What this does: This order cancels a previous import tax break (called a tariff concession) for redemption tickets—the perforated, numbered paper tickets used in arcades and gaming venues that players exchange for prizes.
The details:
- Who made it: James Buntine, acting as a delegate under the Customs Act 1901
- What it revokes: Tariff Concession Order 0702674, which was originally made on 11 May 2007
- Affected goods: Redemption tickets (sequentially numbered, perforated) falling under customs classification 4911.99.00
- Effective date: The revocation took effect on 11 December 2009 (backdated)
- Practical impact: Importers can no longer bring these tickets into Australia duty-free; they must now pay standard customs duty (import tax) on them
Why it matters: This removes a financial advantage for businesses importing arcade tickets, ensuring these goods are taxed at the same rate as similar imported paper products.