Commonwealth legislation

Tariff Concession Revocation Order 13/2007

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This Act has been repealed and is no longer in force. It is retained for historical reference.

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This order removes a special import tax break (called a tariff concession) for Metal Inert Gas (MIG) welders.

What it does:

Cancels a previous decision (Tariff Concession Order 0618603) that allowed certain MIG welders to be imported without paying customs duty, or at a reduced rate.

Who it affects:

Businesses that import MIG welders classified under customs tariff code 8515.31.10. These importers will now need to pay standard customs duties instead of benefiting from the concession.

When it applies:

The cancellation took effect from 23 November 2006 (the day after the original concession was granted on 22 November 2006).

Why it matters:

This removes a financial advantage for importing these welding machines, potentially making imported MIG welders more expensive compared to locally manufactured ones. The revocation was likely made because local manufacturers were found capable of producing equivalent goods.

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Direct links to the current provisions in Tariff Concession Revocation Order 13/2007.

TARIFF CONCESSION REVOCATION ORDERUnder Section 269SD(1AB) of the Customs Act 1901, I Conor Annesley a delegate of the Chief Executive Officer revoke Tariff Concession Order Number 0618603 made on 22.11.06, in respect of the goods described in the TABLE below. The Revocation has effect from 23.11.06.

THE TABLE

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

8515.31.10	WELDERS, metal inert gas (MIG)Op. 14.08.06 - TC 0618603	5022.11.06

This is page 1 of 1 Page of the above Table...Conor Annesley.......................Dated 11 January 2007 Delegate of the Chief Executive Officer

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TARIFF CONCESSION REVOCATION ORDERUnder Section 269SD(1AB) of the Customs Act 1901, I Conor Annesley a delegate of the Chief Executive Officer revoke Tariff Concession Order Number 0618603 made on 22.11.06, in respect of the goods described in the TABLE below. The Revocation has effect from 23.11.06.

THE TABLE

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

8515.31.10	WELDERS, metal inert gas (MIG)Op. 14.08.06 - TC 0618603	5022.11.06

This is page 1 of 1 Page of the above Table...Conor Annesley.......................Dated 11 January 2007 Delegate of the Chief Executive Officer