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SCHEDULE 6 Repealed Acts  Customs Tariff Act 1982 No. 113 of 1982 An Act relating to duties of Customs \[Assented to 22 November 1982\] BE IT ENACTED by the Queen, and the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Australia, as follows: PART I—PRELIMINARY Short title 1. This Act may be cited as the Customs Tariff Act 1982. Commencement 2. This Act shall come into operation on a date to be fixed by Proclamation. Incorporation of Customs Act 3. The Customs Act 1901 is incorporated, and shall be read as one, with this Act. Interpretation 4\. (1) In this Act, unless the contrary intention appears— “abbreviation”, in relation to a country or place, means the abbreviation specified in Schedule 1 opposite to the name of that country or place wherever that name occurs in that Schedule; “commencing date” means the date on which this Act comes into operation; “Declared Preference Country” means— (a) a country that is a Declared Preference Country by virtue of paragraph 14 (b); or (b) a place that is to be treated as a Declared Preference Country by virtue of paragraph 14 (c); “Developing Country” means— (a) a country that is a Developing Country by virtue of paragraph 14 (d); or (b) a place that is to be treated as a Developing Country by virtue of paragraph 14 (e); “duty” means a duty of Customs imposed by section 18; “Forum Island Country” means a country that is a Forum Island Country by virtue of paragraph 14 (a); “Industries Assistance Commission” means the Industries Assistance Commission constituted under the Industries Assistance Commission Act 1973; “kVA” means kilovoltampere; “pack”, in relation to goods, means the smallest saleable unit in which the goods are put up. (2) Unless the contrary intention appears, a reference in this Act or any other law of the Commonwealth to the tariff classification in Schedule 3 that applies to goods shall, in relation to any goods, be read as a reference to— (a) if the item in Schedule 3 that applies to the goods is not divided into sub-items—that item; (b) if that item is divided into sub-items and the sub-item that applies to the goods is not divided into paragraphs—that sub-item; (c) if that sub-item is divided into paragraphs and the paragraph that applies to the goods is not divided into sub-paragraphs—that paragraph; or (d) if that paragraph is divided into sub-paragraphs—the sub-paragraph that applies to the goods. (3) Where, in a note to a Division or Chapter in Schedule 3, it is provided that goods of a specified kind do not fall within a specified Division, or within a specified Chapter, in that Schedule, goods of that kind shall be taken not to fall within any item in that last-mentioned Division or Chapter. (4) Where the letters “NSA” are specified in relation to a description of goods in column 2 of a sub-item of an item, a paragraph of a sub-item, or a sub-paragraph of a paragraph, in Schedule 3, the goods that fall within that description shall be taken not to include any goods referred to in a preceding sub-item of that item, a preceding paragraph of that sub-item or a preceding sub-paragraph of that paragraph, as the case may be. (5) Where— (a) 2 rates of duty are set out in column 3 or column 4 in the tariff classification in Schedule 3 that applies to goods or 2 rates of duty are set out in column 4 of an item in Schedule 5 that applies to goods; and (b) the second occurring rate is expressed to apply if it is lower, or is expressed to apply if it is higher, than the other rate, the second occurring rate applies only where an amount of duty ascertained in respect of those goods by reference to that rate is less or is greater, as the case may be, than the duty ascertained in respect of those goods by reference to that other rate and, for the purposes of section 22, only the rate that applies shall be taken to be so set out. Certain installations to be part of Australia 5. (1) For the purposes of the Customs Acts, where an overseas installation becomes attached to the Australian seabed, the installation shall, subject to sub-section (4), be deemed to be part of Australia. (2) For the purposes of the Customs Acts, an installation that, at the commencing date, is attached to the Australian seabed shall, subject to sub-section (4), be deemed to be part of Australia. (3) For the purposes of this Act, an installation (other than an installation that is deemed by sub-section (1) to be part of Australia) that becomes attached to the Australian seabed shall, subject to sub-section (4), be deemed to be part of Australia. (4) An installation that is deemed to be part of Australia by virtue of the operation of this section shall, for the purposes of the Customs Acts, cease to be part of Australia if— (a) the installation is detached from the Australian seabed, or from another installation that is attached to the Australian seabed, for the purpose of being taken to a place outside the outer limits of Australian waters (whether or not the installation is to be taken to a place in Australia before being taken outside those outer limits); or (b) after having been detached from the Australian seabed otherwise than for the purpose referred to in paragraph (a), the installation is moved for the purpose of being taken to a place outside the outer limits of Australian waters (whether or not the installation is to be taken to a place in Australia before being taken outside those outer limits). Installations and goods deemed to be imported 