This order cancels a previous import tax break (called a Tariff Concession Order) for specific industrial cooling equipment.
What it does:
- Revokes concession order TC 0700606, which previously allowed duty-free (or reduced-duty) import of certain water-cooled chillers using scroll compressor technology
- The cancellation took effect on 9 December 2008
Who it affects:
- Importers of water-cooled scroll compressor chillers (classified under tariff code 8418.69.00)
- These businesses will now need to pay standard customs duties on these goods
Why it matters:
Tariff concessions are exemptions that let businesses import goods without paying import taxes. When a concession is revoked (cancelled), the affected goods become more expensive to import. This typically happens when local Australian manufacturers start producing similar goods, removing the justification for the import exemption.