CUSTOMS TARIFF (FEDERATION OF RHODESIA AND NYASALAND PREFERENCE) (No. 2).
No. 56 of 1960.
An Act to amend the Customs Tariff (Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland Preference) 1960.
[Assented to 19th November, 1960.]
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) (No. 2) 1960.
(2.) The Customs Tariff (Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland Preference) 1960, as amended by this Act, may be cited as the Customs Tariffs (Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland Preference) 1960.
Commencement.
2. This Act shall be deemed to have come into operation at nine o’clock in the forenoon, reckoned according to standard time in the Australian Capital Territory, on the twentieth day of May, One thousand nine hundred and sixty.
The Schedule.
3. The Schedule to the Customs Tariff (Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland Preference) 1960 is amended by omitting from column 1 the figures and letter “140 (a)” and inserting in their stead the figures and letter “137 (a) (3)”.
Overview
The Customs Tariff (Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland Preference) (No. 2) 1960 was enacted to amend the Customs Tariff (Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland Preference) 1960, addressing the need to adjust tariff preferences for goods originating from the Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland. This legislation was introduced to provide a more accurate alignment of tariff schedules to reflect economic and trade realities between Australia and the Federation. Enacted by the Queen's Most Excellent Majesty, the Senate, and the House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Australia, the Act aims to ensure that the tariff adjustments are legally effective and operational from the specified commencement date. The amendments are primarily focused on correcting and clarifying certain tariff classifications as outlined in the Schedule, thereby facilitating smoother trade relations and ensuring compliance with the updated tariff structures.
Scope and Application
The Customs Tariff (Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland Preference) (No. 2) 1960 is an amendment to the Customs Tariff (Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland Preference) 1960, aimed at modifying tariff rates and preferences. This Act applies to the entities and individuals involved in the importation and exportation of goods between Australia and the Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland, as well as the administration of customs duties related to these transactions. The Act operates on a national level within Australia, affecting the entire Commonwealth. The scope of this legislation is limited to the specified amendments listed in the Schedule, particularly adjusting tariff codes from “140 (a)” to “137 (a) (3)”. No exclusions or exemptions are explicitly stated in the text provided, but the application of the Act may be further defined or restricted through subordinate instruments or regulations, which could introduce additional criteria or conditions for the amended tariffs.
Key Provisions
The Customs Tariff (Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland Preference) (No. 2) 1960 (section 1) provides the legislative framework for amending the original Customs Tariff (Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland Preference) 1960. The Act allows for specific modifications to the tariff schedules, which are detailed in the Schedule (section 3). The amendment involves the substitution of tariff codes, specifically replacing "140 (a)" with "137 (a) (3)" in column 1 of the Schedule.
The obligations under this Act primarily involve ensuring compliance with the updated tariff codes as specified in the Schedule. Importers, exporters, and customs officials must adhere to these new codes when assessing and applying duties on goods traded between Australia and the Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland. This includes accurately identifying the correct tariff codes and applying the appropriate duty rates as amended by this Act.
Failure to comply with the tariff amendments as stipulated by this Act may result in legal consequences. The Act does not explicitly state penalties or offences for non-compliance; however, general customs laws and regulations would apply. These could include financial penalties, seizure of goods, or other legal actions as deemed appropriate by the relevant authorities. The exact penalties would depend on the specific circumstances of the breach and the applicable customs laws in place at the time.