This order gives importers a discount on customs duties (or removes them entirely) for specific types of hose fittings and couplings. It covers metal or plastic connectors used to join or separate hoses, classified under tariff code 8481.80.90.
Who it affects: Businesses importing hose fittings and couplings that connect or disconnect fluid lines.
Why it matters: It reduces the cost of bringing these industrial components into Australia, which are commonly used in manufacturing, agriculture, plumbing, and hydraulic systems.
Key details:
- Goods covered: Fittings and/or couplings for hoses (connect/disconnect types)
- Tariff classification: 8481.80.90 (a category covering taps, valves, and similar appliances)
- Concession number: Item 50 of Schedule 4 to the Customs Tariff Act 1995
- Effective date: 15 May 2008
- Duration: Continues indefinitely until formally revoked