This Order grants a tariff concession (reduced or zero customs duty) for specific imported industrial equipment.
What it covers:
- Goods: Centrifuges designed for removing oil (industrial separation equipment)
- Tariff classification: 8421.19.90
- Benefit: These goods can be imported under Item 50 of Schedule 4 to the Customs Tariff Act 1995, which typically means they enter duty-free or at a reduced rate compared to the standard tariff.
Key details:
- Effective date: 20 April 2006
- Issued by: Michael Perry (delegate of the Australian Customs Service Chief Executive Officer)
- Legal basis: Section 269P of the Customs Act 1901
- Duration: Remains in force until revoked or replaced
Why this matters:
Businesses importing oil-removal centrifuges can bring these goods into Australia without paying standard import duties, reducing costs for industries that rely on this equipment (such as manufacturing, waste processing, or energy sectors).