This order removes a tax break for importing specific conveyor equipment used in asphalt plants.
What it does:
- Revokes (cancels) Tariff Concession Order 0833445, which previously allowed duty-free import of certain conveyors
- From 27 July 2011, businesses must pay customs duty when importing conveyors classified under tariff code 8428.33.00 for use in asphalt plants
- The concession ends for goods entered after 26 July 2011
Who it affects:
- Importers of conveyor systems for asphalt manufacturing plants
- Customs brokers handling these imports
Why it matters:
This increases the cost of importing this specific machinery, likely because local industry can now manufacture equivalent equipment or to protect domestic manufacturers.