What this document does
This is a Tariff Concession Order (TCO) — essentially a duty-free permit for specific imported goods. It allows certain columns made from fibre-reinforced plastic to enter Australia without attracting customs duty (import tax).
What goods are covered
- Description: Pulsed columns made of fibre reinforced plastic
- Customs classification: 8479.89.90 (a category for industrial machinery parts)
Who this affects
This benefits businesses that import these specific plastic columns into Australia, as they won’t pay the usual import duties under tariff concession item 50 in Schedule 4 of the Customs Tariff.
When it applies
The concession took effect on 17 March 2008 and remains in force until cancelled or replaced.
Why it exists
TCOs are typically granted when no equivalent product is manufactured in Australia. This helps Australian businesses access specialised equipment at lower cost.