What this does: This order cancels a previous tax break (tariff concession) for importing specific industrial equipment used in power generation.
The details: It revokes Tariff Concession Order TC 0826878, which had allowed businesses to import "inlet support structures" for gas turbine generators—including the steel beams, columns, bracing, stairways and handrails that make up these structures—without paying standard import duties.
Who it affects: Companies importing these specific support structures, which fall under customs classification 7308.90.00.
Why it matters: From 28 May 2009, importers must pay standard customs duties on these goods instead of benefiting from the concessional rate. This increases costs for businesses importing this equipment for gas turbine power plant projects.