What this does: This order cancels a previous tax break on importing specific industrial equipment.
The details: In 2007, the government granted a concession allowing certain chlor-alkali manufacturing plants (equipment used to make chlorine and caustic soda) to be imported duty-free under Tariff Concession Order 0716209. This 2011 order revokes that concession.
Who it affects: Companies importing chlor-alkali manufacturing plants—specifically those with both an electrolyser and skid-mounted modules, classified under customs tariff code 8543.30.00.
Why it matters: From 27 July 2011, importers of this specific equipment must pay standard customs duties again. This typically happens when the government determines that Australian manufacturers can now supply equivalent equipment locally, removing the justification for the import tax break.