This order gives importers a tax break (tariff concession) on specific plant growth regulators used in agriculture.
What it covers:
- Chemical products classified under tariff code 3808.30.00
- Specifically those containing forchlorfenuron (a chemical that helps plants grow and develop fruit)
- Also known by its chemical name: N-{2-CHLORO-4-PYRIDINYL}-N-phenylurea
What it means:
- Businesses importing these specific agricultural chemicals can bring them into Australia under Item 50 of Schedule 4 to the Customs Tariff
- This typically means paying reduced or no import duty (customs tax) on these products
- The concession took effect on 8 November 2005 and stays in place until the government cancels it
Who this affects:
- Companies importing agricultural chemicals
- Distributors of plant growth regulators
- Ultimately, farmers and growers who use these products (through potentially lower supply costs)