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Customs Tariff (Safeguard Goods) Notice (No. 3) 2007

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This notice triggers emergency tariffs to protect Australian pineapple farmers from being overwhelmed by cheap imports.

What it does The Minister declares that imports of pineapples (specifically classified under customs code 2008.20.00) exceeded the legal trigger amount for 2007. This "safeguard" mechanism allows the government to impose extra import duties when foreign goods flood the market too quickly, giving local growers breathing room to compete.

Who it affects

Importers: Will pay higher customs duties on pineapples imported for the rest of the safeguard period
Domestic growers: Receive temporary protection from import competition
Consumers: May see slightly higher pineapple prices temporarily

Why it matters This is the legal switch that turns on protectionist trade barriers. Once the Minister issues this notice, imported pineapples attract additional tariffs (taxes) at the border beyond normal rates, making locally grown pineapples more competitive.

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Customs Tariff (Safeguard Goods) Notice (No. 3) 2007

Customs Tariff Act 1995

I, PETER JOHN McGAURAN, Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, make this Notice under subsection 16A (1) of the Customs Tariff Act 1995.

Dated 12 October 2007

PETER McGAURAN

Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry

1 Name of Notice

This Notice is the Customs Tariff (Safeguard Goods) Notice (No. 3) 2007.

2 Commencement

This Notice commences on the day after it is registered.

3 Goods to which this Notice relates

(1) In this Notice:

Act means the Customs Tariff Act 1995.

safeguard goods has the meaning given by subsection 16A (7) of the Act.

(2) This Notice relates to safeguard goods classified under subheading 2008.20.00 in Schedule 3 to the Act.

Note This subheading relates to pineapples.

4 Quantity of safeguard goods imported

The quantity of safeguard goods imported into Australia in the calendar year 2007 exceeds the quantity applicable for that year.

Note Column 3 of item 2 of the table in subsection 16A (1) of the Act sets out the quantity of pineapples that may be imported before the Minister may make a Notice.

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1 Customs Tariff (Safeguard Goods) Notice (No. 3) 2007

Customs Tariff (Safeguard Goods) Notice (No. 3) 2007

Customs Tariff Act 1995

I, PETER JOHN McGAURAN, Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, make this Notice under subsection 16A (1) of the Customs Tariff Act 1995.

Dated 12 October 2007

PETER McGAURAN

Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry

1 Name of Notice

This Notice is the Customs Tariff (Safeguard Goods) Notice (No. 3) 2007.

2 Commencement

This Notice commences on the day after it is registered.

3 Goods to which this Notice relates

(1) In this Notice:

Act means the Customs Tariff Act 1995.

safeguard goods has the meaning given by subsection 16A (7) of the Act.

(2) This Notice relates to safeguard goods classified under subheading 2008.20.00 in Schedule 3 to the Act.

Note This subheading relates to pineapples.

4 Quantity of safeguard goods imported

The quantity of safeguard goods imported into Australia in the calendar year 2007 exceeds the quantity applicable for that year.

Note Column 3 of item 2 of the table in subsection 16A (1) of the Act sets out the quantity of pineapples that may be imported before the Minister may make a Notice.