This document cancels a previous tax break (called a 'tariff concession') on imported polyester car seat covers.
What it does:
- Revokes (cancels) Tariff Concession Order 0617787, which previously allowed certain car seat covers to enter Australia at a reduced import tax (duty) rate or duty-free.
- Specifically targets: Covers for car seats made of polyester (knitted mesh bonded to foam polyester backing) classified under tariff code 6304.91.00.
Who it affects:
- Importers of these specific polyester car seat covers.
- From 15 April 2009 onwards, these goods no longer qualify for the concessional duty rate and will be subject to standard import tariffs.
Why it matters:
- This increases the cost of importing these specific car seat covers, likely to protect local Australian manufacturers of similar products from overseas competition.