TARIFF CONCESSION APPROVALS, WITHDRAWALS AND DECLINES NOTICE (NO. 1) 2001

I, Vincent Anthony Manks, Executive Officer, Ministry of Economic Development, acting pursuant to section 8 of the Tariff Act 1988 under delegated authority hereby:
(a) In accordance with Part II of the Tariff approve in respect of the entry of goods listed in the First Schedule to this notice the rates of duty or exemptions from duty specified in that Schedule with effect from the first day of the month so specified; and
(b) In accordance with Part II of the Tariff approve in respect of the entry of goods listed in the Second Schedule to this notice the exemptions from duty specified in that Schedule with effect from the first day of the month so specified subject however to such purposes and conditions which I prescribe; and
(c) Withdraw with effect fourteen days from the date of this Gazette, or otherwise at the date so specified, the approvals granted in respect of the entry of goods listed in the Third Schedule to this notice; and
(d) Decline to approve in respect of the goods listed in the Fourth Schedule to this notice concessions for which application was made.


FIRST SCHEDULE
Concessions Approved
Part
Tariff Rates of Duty II Ref. Effective
Item Description of Goods Normal Pref. Ref. No. From To

X 2008.70.09 Diced peaches, solid pack in 200 litre drum, aseptically packed, with no additives Free Free 99 998037H 8/00 ..
V 2309.90.19 Animal feed additives, viz: Salgard, Oxigard, Moldgard, Genex Poultry, Free Free 99 998172B 10/00 ..
Genex Pig, Wheatzyme
A 3909.50.09 Crelan VP LS 2147 (cycloaliphatic polyuretdione without blocking agent) Free Free 99 998192G 11/00 ..
V 3920.42.29) Textile reinforced conveyor belt, in 1, 2 or 3-ply with covers in PVC, Free Free 99 998214A 10/00 ..
3921.90.19) PUR, PE, silicone, teflon, felt or bare fabric
A 3921.90.19 Polypropylene, adhesive coated, with fibrous loop covering Free Free 99 997580C 11/99 ..
A 6001.20.09 Polypropylene, nonwoven-backed, preassembled and adhesive coated with hook Free Free 99 997581A 11/99 ..
attachment
A 6211.33 Polyester decontamination suits, and accessories, of a type used in Free Free 99 998157J 10/00 ..
clean rooms/sterile areas
A 6902.20.00 Refractory bricks viz: VR60KL Free Free 99 997447E 9/99 ..
A 73.18 Automotive taper seat plated forged wheel nuts and taper seat aluminium and zinc Free Free 99 998179K 10/00 ..
passivation corrosion resistant wheel inserts
A 8419.81.00 Counter top can warming cabinets, designed to heat and hold canned food Free Free 99 998194C 10/00 ..
products at specific temperatures
A 8421.29.00 Membrane filter press Free Free 99 998169B 10/00 ..
A 8422.30.09 Rotary heat sealers and accessories, of a type suited for use in the medical industry Free Free 99 998201K 11/00 ..
A 8424.89.18 Non aerosol, hand plunger pressurised mist spray dispenser bottles Free Free 99 998198F 10/00 ..
V 8425.42.29 Hydraulic lifter trolleys Free Free 99 998199D 10/00 ..
X 8479.10.00 Paver finisher Free Free 99 997942F 6/00 ..
A 8479.89.00 Liquor pourers of a type suitable for use in the dispensing of measured quantities Free Free 99 998196K 11/00 ..
of alcohol
X 8516.79.19 Muffin makers, electric Free Free 99 998004A 7/00 ..
A 8536.69.00 AC to AC adaptor plugs, suited for use with overseas electrical appliances not Free Free 99 998200A 1/00 ..
fitted with a New Zealand plug
A 9004.90 Safety glasses incorporating ear protection Free Free 99 998137D 10/00 ..
A 9019.10.09 Catalogued parts for the manufacture of spa pools, irrespective of tariff Free Free 99 998174J 10/00 ..
classification
A 9504.40.09 Tarot kit comprising: Free Free 99 998171D 10/00 ..
Tarot board
Tarot cards
Tarot interpretation cards
Tarot trove (card holder)
A 9506.99.19 All terrain boards with four tyres Free Free 99 998170F 9/00 ..


