What it does: Declares that onshore oil, gas and geo‑thermal drilling rigs (tariff classification 8430.49.00) with drilling capacity not greater than 10,000 metres are goods to which Part III, Schedule 4 item 50 of the Customs Tariff Act 1995 applies, effective 08.05.2009.
Who it affects and why it matters: Importers, manufacturers and customs agents of those rigs: the Order changes their tariff treatment on import. The declaration is made under s.269P of the Customs Act 1901 by a CEO delegate and stays in force until revoked under ss.269SC/269SD.