This order grants a tariff concession (customs duty reduction) for imported power supplies. Specifically, it covers electrical goods classified under tariff code 8504.40.90 (which includes static converters and power supply units).
What it does:
- Allows these power supplies to enter Australia under Item 50 of Schedule 4 to the Customs Tariff Act 1995, typically meaning they attract a lower (often zero) customs duty rate than the standard tariff.
- Who it affects: Importers bringing these specific power supplies into Australia.
- The key condition: This concession only applies if no Australian manufacturer currently produces substitutable goods (local goods that can reasonably replace the imported ones).
- Effective dates: Operative from 1 June 2005, signed on 7 October 2005, and remains in force until revoked.