CUSTOMS TARIFF (NEW ZEALAND PREFERENCE) (No. 3).
No. 99 of 1960.
An Act relating to Preferential Duties of Customs on Goods the Produce or Manufacture of New Zealand.
[Assented to 14th December, 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 (New Zealand Preference) (No. 3) 1960.
(2.) The Customs Tariff (New Zealand Preference) 1933-1959, as amended by the Customs Tariff (New Zealand Preference) 1960 and by the Customs Tariff (New Zealand Preference) (No. 2) 1960, is in this Act referred to as the Principal Act.
(3.) Section one of the Customs Tariff (New Zealand Preference) (No. 2) 1960 is amended by omitting sub-section (4.).
(4.) The Principal Act, as amended by this Act, may be cited as the Customs Tariff (New Zealand Preference) 1933-1960.
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.
Amendment of Tariff in accordance with First Schedule.
3.—(1.) The Schedule to the Principal Act is amended as set out in the First Schedule to this Act and duties of Customs are imposed in accordance with the Schedule to the Principal Act as so amended.
(2.) The time of the imposition of the duties of Customs imposed by the last preceding sub-section is the twenty-eighth day of October, One thousand nine hundred and sixty, at nine o’clock in the forenoon, reckoned according to standard time in the Australian Capital Territory, and this section shall be deemed to have come into operation at that time.
Amendment of Tariff in accordance with Second Schedule.
4.—(1.) The Schedule to the Principal Act as amended by the last preceding section is further amended as set out in the Second Schedule to this Act and duties of Customs are imposed in accordance with the Schedule to the Principal Act as so amended and as so further amended.
(2.) The time of the imposition of the duties of Customs imposed by the last preceding sub-section is the first day of December, One thousand nine hundred and sixty, at nine o’clock in the forenoon, reckoned according to standard time in the Australian Capital Territory, and this section shall be deemed to have come into operation at that time.
THE SCHEDULES.
FIRST SCHEDULE. Section 3.
Amendments of the Schedule to the Principal Act.
Consecutive No. | Tariff Item. | Tariff Rates on Goods the Produce or Manufacture of New Zealand. |
23. By omitting the item and inserting in its stead the following item:— | 22½ per cent. ad val.” |
“23 | Ex 105 Textile piece goods of wool .or containing wool to which— (a) paragraph (1) or paragraph (6) of sub-item (f) of Item 105; or (b) sub-item (l.) of Item 105, in the Schedule to the Customs Tariff 1933-1960, or that Act as amended from time to time, or as proposed to be amended from time to time by a Customs Tariff alteration proposed in the Parliament, applies. |
SECOND SCHEDULE. Section 4.
Amendments of the Schedule to the Principal Act as amended by Section Three of this Act:
1. Item 108 is amended by omitting the words “Writing Cases; Stationery Cases;”.
2. Items 112 and 113 are omitted.
Overview
The Customs Tariff (New Zealand Preference) (No. 3) 1960 Act was enacted by the Queen's Most Excellent Majesty, the Senate, and the House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Australia to amend the existing customs tariff rates for goods produced or manufactured in New Zealand. The Act seeks to update and refine the preferential duties of customs for New Zealand goods, ensuring they are in line with contemporary trade agreements and economic policies. By amending the Customs Tariff (New Zealand Preference) 1933-1959, this legislation aims to provide continued economic benefits and strengthen trade relations between Australia and New Zealand. The amendments outlined in the Act reflect a commitment to facilitating smoother and more favourable trade exchanges, thereby fostering closer economic ties between the two nations.
Scope and Application
The Customs Tariff (New Zealand Preference) (No. 3) 1960 Act pertains to the imposition of preferential duties on goods that are the produce or manufacture of New Zealand. It applies to the goods listed in the amended Schedule of the Principal Act, which is the Customs Tariff (New Zealand Preference) 1933-1960. The Act is applicable at a national level within Australia, imposing specific tariff rates on goods imported from New Zealand as outlined in the First and Second Schedules. These schedules detail the amendments to the tariff rates, reflecting changes effective from the specified dates of 28 October 1960 and 1 December 1960 respectively. The Act does not explicitly state exclusions, exemptions, or thresholds; however, the specified tariff adjustments imply that the preferential treatment is limited to the goods detailed in the amended Schedules. The application of the Act may be extended or restricted through subordinate instruments, such as regulations or orders, which could further define the scope and operation of the preferential duties.
Key Provisions
The Customs Tariff (New Zealand Preference) (No. 3) 1960 sets out changes to the preferential duties of customs on goods that are produced or manufactured in New Zealand. This Act amends the Customs Tariff (New Zealand Preference) 1933-1959, referred to as the Principal Act, and it includes two schedules that detail specific tariff adjustments (s. 3, 4). The Act came into force on the day it received Royal Assent, with the amendments to the customs duties taking effect on 28 October 1960 and 1 December 1960 respectively (s. 2).
Under the Customs Tariff (New Zealand Preference) (No. 3) 1960, the parties or entities governed by this Act must adhere to the amended tariff rates as specified in the First and Second Schedules. These schedules detail changes such as the omission of certain tariff items and the introduction of new tariff rates for goods that are the produce or manufacture of New Zealand (s. 3, 4). Importers, exporters, and customs officials must ensure compliance with these updated tariff rates when dealing with goods originating from New Zealand.
The Act does not explicitly detail specific offences, penalties, or consequences for non-compliance with the updated tariff rates. However, non-compliance with customs duties and tariffs generally can lead to penalties under other relevant Australian legislation, such as the Customs Act 1901, which includes provisions for fines and potential criminal charges for serious or repeated breaches. The severity of penalties can vary depending on the nature and extent of the non-compliance, but they can include substantial fines and, in some cases, imprisonment.