The FTA portal

The FTA Portal is an easy-to-use website which enables use of Australia’s in-force free trade agreements (FTAs) by businesses, including goods and services exporters.

For goods exporters, the FTA Portal:

  • Allows for product searches and provides (HS Code) information relating to a specific FTA
  • Provides information on product specific tariffs under Australia’s FTA’s. Where more than one FTA is available to an exporter, then the FTA Portal enables the exporter to compare options and make an informed choice
  • Offers guidance on eligibility for tariff rate reductions under a specific FTA; and
  • Delivers information on obtaining certification through an authorised certifying body or how to self-certify.

For services exporters, the FTA Portal:

  • Allows for searches for a services export relating to a specific FTA
  • Provides information about cross-border supply, commercial presences, and working in country (movement of natural persons). Where more than one FTA is available to an exporter, then the FTA Portal enables the exporter to compare options and make
  • An informed choice; and
  • Obtain further information about services exports.

Actions

1.1A
Government
Pursue high-quality digital trade liberalisation and facilitation rules
In progress
5.3A
Government
Promote business awareness and use of Australia’s free trade agreements.
In progress
5.3C
Government
Provide simple, clear and intuitive digital information on Australia’s growing network of free trade agreements
In progress

Use of FTAs by Australian businesses and trade supported

A 2018 PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) report titled Free Trade Agreement Utilisation Study concluded FTAs were being widely used and have a positive impact on business confidence, activity, strategy, and expansion planning, including in the services sector.

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