What this does: This order gives importers a tax break (called a tariff concession) on a specific piece of mining equipment.
What goods are covered: Self-propelled rock drilling and bolting rigs — heavy machinery used in mining or tunnelling to drill holes and install support bolts in rock faces.
What it means: Goods matching this description can be imported under Item 50 of Schedule 4 to the Customs Tariff Act 1995. This typically means they enter Australia duty-free or at a reduced customs duty rate compared to the standard tariff.
Key details:
- Customs classification: 8479.89.90
- When it started: 27 June 2008
- How long it lasts: Until revoked (no expiry date specified)
- Legal basis: Made under section 269P of the Customs Act 1901 by a delegate of the Australian Border Force CEO