Customs Tariff Amendment (ACIS) Act 2003

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Customs Tariff Amendment (ACIS) Act 2003

 

No. 97, 2003

 

 

 

 

 

An Act to amend the Customs Tariff Act 1995, and for related purposes

 

 

Contents

1 Short title

2 Commencement

3 Schedule(s)

Schedule 1—Amendment of the Customs Tariff Act 1995

Part 1—Schedule 3 headings and subheadings that have no preference rate for Canada

Part 2—Schedule 3 subheadings that have a preference rate for Canada

Part 3—Other amendments

 

 

 

Customs Tariff Amendment (ACIS) Act 2003

No. 97, 2003

 

 

 

An Act to amend the Customs Tariff Act 1995, and for related purposes

[Assented to 14 October 2003]

The Parliament of Australia enacts:

1  Short title

  This Act may be cited as the Customs Tariff Amendment (ACIS) Act 2003.

2  Commencement

  This Act commences on the day on which it receives the Royal Assent.

3  Schedule(s)

  Each Act that is specified in a Schedule to this Act is amended or repealed as set out in the applicable items in the Schedule concerned, and any other item in a Schedule to this Act has effect according to its terms.


Schedule 1—Amendment of the Customs Tariff Act 1995

Part 1—Schedule 3 headings and subheadings that have no preference rate for Canada

