Temporary Reduction of Fuel Excise Equivalent Customs Duty Rates

Effective 1 April – 30 June 2026

The Australian Government has introduced a temporary reduction to excise‑equivalent customs duty rates for a range of fuel products. This measure follows the Treasury Laws Amendment (Fuel Excise Relief) Bill 2026, which received Royal Assent on 1 April 2026.

The reduction applies retrospectively and is designed to provide short‑term cost relief across the fuel supply chain.

Key Details

✔ Reduced Duty Rates

Excise‑equivalent customs duty rates have been lowered for a broad range of fuels, including:

• Petrol
• Diesel
• LPG
• LNG
• CNG
• Fuel oil
• Other petroleum‑based products

✔ Effective Period

The reduced rates apply from: 1 April 2026 → 30 June 2026

✔ Size of Reduction

A 60.9% reduction has been applied to the affected excise‑equivalent duty rates.

✔ ICS Updated

The Integrated Cargo System (ICS) has now been updated to reflect the new rates.

Refunds for Early Entries

If you entered fuel products for home consumption on or after 1 April 2026 but before the ICS update, you may be eligible for a refund of the duty difference.

Use refund circumstance code: EB – Retrospective rate reduction

What Importers Should Do

• Review your tariff classifications to confirm whether your products are affected
• Ensure the updated duty rates are applied to all entries from 1 April 2026
• Check whether any entries qualify for a refund

Please get in touch with the team if you have any questions.