This order cancels a previous tax exemption (tariff concession) that allowed specific plastic storage boxes to be imported into Australia without paying customs duty.
What it does:
- Revokes (cancels) Tariff Concession Order 0810493, which previously granted duty-free status to certain storage boxes
- From 25 March 2009, importers must pay customs duty on these goods again
Which products are affected:
Plastic storage boxes (with or without wheels) fitting specific dimensions:
- Length: between 300mm and 1000mm
- Width: between 250mm and 600mm
- Depth: between 150mm and 550mm
(These fall under Customs Tariff classification 3923.10.00)
Who this impacts:
Businesses importing these specific storage containers will face higher costs, as they must now pay tariffs that were previously waived. This restores tariff protection for Australian manufacturers of similar plastic storage products.