This order gives importers a tax break on customs duties for a specific type of agricultural chemical.
What it covers:
Insecticides (bug sprays) that contain the active ingredient thiodicarb, classified under tariff code 3808.10.90.
What it does:
It applies Item 50 of Schedule 4 to the Customs Tariff Act 1995 to these goods. In plain terms, this means these specific insecticides can be imported into Australia at a reduced duty rate (often duty-free) instead of the standard import tax.
Who it affects:
- Importers bringing in agricultural chemicals containing thiodicarb
- Farmers and growers who use these insecticides (potentially lower input costs)
- Customs brokers clearing these goods through border control
When it applies:
From 30 August 2006 until the order is formally revoked.