This Tariff Concession Order (TCO) allows specific types of mechanical grabs (industrial lifting equipment) to be imported into Australia without paying customs duty.
What goods are covered:
- Mechanical grabs with at least 3 tines (claws/prongs)
- Capable of 360-degree rotation
- Able to both lift and crush materials
- Classified under tariff code 8431.41.00
Who this affects:
Importers of this specific equipment—typically used in construction, demolition, or material handling industries.
What it means:
Goods matching this description automatically qualify for Item 50 of Schedule 4 to the Customs Tariff Act 1995 (which provides a concessional duty rate) when imported. The concession took effect on 5 November 2008 and remains in force until revoked.