6. (1) Where an overseas installation (not being an installation referred to in sub-section (2)) becomes attached to the Australian seabed, the installation and any goods on the installation at the time when it becomes so attached shall, for the purposes of the Customs Acts, be deemed to have been imported into Australia at the time when the installation becomes so attached. (2) Where an overseas installation— (a) is brought to a place in Australia; and (b) is to be taken from that place into Australian waters for the purpose of becoming attached to the Australian seabed, the installation and any goods on the installation at the time when it is brought to that place shall, for the purposes of the Customs Acts, be deemed to have been imported into Australia at the time when the installation is brought to that place. Goods taken to installations 7. Where goods are taken from parts beyond the seas on to an Australian installation, the goods shall, for the purposes of the Customs Acts, be deemed to have been imported into Australia upon being taken on to the installation. Export of off-shore installations 8. (1) Where an installation ceases to be part of Australia, the installation and any goods on the installation at the time when it ceases to be part of Australia shall, for the purposes of the Customs Acts, be deemed to have been exported from Australia. (2) Where an installation is taken from a place in Australia into Australian waters for the purpose of becoming attached to the Australian seabed, the installation and any goods on the installation shall not be taken, for the purposes of the Customs Acts, to have been exported from Australia. Export of goods from off-shore installations 9. For the purposes of the Customs Acts, where goods are taken from an Australian installation for the purpose of being taken to parts beyond the seas, the goods shall be deemed to have been exported from Australia at the time when they are so taken from the installation. Measurement of alcohol 10. For the purposes of this Act— (a) the volume of ethyl alcohol contained in goods shall be taken to be the volume that would be the volume of that alcohol if the alcohol were measured at a temperature of 20°C; and (b) a calculation made for the purpose of ascertaining the volume of ethyl alcohol by reference to the specific gravity of ethyl alcohol shall be made on the basis that, at a temperature of 20°C and in vacuum, the specific gravity of ethyl alcohol in relation to water is 0.79067. Ad valorem duties 11. (1) Unless the contrary intention appears, where, in Schedule 3, in Schedule 4 or in Schedule 5, reference is made to a percentage in relation to goods or in relation to a part, component or ingredient of goods, the reference shall, in relation to any goods or a part, component or ingredient of any goods, as the case may be, be read as a reference to that percentage of the value of the goods or of that part, component or ingredient of the goods, as the case may be. (2) The value of any goods for the purposes of this Act is, unless the contrary intention appears, the customs value of the goods ascertained or determined in accordance with Division 2 of Part VIII of the Customs Act 1901. (3) The value of a part, component or ingredient of any goods for the purposes of this Act is, unless the contrary intention appears, such proportion of the value of the goods as the Minister directs. Certain words, &c., deemed rates 12. (1) Where the word “Free” is set out in— (a) column 3 or column 4 of Schedule 3; (b) column 3 or column 4 of Part I of Schedule 4; (c) column 4 or column 5 of Part II of Schedule 4; or (d) column 4 of Schedule 5, that word shall, unless the contrary intention appears, be deemed, for the purposes of this Act or any other law of the Commonwealth, to be a rate of duty. (2) Any words, or words and figures, set out in— (a) column 3 or column 4 of Schedule 3; (b) column 3 or column 4 of Part I of Schedule 4; (c) column 4 or column 5 of Part II of Schedule 4; or (d) column 4 of Schedule 5, being words, or words and figures, that enable the duty to be ascertained in respect of goods, whether by reference to a rate or rates of duty or otherwise, shall, unless the contrary intention appears, be deemed, for the purposes of this Act or any other law of the Commonwealth, to be a rate of duty. Phasing rates 13. (1) If a rate of duty set out in column 3 or column 4 in the tariff classification in Schedule 3 that applies to goods is expressed to have effect from a specified date, that rate shall be taken to be so set out only when ascertaining duty in respect of those goods, or goods that are part of those goods, as the case requires, that are entered for home consumption on or after that date. (2) If a rate of duty set out in column 3 or column 4 in a tariff classification in Schedule 3 that applies to goods is expressed to have effect to a specified date, that rate shall be taken to be so set out only when ascertaining duty in respect of those goods, or goods that are part of those goods, as the case requires, that are entered for home consumption on or before that date. (3) For the purposes of sub-section (1), a rate of duty set out in column 3 or column 4 in the tariff classification in Schedule 3 that applies to goods shall be deemed to be expressed to have effect from a specified date if that date preceded by the word “From” is specified in column 2 in that tariff classification in relation to the rate. (4) For the purposes of sub-section (2), a rate of duty set out in column 3 or column 4 in the tariff classification in Schedule 3 that applies to goods shall be deemed to be expressed to have effect to a specified date if that date preceded by the word “To” is specified in column 2 in that tariff classification in relation to the rate. Classes of countries and places in relation to which special rates apply 14. For the purposes of this Act— (a) a country specified in column 1 of Part I of Schedule 1 is a Forum Island Country; (b) a country specified in column 1 of Division 1 of Part II of Schedule 1 is a Declared Preference Country; (c) a place specified in column 1 of Division 2 of Part II of Schedule 1 shall be treated as a Declared Preference Country; (d) a country specified in column 1 of Division 1 of Part III of Schedule 1 is a Developing Country; and (e) a place specified in column 1 of Division 2 of Part III of Schedule 1 shall be treated as a Developing Country. Application of rates of duty in relation to countries and places 15. (1) Subject to this section, for the purposes of this Act— (a) a rate of duty set out in column 4 of Schedule 3, column 4 of Part I of Schedule 4 or column 5 of Part II of Schedule 4 applies in relation to Papua New Guinea if “PNG” is specified in relation to the rate; (b) a rate of duty so set out applies in relation to every Forum Island Country if “FI” or “DC” is specified in relation to the rate; (c) a rate of duty so set out applies in relation to every Declared Preference Country if “DPC” or “DC” is specified in relation to the rate; (d) a rate of duty so set out applies in relation to every Developing Country if “DC” is specified in relation to the rate; (e) a rate of duty so set out applies in relation to a particular country or place, being a country that is a Forum Island Country or a country that is, or a place that is to be treated as, a Declared Preference Country or a Developing Country, if the name of, or the abbreviation for, that country or place is specified in relation to the rate; (f) a rate of duty so set out applies in relation to Canada if “CAN” is specified in relation to the rate; and (g) a rate of duty set out in column 4 of Part I of Schedule 4 or column 5 of Part II of Schedule 4 applies in relation to New Zealand if “NZ” is specified in relation to the rate. (2) A rate of duty set out in column 4 of Schedule 3, column 4 of Part I of Schedule 4 or column 5 of Part II of Schedule 4 in relation to which “FI” or “DC” is specified does not apply in relation to a particular country or place if those letters are followed by a phrase that begins with the word “except” and contains the name of, or the abbreviation for, that country or place. (3) Where, by virtue of sub-section 151 (2), (6) or (7) of the Customs Act 1901, goods are to be treated as the manufacture of a country that is a Forum Island Country but the goods are not required to be treated as the manufacture of that country by virtue of sub-section 151 (5) of that Act, any rate of duty— (a) which is set out in— (i) column 4 in the tariff classification in Schedule 3 that applies to the goods; (ii) column 4 in the item (if any) in Part I of Schedule 4 that applies to the goods; or (iii) column 5 in the item (if any) in Part II of Schedule 4 that applies to the goods; and (b) in relation to which “FI” is specified, shall not apply in relation to that country or place for the purpose of ascertaining duty in respect of those goods. (4) Where, by virtue of sub-section 151 (5) or (6) of the Customs Act 1901, goods are to be treated as the manufacture of a country that is, or a place that is to be treated as, a Declared Preference Country but the goods are not required to be treated as the manufacture of that country or place by virtue of sub-section 151 (2) or (7) of that Act, any rate of duty— (a) which is set out in— (i) column 4 in the tariff classification in Schedule 3 that applies to the goods; (ii) column 4 in the item (if any) in Part I of Schedule 4 that applies to the goods; or (iii) column 5 in the item (if any) in Part II of Schedule 4 that applies to the goods; and (b) in relation to which “DPC” is specified, shall not apply in relation to that country or place for the purpose of ascertaining duty in respect of those goods. Schedule 3 divided into items, &c. 16\. (1) In Schedule 3— (a) an asterisk, that is, the symbol \*, in column 2 at the commencement of a line indicates the commencement of an item; (b) a dash, that is, the symbol -, in column 2 at the commencement of a line indicates the commencement of a sub-item of the item in which the symbol appears; (c) 2 dashes, that is, the symbols - -, in column 2 at the commencement of a line indicate the commencement of a paragraph of the sub-item in which the symbols appear; and (d) 3 dashes, that is, the symbols - - -, in column 2 at the commencement of a line indicate the commencement of a sub-paragraph of the paragraph in which the symbols appear. (2) For the purposes of this Act or any other law of the Commonwealth— (a) an item in Schedule 3 may be referred to by the word “item” followed by the number set out opposite to the commencement of the item in column 1 of that Schedule; (b) a sub-item of an item in Schedule 3 may be referred to by the word “sub-item” followed by the number set out opposite to the commencement of the sub-item in column 1 of that Schedule; (c) a paragraph of a sub-item in Schedule 3 may be referred to by the word “paragraph” followed by the number set out opposite to