This order cancels (revokes) 17 specific Tariff Concession Orders that previously allowed certain imported goods to enter Australia with reduced or zero customs duty.
What this means:
- For importers: If you were importing goods covered by any of the revoked orders (identified only by reference numbers like 0510033, 0512187, etc.), you will now have to pay the full customs duty rate. The specific products affected aren't described in this document—you would need to look up each reference number in Customs records to identify the exact goods.
- Timing: The revocation took effect on 26 August 2010 (the day before the order was signed).
- Why it matters: This removes a financial advantage for importers of those specific goods, likely because local manufacturers argued they could produce equivalent items, or the concession was no longer considered appropriate.
This is a routine administrative instrument used to update Australia's tariff system.