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CUSTOMS TARIFF (FUEL RATES AMENDMENTS) BILL 1997

1996-97

The Parliament of the
Commonwealth of Australia

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES




Presented and read a first time


DRAFT-IN-CONFIDENCE
This draft is supplied in confidence. It should be given appropriate protection and should not be copied. If necessary, further copies will be supplied by Parliamentary Counsel.





Customs Tariff (Fuel Rates Amendments) Bill 1997

No. , 1997

(Industry, Science and Tourism)



A Bill for an Act to amend the Customs Tariff Act 1995, and for related purposes



9709520—999/23.6.1997—(95/97)  Cat. No. 96 9255 X  ISBN 0644 505454

Contents








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No

Does this Bill need a notice? (See H of R Standing Order 291.)
If no list relevant clauses/items: Bill imposes taxation

No

Is there any reason why this Bill should not be introduced in the Senate?
(See Constitution section 53 and 55 and Drafting Direction 9/1994.) Bill imposes taxation

Yes





A Bill for an Act to amend the Customs Tariff Act 1995, and for related purposes

The Parliament of Australia enacts:

1 Short title

This Act may be cited as the Customs Tariff (Fuel Rates Amendments) Act 1997.

2 Commencement

This Act commences on the commencement of the Excise Tariff (Fuel Rates Amendments) Act 1997.

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Each Act that is specified in a Schedule to this Act is amended or repealed as set out in the applicable items in the Schedule concerned, and any other item in a Schedule to this Act has effect according to its terms.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—Amendment of the Customs Tariff Act 1995


1 Subsection 4(1)

Insert:

marker, in relation to goods falling to Chapter 27 of Schedule 3 to this Act, means a chemical additive of a kind prescribed in the regulations made under section 5C of the Excise Tariff Act 1921 to be a fuel marker for the purposes of that Tariff.

2 Subsection 19(1) (table)

Omit the table, substitute:

TABLE

Column 1

Customs

subheading

Column 2

Excise

item

Column 1

Customs

subheading

Column 2

Excise

item

2203.00.10

1(C)

2707.30.91

11(J)(2)(a)

2206.00.11

2(O)

2707.30.99

11(J)(2)(b)

2206.00.12

2(H)(1)

2707.50.29

11(J)(2)(b)

2207.10.00

2(O)

2707.50.91

11(J)(2)(a)

2208.20.10

2(A)

2707.50.99

11(J)(2)(b)

2208.20.90

2(H)(1)

2709.00.22

11(E)(2)

2208.30.00

2(D)

2709.00.29

11(E)(1)

2208.40.00

2(F)

2709.00.92

11(F)(2)

2208.50.00

2(H)(1)

2709.00.99

11(F)(1)

2208.60.00

2(H)(1)

2710.00.14

11(G)(3)

2208.70.00

2(H)(1)

2710.00.15

11(G)(2)

2208.90.00

2(H)(1)

2710.00.29

11(C)(2)(a)

2402.10.00

7

2710.00.33

11(B)(1)(b)

2402.20.00

8

2710.00.34

11(B)(2)(b)

2403.10.00

8

2710.00.39

11(B)(2)(a)

2403.99.20

9

2710.00.40

11(A)

2403.99.90

6

2710.00.56

11(H)(2)(a)

2707.10.19

11(J)(2)(b)

2710.00.57

11(H)(2)(c)

2707.10.91

11(J)(2)(a)

2710.00.58

11(H)(2)(b)

2707.10.99

11(J)(2)(b)

2710.00.62

11(D)(2)

2707.20.19

11(J)(2)(b)

2710.00.69

11(D)(3)

2707.20.91

11(J)(2)(a)

2710.00.83

11(I)(2)(b)

2707.20.99

11(J)(2)(b)

2710.00.84

11(I)(3)(b)

2707.30.19

11(J)(2)(b)

2710.00.89

11(I)(3)(a)

3 The heading “Additional Note.” and Additional Note 1 to Chapter 27 in Schedule 3

Omit the heading and the Additional Note, substitute:

Additional Notes.