1  Schedule 3 (subheading 3917.22.00, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

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From 1 January 2010

5%

2  Schedule 3 (subheading 3917.23.00, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

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From 1 January 2010

5%

3  Schedule 3 (subheading 3917.29.00, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

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From 1 January 2010

5%

4  Schedule 3 (subheading 4010.31.00, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

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From 1 January 2010

5%

5  Schedule 3 (subheading 4010.32.00, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

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From 1 January 2010

5%

6  Schedule 3 (subheading 4010.33.00, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

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From 1 January 2010

5%

7  Schedule 3 (subheading 4010.34.00, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

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From 1 January 2010

5%

8  Schedule 3 (subheading 4010.39.00, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

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From 1 January 2010

5%

9  Schedule 3 (subheading 4011.10.00, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

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From 1 January 2010

5%

10  Schedule 3 (subheading 4011.20.00, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

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From 1 January 2010

5%

11  Schedule 3 (subheading 4012.11.00, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

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From 1 January 2010

5%

12  Schedule 3 (subheading 4012.12.00, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

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From 1 January 2010

5%

13  Schedule 3 (subheading 4012.13.00, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

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From 1 January 2010

5%

14  Schedule 3 (subheading 4012.19.00, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

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From 1 January 2010

5%

15  Schedule 3 (subheading 4012.20.00, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

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From 1 January 2010

5%

16  Schedule 3 (subheading 4016.91.00, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

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From 1 January 2010

5%

17  Schedule 3 (subheading 4016.93.00, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

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From 1 January 2010

5%

18  Schedule 3 (subheading 4016.99.00, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

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From 1 January 2010

5%

19  Schedule 3 (heading 4204.00.00, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

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From 1 January 2010

5%

20  Schedule 3 (subheading 5911.90.10, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

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From 1 January 2010

5%

21  Schedule 3 (subheading 6806.90.10, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

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From 1 January 2010

5%

22  Schedule 3 (subheading 6812.90.30, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

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From 1 January 2010

5%

23  Schedule 3 (subheading 7009.10.10, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

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From 1 January 2010

5%

24  Schedule 3 (subheading 7014.00.20, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

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From 1 January 2010

5%

25  Schedule 3 (subheading 7318.15.00, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

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From 1 January 2010

5%

26  Schedule 3 (subheading 7320.10.00, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

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From 1 January 2010

5%

27  Schedule 3 (subheading 7320.20.00, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

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From 1 January 2010

5%

28  Schedule 3 (subheading 7320.90.00, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

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From 1 January 2010

5%

29  Schedule 3 (subheading 7322.11.00, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

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From 1 January 2010

5%

30  Schedule 3 (subheading 7326.19.00, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

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From 1 January 2010

5%

31  Schedule 3 (subheading 8301.20.00, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

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From 1 January 2010

5%

32  Schedule 3 (subheading 8302.10.00, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

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From 1 January 2010

5%

33  Schedule 3 (subheading 8302.30.00, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

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From 1 January 2010

5%

34  Schedule 3 (subheading 8409.91.10, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

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From 1 January 2010

5%

35  Schedule 3 (subheading 8409.99.10, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

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From 1 January 2010

5%

36  Schedule 3 (subheading 8413.30.90, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

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From 1 January 2010

5%

37  Schedule 3 (subheading 8414.59.10, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

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From 1 January 2010

5%

38  Schedule 3 (subheading 8415.20.00, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

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From 1 January 2010

5%

39  Schedule 3 (subheading 8415.90.00, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

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From 1 January 2010

5%

40  Schedule 3 (subheading 8419.50.10, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

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From 1 January 2010

5%

41  Schedule 3 (subheading 8421.23.00, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

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From 1 January 2010

5%

42  Schedule 3 (subheading 8421.31.00, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

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From 1 January 2010

5%

43  Schedule 3 (subheading 8421.99.00, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

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From 1 January 2010

5%

44  Schedule 3 (subheading 8424.89.10, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

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From 1 January 2010

5%

45  Schedule 3 (subheading 8424.90.90, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

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From 1 January 2010

5%

46  Schedule 3 (subheading 8425.42.00, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

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From 1 January 2010

5%

47  Schedule 3 (subheading 8425.49.00, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

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From 1 January 2010

5%

48  Schedule 3 (subheading 8481.10.00, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

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From 1 January 2010

5%

49  Schedule 3 (subheading 8481.30.00, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

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From 1 January 2010

5%

50  Schedule 3 (subheading 8481.40.00, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

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From 1 January 2010

5%

51  Schedule 3 (subheading 8483.20.00, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

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From 1 January 2010

5%

52  Schedule 3 (subheading 8483.40.90, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

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From 1 January 2010

5%

53  Schedule 3 (subheading 8483.50.90, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

Add:

 

From 1 January 2010

5%

54  Schedule 3 (subheading 8483.60.10, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

Add:

 

From 1 January 2010

5%

55  Schedule 3 (subheading 8483.90.00, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

Add:

 

From 1 January 2010

5%

56  Schedule 3 (subheading 8484.10.10, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

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From 1 January 2010

5%

57  Schedule 3 (subheading 8484.90.10, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

Add:

 

From 1 January 2010

5%

58  Schedule 3 (subheading 8501.10.00, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

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From 1 January 2010

5%

59  Schedule 3 (heading 8503.00.00, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

Add:

 

From 1 January 2010

5%

60  Schedule 3 (subheading 8511.10.00, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

Add:

 

From 1 January 2010

5%

61  Schedule 3 (subheading 8511.30.00, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

Add:

 

From 1 January 2010

5%

62  Schedule 3 (subheading 8511.80.00, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

Add:

 

From 1 January 2010

5%

63  Schedule 3 (subheading 8511.90.00, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

Add:

 

From 1 January 2010

5%

64  Schedule 3 (subheading 8512.20.00, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

Add:

 

From 1 January 2010

5%

65  Schedule 3 (subheading 8512.30.00, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

Add:

 

From 1 January 2010

5%

66  Schedule 3 (subheading 8512.40.00, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

Add:

 

From 1 January 2010

5%

67  Schedule 3 (subheading 8519.92.00, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

Add:

 

From 1 January 2010

5%

68  Schedule 3 (subheading 8519.93.00, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

Add:

 

From 1 January 2010

5%

69  Schedule 3 (subheading 8519.99.00, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

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From 1 January 2010

5%

70  Schedule 3 (subheading 8527.21.00, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

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From 1 January 2010

5%

71  Schedule 3 (subheading 8527.29.00, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

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From 1 January 2010

5%

72  Schedule 3 (subheading 8531.10.91, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

Add:

 

From 1 January 2010

5%

73  Schedule 3 (subheading 8539.10.90, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

Add:

 

From 1 January 2010

5%

74  Schedule 3 (subheading 8544.30.00, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

Add:

 

From 1 January 2010

5%

75  Schedule 3 (subheading 9026.10.20, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

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From 1 January 2010

5%

76  Schedule 3 (subheading 9026.20.20, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

Add:

 

From 1 January 2010

5%

77  Schedule 3 (subheading 9026.80.20, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

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From 1 January 2010

5%

78  Schedule 3 (subheading 9029.10.20, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

Add:

 

From 1 January 2010

5%

79  Schedule 3 (subheading 9029.20.10, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

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From 1 January 2010

5%

80  Schedule 3 (subheading 9029.90.10, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

Add:

 

