What this does: This order cancels a previous tax break (called a 'tariff concession') that allowed certain imports to enter Australia with reduced or zero customs duty.
Who it affects: Businesses that import monobutyl diethylene glycol ether—an industrial chemical used in products like solvents, brake fluids, and cosmetics (classified under customs code 2909.43.00).
What changes: Importers of this specific chemical previously benefited from 'Tariff Concession Order 0703306' (granted in May 2007). This document revokes that benefit, meaning importers must now pay standard customs duties on these goods.
Key details:
- The revocation took effect from 29 June 2009
- Made under the Customs Act 1901 (sections 269SC(1) and (3))
- Only applies to the single chemical product listed in the attached table