This order cancels a previous tax break on specific car seat covers.
What it does:
Under the Customs Act 1901, the government has cancelled (revoked) Tariff Concession Order 0803038. This ends a special arrangement that allowed certain car seat covers to be imported without paying customs duty (import tax).
Which goods are affected:
- Car seat covers made of stretch jersey jacquard fabric with a polyester backing
- Customs classification code: 6304.93.00
Who it affects:
Businesses and importers bringing these specific car seat covers into Australia.
What it means:
From 15 April 2009, importers must pay standard customs duty on these goods. They can no longer use the previous duty-free concession (Tariff Concession Order 0803038), which originally applied from 22 February 2008.