This document cancels a previous import tax break (called a tariff concession) for specific gym exercise balls.
What it does:
- Revokes Tariff Concession Order 0106923, which had been in place since August 2001
- The cancellation took effect on 2 October 2007
- From that date, importers of these specific balls must pay standard customs duties instead of enjoying the previous exemption
Which goods are affected:
- Inflatable training balls for gyms (such as Swiss balls or exercise balls)
- Made of polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
- At least 150 cm in circumference (roughly 48 cm in diameter)
- Classified under customs code 9506.62.00
Who this affects:
- Businesses importing PVC gym balls that meet these exact specifications
- Consumers may see higher prices for these exercise balls due to increased import costs
This is a narrow, technical change affecting only one specific category of sporting equipment.