What this does
This order gives importers a discount on customs duties (a tariff concession) when bringing specific industrial repacking equipment into Australia.
Who it affects
Businesses importing machinery for repacking plants, specifically equipment that includes all of the following components:
- Mixers
- Ribbon blenders
- Packers
- Tanks
- Homogenisers
- Kettles
How it works
The goods are classified under tariff code 8474.80.00 and qualify for Item 50 of Schedule 4 to the Customs Tariff Act 1995. This means eligible importers pay reduced or zero customs duty on this equipment, provided the imported goods comprise the complete set of components listed above.
Duration
The concession took effect on 18 November 2005 and remains in force until it is formally revoked or replaced.