This Tariff Concession Order provides a customs duty exemption or reduction for imported thermoplastic recycling machines (customs code 8477.80.00) that incorporate agglomerators, dryers, re‑crystallisers and compactors.
It affects Australian importers in waste management and plastics manufacturing by lowering the cost of specialised recycling equipment, supporting recycling and sustainability goals; it took effect 29 March 2007 and operates under Item 50 of Schedule 4 to the Customs Tariff Act 1995 until revoked.