Legislation update: Bill to abolish 'nuisance tariffs' passes Parliament

The bill introduces amendments to set the general rate of customs duty applicable to approximately 500 tariff headings and subheadings to 'Free'.

A bill that seeks to amend the Customs Tariff Act 1995 regarding various customs duties, as well as abolishing several "nuisance tariffs", has passed Parliament without amendments. The Customs Tariff Amendment (Incorporation of Proposals) Bill (No. 1) 2026, introduces amendments to: set the general rate of customs duty applicable to approximately 500 tariff headings and subheadings to 'Free'; extend the duration of the temporary 35 percent customs duty on applicable imported goods that a...

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Published Date: 21 August 2026