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Tariff Concession Order 0615049

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What this is: A Tariff Concession Order that allows specific industrial cables to be imported into Australia without paying customs duty (duty-free).

What it covers: Electric and telemetric "downhole" cables (used in drilling operations for oil, gas or mining) that meet both of these physical requirements:

Built with metal tubes; and
Containing at least 7 conductors (internal wires).

Who it affects: Importers of specialised drilling equipment, particularly companies in the resources sector importing cables classified under customs tariff code 8544.59.00.

Why it matters: The order grants these specific cables concessional entry under Item 50 of Schedule 4 to the Customs Tariff Act 1995, reducing import costs for heavy industry. The concession took effect on 22 September 2006 and remains valid until revoked.

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Tariff Concession Order 0615049

TARIFF CONCESSION ORDERUnder Section 269P of the Customs Act 1901, I, Douglas Parker-Barnes, a delegate of the Chief Executive Officer declare that the goods specified in Column 1 of THE TABLE are goods to which the item in Part III of Schedule 4 to the Customs Tariff Act 1995 specified in Column 2 of THE TABLE applies. This Order shall have effect from 22.09.06 and continue in force until revoked under sections 269SC or 269SD of the Act, or the date, if any, specified in Column 2.

THE TABLE

COLUMN 1Description of Goods including theCustoms Tariff Classification	COLUMN 2Schedule 4 Item NumberLast date of effect

8544.59.00	CABLES, DOWNHOLE, ELECTRIC AND TELEMETRIC, having BOTH of thefollowing:(a) metal tubes;(b) NOT less than 7 conductorsOp. 22.09.06 - TC 0615049	50

This is page 1 of 1 Page of the above Table...Douglas Parker-Barnes................Dated 15 December 2006 Delegate of the Chief Executive Officer

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1 Tariff Concession Order 0615049

THE TABLE

COLUMN 1Description of Goods including theCustoms Tariff Classification	COLUMN 2Schedule 4 Item NumberLast date of effect

8544.59.00	CABLES, DOWNHOLE, ELECTRIC AND TELEMETRIC, having BOTH of thefollowing:(a) metal tubes;(b) NOT less than 7 conductorsOp. 22.09.06 - TC 0615049	50

This is page 1 of 1 Page of the above Table...Douglas Parker-Barnes................Dated 15 December 2006 Delegate of the Chief Executive Officer