Customs By-law No. 9940007

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                                Customs Act 1901

 

 

                            Customs Tariff Act 1995

 

 

                              PART I OF SCHEDULE 4

 

 

                              BY-LAW No. 9940007

 

 

I, LYNDALL MARIA MILWARD-BASON, delegate of the Chief Executive Officer

for the purposes of section 271 of the Customs Act 1901, hereby make   

the by-law set out in the Schedule below.

 

In the by-law set out in the Schedule below

 

"security" means that security shall be given to and to the     

satisfaction of the Collector and that the giving of such security  

is a condition subject to which that by-law item applies to the     

goods or the class or kind of goods so conditioned.

 

Unless the context otherwise requires, where a description of goods is  

specified in the by-law set out in the Schedule, the goods to which    

that by-law applies by virtue of that description are such goods to     

which that description would apply if it were specified in Schedule 3  

to the Customs Tariff Act 1995.

 

Unless the context otherwise requires, any word or phrase used in a    

reference in the by-law set out in the Schedule has the same meaning as

if it were used in the tariff classification in Schedule 3 to the      

Customs Tariff Act 1995 that applies to those goods to which that      

reference applies.

 

 

                                  THE SCHEDULE

 

                               BY-LAW NO. 9940007

 

 

                                                                   Item 8

                                                     Part I of Schedule 4

 

 

1. This by-law may be cited as Customs By-law No. 9940007.            

 

2. This by-law shall take effect on and from 15 July 1999.            

 

3. Item 8 in Part I of Schedule 4 to the Customs Tariff Act           

   1995 applies to:                                                   

   (1) the personal effects, furniture and household goods            

       (other than motor vehicles, cigarettes, cigars, tobacco        

       or spirituous liquors), of a member of a New Zealand           

       Visiting Force or civilian component of such a force,          

       or a dependant, provided:                                      

         (i) the goods are imported at the time of first arrival      

             of that person in Australia; and                         

        (ii) subject to sub-paragraph (iii) below, the goods          

             remain in the use, ownership and possession of that      

             person; and                                              


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       (iii) the goods will not be sold, traded, exchanged, hired     

             out, donated or otherwise disposed of in Australia       

             within two years of the date of importation unless       

             prior written approval which has been obtained from      

             the Collector determines otherwise.                      

   (2) a motor vehicle imported by a member of a New Zealand          

       Visiting Force or civilian component of such a force,          

       being a motor vehicle:                                         

         (i) owned and used during the period of at least three       

             months immediately prior to that member's first          

             departure for Australia, provided that the motor         

             vehicle remains in the use, ownership and                

             possession of that member or, with the written           

             permission of the Collector, of another member,          

             for two years after the date of importation; or          

        (ii) not in the use, ownership or possession of the member    

             during the period of at least three months               

             immediately preceding his or her first departure for     

             Australia, and which remains in the use, ownership       

             and possession of that member, or, with the written      

             permission of the Collector, of another member for       

             two years after the date of its importation, or is       

             exported by that member within two years of the          

             date of importation or within such extended period       

             as the Collector may allow,                              

       UNDER SECURITY.                                                

 

4. For the purposes of this by-law, "Visiting Force", "civilian       

   component" and "dependant" have the meaning expressed in           

   Article 1 of the Agreement Between The Government of Australia     

   and The Government of New Zealand Concerning The Status of         

   Their Forces, which was signed in Melbourne on 29 October 1998.    

 

5. For the purposes of this by-law, "at the time of first             

   arrival" means any time during the period extending from           

   the date of first arrival in Australia of a member of a            

   New Zealand Visiting Force or civilian component of such a         

   force or a dependant, to six months after that date.               

 

6. For the purposes of this by-law, the "Customs Tariff Act 1995"     

   means the Customs Tariff Act 1995, as amended or proposed to be    

   altered.                                                           

                       

 

 

Dated this EIGHTH day of SEPTEMBER 1999.

 

 

 

 

 

 

LYNDALL MARIA MILWARD-BASON

Delegate of the Chief Executive Officer

 

Overview

The Customs By-law No. 9940007, enacted in 1999, addresses the need to regulate the importation of personal effects, furniture, and household goods of members of the New Zealand Visiting Force and their dependents, as well as motor vehicles, into Australia under specific conditions. This by-law was made under the authority of the Customs Act 1901 and is intended to align with the provisions of the Customs Tariff Act 1995. The by-law aims to ensure that these items are imported for personal use and remain with the member or their dependents, and are not sold, traded, exchanged, hired out, donated, or otherwise disposed of within Australia within a specified period unless approved by the Collector. The by-law specifies that the goods must be imported at the time of the member's first arrival in Australia or within six months thereafter, and must remain in their possession for at least two years, subject to certain conditions and the approval of the Collector.

Scope and Application

The Customs By-law No. 9940007, made under the Customs Act 1901 and Customs Tariff Act 1995, applies to the personal effects, furniture, and household goods of members of a New Zealand Visiting Force or civilian component of such a force, as well as their dependants, when imported into Australia. This includes items other than motor vehicles, cigarettes, cigars, tobacco, or spirituous liquors, provided they are imported at the time of the individual's first arrival in Australia and remain in their use, ownership, and possession. Additionally, the by-law applies to motor vehicles imported by members of the New Zealand Visiting Force or civilian component, provided certain conditions are met, such as the vehicle being owned and used for at least three months before the member's departure for Australia or remaining in their possession for two years post-importation. The by-law is subject to the provision of security as determined by the Collector, and it excludes any sale, trade, exchange, hiring, donation, or other disposal of the goods within Australia within two years of importation, unless prior written approval is obtained. This by-law extends to the Commonwealth of Australia and is administered through subordinate instruments, ensuring compliance with the outlined conditions and security requirements.

Key Provisions

The Customs By-law No. 994007, issued under the authority of the Customs Act 1901 and effective from 15 July 1999, pertains specifically to the importation of personal effects, furniture, household goods, and motor vehicles by members of the New Zealand Visiting Force or their civilian components, and their dependants. This by-law is designed to regulate the importation of these items to ensure they are brought into Australia for the personal use of the individuals concerned and do not enter the Australian market for sale or other commercial purposes. The by-law outlines the conditions under which such items can be imported, including the requirement that they remain in the possession of the importing individual for a certain period and the stipulation that they cannot be sold or otherwise disposed of in Australia within two years of importation, unless specific approval has been obtained from the Collector. The obligations imposed by this by-law on the parties it governs are stringent and specific. Members of the New Zealand Visiting Force or civilian components, along with their dependants, must ensure that any personal effects, furniture, household goods, or motor vehicles they import are for their personal use only and must not be sold, traded, exchanged, hired out, donated, or otherwise disposed of within Australia for a period of two years from the date of importation. If a member wishes to dispose of such items, they must seek and obtain prior written approval from the Collector. Furthermore, motor vehicles must either have been owned and used by the member for at least three months before their arrival in Australia or be exported within two years of importation, or within an extended period as allowed by the Collector. These obligations are clearly outlined in the by-law to ensure compliance and to prevent any circumvention of the conditions set forth. Failure to comply with the provisions of this by-law can result in significant penalties and consequences. While the specific penalties are not detailed within the by-law itself, breaches of customs regulations under the Customs Act 1901 can lead to substantial fines and, in serious cases, criminal prosecution. The penalties can vary depending on the nature and severity of the breach but may include financial penalties, confiscation of the goods in question, and potential criminal charges for serious violations. Given the specific conditions and requirements set out in this by-law, any breach could result in the aforementioned consequences, underscoring the importance of strict compliance with the outlined provisions.

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