Import Processing Charges Amendment Act 2005

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Import Processing Charges Amendment Act 2005

 

No. 90, 2005

 

 

 

 

 

An Act to amend the Import Processing Charges Act 2001, and for related purposes

 

 

Contents

1 Short title

2 Commencement

3 Schedule(s)

Schedule 1—Amendments

Import Processing Charges Act 2001

 

 

 

Import Processing Charges Amendment Act 2005

No. 90, 2005

 

 

 

An Act to amend the Import Processing Charges Act 2001, and for related purposes

[Assented to 6 July 2005]

The Parliament of Australia enacts:

1  Short title

  This Act may be cited as the Import Processing Charges Amendment Act 2005.

2  Commencement

 (1) Each provision of this Act specified in column 1 of the table commences, or is taken to have commenced, in accordance with column 2 of the table. Any other statement in column 2 has effect according to its terms.

 

Commencement information

Column 1

Column 2

Column 3

Provision(s)

Commencement

Date/Details

1.  Sections 1 to 3 and anything in this Act not elsewhere covered by this table

The day on which this Act receives the Royal Assent.

6 July 2005

2.  Schedule 1

Immediately after the commencement of sections 3 to 6 of the Import Processing Charges Act 2001.

19 July 2005

Note: This table relates only to the provisions of this Act as originally passed by the Parliament and assented to. It will not be expanded to deal with provisions inserted in this Act after assent.

 (2) Column 3 of the table contains additional information that is not part of this Act. Information in this column may be added to or edited in any published version of this Act.

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  Each Act that is specified in a Schedule to this Act is amended or repealed as set out in the applicable items in the Schedule concerned, and any other item in a Schedule to this Act has effect according to its terms.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

 

Import Processing Charges Act 2001

1  Paragraphs 5(3)(a) and (b)

Repeal the paragraphs, substitute:

 (a) for an electronic import declaration that relates to goods imported into Australia by air (other than goods imported through the post)—$30.10 or such other amount (not exceeding $45.00) as is prescribed; or

 (b) for a documentary import declaration that relates to goods imported into Australia by air (other than goods imported through the post)—$48.85 or such other amount (not exceeding $73.30) as is prescribed; or

 (c) for an electronic import declaration that relates to goods imported into Australia through the post—$30.10 or such other amount (not exceeding $45.00) as is prescribed; or

 (d) for a documentary import declaration that relates to goods imported into Australia through the post—$48.85 or such other amount (not exceeding $73.30) as is prescribed; or

 (e) for an electronic import declaration that relates to goods imported into Australia by sea (other than goods imported through the post)—$49.50 or such other amount (not exceeding $74.00) as is prescribed; or

 (f) for a documentary import declaration that relates to goods imported into Australia by sea (other than goods imported through the post)—$65.75 or such other amount (not exceeding $98.60) as is prescribed.

2  Paragraphs 5(6)(a) and (b)

Repeal the paragraphs, substitute:

 (a) for an electronic warehouse declaration that relates to goods imported into Australia by air (other than goods imported through the post)—$30.10 or such other amount (not exceeding $45.00) as is prescribed; or

 (b) for a documentary warehouse declaration that relates to goods imported into Australia by air (other than goods imported through the post)—$48.85 or such other amount (not exceeding $73.30) as is prescribed; or

 (c) for an electronic warehouse declaration that relates to goods imported into Australia through the post—$30.10 or such other amount (not exceeding $45.00) as is prescribed; or

 (d) for a documentary warehouse declaration that relates to goods imported into Australia through the post—$48.85 or such other amount (not exceeding $73.30) as is prescribed; or

 (e) for an electronic warehouse declaration that relates to goods imported into Australia by sea (other than goods imported through the post)—$49.50 or such other amount (not exceeding $74.00) as is prescribed; or

 (f) for a documentary warehouse declaration that relates to goods imported into Australia by sea (other than goods imported through the post)—$65.75 or such other amount (not exceeding $98.60) as is prescribed.

 

 

 

[Minister’s second reading speech made in—

House of Representatives on 26 May 2005

Senate on 14 June 2005]

(84/05)

 

Overview

The Import Processing Charges Amendment Act 2005, enacted by the Parliament of Australia, amends the Import Processing Charges Act 2001 to address the need for updated and more structured fees for import declarations and warehouse declarations. The primary objective of this amendment is to ensure that the fees charged for processing import declarations and warehouse declarations reflect current costs and practices. This Act was assented to on 6 July 2005, with specific provisions related to the amendment of charges coming into effect on 19 July 2005. The changes introduced by the Act include the revision of fees for electronic and documentary import and warehouse declarations based on the mode of import, whether by air, post, or sea, ensuring that the charges are within prescribed limits.

Scope and Application

The Import Processing Charges Amendment Act 2005 amends the Import Processing Charges Act 2001 to adjust the fees charged for import processing within Australia. The Act applies to all importers who submit electronic or documentary declarations for goods imported into Australia by air, sea, or post, except for goods transported through the postal service. The charges specified in the Act cover these declarations, with the fees varying depending on the mode of transport and the type of declaration. This amendment commenced on 19 July 2005, following the commencement of specified sections of the Import Processing Charges Act 2001. The Act applies nationally across Australia, affecting all importers subject to the charges outlined in the amended sections. The fees are prescribed to a maximum limit, which can be adjusted through subordinate legislation, allowing for future modifications within the set thresholds.

Key Provisions

The Import Processing Charges Amendment Act 2005 amends the Import Processing Charges Act 2001 by altering the fees charged for processing import declarations and warehouse declarations for goods entering Australia. Specifically, section 1 of Schedule 1 updates the charges for electronic and documentary import declarations for goods arriving by air, post, and sea. The new fees range from a minimum of $30.10 to a maximum of $98.60, depending on the mode of transport and whether the declaration is electronic or documentary. Similarly, section 2 of Schedule 1 revises the fees for electronic and documentary warehouse declarations, applying the same fee structure based on the mode of transport. Entities and individuals involved in importing goods into Australia must now comply with these updated fee structures. Importers and their agents are required to pay the applicable charges when submitting electronic or documentary import and warehouse declarations. The charges must be calculated based on the mode of transport and the type of declaration being submitted. Accurate record-keeping is essential to ensure compliance with these new fee requirements. Breaches of the amended provisions may not explicitly state penalties in the text provided. However, under the Import Processing Charges Act 2001, failure to pay the prescribed charges or non-compliance with the Act's requirements can lead to civil and criminal penalties. Civil penalties may include fines, while criminal penalties could involve imprisonment, reflecting the seriousness with which the Australian government treats non-compliance with customs and import regulations. The exact penalties would be determined based on the specific nature and severity of the breach.

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