This document is a Tariff Concession Order — a legal instrument that cuts the import tax (customs duty) on specific goods arriving in Australia.
What it does:
It allows industrial vacuum cleaners (goods falling under tariff code 8479.89.90) to be imported using Item 50 of Schedule 4 to the Customs Tariff Act 1995. This means these machines typically enter Australia duty-free or at a reduced tax rate instead of paying the standard tariff.
Who it affects:
- Businesses importing industrial-grade vacuum cleaners for use in factories, warehouses, or large-scale commercial operations
- Customs brokers clearing these goods through the border
Why it matters:
Without this Order, importers would pay higher standard duty rates on these machines. The concession lowers the cost of bringing industrial cleaning equipment into Australia, which benefits businesses that rely on heavy-duty cleaning gear.