What this does: This order gives importers a break on customs duty (import taxes) when bringing specific cleansing wipes into Australia.
The key details:
- Goods covered: Cleansing wipes classified under tariff code 3401.11.00 (this category covers soap and surface-active cleaning preparations)
- The benefit: The wipes are covered by Item 50 of Schedule 4 to the Customs Tariff Act 1995. This is a legal mechanism that typically allows these goods to enter Australia duty-free or at a reduced tax rate.
- Who it affects: Businesses that import cleansing wipes (such as personal care companies, cleaning suppliers, or retailers).
- When it applies: The concession took effect on 5 July 2007 and stays in force until the government formally revokes it.
Why it matters: Without this order, importers would pay the standard customs duty rate on these wipes. This concession lowers the cost of importing these products into Australia.