the commencement of the paragraph in column 1 of that Schedule; and (d) a sub-paragraph of a paragraph in Schedule 3 may be referred to by the word “sub-paragraph” followed by the number set out opposite to the commencement of the sub-paragraph in column 1 of that Schedule. (3) In a note to a Division or Chapter in Schedule 3, in column 2, 3 or 4 of Schedule 3, in Schedule 4 or in Schedule 5— (a) an item in Schedule 3 may be referred to by the number set out opposite to the commencement of the item in column 1 of Schedule 3; (b) a sub-item of an item in Schedule 3 may be referred to by the number set out opposite to the commencement of the sub-item in column 1 of Schedule 3; (c) a paragraph of a sub-item in Schedule 3 may be referred to by the number set out opposite to the commencement of the paragraph in column 1 of Schedule 3; and (d) a sub-paragraph of a paragraph in Schedule 3 may be referred to by the number set out opposite to the commencement of the sub-paragraph in column 1 of Schedule 3. (4) For the purposes of this Act or any other law of the Commonwealth, the number set out in column 1 of Schedule 3 opposite to the commencement of an item, a sub-item of an item, a paragraph of a sub-item or a sub-paragraph of a paragraph shall be deemed to form part of the item, sub-item, paragraph or sub-paragraph, as the case may be. Rules for classifying goods under the Schedules 17\. (1) The Rules for the Interpretation of Schedule 3 set out in Schedule 2 have effect for the purpose of ascertaining— (a) within which item or items any goods fall and, if the goods fall within 2 or more items, which one of those items applies to the goods; (b) if the item that applies to the goods is divided into sub-items, within which of those sub-items the goods fall and, if the goods fall within 2 or more of those sub-items, which one of those sub-items applies to the goods; (c) if the sub-item that applies to the goods is divided into paragraphs—within which of those paragraphs the goods fall and, if the goods fall within 2 or more of those paragraphs, which one of those paragraphs applies to the goods; and (d) if the paragraph that applies to the goods is divided into sub-paragraphs—within which of those sub-paragraphs the goods fall and, if the goods fall within 2 or more of those sub-paragraphs, which one of those sub-paragraphs applies to the goods. (2) In sub-section (1), and in Schedules 2 and 3— “Chapter” means a Chapter of a Division; “column” means a column in Schedule 3; “Division” means a Division of Schedule 3; “item” means an item in Schedule 3; “paragraph” means a paragraph of a sub-item; “Sub-chapter” means a Sub-chapter of a Chapter; “sub-item” means a sub-item of an item; “sub-paragraph” means a sub-paragraph of a paragraph. (3) Where a description of goods is specified in column 3 of an item in Schedule 5 (not being a description by reference only to the tariff classification in Schedule 3 that is specified in column 2 of that item), the goods that fall within that item by virtue of that description are such goods as would fall within that description if it were specified in that tariff classification in Schedule 3. (4) Unless the contrary intention appears, any word or phrase used in column 4 of an item in Schedule 5 has the same meaning as it would have if it were used in column 3 or 4 of Schedule 3 in the tariff classification in Schedule 3 that is specified in column 2 of that item in Schedule 5. PART II—DUTIES OF CUSTOMS Imposition of duties 18\. (1) Subject to this Act, duties of Customs are imposed, in accordance with this Part, on goods imported into Australia, whether before, on or after the commencing date. (2) Sub-section (1) does not apply to goods imported into Australia before the commencing date unless they are entered, or again entered, for home consumption on or after the commencing date. General rates of duty 19. (1) This section applies to goods other than goods that are the produce or manufacture of— (a) New Zealand; (b) Papua New Guinea; (c) a Forum Island Country; (d) a Declared Preference Country; (e) a Developing Country; or (f) Canada. (2) Subject to this Act, the duty in respect of goods to which this section applies shall be ascertained by reference to the rate of duty set out in column 3 in the tariff classification in Schedule 3 that applies to the goods. Special rates of duty for New Zealand 20. (1) Subject to this Act, the duty in respect of goods that are the produce or manufacture of New Zealand shall be ascertained by reference to— (a) in a case where an item in Schedule 5 applies to the goods—the rate of duty set out in column 4 in that item; or (b) in any other case—the rate of duty set out in column 3 in the tariff classification in Schedule 3 that applies to the goods, being that column as affected by sub-section (3) of this section. (2) An item in Schedule 5 applies to goods if— (a) the tariff classification in Schedule 3 that applies to the goods is specified in column 2 of that item; and (b) the goods are included in the class of goods specified in column 3 of that item. (3) For the purposes of the application of this section, the word “Free” shall be deemed to be substituted for each rate of duty, other than the word “Free”, set out in column 3 in Schedule 3. (4) Notwithstanding sub-section (1) but subject to the other provisions of this Act, where the amount of duty that would be ascertained in accordance with that sub-section in respect of goods that are the produce or manufacture of