2‑8 Period for making application for ex2‑8 Period for making application for exemption

2‑8 Period for making application for exemption

For the purposes of subparagraph 53(3)(f)(i) of the Act, the period within which an application for an exemption in relation to relevant goods must be made is: (a) if operations to prepare the relevant goods for export have started—the period of 12 months ending on the day that is 10 business days before the earlier of the following: (i) the date it is proposed to export the relevant goods; (ii) (if applicable) the date pre‑export quarantine or isolation begins; or (b) in any other case—the period of 12 months ending on the day that is 10 business days before the date it is proposed to start carrying out operations to prepare the relevant goods for export.

Note 1: The Secretary may allow a different period (see subparagraph 53(3)(f)(ii) of the Act).

Note 2: An exemption in relation to relevant goods remains in force for 5 years or, if another period is specified in the instrument of exemption, for the specified period (see section 2‑10).