SECOND SCHEDULE
Concession Approvals Subject to Prescribed Purposes and Conditions
Part
Tariff Rates of Duty II Ref. Effective
Item Description of Goods Normal Pref. Ref. No. From To

IM 3923.29.15 3,000,000 only printed retort pouches of plastic Free Free 99 998193E 11/00 10/01
IM 5111.30.08 Wool 50%, polyester 30%, cotton 20% - 500m2 Free Free 99 998250H 11/00 7/00
5112.11.08 Wool 100% - 150m2
5112.19.00 Wool 88%, nylon 12% - 150m2
5112.19.00 Wool 98%, elastane 2% - 150m2
5112.19.00 Wool 100% - 800m2
5112.20.08 Wool 68%, polyester 29%, elastane 3% - 500m2
5112.20.08 Wool 70%, viscose 30% - 600m2
5112.20.08 Wool 72%, nylon 20%, cashmere 8% - 1000m2
IM 5111.90.08 Wool 75%, silk 22%, elastane 3% - 500m2 Free Free 99 998248F 11/00 7/01
5112.19.00 Wool 95%, nylon 4%, lycra 1% - 1000m2
5112.19.00 Wool 100% - 500m2
5112.19.00 Wool 100% - 500m2
5112.19.00 Wool 100% - 1200m2
5112.19.00 Wool 100% - 4000m2
5112.20.08 Wool 62%, viscose 14%, polyester 14%, nylon 9%, elastane 1% - 300m2
5112.20.08 Wool 88%, nylon 12% - 300m2
IM 5112.09.00 Wool 70%, angora 30% - 5000m2 Free Free 99 998249D 11/00 7/01
5112.20.08 Wool 85%, polyester 15%, elasthane 5% - 14,000m2
5515.13.29 Polyester 53%, wool 44%, other fabric 3% - 1000m2
5515.13.29 Polyester 53%, wool 44%, elastane 3% - 1000m2
5515.13.29 Polyester 53%, wool 44%, elastane 3% - 1000m2
5515.13.29 Polyester 53%, wool 43%, lycra 4% - 600m2
5515.13.29 Polyester 55%, wool 45% - 1500m2
Tariff Concession Approvals, Withdrawals and Declines Notice No. 2001/1 continued

Part
Tariff Rates of Duty II Ref. Effective
Item Description of Goods Normal Pref. Ref. No. From To

IM 5112.19.00 Wool 100% - 120m2 Free Free 99 998252D 11/00 7/01
5112.19.00 Wool 100% - 120m2
5112.19.00 Wool 100% - 120m2
5112.19.00 Wool 100% - 150m2
5112.19.00 Wool 100% - 300m2
5112.19.00 Wool 100% - 320m2
IM 5515.13.29 Polyester 40%, wool 30%, polyacrylic 20%, polyamide 10% - 1500m2 Free Free 99 998251F 11/00 7/01
IM 5515.13.29 Wool 30%, acrylic 28%, nylon 27%, polyester 15% - 300m2 Free Free 99 998247H 11/00 7/01
5515.13.29 Polyester 53%, wool 43%, lycra 4% - 900m2
5515.13.29 Polyester 53%, Wool 44%, lycra 3% - 900m2
5515.13.29 Polyester 45%, wool 28%, acetate 26%, lycra 1% - 300m2
6002.91.18 Wool 100% - 200m2
X 5515.13.29 Wool 50%, polyester 50% - 5000m2 Free Free 99 998111L 9/00 6/01
X 60.01) Fabrics viz: Free Free 99 998176E 10/00 10/01
60.02) Ref: Sherpasuede/flocking knit polyester ground/rayon pile - 50,000 metres
CE 8419.39.00 One only fruit juice evaporator plant, second hand, viz: pumps, vapour ducts, heat Free Free 99 998181A 10/00 11/00
exchangers, valves, steel supports
CE 8421.39.09 Exhaust air purification system with vortex scrubber and electrostatic precipitator, Free Free 99 998189G 10/00 11/00
suited for the extraction of visual and solid contamination emissions from carpet
drying process machinery
CE 8479.89.00 Concrete formwork and carrier platform, specially suited for tunnel construction Free Free 99 998195A 11/00 7/01


THIRD SCHEDULE
Concession Approvals Withdrawn
Part
Tariff Rates of Duty II Ref. Effective
Item Description of Goods Normal Pref. Ref. No. From To

0812.90.00 Diced ... additives .. .. .. 998037H .. ..
2309.90.19 Animal ... Moldgard .. .. .. 990339K .. ..
3920.42.29) Ammeraal ... belting .. .. .. 989590G .. ..
3921.90.19)
8425.42.29 Hydraulic ... 500kg .. .. .. 994186L .. ..
8479.10.00 Paver finisher .. .. .. 997942F .. ..
8519.79.19 Muffin ... electric .. .. .. 998004A .. ..


FOURTH SCHEDULE
Applications for Concessions Declined
Tariff Ref.
Item Description of Goods No.

