What this does
This order removes a tax break (called a "tariff concession") that previously allowed certain bed linen items to enter Australia without paying customs duty.
The details
It cancels Tariff Concession Order 0613067, which covered:
- Bed linen falling under customs code 6303.92.10
- Specifically: ruffles and curtains made of textile materials
Who it affects
If you import these specific goods, you'll now need to pay tariffs that were previously waived.
When it applies
The duty-free benefit ends on 19 March 2007, and the revocation takes effect on 20 March 2007 (the day after the concession expired).
Why it matters
Tariff concessions are typically revoked when local manufacturers start producing similar goods and request protection from cheaper imports. This signals that Australian textile manufacturers likely began making competing bed linen items, prompting Customs to close the duty-free loophole.