1. - For the purposes of 2710.00.6, the physical characteristics of fuel oil are:

(a) a density equal to or greater than 920.0 kg/m3 at 15 oC as determined by either ASTM D1298 or ASTM D4052; and

(b) a carbon residue, on the whole sample, of at least 2.0% mass as determined by ASTM D189 (Conradson Carbon Residue) or by ASTM D4530 (Carbon Residue-Micro Method); and

(c) a minimum kinematic viscosity of 10 centistokes (mm2 per second) at 50 oC as determined by ASTM D445.

2. - For the purposes of 2707, 2709 and 2710, the proportion of the marker is the proportion prescribed by regulations made under section 5C of the Excise Tariff Act 1921 for the purposes of that Tariff.

4 Subheadings 2707.10.00 to 2707.30.00 in Schedule 3

Omit the subheadings, substitute:

2707.10

-Benzole:

2707.10.1

---For use otherwise than as a fuel:


2707.10.11

----In packages not exceeding 210 L

Free

2707.10.12

----Other and containing at least the proportion of the marker specified in Additional Note 2 to this Chapter

Free

2707.10.19

----Other

$0.34697/L
NZ:$0.34697/L
PNG:$0.34697/L
FI:$0.34697/L
DC:$0.34697/L

2707.10.9

---Other:

2707.10.91

----Having a lead content exceeding 13 mg/L

$0.36872/L
NZ:$0.36872/L
PNG:$0.36872/L
FI:$0.36872/L
DC:$0.36872/L

2707.10.99

----Other

$0.34697/L
NZ:$0.34697/L
PNG:$0.34697/L
FI:$0.34697/L
DC:$0.34697/L

2707.20

-Toluole:

2707.20.1

---For use otherwise than as a fuel:


2707.20.11

----In packages not exceeding 210 L

Free

2707.20.12

----Other and containing at least the proportion of the marker specified in Additional Note 2 to this Chapter

Free

2707.20.19

----Other

$0.34697/L
NZ:$0.34697/L
PNG:$0.34697/L
FI:$0.34697/L
DC:$0.34697/L

2707.20.9

---Other:

2707.20.91

----Having a lead content exceeding 13 mg/L

$0.36872/L
NZ:$0.36872/L
PNG:$0.36872/L
FI:$0.36872/L
DC:$0.36872/L

2707.20.99

----Other

$0.34697/L
NZ:$0.34697/L
PNG:$0.34697/L
FI:$0.34697/L
DC:$0.34697/L

2707.30

-Xylole:

2707.30.1

---For use otherwise than as a fuel:


2707.30.11

----In packages not exceeding 210 L

Free

2707.30.12

----Other and containing at least the proportion of the marker specified in Additional Note 2 to this Chapter

Free

2707.30.19

----Other

$0.34697/L
NZ:$0.34697/L
PNG:$0.34697/L
FI:$0.34697/L
DC:$0.34697/L

2707.30.9

---Other:

2707.30.91

----Having a lead content exceeding 13 mg/L

$0.36872/L
NZ:$0.36872/L
PNG:$0.36872/L
FI:$0.36872/L
DC:$0.36872/L

2707.30.99

----Other

$0.34697/L
NZ:$0.34697/L
PNG:$0.34697/L
FI:$0.34697/L
DC:$0.34697/L

5 Subheadings 2707.50.1 to 2707.50.90 in Schedule 3

Omit the subheadings, substitute:

2707.50.2

---For use otherwise than as a fuel:


2707.50.21

----In packages not exceeding 210 L

Free

2707.50.22

----Other and containing at least the proportion of the marker specified in Additional Note 2 to this Chapter

Free

2707.50.29

----Other

$0.34697/L
NZ:$0.34697/L
PNG:$0.34697/L
FI:$0.34697/L
DC:$0.34697/L

2707.50.9

---Other:

