What this does:
This order removes a previous tax break (called a "tariff concession") that allowed certain imported chlorination equipment to enter Australia without paying customs duty.
Who it affects:
Businesses importing chlorination plants — specifically industrial equipment that includes chlorinators, tanks, pumps, cyclones, hoists, scrubbers, columns, fans, separators, coolers, condensers, and electrical control modules (classified under tariff code 8419.89.90).
What changes:
Before this order, these goods could be imported duty-free under "Tariff Concession Order 0913734". From 27 July 2011, importers must pay standard customs duties on this equipment.
Why it matters:
This increases the cost of importing chlorination plants for industries such as water treatment, chemical manufacturing, and mining that rely on this equipment.