What this is: A Tariff Concession Order (TCO) acts like a duty-free import permit for specific industrial machinery under Australia's customs laws.
What it covers: Rotary heat exchangers (equipment used to transfer heat between air or fluids in industrial processes) only if they include all of the following components:
- Discs
- Shaft
- Stationary drum
These goods fall under customs classification code 8419.89.90.
Who it affects: Australian businesses importing this specific equipment. Because this Order exists, importers can bring these goods into Australia without paying customs duty (import tax), reducing costs for local industries that use this machinery.
When it applies: The concession took effect on 30 April 2010 and remains in force indefinitely until the government officially revokes or replaces it.