New Zealand is less than the amount of duty (in this sub-section referred to as the “previous amount of duty”) that would have been ascertained in respect of the goods in accordance with Part II of the Customs Tariff Act 1966 if this Act had not been enacted, the duty in respect of the goods shall be the previous amount of duty. Special rates of duty for Papua New Guinea 21. (1) Subject to this Act, the duty in respect of goods that are the produce or manufacture of Papua New Guinea shall be ascertained by reference to— (a) in a case where a rate of duty that applies in relation to Papua New Guinea is set out in column 4 in the tariff classification in Schedule 3 that applies to the goods that rate of duty; or (b) in any other case—the rate of duty set out in column 3 in that tariff classification, being that column as affected by sub-section (2). (2) For the purposes of the application of this section, the word “Free” shall be deemed to be substituted for each rate of duty, other than the word “Free”, set out in column 3 in Schedule 3. Special rates of duty for Forum Island Countries, Declared Preference Countries and Developing Countries 22. (1) This section applies to— (a) a country that is a Forum Island Country, a Declared Preference Country or a Developing Country, including a country that is both a Forum Island Country and a Declared Preference Country; and (b) a place that is to be treated as a Declared Preference Country or a Developing Country. (2) Subject to this Act, the duty in respect of goods that are the produce or manufacture of a country or place to which this section applies shall be ascertained by reference to— (a) in a case where a rate of duty that applies in relation to the country or place, and only one such rate, is set out in column 4 in the tariff classification in Schedule 3 that applies to the goods—that rate of duty; (b) in a case where 2 or more rates of duty that apply in relation to the country or place are set out in that column in that tariff classification—whichever of those rates of duty would be the rate under which no duty, or the least amount of duty, would be payable in respect of the goods; and (c) in any other case—the rate of duty set out in column 3 in that tariff classification. Special rates of duty for Canada 23. Subject to this Act, the duty in respect of goods that are the produce or manufacture of Canada shall be ascertained by reference to— (a) in a case where a rate of duty that applies in relation to Canada is set out in column 4 in the tariff classification in Schedule 3 that applies to the goods—that rate of duty; or (b) in any other case—the rate of duty set out in column 3 in that tariff classification. Rates in respect of separate parts of goods 24. (1) Subject to this Act, where the tariff classification in Schedule 3 that applies to goods contains 2 or more phrases describing goods forming different parts, components or ingredients of the first-mentioned goods, being phrases each of which begins with the words “In respect of, the duty in respect of the first-mentioned goods is the sum of the amounts of the duty, as ascertained in accordance with sub-section (3), in respect of each of the goods to which the phrases respectively relate. (2) Where the words “In respect of remainder” appear in a tariff classification that applies to goods, those words constitute a phrase for the purposes of this section and the word “remainder” appearing in that phrase shall be taken to be a description of goods which are part of the first-mentioned goods and to which no other phrase contained in that tariff classification relates. (3) The duty in respect of goods to which a phrase referred to in sub-section (1) relates shall be ascertained in accordance with sections 19 to 23 (inclusive) as if— (a) the tariff classification in Schedule 3 that applies to the goods were the tariff classification in Schedule 3 that applies to the goods of which they form a part, component or ingredient; and (b) the rate of duty, or rates of duty, specified in column 3 or column 4 in that tariff classification in relation to the goods to which that phrase relates were the only rate or rates set out in that tariff classification. Substitutes and imitations 25. (1) The Minister may, by notice published in the Gazette— (a) declare that he is of opinion that goods of a kind specified in the notice— (i) are a substitute for goods of another kind specified in the notice; (ii) are intended to be or can be used as a substitute for goods of another kind specified in the notice; (iii) can be used for any purpose for which goods of another kind specified in the notice can be used; or (iv) are an imitation of goods of another kind specified in the notice; and (b) direct that the duty in respect of goods of that first-mentioned kind is the duty that would be applicable in respect of them if they were goods of that other kind. (2) A direction referred to in sub-section (1) has effect, or shall be deemed to have had effect, from and including such date (which, except in the case of a direction that may have the effect of increasing the duty payable in respect of goods, may be a date earlier than the publication in the Gazette of the notice containing the direction) as is specified in the notice. (3) The Minister may, by notice published in the Gazette, revoke a direction referred to in sub-section (1). (4) A revocation under sub-section (3) has effect from and including such date (which, except in the case of a revocation