Commonwealth
of Australia
No. TC 04/16, Wednesday, 28 April 2004
Published by the Commonwealth of Australia
Gazette
TARIFF CONCESSIONS
CONTENTS
Applications for TCOs............................................................................................. 2
TCOs Made............................................................................................................... 4
TCOs Revoked – Australian Industry Initiated ..................................................... 5
TCOs Revoked – Customs Initiated....................................................................... 5
TCOs Revoked and Re-issued ............................................................................... 6
Results of Review of a TCO Application ............................................................... 7
Notice of Intention to Revoke – Item 57 Determinations..................................... 8
Determinations Made .............................................................................................. 8
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Applications for Tariff
Commonwealth of Australia Gazette
Concession Orders
No. TC 04/16, Wednesday, 28 April 2004
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CUSTOMS ACT 1901 - NOTICE PURSUANT TO SECTION 269K(1) - APPLICATIONS MADE FOR TARIFF CONCESSION ORDERS
Applications have been lodged for Tariff Concession Orders for the goods described in the following TABLE.
Australian manufacturers who wish to contest the granting of a Tariff Concession Order for the goods described are invited to
lodge a submission in writing in an approved form. Submissions must be lodged within 50 days of the date of publication of
this Notice.
The operative date (Op.) and TC reference number follow the description of goods.
To assist local manufacturers, the use(s) to which the goods can be put follow the description of goods.
Submission forms are available from Custom Houses throughout Australia or on the Customs web site www.customs.gov.au.
For guidance on the required description style contact Glen Beatty on phone 02 6275 6489, fax 02 6275 6376 or email
glen.beatty@customs.gov.au.
THE TABLE
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Description of goods including the Customs Tariff Classification
Prescribed Item Number
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7312.10.00
ROPES, HAUL, CHAIRLIFT, stranded wire
Op. 30.03.04
50
- TC 0403295
Stated Use:
For use in a chairlift on the snow
Applicant:
8418.99.00
LEITNER-POMA OF AMERICA INC
BRISBANE, QLD, 4000
PARTS, ICE CONFECTIONERY MACHINERY, stainless steel, being EITHER of
the following:
(a) mould strips;
(b) mould rings
Op. 16.03.04
50
- TC 0402744
Stated Use:
Moulding ice confectionery
Applicant:
8419.32.00
DANITA PTY LTD
BURWOOD, VIC, 3125
KILNS, VACUUM TIMBER DRYING, comprising ALL the following:
(a) variable temperature zones;
(b) computer controlled timber cooler;
(c) condensation volume, moisture content and temperature
sensors;
(d) heated by ANY of the following:
(i) steam;
(ii) hot water;
(iii) thermal oil;
(iv) electricity
Op. 30.03.04
50
- TC 0403302
Stated Use:
Drying timber
Applicant:
8419.81.90
SHEPHERD SYSTEMS PTY LTD
ROWVILLE, VIC, 3178
COOKERS, RICE
Op. 07.04.04
50
- TC 0403625
Stated Use:
Used to cook rice in commercial quantities
Applicant:
8419.81.90
ROBAND AUSTRALIA
DEE WHY, NSW, 2099
KETTLES, SOUP
Op. 07.04.04
50
- TC 0403626
Stated Use:
Used to make commercial quantities of soup
Applicant:
ROBAND AUSTRALIA
DEE WHY, NSW, 2099
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Concession Orders
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Description of goods including the Customs Tariff Classification
Prescribed Item Number
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8419.81.90
OVENS, MICROWAVE
Op. 02.04.04
50
- TC 0403482
Stated Use:
Used for food preparation
Applicant:
8419.81.90
MCDONALDS AUSTRALIA LIMITED
THORNLEIGH, NSW, 2120
PANCAKE PROCESSING LINE, comprising ALL the following:
(a) griddle;
(b) batter mixer;
(c) batter blender
Op. 31.03.04
50
- TC 0403342
Stated Use:
The commercial manufacture of pancakes
Applicant:
8514.20.90
