This order gives businesses a tariff concession (reduced or zero customs duty) when importing specific industrial sorting machines into Australia.
What goods are covered?
- Valve sorters — machines that sort valves automatically
- Must have capacity for at least 250 aluminium valves per minute
- Classified under customs code 8428.90.00 (machinery for sorting)
What benefit does this provide?
Eligible importers can claim Item 50 in Part III of Schedule 4 to the Customs Tariff Act 1995, which typically means paying no import duty (or a reduced rate) instead of the standard tariff.
Important dates:
- Effective from: 20 July 2005
- Issued: 30 September 2005
- Duration: Remains in force until revoked or replaced