that may have the effect of increasing the duty payable in respect of goods, may be a date earlier than the publication in the Gazette of the notice containing the revocation) as is specified in the notice. (5) The provisions of sections 48 (other than paragraphs (1) (a) and (b) and sub-section (2)), 49, 49a and 50 of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 apply in relation to directions given under this section as if— (a) references in those provisions to regulations were references to directions; and (b) references in those provisions to the repeal of a regulation were references to the revocation of a direction. Goods consisting of separate articles 26\. (1) Where goods, or goods included in a class of goods, consist of, or are capable of being separated into, separate articles, whether or not the articles are specifically referred to in Schedule 3, the Minister may direct— (a) that the duty in respect of the goods, or goods included in that class of goods, shall be such duty as would be payable if each of the articles comprising the goods were an article of the same kind as such one of the articles as the Minister specifies in the direction as being the article that, in his opinion, gives to the goods, or to goods included in that class of goods, their essential character; or (b) that the duty in respect of the goods, or goods included in that class of goods, shall be such duty as would be payable if each article comprising the goods that is specified in the direction, and the remainder of the goods, had been imported separately. (2) Where the Minister gives a direction under sub-section (1), by virtue of paragraph (1) (b), he may direct that an article of one kind comprised in goods shall be treated as if it were an article of the same kind as the goods or as another article comprised in the goods. (3) A direction under sub-section (1) in respect of a class of goods shall be given by instrument published in the Gazette. (4) A direction referred to in sub-section (3) has effect, or shall be deemed to have had effect, from and including such date (which, except in the case of a direction that may have the effect of increasing the duty payable in respect of goods, may be a date earlier than the publication in the Gazette of the instrument containing the direction) as is specified in the instrument. (5) The Minister may, by instrument published in the Gazette, revoke a direction referred to in sub-section (3). (6) A revocation under sub-section (3) has effect from and including such date (which, except in the case of a revocation that may have the effect of increasing the duty payable in respect of goods, may be a date earlier than the publication in the Gazette of the instrument containing the revocation) as is specified in the instrument. (7) The provisions of sections 48 (other than paragraphs (1) (a) and (b) and sub-section (2)), 49, 49a and 50 of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 apply in relation to directions given under this section as if— (a) references in those provisions to regulations were references to directions; and (b) references in those provisions to the repeal of a regulation were references to the revocation of a direction. PART III—CONCESSIONAL RATES OF DUTY Special concessional rates of duty 27\. (1) Subject to section 28, where an item in Part I of Schedule 4 applies to goods and the amount of duty applicable to the goods under that item is less than the amount of the duty ascertained in respect of the goods in accordance with Part II of this Act that, but for this section, would be payable in respect of the goods, then, subject to this section, the duty payable under Part II of this Act in respect of the goods is, in lieu of the amount that but for this section would be so payable, the amount of duty applicable to the goods under the item in Part I of Schedule 4 that applies to the goods or, if no duty is applicable to the goods under that item, no duty is payable in respect of the goods under Part II of this Act. (2) If goods fall within 2 or more items in Part I of Schedule 4, the item in that Part that applies to the goods is the item under which no duty, or the least amount of duty, would be payable in respect of the goods or, if there are 2 or more such items, such one of the last-mentioned items as the Comptroller directs. (3) For the purposes of sub-section (1), the amount of duty applicable to goods under an item in Part I of Schedule 4 is an amount of duty ascertained by reference to— (a) except where paragraph (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f) applies—the rate of duty set out in column 3 of that Part in that item, being, in the case of goods that are the produce or manufacture of New Zealand or Papua New Guinea, that column as affected by sub-section (4); (b) where the goods are the produce or manufacture of New Zealand and a rate of duty that applies in relation to New Zealand is set out in column 4 of that Part in that item—that rate of duty that applies in relation to New Zealand; (c) where the goods are the produce or manufacture of Papua New Guinea and a rate of duty that applies in relation to Papua New Guinea is set out in column 4 of that Part in that item—that rate of duty that applies in relation to Papua New Guinea; (d) where the goods are the produce or manufacture of a country that is a Forum Island Country or of a country that is, or of a place that is to be treated as, a Declared Preference Country or a Developing Country