2707.50.91

----Having a lead content exceeding 13 mg/L

$0.36872/L
NZ:$0.36872/L
PNG:$0.36872/L
FI:$0.36872/L
DC:$0.36872/L

2707.50.99

----Other

$0.34697/L
NZ:$0.34697/L
PNG:$0.34697/L
FI:$0.34697/L
DC:$0.34697/L

6 Heading 2709.00.00 in Schedule 3

Omit the heading, substitute:

2709

PETROLEUM OILS AND OILS OBTAINED FROM BITUMINOUS MINERALS, CRUDE:

2709.00.10

---For use as a petroleum refinery feedstock at a factory specified in a licence granted pursuant to section 34 of the Excise Act 1901

Free

2709.00.2

---Petroleum condensate:

2709.00.21

----For use otherwise than as a fuel and containing at least the proportion of the marker specified in Additional Note 2 to this Chapter

Free

2709.00.22

----For use as a fuel otherwise than in an internal combustion engine and containing at least the proportion of the marker specified in Additional Note 2 to this Chapter

$0.07200/L
NZ:$0.07200/L
PNG:$0.07200/L
FI:$0.07200/L
DC:$0.07200/L

2709.00.29

----Other

$0.34697/L
NZ:$0.34697/L
PNG:$0.34697/L
FI:$0.34697/L
DC:$0.34697/L

2709.00.9

---Other:

2709.00.91

----For use otherwise than as a fuel and containing at least the proportion of the marker specified in Additional Note 2 to this Chapter

Free

2709.00.92

----For use as a fuel otherwise than in an internal combustion engine and containing at least the proportion of the marker specified in Additional Note 2 to this Chapter

$0.07200/L
NZ:$0.07200/L
PNG:$0.07200/L
FI:$0.07200/L
DC:$0.07200/L

2709.00.99

----Other

$0.34697/L
NZ:$0.34697/L
PNG:$0.34697/L
FI:$0.34697/L
DC:$0.34697/L

7 Subheadings 2710.00.1 to 2710.00.90 in Schedule 3

Omit the subheadings, substitute:

2710.00.1

---Crudes, topped or enriched:

2710.00.11

----Goods, as follows:
(a) enriched crudes;
(b) topped crudes for use as a petroleum refinery feedstock at a factory specified in a licence granted pursuant to section 34 of the Excise Act 1901

Free

2710.00.13

----For use otherwise than as a fuel and containing at least the proportion of the marker specified in Additional Note 2 to this Chapter

Free

2710.00.14

----For use as a fuel otherwise than in an internal combustion engine and containing at least the proportion of the marker specified in Additional Note 2 to this Chapter

$0.07200/L
NZ:$0.07200/L
PNG:$0.07200/L
FI:$0.07200/L
DC:$0.07200/L

2710.00.15

----Other

$0.34697/L
NZ:$0.34697/L
PNG:$0.34697/L
FI:$0.34697/L
DC:$0.34697/L

2710.00.2

---Goods, as follows:
(a) automotive diesel oil;
(b) industrial diesel fuel;
(c) marine diesel fuel:

2710.00.21

----For use otherwise than as a fuel and in packages not exceeding 210 L

Free

2710.00.22

----For use otherwise than as a fuel and containing at least the proportion of the marker specified in Additional Note 2 to this Chapter

Free

2710.00.29

----Other

$0.34697/L
NZ:$0.34697/L
PNG:$0.34697/L
FI:$0.34697/L
DC:$0.34697/L

2710.00.3

---Goods, as follows:
(a) heating oil;
(b) lighting kerosene;
(c) power kerosene:

2710.00.31

----For use otherwise than as a fuel and in packages not exceeding 210 L

Free

2710.00.32

----For use otherwise than as a fuel and containing at least the proportion of the marker specified in Additional Note 2 to this Chapter

Free

2710.00.33

----For use as a fuel otherwise than in an internal combustion engine and in packages not exceeding 210 L

