This order removes a customs duty exemption (tariff concession) on specific imported vehicle glass.
What it does
- Revokes Tariff Concession Order 1009474, which previously allowed certain laminated safety glass to enter Australia duty-free (without paying import taxes)
- The revocation took effect on 20 May 2010 (applying retroactively, even though the order was signed on 15 July 2010)
Who it affects
- Importers of laminated safety glass for buses, trucks, and four-wheel-drive vehicles
- Specifically covers windscreens and windows classified under customs tariff code 7007.21.19
Why it matters
Businesses importing this glass must now pay standard customs duties, potentially increasing costs for vehicle repairers and manufacturers who rely on imported safety glass rather than locally manufactured products.