Customs Tariff Amendment (Product Stewardship for Waste Oil) Act 2000

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Customs Tariff Amendment (Product Stewardship for Waste Oil) Act 2000

 

No. 103, 2000

 

 

 

 

Customs Tariff Amendment (Product Stewardship for Waste Oil) Act 2000

 

No. 103, 2000

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

Contents

1 Short title...................................

2 Commencement...............................

3 Schedule(s)..................................

Schedule 1—Amendments

Customs Tariff Act 1995

 

Customs Tariff Amendment (Product Stewardship for Waste Oil) Act 2000

No. 103, 2000

 

 

 

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

[Assented to 6 July 2000]

The Parliament of Australia enacts:

1  Short title

  This Act may be cited as the Customs Tariff Amendment (Product Stewardship for Waste Oil) Act 2000.

2  Commencement

 (1) Subject to subsection (2), this Act commences on the day on which it receives the Royal Assent.

 (2) Schedule 1 commences, or is taken to have commenced, on the commencement of section 9 of the Product Stewardship (Oil) Act 2000.

3  Schedule(s)

  Subject to section 2, each Act that is specified in a Schedule to this Act is amended or repealed as set out in the applicable items in the Schedule concerned, and any other item in a Schedule to this Act has effect according to its terms.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—Amendments

 

Customs Tariff Act 1995

1  Subsection 19(1)

Omit all the words after “Table,”, substitute “the rates of duty set out in the rate column of the subheading in Schedule 3, or the item in Schedule 4, in column 1 opposite that excise item are increased by the same amount on and from that day.”.

2  Subsection 19(1) (table)

Repeal the table, substitute:

 

Table of related Customs subheadings and items and Excise items

Column 1
Customs
Subheading or Item

Column 2
Excise
Item

2203.00.10

1(C)

2206.00.11

2(O)

2206.00.12

2(G)

2207.10.00

2(O)

2208.20.10

2(A)

2208.20.90

2(G)

2208.30.00

2(D)

2208.40.00

2(F)

2208.50.00

2(G)

2208.60.00

2(G)

2208.70.00

2(G)

2208.90.00

2(G)

2401.20.00

6(B)

2401.30.00

6(B)

2402.10.20

7(A)

2402.10.80

7(B)

2402.20.20

8(A)

2402.20.80

8(B)

2403.10.30

6(A)

2403.10.70

6(B)

2403.91.00

6(B)

2403.99.20

9

2403.99.80

6(B)

2707.10.00

11(H)(1)(c)

2707.20.29

11(H)(1)(c)

2707.20.89

11(H)(1)(c)

2707.30.29

11(H)(1)(c)

2707.30.89

11(H)(1)(c)

2707.50.39

11(H)(1)(c)

2707.50.89

11(H)(1)(c)

2709.00.81

11(E)(2)

2709.00.89

11(E)(1)

2710.00.14

11(G)(3)

2710.00.15

11(G)(2)

2710.00.20

11(C)(2)(a)

2710.00.33

11(B)(1)(b)

2710.00.34

11(B)(2)(b)

2710.00.39

11(B)(2)(a)

2710.00.40

11(A)

2710.00.60

11(D)

2710.00.71

11(H)(2)(a)

2710.00.72

11(H)(2)(b)

2710.00.79

11(H)(2)(c)

2710.00.83

11(I)(2)(b)

2710.00.84

11(I)(3)(b)

2710.00.89

11(I)(3)(a)

2710.00.91

15(A)

2710.00.92

15(C)

2902.20.90

11(I)(3)(a)

2902.30.90

11(I)(3)(a)

2902.41.90

11(I)(3)(a)

2902.42.90

11(I)(3)(a)

2902.43.90

11(I)(3)(a)

2902.44.90

11(I)(3)(a)

3403.11.10

15(C)

3403.11.90

15(A)

3403.19.10

15(C)

3403.19.90

15(A)

3403.91.10

15(C)

