This order gives importers of zinc sulphates (chemical compounds used in fertilizers, animal feed additives, and industrial manufacturing) a break on customs duties.
What it does:
- Allows zinc sulphates imported under tariff code 2833.26.00 to qualify for preferential treatment under Item 50 of the Customs Tariff concession schedule
- This typically means these goods can enter Australia with reduced or zero customs duty (import tax)
Who it affects:
- Businesses importing zinc sulphate products
- Manufacturers and agricultural suppliers who rely on these imports
How it works:
- The order acts as a formal declaration linking the specific product classification to a concession rule in the Customs Tariff Act 1995
- It operates under Section 269P of the Customs Act 1901
Duration:
- Took effect on 29 December 2005
- Remains active indefinitely until explicitly revoked by the relevant authority