Customs Legislation Amendment (New Zealand Rules of Origin) Act 2006 (Cth)

Customs Legislation Amendment (New Zealand Rules of Origin) Act 2006

No. 166, 2006

An Act to amend the law relating to customs, and for related purposes

Contents 1 Short title 2 Commencement 3 Schedule(s)

Schedule 1—Amendments

Part 1—New Zealand originating goods Customs Act 1901

Part 2—Verification powers Customs Act 1901

Part 3—Other amendments Customs Act 1901 Customs Tariff Act 1995 Customs Tariff (Anti‑Dumping) Act 1975 Legislative Instruments Act 2003

Part 4—Application and transitional provisions

Customs Legislation Amendment (New Zealand Rules of Origin) Act 2006

No. 166, 2006

An Act to amend the law relating to customs, and for related purposes

[Assented to 12 December 2006]

The Parliament of Australia enacts:

1 Short title

This Act may be cited as the Customs Legislation Amendment (New Zealand Rules of Origin) Act 2006.

2 Commencement

This Act commences on 1 January 2007.

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Each Act that is specified in a Schedule to this Act is amended or repealed as set out in the applicable items in the Schedule concerned, and any other item in a Schedule to this Act has effect according to its terms.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

Part 1—New Zealand originating goods

Customs Act 1901

1 After Division 1D of Part VIII Insert:

Division 1E—New Zealand originating goods

Subdivision A—Preliminary

153ZIA Simplified outline

The following is a simplified outline of this Division:

• This Division defines New Zealand originating goods. Preferential rates of customs duty under the Customs Tariff Act 1995 apply to New Zealand originating goods that are imported into Australia. • Subdivision B provides that goods are New Zealand originating goods if they are wholly obtained in New Zealand or in New Zealand and Australia. • Subdivision C provides that goods are New Zealand originating goods if they are produced entirely in New Zealand, or in New Zealand and Australia, from originating materials only. • Subdivision D sets out when goods are New Zealand originating goods because they are produced entirely in New Zealand, or in New Zealand and Australia, from non‑originating materials only or from non‑originating materials and originating materials. • Subdivision E sets out when goods are New Zealand originating goods because they are accessories, spare parts or tools imported with other goods. • Subdivision F sets out when goods are New Zealand originating goods because they are wholly manufactured in New Zealand. • Subdivision G sets out when goods are New Zealand originating goods because their last process of manufacture is performed in New Zealand. It is repealed on 1 January 2012. • Subdivision H deals with how the consignment of goods affects whether the goods are New Zealand originating goods.