From 1 January 2010

5%

81  Schedule 3 (subheading 9032.89.11, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

Add:

 

From 1 January 2010

5%

82  Schedule 3 (subheading 9401.20.00, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

Add:

 

From 1 January 2010

5%

83  Schedule 3 (subheading 9401.90.20, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

Add:

 

From 1 January 2010

5%

84  Schedule 3 (subheading 9613.80.90, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

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From 1 January 2010

5%


Part 2—Schedule 3 subheadings that have a preference rate for Canada

85  Schedule 3 (subheading 3917.21.10, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

Add:

 

From 1 January 2010

5%
CA:Free

86  Schedule 3 (subheading 3917.31.10, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

Add:

 

From 1 January 2010

5%
CA:Free

87  Schedule 3 (subheading 3917.32.10, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

Add:

 

From 1 January 2010

5%
CA:Free

88  Schedule 3 (subheading 3917.33.10, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

Add:

 

From 1 January 2010

5%
CA:Free

89  Schedule 3 (subheading 3917.39.10, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

Add:

 

From 1 January 2010

5%
CA:Free

90  Schedule 3 (subheading 3926.30.10, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

Add:

 

From 1 January 2010

5%
CA:Free

91  Schedule 3 (subheading 3926.90.10, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

Add:

 

From 1 January 2010

5%
CA:Free

92  Schedule 3 (subheading 4009.11.10, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

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From 1 January 2010

5%
CA:Free

93  Schedule 3 (subheading 4009.12.10, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

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From 1 January 2010

5%
CA:Free

94  Schedule 3 (subheading 4009.21.10, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

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From 1 January 2010

5%
CA:Free

95  Schedule 3 (subheading 4009.22.10, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

Add:

 

From 1 January 2010

5%
CA:Free

96  Schedule 3 (subheading 4009.31.10, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

Add:

 

From 1 January 2010

5%
CA:Free

97  Schedule 3 (subheading 4009.32.10, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

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From 1 January 2010

5%
CA:Free

98  Schedule 3 (subheading 4009.41.10, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

Add:

 

From 1 January 2010

5%
CA:Free

99  Schedule 3 (subheading 4009.42.10, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

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From 1 January 2010

5%
CA:Free

100  Schedule 3 (subheading 6813.10.10, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

Add:

 

From 1 January 2010

5%
CA:Free

101  Schedule 3 (subheading 6813.90.10, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

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From 1 January 2010

5%
CA:Free

102  Schedule 3 (subheading 7007.11.11, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

Add:

 

From 1 January 2010

5%
CA:Free

103  Schedule 3 (subheading 7007.21.11, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

Add:

 

From 1 January 2010

5%
CA:Free

104  Schedule 3 (subheading 7326.90.10, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

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From 1 January 2010

5%
CA:Free

105  Schedule 3 (subheading 8407.33.10, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

Add:

 

From 1 January 2010

5%
CA:Free

106  Schedule 3 (subheading 8407.34.10, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

Add:

 

From 1 January 2010

5%
CA:Free

107  Schedule 3 (subheading 8407.90.10, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

Add:

 

From 1 January 2010

5%
CA:Free

108  Schedule 3 (subheading 8408.20.10, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

Add:

 

From 1 January 2010

5%
CA:Free

109  Schedule 3 (subheading 8482.10.10, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

Add:

 

From 1 January 2010

5%
CA:Free

110  Schedule 3 (subheading 8482.20.10, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

Add:

 

From 1 January 2010

5%
CA:Free

111  Schedule 3 (subheading 8482.40.11, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

Add:

 

From 1 January 2010

5%
CA:Free

112  Schedule 3 (subheading 8482.91.10, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

Add:

 

From 1 January 2010

5%
CA:Free

113  Schedule 3 (subheading 8482.99.10, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

Add:

 

From 1 January 2010

5%
CA:Free

114  Schedule 3 (subheading 8483.10.91, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

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From 1 January 2010

5%
CA:Free

115  Schedule 3 (subheading 8483.30.10, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

Add:

 

From 1 January 2010

5%
CA:Free

116  Schedule 3 (subheading 8483.40.11, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

Add:

 

From 1 January 2010

5%
CA:Free

117  Schedule 3 (subheading 8483.50.11, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

Add:

 

From 1 January 2010

5%
CA:Free

118  Schedule 3 (subheading 8507.10.10, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

Add:

 

From 1 January 2010

5%
CA:Free

119  Schedule 3 (subheading 8507.90.10, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

Add:

