This Order removes a tax break for importing specific industrial cooling equipment into Australia.
What it does
- Revokes (cancels) Tariff Concession Order 0700605, which previously allowed certain goods to be imported without paying customs duty (or at a reduced rate)
- Specifically targets air-cooled chillers with scroll compressors (classified under tariff code 8418.69.00)
Who it affects
- Businesses importing commercial cooling and refrigeration equipment
- Importers of industrial air-cooled chillers that use scroll compressor technology
When it applies
- The revocation took effect on 9 December 2008 (backdated), meaning imports from that date onwards are no longer eligible for the previous duty exemption
Why it matters
- Companies importing these chillers must now pay standard customs duties, potentially increasing equipment costs for industries relying on this cooling technology