and a rate of duty that applies in relation to the country or place, and only one such rate, is set out in column 4 of that Part in that item—that rate of duty that applies in relation to that country or place; (e) where the goods are the produce or manufacture of a country or place referred to in paragraph (d) and 2 or more rates of duty that apply in relation to the country or place are set out in column 4 of that Part in that item—whichever of those rates of duty would be the rate under which no duty, or the least amount of duty, would be payable in respect of the goods; or (f) where the goods are the produce or manufacture of Canada and a rate of duty that applies in relation to Canada is set out in column 4 of that Part in that item—that rate of duty that applies in relation to Canada. (4) For the purposes of the application of this section in relation to New Zealand or Papua New Guinea, the word “Free”— (a) shall be deemed to be substituted for each rate of duty, other than the word “Free”, set out in column 3 of Part I of Schedule 4; and (b) shall be deemed to be set out in that column in every item in which no rate of duty is set out in that column. Application of sub-section 27 (1) 28\. (1) Sub-section 27 (1) does not apply in respect of goods that are intended for the use of a person to whom item 5 or item 6 in Part I of Schedule 4 applies where any other goods of the same kind, or of a similar kind, that have been imported into Australia were, at the time when they were entered for home consumption, intended for the use of the person and the Minister, by instrument in writing, declares that, in his opinion, the reasonable requirements of the person have adequately been met by the other goods. (2) Sub-section 27 (1) does not apply in respect of goods for the use of a person to whom item 5 or item 6 in Part I of Schedule 4 applies unless— (a) the person for whose use the goods are intended agrees that, if the goods are sold or otherwise disposed of in Australia or in an external Territory within 2 years after the date of entry of the goods for home consumption, he will pay to the Commonwealth an amount equal to so much (if any) as the Minister determines of the duty that, but for that item, would have been payable in respect of the goods; and (b) where the person so entering into an agreement has previously entered into a similar agreement in relation to any other goods and has committed a breach of that last-mentioned agreement—the person complies with such conditions (if any) as the Minister, by instrument in writing, determines (which may include a condition that the person give security, satisfactory to the Minister, that he will comply with the first-mentioned agreement). (3) Where the Minister is of opinion that a country does not grant in relation to Australia exemptions from duties of customs corresponding with the exemptions having effect in relation to that country by virtue of item 5 or item 6 in Part I of Schedule 4, he may, by instrument in writing published in the Gazette, direct that that item shall not apply in relation to that country except to such extent (if any) as is specified in the instrument. Substituted concessional rates of duty 29\. (1) Subject to sub-section (5), where an item in Part II of Schedule 4 applies to goods, the duty payable under Part II of this Act in respect of the goods is, in lieu of the amount that but for this section would be so payable, the amount of duty applicable to the goods under the item in Part II of Schedule 4 that applies to the goods or, if no duty is applicable to the goods under that item, no duty is payable in respect of the goods under Part II of this Act. (2) An item in Part II of Schedule 4 applies to goods if— (a) the tariff classification in Schedule 3 that applies to the goods is specified in column 2 of that item; and (b) the goods are included in the class of goods specified in column 3 of that item. (3) For the purposes of sub-section (1), the amount of duty applicable to goods under an item in Part II of Schedule 4 is an amount of duty ascertained by reference to— (a) except where paragraph (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f) applies—the rate of duty set out in column 4 of that Part in that item, being, in the case of goods that are the produce or manufacture of New Zealand or Papua New Guinea, that column as affected by sub-section (4); (b) where the goods are the produce or manufacture of New Zealand and a rate of duty that applies in relation to New Zealand is set out in column 5 of that Part in that item—that rate of duty that applies in relation to New Zealand; (c) where the goods are the produce or manufacture of Papua New Guinea and a rate of duty that applies in relation to Papua New Guinea is set out in column 5 of that Part in that item—that rate of duty that applies in relation to Papua New Guinea; (d) where the goods are the produce or manufacture of a country that is a Forum Island Country or of a country that is, or of a place that is to be treated as, a Declared Preference Country or a Developing Country and a rate of duty that applies in relation to the country or place, and only one such rate, is set out in column 5 of that Part in that item—that rate of duty that applies in relation to that country or place; (e) where the goods are the produce or manufacture of a country or place referred to in paragraph (d) and 2 or more rates of duty that apply in relation to the country or place are set out in column 5 of that