This Order declares that downhole wireline tractors used in oil and gas exploration (tariff classification 8479.89.90) are goods to which Part III, Schedule 4 item 50 of the Customs Tariff Act 1995 applies, effective 3 October 2008. It is made under s269P of the Customs Act 1901 and continues until revoked under ss269SC/269SD or a listed end date.
It affects importers and customs officers by changing the tariff treatment of those specific machines; importers bear any compliance and payment consequences and the delegate of the CEO administers and may revoke the concession.