This order cancels a previous tax break (called a tariff concession) that allowed certain industrial meat processing machines to be imported into Australia without paying standard customs duties.
What it does:
- Revokes (cancels) Tariff Concession Order 0714649, which had granted duty-free or reduced-duty status to specific meat mincing and mixing equipment.
Which goods are affected:
- Stainless steel meat mincing and/or mixing machines that meet both of these criteria:
- Power supply of 400 volts or higher
- Processing capacity of 70 kilograms or less
Who it affects:
- Businesses importing these specific machines (typically butcher shops, meat processors, or food manufacturers).
Why it matters:
- From 9 October 2008, these imports no longer qualify for the concession. Importers must now pay full customs duties, making these machines more expensive to bring into Australia. This change likely reflects that local manufacturers can now produce comparable equipment.