What this does: This order reduces or eliminates import taxes (customs duties) on a specific type of tractor tyre brought into Australia.
Who it affects: Businesses importing tractor tyres with rim diameters between 30 millimetres and 107 millimetres (about the size of small ride-on mower or compact tractor tyres).
Key details:
- Goods covered: Tractor tyres classified under customs code 4011.61.00 with rim sizes between 30mm and 107mm
- The benefit: These tyres qualify for concessional treatment under Item 50 of Schedule 4 to the Customs Tariff Act 1995 (meaning lower or no duty compared to standard rates)
- When it applies: From 28 September 2005 until the order is formally revoked
Why it matters: This makes importing these specific small tractor tyres cheaper for Australian businesses, reducing costs for equipment that uses these tyre sizes.