear | Mandatory fire-hazard labelling and design rules for children's nightwear and limited daywear. | Checked | productsafety.gov.au |
| Modern Slavery Act 2018 | Entities with revenue of A$100 million or more must report on supply-chain risks. | Checked | legislation.gov.au |
General information checked on the date shown. It is not legal, customs or tax advice. Confirm your tariff code and product requirements with your customs broker or the official source before you order.
Labels, testing and documents
- Origin
- Certificate of origin to claim ECTA duty-free entry.
- Labels
- Care instructions and fibre content.
- Kidswear
- Nightwear fire-hazard labels where in scope.
Shipment and order planning
Shipments go to Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane or Fremantle. Request the certificate of origin with the shipping documents.
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Australia garment buyer questions
Do Indian garments pay duty in Australia?
Qualifying garments enter duty-free under ECTA with a certificate of origin (checked 28 Oct 2026).
Is care labelling mandatory?
Yes. Most clothing and textile products need permanent care labels.
Which garments do Australian buyers source from India?
Cotton knits, resort and printed wovens, kidswear and uniforms.
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