8Application of import entry provisions and provisions for goods not requiring entry

8 Application of import entry provisions and provisions for goods not requiring entry

(1) To the extent that the ITM import amendments would, apart from this section, apply in relation to goods that are, or are intended to be, imported into Australia, then, subject to sections 9, 10 and 11, those amendments only apply in relation to: (a) goods that are on board a ship or aircraft that is due to arrive at its first port or airport in Australia from a place outside Australia at or after the import cut‑over time; or (b) goods that are or were on board a ship or aircraft that has arrived at its first port or airport in Australia from a place outside Australia, if the ship or aircraft was due to arrive at that port or airport at or after the import cut‑over time; or (c) goods that are or were on board a ship or aircraft that arrives at its first port or airport in Australia from a place outside Australia at or after the turn‑off time. (2) To avoid doubt, paragraphs (1)(a) and (b) apply even if the ship or aircraft arrives at its first port or airport in Australia before the import cut‑over time. (3) To avoid doubt, the unamended Customs Act continues to apply in relation to the goods if the ship or aircraft is due to arrive at its first port or airport in Australia before the import cut‑over time, unless the ship or aircraft arrives after the turn‑off time.