This order cancels a tax break (tariff concession) for importing leather handbags.
Under Australian customs law, certain goods can enter the country without paying import duties if they have a "tariff concession order." This document revokes concession order 0946654, which previously allowed duty-free import of leather handbags falling under customs classification 4202.21.00.
What this means:
- From 19 February 2010, businesses importing these leather handbags must pay standard customs duties
- The previous concession (operating from 1 December 2009 to 18 February 2010) is void
- This affects importers and retailers of leather handbags
The order was made under the Customs Act 1901 by a delegate of the Chief Executive Officer (Australian Border Force).