FRESH START BAKERIES AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
CLAYTON, VIC, 3168
OVENS, MICROWAVE UHF
Op. 01.04.04
50
- TC 0403437
Stated Use:
Continuous vulcanisation of extruded profiles for automotive
sealing components
Applicant:
8535.21.00
BRIDGESTONE TG AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
EDWARDSTOWN, SA, 5039
CIRCUIT BREAKERS, GENERATOR, three phase, having BOTH of the
following:
(a) rated voltage NOT less than 23 kV and LESS than 72.5 kV;
(b) rated circuit NOT less than 8 500 amps
Op. 29.03.04
50
- TC 0403270
Stated Use:
Specific class of automatic circuit breaker used in power
generation systems
Applicant:
8535.90.00
SIEMENS LTD
BAYSWATER, VIC, 3153
BUS DUCTS, ISOLATED PHASE, having BOTH of the following:
(a) metal housed cast resin insulated conductors;
(b) rated voltage NOT less than 12 kV
Op. 02.04.04
50
- TC 0403448
Stated Use:
For use in power generation systems to conduct high current high
voltage power
Applicant:
8544.60.90
SIEMENS LTD
BAYSWATER, VIC, 3153
BUS DUCTS, ISOLATED PHASE, having BOTH of the following:
(a) metal housed conductors;
(b) rated voltage NOT less than 12 kV
Op. 02.04.04
50
- TC 0403449
Stated Use:
For use in power generation systems to conduct high current high
voltage power
Applicant:
9506.99.90
SIEMENS LTD
BAYSWATER, VIC, 3153
STICKS, FIELD HOCKEY
Op. 13.04.04
Stated Use:
Playing field hockey
Applicant:
GRAY-NICOLLS SPORTS PTY LTD
CHELTENHAM, VIC, 3192
50
- TC 0403690
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Tariff Concession
Commonwealth of Australia Gazette
Orders Made
No. TC 04/16, Wednesday, 28 April 2004
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CUSTOMS ACT 1901 - NOTICE PURSUANT TO SECTION 269R(1) - TARIFF CONCESSION ORDERS MADE
Tariff Concession Orders have been made for the goods described in the following TABLE.
The operative date (Op.) and TC reference no. follow the description of goods.
THE TABLE
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Description of goods including the Customs Tariff Classification
Prescribed Item Number
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3901.20.00
6307.90.40
THERMOPLASTIC POWDER, POLYETHYLENE COPOLYMER BASED, comprising ALL
of the following:
(a) specific gravity NOT less than 0.940 and NOT greater than
0.960;
(b) adhesion greater than 65 000 N/m2;
(c) hardness (Shore D) greater than 50
Op. 16.01.04
- TC 0400721
DRAPES, SURGICAL, disposable
Op. 20.01.04
- TC 0400853
7326.20.00
TENDONS, STEEL, 7 wire, conforming to AS 1311-1987 and NOT less
than 20 mm diameter
Op. 02.10.03
8419.32.00
PRE-DRYERS, TIMBER, having ALL of the following:
(a) length NOT less than 19 m;
(b) width NOT less than 14 m;
(c) height NOT less than 5 m
Op. 03.02.04
8438.10.90
8465.91.00
8474.39.00
BREAD PRODUCTION LINE, comprising ALL of the following:
(a) mixer;
(b) dough troughs;
(c) dough trough hoist;
(d) dough divider;
(e) dough rounder;
(f) proofer;
(g) topper;
(h) oven;
(i) pan lubricator;
(j) bread baggers;
(k) slicers;
(l) metal detector;
(m) lidder;
(n) delidder/depanner;
(o) diverter;
(p) conveyors;
(q) bread cooler
Op. 23.01.04
PARTS, SAWMILLING LINE, LOG, being ANY of the following:
(a) log carriage and band saw;
(b) twin band resaws;
(c) optimising circular 4 saw edger;
(d) circular saw end trimmer
Op. 05.12.03
MIXERS, COUNTER CURRENT, comprising ALL of the following:
(a) inclined counter rotating mixing pan with an outside diameter
NOT less than 2.5 meters and height NOT less than 1 meter;
(b) self-cleaning, having wall and bottom scrapers;
(c) self-discharging;
(d) rotating mixing tool with a speed NOT less than 300 rpm;
(e) mixing tool drive motor greater than 150 kw;
(f) mixing cycle time NOT greater than 3 minutes at 1.5 tonnes
per batch
Op. 04.12.03
50
50
50
- TC 0312597
50
- TC 0400898
50
- TC 0401111
50
- TC 0315334
50
- TC 0315321
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Revoked
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CUSTOMS ACT 1901 - NOTICE PURSUANT TO SECTION 269SE(1) - AUSTRALIAN INDUSTRY INITIATED - TARIFF CONCESSION ORDERS REVOKED
The Tariff Concession Orders for the goods described in the following TABLE have been revoked.
