What this does: This order cancels a previous tax break (called a "tariff concession") that allowed specific industrial machinery to be imported into Australia without paying customs duty.
Specific goods affected: The revocation applies to digestion mixers used in alumina plants (heavy-duty industrial blending equipment used in aluminium refining operations). These goods fall under tariff classification 8479.82.00.
What changes: From 27 July 2011, importers of these digestion mixers must pay standard import duties. Previously, these items could enter Australia duty-free under Tariff Concession Order TC 0619397 (originally granted in December 2006).
Who is affected: Companies importing industrial mixing equipment for alumina refineries, and potentially Australian manufacturers who compete against these imported goods.