This order allows specific industrial filtering equipment called molecular sieves to be imported into Australia with reduced or no customs duty.
Who benefits: Importers of molecular sieves (specialized filters used in chemical processing and gas separation), whether they include absorbent materials and/or programmable logic controllers (computer control systems) or not.
The mechanism: The goods fall under customs classification 8421.39.00 and now qualify for Schedule 4, Item 50 of the Customs Tariff Act 1995 — a concession that removes import tariffs.
When it started: 18 April 2006, and it stays in force until revoked.
Why it matters: It lowers costs for Australian businesses that rely on this specialized equipment, typically used in manufacturing, mining, or petrochemical industries.