THE TABLE
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Description of goods including the
Prescribed Item Number
Customs Tariff Classification
Last day of effect
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8431.39.00
8431.39.00
PARTS, ARMOURED FACE CONVEYOR, being ANY of the following:
(a) line pans, with OR without haulage;
(b) inspection pans, with OR without haulage;
(c) rerouting pans OR half pans, with OR without haulage;
(d) dogbones OR pan connectors;
(e) spill plates OR cable troughs
Op. 02.03.00
NOTE:
LM: Inbye Mining Services Pty Ltd, Rutherford, NSW 2320
In-transit provisions apply.
RACK BARS, LONGWALL MINING SHEARER
Op. 08.04.02
NOTE:
LM: Inbye Mining Services Pty Ltd, Rutherford, NSW 2320
In-transit provisions apply.
50
17.02.04
- TC 0002389
- TC 0202956
50
17.02.04
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CUSTOMS ACT 1901 - NOTICE PURSUANT TO SECTION 269SE(2) - CUSTOMS INITIATED TARIFF CONCESSION ORDER REVOCATION
The Tariff Concession Order listed in THE TABLE below has been revoked.
THE TABLE
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COLUMN 1
COLUMN 2
Description of Goods including the
Prescribed Item No.
Customs Tariff Classification
Date
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8507.20.00
ACCUMULATORS/BATTERIES, absorbed electrolyte lead acid,
rechargeable, having ALL of the following:
(a) 6 Volt nominal;
(b) nominal capacity 12 Ah @ 20 hour rate;
(c) leak proof moulded case;
(d) operable in any position;
(e) nominal dimensions 108 mm x 70 mm x 141 mm
Op. 14.02.95
NOTE:
Revoked in accordance with section 269SD(1AB) of the Customs Act.
In transit provisions apply
50
08.03.04
- TC 9501978
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Tariff Concession Orders
Commonwealth of Australia Gazette
Revoked and Re-issued
No. TC 04/16, Wednesday, 28 April 2004
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CUSTOMS ACT 1901 - NOTICE PURSUANT TO SECTION 269SE(1)&(2) TARIFF CONCESSION ORDER REVOKED AND NARROWER TARIFF CONCESSION ORDERS MADE
Tariff Concession Orders for the good described in the following TABLE have been revoked and narrower Tariff Concession
Orders made in respect of the goods described below.
The operative date (Op.), decision date (Dec. date) and TC reference number follow the description of goods.
THE TABLE
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Description of goods including the
Prescribed Item Number
Customs Tariff Classification
Last day of effect
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TCO REVOKED
3402.13.00
EMULSIFIER, water based, biodegradable, concentrate, comprising ALL
of the following:
(a) ethoxylated nonylphenol;
(b) tall oil derivative;
(c) tripropyleneglycol methyl ether;
(d) sodium xylene sulfonate
Op. 24.05.95
NOTE:
Revoked in accordance with paragraph 269SD(2)(c) of the Customs Act.
See replacement TC 0403861 keyed to Tariff Classification 3402.20.00
and TC 0403862 keyed to 3402.90.00.
In-transit provisions do NOT apply.
TCO REISSUED (1 OF 2)
3402.20.00
EMULSIFIER, water based, biodegradable, concentrate, comprising ALL
of the following:
(a) ethoxylated nonylphenol;
(b) tall oil derivative;
(c) tripropyleneglycol methyl ether;
(d) sodium xylene sulfonate
Op. 01.07.96
TCO REISSUED (2 OF 2)
3402.90.00
EMULSIFIER, water based, biodegradable, concentrate, comprising ALL
of the following:
(a) ethoxylated nonylphenol;
(b) tall oil derivative;
(c) tripropyleneglycol methyl ether;
(d) sodium xylene sulfonate
Op. 01.07.96
TCO REVOKED
8431.39.00
TCO REISSUED
8431.39.00
TCO REVOKED
8431.39.00
TCO REISSUED
8431.39.00
COMPONENTS, LONGWALL MINER BEAM STAGELOADER, being ANY of
the following:
(a) drive frames;
(b) haulage chains incorporating flight bars;
(c) belt tailends (bootends), crawler mounted;
(d) ram pans
Op. 04.09.01
NOTE:
Partial local manufacture by Inbye Mining Services Pty Ltd,
Rutherford, NSW 2320
In-transit provisions apply.