Part in that item—whichever of those rates of duty would be the rate under which no duty, or the least amount of duty, would be payable in respect of the goods; or (f) where the goods are the produce or manufacture of Canada and a rate of duty that applies in relation to Canada is set out in column 5 of that Part in that item—that rate of duty that applies in relation to Canada. (4) For the purposes of the application of this section in relation to New Zealand or Papua New Guinea, the word “Free”— (a) shall be deemed to be substituted for each rate of duty, other than the word “Free”, set out in column 4 of Part II of Schedule 4; and (b) shall be deemed to be set out in that column in every item in which no rate of duty is set out in that column. (5) This section does not apply in relation to goods to which section 27 applies. PART IV—MISCELLANEOUS Temporary rates of duty. 30\. (1) Where— (a) a rate of duty set out in column 3 or column 4 of Schedule 3 or in column 4 of Schedule 5 in relation to any goods is referred to in that column as a temporary duty; (b) the imposition of the duty was specified by the Minister in a notice published in the Gazette in pursuance of sub-section 30b (3) of the Industries Assistance Commission Act 1973 as assistance that had commenced to be provided to an industry; and (c) the Minister has received a report of the Industries Assistance Commission— (i) in pursuance of a reference to that Commission that, by virtue of section 30c of the Industries Assistance Commission Act 1973, was required to be made to the Commission forthwith after assistance consisting of or including that duty commenced to be provided to an industry; or (ii) in pursuance of a request by the Minister under section 30e of that Act in relation to assistance to an industry consisting of or including that duty, the rate ceases to operate at the expiration of the period of 3 months commencing on the date on which the Minister received the report referred to in paragraph (c). (2) For the purposes of sub-section (1), a notification by the Minister in the Gazette under sub-section 30f (3) of the Industries Assistance Commission Act 1973 of the fact that he received the report of the Industries Assistance Commission in pursuance of a particular reference or request and of the date upon which he received that report is conclusive evidence of the matters so notified. (3) The reference in paragraph (1) (b) to the imposition of a duty shall be read as including a reference to— (a) the tabling in the Parliament of a proposal for a Customs Tariff alteration to impose that duty; and (b) the publication in the Gazette, in pursuance of section 273ea of the Customs Act 1901, of a notice of intention to propose a Customs Tariff alteration to impose that duty. (4) In this section, “Minister” means the Minister administering the Industries Assistance Commission Act 1973. Duty where goods consist of certain containers and certain contents 31. Where— (a) goods consist of a container and the contents of the container; (b) those contents would, if they were manufactured or produced in Australia, be subject to duty of Excise under the Excise Tariff Act 1921; and (c) by virtue of the Rules for the Interpretation of Schedule 3 set out in Schedule 2, the tariff classification in Schedule 3 that applies to the goods is the tariff classification in Schedule 3 that would apply to the container if it were imported separately, the duty in respect of the goods shall be an amount equal to the sum of the amount of the duty (if any) that would be payable in respect of the container if it were imported separately and the amount of the duty (if any) that would be payable in respect of the contents if they were imported separately. Repeal 32. (1) The Acts referred to in Schedule 6 are repealed. (2) Notwithstanding that goods were imported into Australia before the commencing date, duties of Customs are not payable under an Act repealed by this Act in respect of those goods if duties of Customs are imposed on those goods by section 18. (3) Where— (a) by reason of section 132 of the Customs Act 1901, the rates of duty in respect of goods on which duty is imposed by section 18 of this Act, being goods entered for home consumption more than once, is the rate in force when the goods were first entered for home consumption; and (b) the goods were first entered for home consumption before the commencing date, the duty imposed by section 18 of this Act on the goods is the duty that would have been applicable in respect of them if this Act had not been enacted. (4) The Acts repealed by sub-section (1) as in force immediately before the commencing date shall be deemed to have been amended in accordance with the Customs Tariff Proposals introduced into the House of Representatives after 18 February 1982 and before 7 May 1982. SCHEDULE 1 Section 14 CLASSES OF COUNTRIES AND PLACES IN RELATION TO WHICH SPECIAL RATES APPLY PART I FORUM ISLAND COUNTRIES Countries that are Forum Island Countries | Column 1 | Column 2 | | ------------------------------------ | ------------ | | Country | Abbreviation | | Cook Islands......... | COOK | | Fiji............... | | | Kiribati, Republic of.... | KIRI | | Nauru, Republic ofNiue.............. | NAUR | | Column 1 | Column 2 | | Country | Abbreviation | | Solomon Islands...... | SOLO | | Tonga............. | TNGA | | Tuvalu............. | TUVA | | Vanuatu, Republic of | VANU | | Western Samoa....... | WSAM | PART II DECLARED PREFERENCE COUNTRIES