This order removes a duty exemption (called a tariff concession) for specific types of imported steel bars.
What it does:
- Revokes Tariff Concession Order 8803162, which had allowed certain steel bars to enter Australia without paying standard import duties (or at reduced rates) since 1988.
- The revocation took effect on 1 May 2007.
Which products are affected:
Steel bars with a diameter less than 24mm, classified under customs tariff code 7228.30, that meet specific technical standards including:
- AISI grades: 4130, 4140, 4340, 4620, or 4620(H)
- BS970 grades: EN24, EN25, EN26, EN36A, EN39B, or EN41B
(These are industry standards defining the chemical composition and strength of alloy steel.)
Who it affects:
Importers and manufacturers who bring these specific steel products into Australia. From the effective date, these goods must pay standard customs duties unless another exemption applies.