3403.91.90

15(A)

3403.99.10

15(C)

3403.99.90

15(A)

3811.21.10

15(C)

3811.21.90

15(A)

3817.10.90

11(I)(3)(a)

3819.00.00

15(A)

50B

15(A)

3  Subheading 2710.00.90 of Schedule 3

Repeal the subheading, substitute:

2710.00.9

‑‑‑Other:

 

2710.00.91

‑‑‑‑Petroleum based oils, other than grease of 2710.00.92, including:

(a) lubricant base oils;

(b) prepared lubricant additives containing carrier oils;

(c) lubricants for engines, gear sets, pumps and bearings;

(d) hydraulic fluids;

(e) brake fluids;

(f) transmission oils;

(g) transformer and heat transfer oils

 

$0.05/L
NZ:$0.05/L
PNG:$0.05/L
FI:$0.05/L
DC:$0.05/L

2710.00.92

‑‑‑‑Petroleum based greases

$0.05/kg
NZ:$0.05/kg
PNG:$0.05/kg
FI:$0.05/kg
DC:$0.05/kg

2710.00.99

‑‑‑‑Other

Free

4  Subheadings 3403.11.00 and 3403.19.00 of Schedule 3

Repeal the subheadings, substitute:

3403.11

‑‑Preparations for the treatment of textile materials, leather, furskins or other materials:

 

3403.11.10

‑‑‑In solid or semi‑solid form

$0.05/kg
NZ:$0.05/kg
PNG:$0.05/kg
FI:$0.05/kg
DC:$0.05/kg

3403.11.90

‑‑‑Other

$0.05/L
NZ:$0.05/L
PNG:$0.05/L
FI:$0.05/L
DC:$0.05/L

3403.19

‑‑Other:

 

3403.19.10

‑‑‑In solid or semi‑solid form

$0.05/kg
NZ:$0.05/kg
PNG:$0.05/kg
FI:$0.05/kg
DC:$0.05/kg

3403.19.90

‑‑‑Other

$0.05/L
NZ:$0.05/L
PNG:$0.05/L
FI:$0.05/L
DC:$0.05/L

5  Subheadings 3403.91.00 and 3403.99.00 of Schedule 3

Repeal the subheadings, substitute:

3403.91

‑‑Preparations for the treatment of textile materials, leather, furskins or other materials:

 

3403.91.10

‑‑‑In solid or semi‑solid form

$0.05/kg
NZ:$0.05/kg
PNG:$0.05/kg
FI:$0.05/kg
DC:$0.05/kg

3403.91.90

‑‑‑Other

$0.05/L
NZ:$0.05/L
PNG:$0.05/L
FI:$0.05/L
DC:$0.05/L

3403.99

‑‑Other:

 

3403.99.10

‑‑‑In solid or semi‑solid form

$0.05/kg
NZ:$0.05/kg
PNG:$0.05/kg
FI:$0.05/kg
DC:$0.05/kg

3403.99.90

‑‑‑Other

$0.05/L
NZ:$0.05/L
PNG:$0.05/L
FI:$0.05/L
DC:$0.05/L

6  Subheading 3811.21.00 of Schedule 3

Repeal the subheading, substitute:

3811.21

‑‑Containing petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous minerals:

 

3811.21.10

‑‑‑In solid or semi‑solid form

$0.05/kg
NZ:$0.05/kg
PNG:$0.05/kg
FI:$0.05/kg
DC:$0.05/kg

3811.21.90

‑‑‑Other

$0.05/L
NZ:$0.05/L
PNG:$0.05/L
FI:$0.05/L
DC:$0.05/L

7  The rates of duty in column 3 of heading 3819.00.00 of Schedule 3

Repeal the rates of duty, substitute:

 

 

5%, and
$0.05/L
NZ:$0.05/L
PNG:$0.05/L
FI:$0.05/L
DC:$0.05/L

8  The description of goods in column 2 of item 50 of Schedule 4

Repeal the description of goods, substitute:

