This order gives importers a duty break on a very specific piece of factory equipment: machines that put plastic sleeves on aerosol containers (like spray cans).
What it does:
- Normally, importing industrial machinery attracts customs duties (taxes).
- This order declares that these specific "plastic sleeve inserters" (tariff code 8479.89.90) qualify for Item 50 in Schedule 4 of the Customs Tariff Act 1995.
- This means businesses can import this equipment without paying the usual import tariffs, provided they meet the requirements of that tariff item.
Who cares:
- Australian manufacturers who package aerosol products and need to import this specialized machinery.
- The concession took effect on 6 June 2005 and remains active until revoked.
Why it matters: It makes it cheaper for local manufacturers to buy overseas equipment for their production lines, reducing costs compared to paying full import duties.