Commonwealth legislation

Tariff Concession Order 0908902

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This Act has been repealed and is no longer in force. It is retained for historical reference.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 reduces or eliminates the import duty (tariff) on specific biodegradable shopping bags.

Who it affects: Businesses importing shopping bags made from polylactide (a biodegradable plastic material) classified under tariff code 4202.99.00.

How it works: The order grants a tariff concession under Item 50 of Schedule 4 to the Customs Tariff Act 1995. This means eligible bags can enter Australia at a lower customs duty rate (or duty-free) compared to standard import taxes.

Why it matters: By making 100% biodegradable shopping bags cheaper to import, the measure encourages businesses to choose environmentally friendly alternatives over conventional plastic bags.

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Tariff Concession Order 0908902

TARIFF CONCESSION ORDERUnder Section 269P of the Customs Act 1901, I, Damien Beaumont, 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 17.03.09 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

4202.99.00	SHOPPING BAGS, polylactide, 100% biodegradableOp. 17.03.09 - TC 0908902	50

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

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1 Tariff Concession Order 0908902

THE TABLE

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

4202.99.00	SHOPPING BAGS, polylactide, 100% biodegradableOp. 17.03.09 - TC 0908902	50

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