What this does: This order cancels a previous import tax break (called a "tariff concession") for specific industrial cooling equipment. It revokes concession order TC 0700609, which previously allowed certain chillers to enter Australia without paying full customs duty.
Who it affects: Businesses that import air-cooled reciprocating chillers with a cooling capacity of 80 kilowatts or more (excluding screw-type chillers) under tariff code 8418.69.00.
Why it matters: From 9 December 2008, these chillers no longer qualify for reduced or duty-free importation. Importers must now pay standard customs duties, increasing the cost of bringing these goods into Australia. This type of revocation typically occurs to protect local manufacturers from overseas competition.