This Order allows specific insecticides to be imported into Australia with reduced or zero customs duty.
What it covers:
- Goods: Insecticides containing spinosad (a natural insecticide derived from soil bacteria)
- Customs classification: Tariff code 3808.10.90
- The concession: Item 50 of Schedule 4 to the Customs Tariff Act 1995 applies, providing preferential duty treatment (often duty-free entry)
Who it affects:
- Importers of agricultural, veterinary, or household insecticides containing this active ingredient
- Primary producers and pest control operators who purchase these products, potentially benefiting from lower costs passed on by importers
How it works:
Under the Customs Act 1901, this Order declares that spinosad-based insecticides qualify for tariff concession treatment. The concession remains active until revoked.