What this does: This order cancels a previous duty-free import permit (called a Tariff Concession Order) for specific large-scale industrial cooling equipment.
The goods affected: Air handling machines used in data storage buildings, specifically those with heat exchanger wheels at least 300 cm (3 metres) in diameter. These fall under customs classification 8415.82.00.
What it means for businesses: Importers can no longer bring this equipment into Australia without paying customs duty. From 20 October 2010 onwards, standard import tariffs apply to these machines.
Background: A Tariff Concession Order is essentially a government exemption that allows certain goods to be imported without taxes if similar products aren't manufactured locally in Australia. This order removes that exemption for these specific industrial air conditioning units.