This instrument cancels a previous import duty exemption (called a tariff concession) for specific power supplies coming into Australia.
What it does:
- Revokes Tariff Concession Order 0506576, which had allowed certain power supplies to enter Australia without paying customs duty
- The cancellation takes effect from 22 December 2009
- From that date, standard import duties apply to these goods again
Who it affects:
- Businesses importing power supplies falling under customs tariff code 8504.40.90 (electrical transformers, static converters, and similar equipment)
- These importers previously benefited from duty-free entry under the old concession
Why it matters:
If you import these specific power supplies, this order means you must now pay customs duties that were previously waived, potentially increasing your import costs.