This order cancels a previous tariff concession (special duty-free or reduced-duty treatment) for specific industrial valves imported into Australia.
What it does:
- Revokes Tariff Concession Order 0513455, originally issued on 23 December 2005
- Specifically affects stainless steel knife gate valves (classified under customs tariff code 8481.80.90)
- The cancellation takes effect from 27 July 2006
Who it affects:
- Importers bringing these specific valves into Australia
- Customs brokers and freight forwarders handling these goods
Why it matters:
Without the concession, importers must now pay standard customs duties on these valves. This type of revocation typically occurs when Australian manufacturers demonstrate they can produce equivalent goods locally, meaning the concession (which exists to supply goods not made in Australia) is no longer justified.