This order cancels a previous tariff exemption (Tariff Concession Order 0516034) for industrial equipment used to manufacture ammonia.
What this means:
- Who is affected: Businesses importing ammonia manufacturing plant equipment, including items like reformers, boilers, converters, absorbers, washers, methanators, compressors, exchangers, refrigerators, separators, and recyclers (classified under tariff code 8419.40.00).
- What changes: Importers must now pay customs duty on these goods. Previously, they could import them duty-free under the revoked concession.
- When it takes effect: 27 July 2011.
Background: Tariff concessions allow certain goods to enter Australia without paying import duty. This order removes that benefit for ammonia manufacturing plant, likely because similar equipment is now available from Australian manufacturers.