This order removes a previous tax break (tariff concession) for importing specific industrial equipment used to clean biogas (a renewable fuel made from organic waste).
What it does:
- Revokes (cancels) Tariff Concession Order 0827609, which previously allowed biogas desulphurization plants to enter Australia without paying standard import duties
- The affected equipment is skid-mounted and must include scrubbers, bioreactors, sulphur collectors, controllers, and gauges (classified under customs code 8421.39.00)
- Effective from 27 July 2011, standard customs duties now apply to these goods
Who it affects:
- Companies importing biogas cleaning equipment for waste-to-energy projects
- Renewable energy businesses and agricultural operations using biogas technology
Why it matters:
This increases the cost of importing this environmental technology into Australia, potentially affecting the economics of biogas production facilities that rely on imported desulphurization systems.