Customs Tariff Amendment (Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement Implementation) Regulations 2021 (Cth)

Customs Tariff Amendment (Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement Implementation) Regulations 2021

I, General the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Retd), Governor‑General of the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, make the following regulations.

Dated 28 October 2021

David Hurley

Governor‑General

By His Excellency’s Command

Jason Wood

Assistant Minister for Customs, Community Safety and Multicultural Affairs

Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Home Affairs

Contents

1Name

This instrument is the Customs Tariff Amendment (Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement Implementation) Regulations 2021.

2Commencement

1. (1)

   Each provision of this instrument specified in column 1 of the table commences, or is taken to have commenced, in accordance with column 2 of the table. Any other statement in column 2 has effect according to its terms.

Commencement information
Column 1	Column 2	Column 3
Provisions	Commencement	Date/Details
1. Sections 1 to 4 and anything in this instrument not elsewhere covered by this table	The day after this instrument is registered.	2 November 2021
2. Schedule 1	The later of: (a) the start of the day after this instrument is registered; and (b) immediately after the commencement of Schedule 1 to the Customs Tariff Amendment (Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement Implementation) Act 2021.	1 January 2022 (paragraph (b) applies)
3. Schedule 2	The later of: (a) immediately after the commencement of the provisions covered by table item 2; and (b) immediately after the commencement of Schedule 2 to the Customs Tariff Amendment (Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement Implementation) Act 2021.	1 January 2022

Note: This table relates only to the provisions of this instrument as originally made. It will not be amended to deal with any later amendments of this instrument.

1. (2)

   Any information in column 3 of the table is not part of this instrument. Information may be inserted in this column, or information in it may be edited, in any published version of this instrument.

3Authority

This instrument is made under the Customs Tariff Act 1995.

4Schedules

Each instrument that is specified in a Schedule to this instrument is amended or repealed as set out in the applicable items in the Schedule concerned, and any other item in a Schedule to this instrument has effect according to its terms.

Schedule 1Main amendments

Customs Tariff Regulations 2004

1

Regulation 3

Insert:

Schedule 14 item means an item in the table in Schedule 14 to the Act.

2

After regulation 5A

Insert:

5BRegional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) originating goods—prescribed goods

For each Schedule 14 item mentioned in column 2 of an item in Schedule 4, the goods mentioned in column 3 of the item in Schedule 4 are prescribed.

3

At the end of the instrument

Add:

Schedule 4—Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) originating goods

Note: See regulation 5B.

Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) originating goods
Column 1 Item	Column 2 Schedule 14 item	Column 3 Prescribed goods	Column 4 Tariff classification in Schedule 3 to Act
1	263	The following: (a) goods containing one or more of the substances specified in Subheading Note 1 to Chapter 38 of the Act, other than goods containing alachlor (ISO), aldicarb (ISO), azinphos‑methyl (ISO), endosulfan (ISO), penta‑ and octabromodiphenyl ethers, perfluorooctane sulphonic acid and its salts, perfluorooctane sulphonamides or perfluorooctane sulphonyl fluoride; (b) goods that are herbicides, anti‑sprouting products, plant‑growth regulators or insecticides (other than camphor, fly‑papers and mosquito spirals and coils) containing alachlor (ISO), aldicarb (ISO), azinphos‑methyl (ISO), endosulfan (ISO), penta‑ and octabromodiphenyl ethers, perfluorooctane sulphonic acid and its salts, perfluorooctane sulphonamides or perfluorooctane sulphonyl fluoride	3808.59.90
2	264	Fungicides containing alachlor (ISO), aldicarb (ISO), azinphos‑methyl (ISO), endosulfan (ISO), penta‑ and octabromodiphenyl ethers, perfluorooctane sulphonic acid and its salts, perfluorooctane sulphonamides or perfluorooctane sulphonyl fluoride	3808.59.90
3	341	Unmodified immunological products, being: (a) polyethers in the primary forms described in Note 6 to Chapter 39 of Schedule 3 to the Act; or (b) natural polymers in the primary forms described in Note 6 to Chapter 39 of Schedule 3 to the Act	3913.90.00
4	397	Tyres that are of a kind used on construction or industrial handling vehicles and machines, that have a rim size not exceeding 61 cm and that have a herringbone or similar tread	4011.80.00
5	450	Tropical wood specified in Additional Note 1 to Chapter 44 of Schedule 3 to the Act, other than tropical wood specified in Additional Note 2 to that Chapter	4407.29.10
6	486	Newsprint that is: (a) in rolls of a width exceeding 36 cm; or (b) in rectangular (including square) sheets with one side exceeding 36 cm and the other side exceeding 15 cm, in the unfolded state	4801.00.50
7	487	Newsprint that is: (a) in rolls of a width exceeding 28 cm but not exceeding 36 cm; or (b) in rectangular (including square) sheets with one side exceeding 28 cm but not exceeding 36 cm and the other side exceeding 15 cm, in the unfolded state	4801.00.50
8	488	Newsprint that is: (a) in rolls of a width exceeding 36 cm; or (b) in rectangular (including square) sheets with one side exceeding 36 cm and the other side exceeding 15 cm, in the unfolded state	4801.00.60
9	489	Newsprint that is: (a) in rolls of a width exceeding 28 cm but not exceeding 36 cm; or (b) in rectangular (including square) sheets with one side exceeding 28 cm but not exceeding 36 cm and the other side exceeding 15 cm, in the unfolded state	4801.00.60
10	490	Newsprint that is: (a) in rolls of a width exceeding 36 cm; or (b) in rectangular (including square) sheets with one side exceeding 36 cm and the other side exceeding 15 cm, in the unfolded state	4801.00.71
11	491	Newsprint that is: (a) in rolls of a width exceeding 28 cm but not exceeding 36 cm; or (b) in rectangular (including square) sheets with one side exceeding 28 cm but not exceeding 36 cm and the other side exceeding 15 cm, in the unfolded state	4801.00.71
12	848	Printed fabrics	6005.35.00
13	1075	Knitted or crocheted bed nets	6304.20.00
14	1497	Tractors for dumpers	8701.91.90
15	1498	Tractors for dumpers	8701.92.90
16	1499	Tractors for dumpers	8701.93.90
17	1500	Tractors for dumpers	8701.94.90
18	1501	Tractors for dumpers	8701.95.90
19	1542	Vehicles of a cylinder capacity not exceeding 1,500 cm3	8703.40.19
20	1543	Vehicles of a cylinder capacity exceeding 1,500 cm3 but not exceeding 3,000 cm3	8703.40.19
21	1544	Vehicles of a cylinder capacity exceeding 3,000 cm3	8703.40.19
22	1545	Vehicles of a cylinder capacity not exceeding 3,000 cm3	8703.40.20
23	1546	Vehicles of a cylinder capacity exceeding 3,000 cm3	8703.40.20
24	1547	Vehicles of a cylinder capacity not exceeding 3,000 cm3	8703.40.90
25	1548	Vehicles of a cylinder capacity exceeding 3,000 cm3	8703.40.90
26	1550	Vehicles of a cylinder capacity not exceeding 1,500 cm3	8703.50.19
27	1551	Vehicles of a cylinder capacity exceeding 1,500 cm3 but not exceeding 2,500 cm3	8703.50.19
28	1552	Vehicles of a cylinder capacity exceeding 2,500 cm3	8703.50.19
29	1553	Vehicles of a cylinder capacity not exceeding 1,500 cm3	8703.50.20
30	1554	Vehicles of a cylinder capacity exceeding 1,500 cm3 but not exceeding 2,500 cm3	8703.50.20
31	1555	Vehicles of a cylinder capacity exceeding 2,500 cm3	8703.50.20
32	1556	Vehicles of a cylinder capacity not exceeding 1,500 cm3	8703.50.90
33	1557	Vehicles of a cylinder capacity exceeding 1,500 cm3 but not exceeding 2,500 cm3	8703.50.90
34	1558	Vehicles of a cylinder capacity exceeding 2,500 cm3	8703.50.90
35	1560	Vehicles of a cylinder capacity not exceeding 1,500 cm3	8703.60.19
36	1561	Vehicles of a cylinder capacity exceeding 1,500 cm3 but not exceeding 3,000 cm3	8703.60.19
37	1562	Vehicles of a cylinder capacity exceeding 3,000 cm3	8703.60.19
38	1563	Vehicles of a cylinder capacity not exceeding 3,000 cm3	8703.60.20
39	1564	Vehicles of a cylinder capacity exceeding 3,000 cm3	8703.60.20
40	1565	Vehicles of a cylinder capacity not exceeding 3,000 cm3	8703.60.90
41	1566	Vehicles of a cylinder capacity exceeding 3,000 cm3	8703.60.90
42	1568	Vehicles of a cylinder capacity not exceeding 1,500 cm3	8703.70.19
43	1569	Vehicles of a cylinder capacity exceeding 1,500 cm3 but not exceeding 2,500 cm3	8703.70.19
44	1570	Vehicles of a cylinder capacity exceeding 2,500 cm3	8703.70.19
45	1571	Vehicles of a cylinder capacity not exceeding 1,500 cm3	8703.70.20
46	1572	Vehicles of a cylinder capacity exceeding 1,500 cm3 but not exceeding 2,500 cm3	8703.70.20
47	1573	Vehicles of a cylinder capacity exceeding 2,500 cm3	8703.70.20
48	1574	Vehicles of a cylinder capacity not exceeding 1,500 cm3	8703.70.90
49	1575	Vehicles of a cylinder capacity exceeding 1,500 cm3 but not exceeding 2,500 cm3	8703.70.90
50	1576	Vehicles of a cylinder capacity exceeding 2,500 cm3	8703.70.90

Schedule 2Contingent amendments

Customs Tariff Regulations 2004

1. 1

   Schedule 4 (table item 1, column 3, paragraph (a))

After “azinphos‑methyl (ISO),”, insert “carbofuran (ISO),”.