 

From 1 January 2010

5%
CA:Free

120  Schedule 3 (subheading 8511.40.10, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

Add:

 

From 1 January 2010

5%
CA:Free

121  Schedule 3 (subheading 8511.50.10, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

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From 1 January 2010

5%
CA:Free

122  Schedule 3 (subheading 8512.90.10, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

Add:

 

From 1 January 2010

5%
CA:Free

123  Schedule 3 (subheading 8536.50.93, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

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From 1 January 2010

5%
CA:Free

124  Schedule 3 (subheading 8703.21.19, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

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From 1 January 2010

5%
CA:Free

125  Schedule 3 (subheading 8703.22.19, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

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From 1 January 2010

5%
CA:Free

126  Schedule 3 (subheading 8703.23.19, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

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From 1 January 2010

5%
CA:Free

127  Schedule 3 (subheading 8703.24.19, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

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From 1 January 2010

5%
CA:Free

128  Schedule 3 (subheading 8703.31.19, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

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From 1 January 2010

5%
CA:Free

129  Schedule 3 (subheading 8703.32.19, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

Add:

 

From 1 January 2010

5%
CA:Free

130  Schedule 3 (subheading 8703.33.19, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

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From 1 January 2010

5%
CA:Free

131  Schedule 3 (subheading 8703.90.19, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

Add:

 

From 1 January 2010

5%
CA:Free

132  Schedule 3 (subheading 8706.00.10, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

Add:

 

From 1 January 2010

5%
CA:Free

133  Schedule 3 (subheading 8706.00.91, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

Add:

 

From 1 January 2010

5%
CA:Free

134  Schedule 3 (subheading 8707.10.10, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

Add:

 

From 1 January 2010

5%
CA:Free

135  Schedule 3 (subheading 8707.10.91, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

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From 1 January 2010

5%
CA:Free

136  Schedule 3 (subheading 8707.90.10, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

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From 1 January 2010

5%
CA:Free

137  Schedule 3 (subheading 8708.10.10, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

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From 1 January 2010

5%
CA:Free

138  Schedule 3 (subheading 8708.21.10, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

Add:

 

From 1 January 2010

5%
CA:Free

139  Schedule 3 (subheading 8708.29.91, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

Add:

 

From 1 January 2010

5%
CA:Free

140  Schedule 3 (subheading 8708.31.91, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

Add:

 

From 1 January 2010

5%
CA:Free

141  Schedule 3 (subheading 8708.39.91, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

Add:

 

From 1 January 2010

5%
CA:Free

142  Schedule 3 (subheading 8708.40.30, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

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From 1 January 2010

5%
CA:Free

143  Schedule 3 (subheading 8708.40.91, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

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From 1 January 2010

5%
CA:Free

144  Schedule 3 (subheading 8708.50.30, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

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From 1 January 2010

5%
CA:Free

145  Schedule 3 (subheading 8708.50.91, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

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From 1 January 2010

5%
CA:Free

146  Schedule 3 (subheading 8708.60.91, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

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From 1 January 2010

5%
CA:Free

147  Schedule 3 (subheading 8708.70.91, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

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From 1 January 2010

5%
CA:Free

148  Schedule 3 (subheading 8708.80.91, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

Add:

 

From 1 January 2010

5%
CA:Free

149  Schedule 3 (subheading 8708.91.91, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

Add:

 

From 1 January 2010

5%
CA:Free

150  Schedule 3 (subheading 8708.92.91, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

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From 1 January 2010

5%
CA:Free

151  Schedule 3 (subheading 8708.93.30, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

Add:

 

From 1 January 2010

5%
CA:Free

152  Schedule 3 (subheading 8708.93.91, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

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From 1 January 2010

5%
CA:Free

153  Schedule 3 (subheading 8708.94.91, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

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From 1 January 2010

5%
CA:Free

154  Schedule 3 (subheading 8708.99.30, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

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From 1 January 2010

5%
CA:Free

155  Schedule 3 (subheading 8708.99.91, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

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From 1 January 2010

5%
CA:Free


Part 3—Other amendments

156  Schedule 3 (subheading 8703.21.11, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

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From 1 January 2010

5%, and
$12 000 each

FI:$12 000 each

DC:$12 000 each

CA:$12 000 each

157  Schedule 3 (subheading 8703.22.11, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

Add:

 

