EXPLANATORY STATEMENT
STATUTORY RULES 1987 No 72
CUSTOMS REGULATIONS (AMENDMENT)
Issued by the Authority of the Minister of State for Industry, Technology & Commerce
The existing item 10 of Schedule 2 to the Customs Regulations has the effect of denying rubber coated work gloves from eligibility for a Tariff Concession Order Consistent with the findings of the Industries Assistance Commission in its recent report on the Textiles Clothing & Footwear Industries in Australia, the Government has agreed to the amendment of Schedule 2 of the Customs Regulations to permit work gloves, mittens and mitts to become eligible to receive tariff concession orders as from 1 July 1985, the day on which the items originally lost their eligibility to be considered for a Tariff Concession Order.
The Regulations provide as follows: -
Regulation 1 deems the Regulations to have commenced on 1 July 1985, the day on which the items originally lost their eligibility to be considered for a Tariff Concession Order.
Regulation 2 amends item 10 of Schedule 2 of the Customs Regulations by substituting the existing item with an item which will permit work gloves, mittens, and mitts, amongst other goods, to be eligible to receive a tariff concession order.
Overview
The Customs Regulations (Amendment) Statutory Rules 1987 No. 72 was enacted to address a specific gap in the Customs Regulations, concerning the eligibility of rubber coated work gloves for a Tariff Concession Order. This amendment was introduced in response to the recommendations of the Industries Assistance Commission, as outlined in their report on the Textiles, Clothing, and Footwear Industries in Australia. The objective of this amendment was to align the Customs Regulations with the economic needs of the industries involved, thereby facilitating better market access and competitiveness. The enacting body was the Minister of State for Industry, Technology, and Commerce, who issued the statutory rules under the authority granted by the relevant legislation. This amendment aimed to restore the eligibility of work gloves, mittens, and mitts for tariff concessions from 1 July 1985, a date that marked the original loss of such eligibility.
Scope and Application
The Customs Regulations (Amendment) Statutory Rules 1987 No 72, issued under the authority of the Minister of State for Industry, Technology and Commerce, amends the Customs Regulations to modify the eligibility of rubber-coated work gloves for tariff concession orders. Previously, such gloves were excluded from eligibility under item 10 of Schedule 2 of the Customs Regulations. However, in response to the Industries Assistance Commission's report on the Textiles, Clothing and Footwear Industries in Australia, the Government has decided to amend Schedule 2 to allow work gloves, mittens, and mitts to qualify for tariff concession orders as from 1 July 1985, the date on which these items originally became ineligible for such orders. Regulation 1 of the amendment ensures the Regulations are deemed to have commenced on the specified date, while Regulation 2 specifically alters item 10 of Schedule 2 to include work gloves, mittens, and mitts among the items eligible for tariff concessions. The amendment applies nationally and impacts the textile, clothing, and footwear industries by altering the tariff treatment of certain goods.
Key Provisions
The Customs Regulations (Amendment) Statutory Rules 1987 No 72, issued under the authority of the Minister of State for Industry, Technology & Commerce, primarily amend Schedule 2 of the Customs Regulations to alter the eligibility of certain goods for tariff concession orders. Specifically, Regulation 2 (2) modifies item 10 of Schedule 2, which previously denied rubber coated work gloves from eligibility for a Tariff Concession Order. This amendment allows work gloves, mittens, and mitts to become eligible for such orders as of 1 July 1985, the date on which they originally lost their eligibility.
The key requirement of these regulations is the amendment of Schedule 2 to the Customs Regulations, effectively reversing the exclusion of work gloves, mittens, and mitts from tariff concession orders. By substituting the existing item with a new provision, the amended regulation now permits these items to be eligible for tariff concessions. This change aligns with the recommendations of the Industries Assistance Commission, which highlighted the need for tariff concessions to support specific industries.
The amendment imposes certain obligations on the parties involved, particularly those involved in the importation or classification of these goods under the Customs Regulations. Importers, exporters, and customs officers must now consider the new eligibility criteria when assessing the tariff treatment of work gloves, mittens, and mitts. Compliance with these updated regulations is crucial to ensure that the appropriate tariff concessions are applied correctly.
Breaches of these amended regulations can result in various consequences. While the specific provisions for penalties are not detailed in the explanatory statement, it is reasonable to infer that penalties may apply for non-compliance with the updated tariff concessions. Such penalties could include fines or other civil or criminal sanctions as prescribed under the broader Customs Act 1901. The exact penalties would be determined by the relevant authorities in accordance with the legal framework governing customs and tariff regulations in Australia.