This order removes a previous tax break (tariff concession) for importing specific types of electrical cables into Australia.
What it does: It cancels Tariff Concession Order 0809064, which previously allowed duty-free (or reduced duty) importation of cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) insulated electrical cables rated up to 33,000 volts (33 kV).
Who it affects: Importers of these specific high-voltage power cables.
Why it matters: From 27 August 2008, importers of these cables must pay standard customs duties again—making these imports more expensive. This type of order is typically used when local Australian manufacturers prove they can produce equivalent goods, removing the need for the import concession.