This order removes a tax break (called a tariff concession) that previously allowed certain imported aluminium aerosol containers to enter Australia without paying customs duty (or at a reduced rate).
What it does
- Cancels Tariff Concession Order 0611947, which had applied to cylindrical aluminium aerosol containers with a diameter of 53mm or more (tariff classification 7612.90.00)
- The cancellation takes effect from 15 December 2006
- From that date, importers must pay standard customs duties on these goods instead of benefiting from the previous exemption
Who it affects
- Companies importing aluminium aerosol containers (commonly used for deodorants, paints, or cleaning products)
- Customs brokers handling these imports
Why it matters
- Increases import costs for these specific containers, likely intended to protect Australian manufacturers who produce similar goods locally