What this does: This document cancels a previous tax break (called a tariff concession) that allowed certain mining equipment parts to be imported into Australia without paying customs duty.
What goods are affected: Specifically, trackside frames (parts for the crawler tracks) used on track-mounted mineral sand processing plants. These items fall under customs classification code 8474.90.00.
Who is affected: Importers of these specific mining plant parts.
When it takes effect: The concession ends on 26 July 2011, with the revocation officially taking effect from 27 July 2011. From that date, standard import duties apply to these goods.
Why it matters: This increases the cost of importing replacement track frames for specific heavy mineral sand mining equipment, as the previous duty exemption (granted under Order 0802859 in 2008) no longer exists.