COMPONENTS, LONGWALL MINER BEAM STAGELOADER, being haulage chain
incorporating flight bars
Op. 18.02.04
PARTS, ARMOURED FACE CONVEYOR, being EITHER of the following:
(a) maingate OR tailgate drive frames;
(b) haulage chain assemblies incorporating flight bars
Op. 23.06.00
NOTE:
Partial local manufacture by Inbye Mining Services Pty Ltd,
Rutherford, NSW 2320
In-transit provisions apply.
PARTS, ARMOURED FACE CONVEYOR, being haulage train assemblies
incorporating flight bars
Op. 18.02.04
50
20.04.04
- TC 9505704
50
- TC 0403861
50
- TC 0403862
50
17.02.04
- TC 0107798
50
- TC 0402561
50
17.02.04
- TC 0005696
50
- TC 0402457
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Result of Request for
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Review of an Application
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CUSTOMS ACT 1901 - RESULT OF REQUEST FOR REVIEW OF A DECISION
The Customs internal review result made on the Tariff Concession Order application for goods described in the following
TABLE has been finalised:
THE TABLE
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Description of goods including the
Prescribed
Customs Tariff Classification
Item Number
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8427.10.00
FORKLIFT TRUCKS, single OR double pantograph reach, rider standing,
battery powered, as defined in AS 2359, comprising ALL of the
following:
(a) rated load capacity exceeding 1 250 kg for double reach
and 1 500 kg for single reach at a lift height exceeding
5 300 mm;
(b) load capacity NOT greater than 2 100 kg at 600 mm load
centre;
(c) operator positioned at right angles OR facing the direction
of travel;
(d) hydraulically operated steering;
(e) operator protection overhead guard;
(f) travel speed at rated maximum lift height greater than
3 km/h;
(g) electric drive motor output greater than 0.8 kW
Op. 21.07.03
ACS Decision:
Refusal to make TCO overturned (TCO made)
50
- TC 0308934
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Intention to Revoke Section 273 Determinations
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No. TC 04/16, Wednesday, 28 April 2004
and Section 273 Determinations Made
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AUSINDUSTRY, A DIVISION OF
THE DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY TOURISM AND RESOURCES
NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REVOKE
ITEM 57 (Certain Inputs to Manufacture) DETERMINATIONS
AusIndustry, a Division of the Department of Industry Tourism and Resources that is responsible for the administration of
Item 57 to Schedule 4 of the Customs Tariff Act 1995, declares its intention to make an order on the 31 May 2004 revoking
the following Determinations listed in the Schedule:
Schedule - Item 57 Determinations
342708
342732
342994
The proposed revocation of these Determinations is necessary because of changes to the Customs Commercial System and
the administrative mechanisms that regulate the use of Item 57. Current and intending users of these determinations
affected by their revocation are invited to contact AusIndustry and make submissions for replacement determinations which
will be issued under the terms of the Guidelines issued on 26 February 2001.
The Guidelines which set out the policy as well as the operation and administration of Item 57 regarding ‘Certain Inputs to
Manufacture’ are available on: www.ausindustry.gov.au.
AusIndustry Contact:
The Product Manager
Policy By-laws
AusIndustry
Department of Industry Tourism and Resources
GPO Box 9839,
Canberra ACT 2601
Telephone 02 62137802;
Facsimile 02 62137801
Email: pevans@industry.gov.au.
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NOTICE OF DETERMINATIONS MADE UNDER PART XVI OF THE CUSTOMS ACT 1901
Under subsection 273B(2) of the Customs Act 1901, notice is hereby given of the making of determinations applying to goods of
a kind specified in the table below.
In the table:
(i) the first column specifies the kind of goods to which the determination applies, any conditions specified in the
determination, the commencement and cessation dates of the determination and the Determination reference number;
(ii) the second column specifies the item in Schedule 4 to the Customs Tariff Act 1995 that applies to the specified goods.
THE TABLE
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Description of Goods
Prescribed
Dates of Effect
Item Number
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Forehearth refractory for use in an iron ore processing project.
08.05.03 to 08.05.05
- MD 347250
71
Motor Vehicle & components for test & experimental purposes
01.01.04 to 31.12.04
- MD 347190
Motor Vehicles & components for test & experimental purposes
10.04.04 to 10.09.04
- MD 347251
41G
41G