This order grants a tariff concession (a reduced or zero import duty rate) for specific mining equipment used to extract and recover metals from ore.
What goods are covered:
- Cells (likely flotation cells)
- Leaching plant (equipment for chemical extraction)
- Floatation equipment (for separating minerals)
These items fall under customs classification 8479.90.90.
Who benefits: Mining companies importing this equipment into Australia.
What it means: Instead of paying standard customs duty, these goods can enter Australia under Item 50 of Schedule 4 to the Customs Tariff Act 1995, which provides a concessional (lower) duty rate. The concession took effect on 14 November 2005 and continues indefinitely unless cancelled.