From 1 January 2010

5%, and
$12 000 each

FI:$12 000 each

DC:$12 000 each

CA:$12 000 each

158  Schedule 3 (subheading 8703.23.11, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

Add:

 

From 1 January 2010

5%, and
$12 000 each

FI:$12 000 each

DC:$12 000 each

CA:$12 000 each

159  Schedule 3 (subheading 8703.24.11, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

Add:

 

From 1 January 2010

5%, and
$12 000 each

FI:$12 000 each

DC:$12 000 each

CA:$12 000 each

160  Schedule 3 (subheading 8703.31.11, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

Add:

 

From 1 January 2010

5%, and
$12 000 each

FI:$12 000 each

DC:$12 000 each

CA:$12 000 each

161  Schedule 3 (subheading 8703.32.11, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

Add:

 

From 1 January 2010

5%, and
$12 000 each

FI:$12 000 each

DC:$12 000 each

CA:$12 000 each

162  Schedule 3 (subheading 8703.33.11, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

Add:

 

From 1 January 2010

5%, and
$12 000 each

FI:$12 000 each

DC:$12 000 each

CA:$12 000 each

163  Schedule 3 (subheading 8703.90.11, at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3)

Add:

 

From 1 January 2010

5%, and
$12 000 each

FI:$12 000 each

DC:$12 000 each

CA:$12 000 each

164  Schedule 4 (at the end of the last rate of duty in column 3 of item 59)

Add:

 

From 1 January 2010

5%
CA:Free

 

 

 

(101/03)

 

 

[Minister’s second reading speech made in—

House of Representatives on 25 June 2003

Senate on 19 September 2003]

 

 

Overview

The Customs Tariff Amendment (ACIS) Act 2003 was enacted to amend the Customs Tariff Act 1995, introducing adjustments to tariff rates and preferences for goods imported into Australia from Canada under the Canada-Australia Free Trade Agreement (ACFTA). This Act was passed by the Parliament of Australia and received Royal Assent on 14 October 2003. Its purpose is to implement the tariff reductions and preferences agreed upon in the ACFTA, thereby facilitating trade between Australia and Canada by lowering import duties and providing preferential access for certain goods. The Act specifies amendments to the tariff rates for various goods, effective from 1 January 2010, aligning them with the terms of the ACFTA.

Scope and Application

The Customs Tariff Amendment (ACIS) Act 2003 is an Australian federal act that amends the Customs Tariff Act 1995 to implement Australia's trade preferences with Canada. The Act applies to goods imported into Australia from Canada by modifying the tariff rates and duties applicable under Schedule 3 of the Customs Tariff Act 1995. Specifically, it introduces a 5% duty rate for certain tariff headings and subheadings from January 1, 2010, for goods imported from Canada, while providing free entry (zero duty) for other specified tariff headings and subheadings. Additionally, the Act adjusts certain duty rates and introduces specific thresholds for particular goods imported from Canada. The amendments outlined in the Act affect the customs duties on a wide range of goods, including plastics, rubber, vehicles, machinery, and various manufactured products. The Act applies across Australia and is subject to the enforcement and administration by the Australian Customs and Border Protection Service. There are no specific exclusions mentioned in the text, but the application of the tariff changes is contingent on the goods being imported from Canada. The Act does not extend or restrict its application through subordinate instruments.

Key Provisions

The Customs Tariff Amendment (ACIS) Act 2003 amends the Customs Tariff Act 1995 to modify tariff rates on certain goods imported from Canada, effective from January 1, 2010. Specifically, the Act introduces a 5% duty on various goods listed under Schedule 3 of the Customs Tariff Act 1995, effective from the specified date. Additionally, it grants a free preference rate for certain goods from Canada, again effective from January 1, 2010. Under this Act, the parties or entities governed are primarily importers and exporters dealing with goods listed in the amended tariff schedule. Importers and exporters must comply with the new tariff rates when importing goods from Canada after the effective date. This includes correctly applying the 5% duty on specified goods and ensuring that goods eligible for the free preference rate are correctly identified and processed. The Act does not explicitly outline specific offences, penalties, or civil/criminal consequences for breach; however, failure to comply with the new tariff rates could potentially lead to penalties under the Customs Act 1901, which governs customs and border control in Australia. Under the Customs Act 1901, penalties for non-compliance can include fines and, in severe cases, criminal charges. The exact penalties depend on the nature and severity of the breach, but they can include significant fines and potential imprisonment for serious offences.

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