This Order eliminates import duty (customs tax) on specialised equipment used to clean molten aluminium during manufacturing.
What it covers:
- Rotary chlorine gas fluxing injectors — industrial machines that spin and inject chlorine gas into molten aluminium to remove hydrogen gas and other impurities. These devices are used in aluminium smelters and foundries to improve metal quality.
How it works:
Normally, importing this equipment would require payment of customs duty calculated as a percentage of the goods' value. This Order classifies the equipment under Item 50 of Schedule 4 to the Customs Tariff Act 1995, which grants a tariff concession (an exemption from import duty) for this specific machinery.
Who benefits:
Australian aluminium manufacturers and foundries importing this equipment. This reduces their upfront capital costs when upgrading or expanding facilities.