What this does:
This order gives importers a break on customs duty (tariff) when bringing specific industrial equipment into Australia. It declares that certain machinery used for handling high-voltage electrical cables qualifies for a concessional (reduced or zero) import tax rate.
What goods are covered:
- Twisters, drum, for high voltage electrical cable (machinery used to twist or wind high-voltage cables onto drums)
- Customs classification: 8479.89.90 (a category for specialised industrial machinery)
- Concession applies under: Schedule 4, Item 50 of the Customs Tariff Act 1995 (which covers equipment for electricity generation and distribution)
Who it affects:
Businesses importing cable manufacturing or handling equipment, particularly companies in the electrical infrastructure or utilities sector.
When it applies:
From 24 December 2007 onwards, and remains in force indefinitely until revoked by the relevant authority.