This order gives a tariff concession (a reduction or elimination of import duty) for specific industrial equipment used in metal manufacturing.
What it covers:
- Goods: "Molten metal lance guides" — specifically equipment comprising both guide columns and lance lifters used to handle molten metal in industrial settings
- Customs classification: 8428.90.00
- Concession: Applies to Schedule 4, Item 50 of the Customs Tariff Act 1995 (which allows these goods to enter Australia at a preferential duty rate, typically duty-free)
When it applies:
- Effective from 2 November 2006
- Remains in force until revoked under the Customs Act
Why it matters:
This makes it cheaper for Australian metal manufacturers (such as steel mills, smelters, and foundries) to import this specific safety and handling equipment, reducing production costs compared to paying standard import duties on this machinery.