This Order cancels (revokes) 15 specific tax exemptions that previously allowed certain goods to be imported into Australia without paying customs duty.
What it does
Under the Customs Act 1901, businesses could import specific goods duty-free under "Tariff Concession Orders" (TCOs). This instrument cancels 15 of those orders (identified by numbers like 0511034 and 0719792), meaning those specific exemptions no longer exist.
Who it affects
Importers who were using these 15 concession numbers to bring goods in tariff-free. From 17 June 2010, they must pay standard customs duties (taxes) on these items at the border.
Why it matters
Revocations typically happen when Australian manufacturers start producing similar goods locally, meaning the duty-free importation is no longer justified. This restores tariff protection for domestic industries that make substitutable products.