What this does: This order revokes (cancels) a previous Tariff Concession Order (Number 0713981) made in November 2007. A tariff concession is essentially a discounted import duty rate (lower tax on goods coming into Australia). By revoking it, the government removes this tax break for specific imported coffee machines.
Which goods are affected:
- Coffee machines classified under tariff code 8419.81.10
- Must be programmable logic controlled
- Must have both:
- Separate programmable product keys
- Interchangeable plug-in modules
When it applies: The revocation took effect from 10 February 2009.
Who it affects: Importers bringing these specific high-end programmable coffee machines into Australia. They must now pay standard customs duties instead of the previous reduced rate.
Why it matters: This increases import costs for these machines, likely intended to support local manufacturing or adjust trade balances for this product category.