This order grants a tariff concession (reduced or zero customs duty) for specific industrial cooling equipment used in alumina refineries.
What it covers:
- Interstage precipitation coolers used in alumina plants
- Customs classification code: 8419.89.90
What this means:
Companies importing these specific coolers can apply to have them assessed under Item 50 of Schedule 4 to the Customs Tariff Act 1995. This typically means paying less import duty than the standard rate, making it cheaper to bring this equipment into Australia for use in alumina production facilities.
Who it affects:
- Mining and refining companies importing equipment for alumina processing
- Customs brokers handling industrial machinery imports
- Suppliers of precipitation systems to the bauxite/alumina industry