$0.07200/L
NZ:$0.07200/L
PNG:$0.07200/L
FI:$0.07200/L
DC:$0.07200/L

2710.00.34

----For use as a fuel otherwise than in an internal combustion engine and containing at least the proportion of the marker specified in Additional Note 2 to this Chapter

$0.07200/L
NZ:$0.07200/L
PNG:$0.07200/L
FI:$0.07200/L
DC:$0.07200/L

2710.00.39

----Other

$0.34697/L
NZ:$0.34697/L
PNG:$0.34697/L
FI:$0.34697/L
DC:$0.34697/L

2710.00.40

---Kerosene for use as a fuel in aircraft

$0.01785/L
NZ:$0.01785/L
PNG:$0.01785/L
FI:$0.01785/L
DC:$0.01785/L

2710.00.5

---Gasoline and other petroleum or shale spirit having a flash point of less than 23 oC when tested in an Abel Pensky (closed test) apparatus; mineral turpentine:

2710.00.54

----For use otherwise than as a fuel and in packages not exceeding 210 L

Free

2710.00.55

----For use otherwise than as a fuel and containing at least the proportion of the marker specified in Additional Note 2 to this Chapter

Free

2710.00.56

----For use as a fuel in aircraft

$0.18003/L
NZ:$0.18003/L
PNG:$0.18003/L
FI:$0.18003/L
DC:$0.18003/L

2710.00.57

----For use as a fuel and having a lead content not exceeding 13 mg/L, NSA

$0.34697/L
NZ:$0.34697/L
PNG:$0.34697/L
FI:$0.34697/L
DC:$0.34697/L

2710.00.59

----Other

$0.36872/L
NZ:$0.36872/L
PNG:$0.36872/L
FI:$0.36872/L
DC:$0.36872/L

2710.00.6

---Fuel oil having the characteristics as defined in Additional Note 1 to this Chapter:

2710.00.61

----For use otherwise than as a fuel and containing at least the proportion of the marker specified in Additional Note 2 to this Chapter

Free

2710.00.62

----Other and containing at least the proportion of the marker specified in Additional Note 2 to this Chapter

$0.07200/L
NZ:$0.07200/L
PNG:$0.07200/L
FI:$0.07200/L
DC:$0.07200/L

2710.00.69

----Other

$0.34697/L
NZ:$0.34697/L
PNG:$0.34697/L
FI:$0.34697/L
DC:$0.34697/L

2710.00.8

---Other refined or partly refined products other than lubricating oils:

2710.00.81

----For use otherwise than as a fuel and in packages not exceeding 210 L

Free

2710.00.82

----For use otherwise than as a fuel and containing at least the proportion of the marker specified in Additional Note 2 to this Chapter

Free

2710.00.83

----In packages not exceeding 210 L for use as a fuel otherwise than in an internal combustion engine

$0.07200/L
NZ:$0.07200/L
PNG:$0.07200/L
FI:$0.07200/L
DC:$0.07200/L

2710.00.84

----For use as a fuel otherwise than in an internal combustion engine and containing at least the proportion of the marker specified in Additional Note 2 to this Chapter

$0.07200/L
NZ:$0.07200/L
PNG:$0.07200/L
FI:$0.07200/L
DC:$0.07200/L

2710.00.89

----Other

$0.34697/L
NZ:$0.34697/L
PNG:$0.34697/L
FI:$0.34697/L
DC:$0.34697/L

2710.00.90

---Other

Free

8 Application clause

This Act applies to all goods falling to a classification in subheading 2707, 2709 or 2710 of Schedule 3 to the Customs Tariff Act 1921 that are:

(a) entered for home consumption under section 71A of the Customs Act 1901; or

(b) delivered into home consumption in accordance with a permission granted under section 69 of that Act; or

(c) taken into home consumption in accordance with a permission granted under section 77D of that Act;

on or after the day on which this Act commences.

 

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