 

 Goods that a Tariff Concession Order declares are goods to which this item applies, other than goods classified under heading 3819.00.00 of Schedule 3

 

9  After item 50A of Schedule 4

Insert:

50B

 Goods that a Tariff Concession Order declares are goods to which item 50 applies, being goods classified under heading 3819.00.00 of Schedule 3

3%, and
$0.05/L
NZ:$0.05/L
PNG:$0.05/L
FI:$0.05/L
DC:$0.05/L

 

 

[Minister’s second reading speech made in—

House of Representatives on 22 June 2000

Senate on 28 June 2000]

 

(49/00)


 

 

 

 

 

Overview

The Customs Tariff Amendment (Product Stewardship for Waste Oil) Act 2000 was enacted by the Parliament of Australia to address the need for better management and regulation of waste oil within Australia. This Act serves to amend the Customs Tariff Act 1995 to ensure that waste oil is properly managed through the imposition of duties and charges on the importation of petroleum-based oils and other related goods. The primary objective of this legislation is to facilitate the implementation of a product stewardship scheme for waste oil, ensuring that importers contribute to the responsible handling and recycling of waste oil. The Act came into force following the Royal Assent on 6 July 2000, with certain provisions contingent on the commencement of the Product Stewardship (Oil) Act 2000.

Scope and Application

The Customs Tariff Amendment (Product Stewardship for Waste Oil) Act 2000 is a piece of Australian legislation that seeks to amend the Customs Tariff Act 1995, specifically to address the management and regulation of waste oil through product stewardship. This Act applies to the importation of goods into Australia and pertains to certain petroleum-based oils and greases, as well as preparations for the treatment of textile materials, leather, furskins, or other materials. The amendments introduced by this Act adjust the rates of duty and specific tariffs for these goods, thereby influencing the economic and regulatory environment for their importation. The scope of the Act is national, as it pertains to the Customs Tariff Act 1995, which is a Commonwealth statute. The Act commenced on the Royal Assent date, but Schedule 1, which contains the amendments to the Customs Tariff Act 1995, commenced on the same day as section 9 of the Product Stewardship (Oil) Act 2000. The Act does not explicitly mention exclusions or exemptions, and while it provides for the possibility of further adjustments through subordinate instruments such as Tariff Concession Orders, the primary changes are outlined in the Schedule to this Act.

Key Provisions

The Customs Tariff Amendment (Product Stewardship for Waste Oil) Act 2000 (Cth) amends the Customs Tariff Act 1995 (Cth) to introduce specific duties on various oil products, including petroleum-based oils and greases, as well as on preparations for the treatment of textile materials, leather, furskins or other materials. The Act also introduces new rates of duty for goods classified under heading 3819.00.00 of Schedule 3 of the Customs Tariff Act 1995 (Cth) (sections 1-9). The Act imposes duties on the importation of certain oil products, including petroleum-based oils and greases, and preparations for the treatment of textile materials, leather, furskins or other materials. The Act sets out the specific rates of duty for each of these products, which vary depending on the type of oil or preparation being imported (section 1-9). Failure to comply with the requirements of the Customs Tariff Amendment (Product Stewardship for Waste Oil) Act 2000 (Cth) may result in criminal or civil penalties. The maximum penalty for contravening a provision of the Customs Act 1901 (Cth) is generally a fine of up to 10,000 penalty units or imprisonment for up to five years, or both, for a corporation, and up to 5,000 penalty units or imprisonment for up to two years, or both, for an individual (section 227A(1) of the Customs Act 1901 (Cth)). Additionally, the Act may also give rise to civil penalties under the Customs Act 1901 (Cth) or other relevant legislation. It is important to note that the penalties for contravening the Customs Tariff Amendment (Product Stewardship for Waste Oil) Act 2000 (Cth) may vary depending on the specific circumstances of the case.

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