CUSTOMS TARIFF (FEDERATION OF RHODESIA AND NYASALAND PREFERENCE).
No 53 of 1916.
An act to amend the Customs Tariffs (Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland Preference) 1960.
[Assented to 24th October, 1961.]
BE it enacted by the Queen’s Most Excellent Majesty, the Senate, and the House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Australia, as follows:—
Short title and citation.
1.—(1.) This Act may be cited as the Customs Tariff (Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland Preference) 1961.
(2.) The Customs Tariffs (Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland Preference) 1960 is in this Act referred to as the Principal Act.
(3.) The Principal Act, as amended by this Act, may be cited as the Customs Tariff (Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland Preference) 1960-1961.
Commencement.
2. Except as otherwise provided in this Act, this Act shall come into operation on the day on which it receives the Royal Assent.
Application of British Preferential Tariff.
3.—(1.) Section six of the Principal Act is amended—
(a) by omitting from sub-section (1.) the word and figure “column 1” and inserting in their stead the word and figure “column 2”; and
(b) by omitting from paragraph (b) of sub-section (1.) the word and figure “column 2” and inserting in their stead the word and figure “column 3”.
(2.) This section shall be deemed to have come into operation on the twelfth day of May, One thousand nine hundred and sixty-one.
Substitution of Schedule.
4.—(1.) The Schedule to the Principal Act is repealed and the Schedule set out in the Schedule to this Act inserted in its stead.
(2.) This section shall be deemed to have come into operation on the twelfth day of May, One thousand nine hundred and sixty-one.
Amendments of substituted Schedule.
5.—(1.) The Schedule inserted in the Principal Act by the last preceding section is amended—
(a) by omitting the words in column 3 opposite to consecutive number 2 in column 1 and inserting in their stead the words “Fruit juices”; and
(b) by omitting the figures in column 2 opposite to consecutive number 8 in column 1 and inserting in their stead the figures and letter “223 (a)”.
(2.) The amendment referred to in paragraph (a) of the last preceding sub-section shall be deemed to have come into operation on the thirtieth day of June, One thousand nine hundred and sixty-one, and the amendment referred to in paragraph (b) of that sub-section shall be deemed to have come into operation on the sixteenth day of August, One thousand nine hundred and sixty-one.
THE SCHEDULE. Section 4.
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Schedule to be Substituted for the Schedule to the Principal Act.
the schedule. Section 6.
Column 1. | Column 2. | Column 3. |
Consecutive No. | Item No. | Class of Goods. |
1 | 16 (a) | |
2 | 16 (b)......... | Limejuice; fruit juices |
3 | 16 (d) | |
4 | 19 | |
5 | 54 (d) | |
6 | 102 (b) (1) | |
7 | 137 (a) (3) | |
8 | 224 | |
9 | 230 (a) (2)...... | Tung oil |
10 | 269 (d)........ | Nicotine sulphate spraying preparations |
11 | 287 (b)........ | Essential oils—bergamot, bitter orange, geranium, jasmine, lemon grass, neroli |
12 | 287 (c)........ | Essential oils—citrus, peppermint |
13 | 374 (e) | |
14 | 422 (c) | |
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Overview
The Customs Tariff (Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland Preference) 1961 is an Act enacted by the Commonwealth of Australia to amend the Customs Tariffs (Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland Preference) 1960. The legislation was introduced to address the need for updating and refining tariff preferences for goods originating from the Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland. The Act was passed by the Queen’s Most Excellent Majesty, the Senate, and the House of Representatives. The primary policy objective is to ensure that preferential tariffs for goods from this region are accurately reflected and effectively administered within the Australian customs framework. The Act includes modifications to specific tariff classifications and rates, ensuring that the preferential treatment aligns with the economic and trade policies of the time.
Scope and Application
The Customs Tariff (Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland Preference) 1961 Act is an amendment to the Customs Tariffs (Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland Preference) 1960, with its primary focus being the modification of tariff preferences for goods originating from the Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland. This Act applies to the entities and industries involved in the importation and exportation of goods listed in the amended schedule. It impacts the classification and tariff rates applied to these goods, ensuring they receive preferential treatment as outlined in the updated provisions. The amendments primarily affect the classes of goods such as fruit juices, lime juice, tung oil, nicotine sulphate spraying preparations, and various essential oils. The jurisdictional reach of this Act is within the Commonwealth of Australia, as it is enacted by the Queen’s Most Excellent Majesty, the Senate, and the House of Representatives of Australia. This Act does not explicitly state exclusions or thresholds but rather adjusts specific classifications and rates, thereby extending or restricting the application of certain tariff preferences. The amendments are effective from specified dates, as outlined in the Act, and the application of these changes is detailed in the substituted schedule.
Key Provisions
The Customs Tariff (Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland Preference) 1961 amends the Customs Tariffs (Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland Preference) 1960. The main changes are the substitution of the schedule in the Principal Act and the modification of certain sections within this schedule. Specifically, Section 3 of the Act alters references in Section 6 of the Principal Act, shifting from column 1 to column 2, and from column 2 to column 3 in sub-section (1) and paragraph (b) respectively. Section 4 repeals the original schedule of the Principal Act and replaces it with a new schedule, which is detailed in the Schedule to this Act. Furthermore, Section 5 makes specific amendments to the newly inserted schedule, such as changing the description of goods and updating tariff codes.
The Act imposes certain obligations on entities importing goods covered by the amended tariff schedule. Importers must ensure that their goods fall within the new classifications and that they apply the appropriate tariff rates as specified in the updated schedule. This includes correctly identifying the goods using the consecutive numbers and item numbers listed in the new schedule. Additionally, importers need to comply with the amended tariff codes, such as replacing "Limejuice" with "Fruit juices" and updating the tariff code for Tung oil from "554 (d)" to "223 (a)".
Failure to comply with the provisions of this Act can lead to various consequences. While the Act does not explicitly list offences or penalties, breaches of customs regulations generally result in civil and criminal penalties under the Customs Act 1901. Civil penalties can include fines, and in some cases, the seizure of goods. Criminal penalties may include imprisonment, especially for repeated or deliberate violations. The maximum penalties for these offences can vary, but they are typically substantial, reflecting the seriousness of evading or misrepresenting customs duties and preferences.