1. 2

   Schedule 4 (table item 1, column 3, paragraph (a))

Omit “penta‑ and octabromodiphenyl ethers,”.

1. 3

   Schedule 4 (table item 1, column 3, paragraph (a))

Omit “or perfluorooctane sulphonyl fluoride”, substitute “, perfluorooctane sulphonyl fluoride or trichlorfon (ISO)”.

1. 4

   Schedule 4 (table item 1, column 3, paragraph (b))

After “azinphos‑methyl (ISO),”, insert “carbofuran (ISO),”.

1. 5

   Schedule 4 (table item 1, column 3, paragraph (b))

Omit “penta‑ and octabromodiphenyl ethers,”.

1. 6

   Schedule 4 (table item 1, column 3, paragraph (b))

Omit “or perfluorooctane sulphonyl fluoride”, substitute “, perfluorooctane sulphonyl fluoride or trichlorfon (ISO)”.

7

Schedule 4 (table item 2, column 3)

After “azinphos‑methyl (ISO),”, insert “carbofuran (ISO),”.

8

Schedule 4 (table item 2, column 3)

Omit “penta‑ and octabromodiphenyl ethers,”.

9

Schedule 4 (table item 2, column 3)

Omit “or perfluorooctane sulphonyl fluoride”, substitute “, perfluorooctane sulphonyl fluoride or trichlorfon (ISO)”.

10

Schedule 4 (after table item 2)

Insert:

2A	277B	Goods that are not on a backing of plastics	3822.12.40
2B	277D	Goods that are not on a backing of plastics	3822.19.40

11

Schedule 4 (after table item 4)

Insert:

4A 404A Gloves, mittens or mitts of a kind used for medical, dental or veterinary purposes 4015.12.00

12

Schedule 4 (after table item 5)

Insert:

5A	478	Laminated veneered lumber (LVL) with at least one outer ply of one of the following woods: (a) Mandio‑queira; (b) Pau amarelo; (c) Quaruba; (d) Tauari	4412.41.90
5B	481	Goods with at least one outer ply of one of the following woods: (a) Mandio‑queira; (b) Pau amarelo; (c) Quaruba; (d) Tauari	4412.91.90

13

Schedule 4 (after table item 12)

Insert:

12A	956	Overcoats, raincoats, car‑coats, capes, cloaks and similar articles	6201.30.00
12B	957	Goods other than overcoats, raincoats, car‑coats, capes, cloaks and similar articles	6201.30.00
12C	958	Overcoats, raincoats, car‑coats, capes, cloaks and similar articles	6201.40.00
12D	959	Goods other than overcoats, raincoats, car‑coats, capes, cloaks and similar articles	6201.40.00
12E	961	Overcoats, raincoats, car‑coats, capes, cloaks and similar articles	6202.20.00
12F	962	Goods other than overcoats, raincoats, car‑coats, capes, cloaks and similar articles	6202.20.00
12G	964	Overcoats, raincoats, car‑coats, capes, cloaks and similar articles	6202.40.00
12H	965	Goods other than overcoats, raincoats, car‑coats, capes, cloaks and similar articles	6202.40.00
12J	966	Overcoats, raincoats, car‑coats, capes, cloaks and similar articles	6202.90.00
12K	967	Goods other than overcoats, raincoats, car‑coats, capes, cloaks and similar articles	6202.90.00
12L	1035	Overcoats, raincoats, car‑coats, capes, cloaks and similar articles	6210.20.00
12M	1036	Goods other than overcoats, raincoats, car‑coats, capes, cloaks and similar articles	6210.20.00
12N	1036A	Overcoats, raincoats, car‑coats, capes, cloaks and similar articles	6210.30.00
12P	1036B	Goods other than overcoats, raincoats, car‑coats, capes, cloaks and similar articles	6210.30.00

14

Schedule 4 (after table item 13)

Insert:

13A 1132 Glass wool and articles of glass wool, other than webs, mattresses, boards and similar nonwoven products 7019.80.00

15

Schedule 4 (at the end of the table)

Add:

51	1657	Parts that are not of metal and that are for goods of 9021.10.20 or 9021.10.30 of Schedule 3 to the Act	9021.10.49
52	1658	Parts that are of metal and that are for goods of 9021.10.20 or 9021.10.30 of Schedule 3 to the Act, other than: (a) nails, tacks, drawing pins, corrugated nails, staples and similar articles, of iron or steel; or (b) screws, bolts, nuts, cotters, cotter‑pins and washers, of iron or steel	9021.10.49