Commonwealth legislation

Tariff Concession Order 0908498

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This Act has been repealed and is no longer in force. It is retained for historical reference.

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What this does This order allows large backpacks (48 litres or more) to be imported into Australia duty-free (without paying customs tax). It applies specifically to backpacks with outer surfaces made of plastic sheeting or textile materials.

Who it affects

Importers and customs brokers handling hiking, travel, or military-style backpacks
Retailers selling imported large backpacks classified under customs code 4202.92.90

Why it matters Without this order, these backpacks would attract standard import duties. By declaring them eligible for Item 50 of Schedule 4 to the Customs Tariff Act 1995, the order reduces import costs for businesses and potentially lowers prices for consumers buying large backpacks.

Key details

Capacity: Must be 48 litres or greater
Materials: Outer surface must be plastic sheeting or textile materials
Legal effect: Took effect in March 2009 and continues until revoked

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Tariff Concession Order 0908498

TARIFF CONCESSION ORDERUnder Section 269P of the Customs Act 1901, I, Paul Mercer, a delegate of the Chief Executive Officer declare that the goods specified in Column 1 of THE TABLE are goods to which the item in Part III of Schedule 4 to the Customs Tariff Act 1995 specified in Column 2 of THE TABLE applies. This Order shall have effect from 12.03.09 and continue in force until revoked under sections 269SC or 269SD of the Act, or the date, if any, specified in Column 2.

THE TABLE

COLUMN 1Description of Goods including theCustoms Tariff Classification	COLUMN 2Schedule 4 Item NumberLast date of effect

4202.92.90	BACKPACKS, with outer surface of plastic sheeting or of textile materials, having a rated capacity of 48 litres OR greaterOp. 12.03.09 - TC 0908498	50

This is page 1 of 1 Page of the above Table...Paul Mercer........................Dated 29 May 2009 Delegate of the Chief Executive Officer

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1 Tariff Concession Order 0908498

THE TABLE

COLUMN 1Description of Goods including theCustoms Tariff Classification	COLUMN 2Schedule 4 Item NumberLast date of effect

4202.92.90	BACKPACKS, with outer surface of plastic sheeting or of textile materials, having a rated capacity of 48 litres OR greaterOp. 12.03.09 - TC 0908498	50

This is page 1 of 1 Page of the above Table...Paul Mercer........................Dated 29 May 2009 Delegate of the Chief Executive Officer