DUTY CONCESSIONS FOR CERTAIN CHILDREN'S CLOTHING
These concessions include children's garments made of textiles or plastic, 998156L
designed to be worn by children between two and seven years of age, of a
height exceeding 86cm but not exceeding 123cm. However, the following
garments are excluded from coverage:

Thermal fabric (polypropylene) briefs and underpants
Thermal fabric (polypropylene) singlets and other vests (but not T-Shirts)
Socks
Swimwear
Thermal fabric (polypropylene) skivvies (thin, high or roll necked, long
sleeved, knitted garment with/or without neckline opening)

The goods covered by these concessions are included in the following tariff
headings of Chapters 39, 61 and 62:

3926.20 61.01 61.02 61.03
61.04 61.05 61.06 61.07
61.08 61.09 61.10 61.12
61.14 61.15 62.01 62.02
62.03 62.04 62.05 62.06
62.07 62.08 62.10 62.11
62.12 62.15

Maximum Garment Measurements

To be eligible for concessionary entry garments must not exceed the maximum
measurements specified below:

Garments, long sleeved, having a maximum dimension of 59cm, measured
from the cervical, (being the top centre back of the garment at the point
where any trim, rib, collar, etc., joins the body of the garment) to the cuff.
(Note: where sleeve terminates with a turned up cuff, measurements must
not exceed 62 cm when cuff is turned down).

Garments designed to be worn on the upper part of the body, short sleeved
or sleeveless, having a maximum chest circumference of 81cm, measured
armpit to armpit.
Tariff Concession Approvals, Withdrawals and Declines Notice No. 2001/1 continued

Tariff Ref.
Item Description of Goods No.

Other short sleeved or sleeveless garments, having a maximum length of
88cm measured from the highest point in the back to bottom of hem.

Skirts, having a maximum length of 60cm measured from waist to bottom
of hem.

Trousers, full length, having a maximum length of 76cm measured from
waist to bottom of hem. (Note: where trousers terminate with a turned up cuff,
measurement must not exceed 79cm when the cuff is turned down).

Trousers, short, having a maximum length of 61cm, measured from waist-
crotch-waist.

Garments, (other than those specifically excluded) in respect of which the
New Zealand Customs Service is satisfied they are designed to be worn by
children between two and seven years of age and with a body height
exceeding 86cm but not exceeding 123cm.

These maximum measurements are based on measurements for children of 7 years
of age, as specified by NZ Standard 8772:1973 and NZ Standard 8774:1973.

Height Chest Waist Hip
Girls -
average build 122cm 68cm 61cm 73cm
taller & slimmer than average 125cm 66cm 59cm 71cm
shorter & plumper than average 119cm 70cm 63cm 75cm
Boys - 123cm 68cm 61cm

Labelling Requirements

To be eligible for concessionary entry, all garments must have a permanently
attached label stating the age or height of the child for whom the garment is
designed.

Tariff Payable

The tariff applicable to qualifying garments will be the current ad valorem rate
applicable under Part I of the Tariff.

Note: These concessions do not apply to babies' and young infants' (up to 2 year
of age) garments which are designed for young children of a body height not
exceeding 86cm. These garments may be eligible under the infantswear
concession of Tariff Chapters 61 and 62.

3926.20 Ad valorem rate applicable under Part I of the Tariff 997171J
61.01) Ad valorem rate applicable under Part I of the Tariff 997172G
61.02)
61.03)
61.04)
61.05)
61.06)
61.07)
61.08)
61.09)
61.10)
61.12)
61.14)
62.01)
62.03)
62.05)
62.07)
62.08)
62.11)
62.12)
6115.11.09) Ad valorem rate applicable under Part I of the Tariff 997173E
6115.12.09)
6115.19.09)
6115.93.19)
6115.93.39)
6115.93.09) Ad valorem rate applicable under Part I of the Tariff 997174C
6115.99.09)
6202.92.09) Ad valorem rate applicable under Part I of the Tariff 997175A
6202.93.09)
6204.32.09) Ad valorem rate applicable under Part I of the Tariff 997176K
6204.33.09)
6204.52.09)
6204.53.09)
6204.59.09)
6204.61.09)
6204.62.09)
6204.63.09)
6204.69.09)
Tariff Concession Approvals, Withdrawals and Declines Notice No. 2001/1 continued

Tariff Ref.
Item Description of Goods No.

6206.10.09) Ad valorem rate applicable under Part I of the Tariff 997177H
6206.30.09)
6206.40.09)
6206.90.09)
6206.10.19) Ad valorem rate applicable under Part I of the Tariff 997178F
6206.30.19)
6206.40.19)
6206.90.19)
6210.10.09 Ad valorem rate applicable under Part I of the Tariff 997179D
6210.50.09 Ad valorem rate applicable under Part I of the Tariff 997180H
6215.10.09) Ad valorem rate applicable under Part I of the Tariff 997181F
6215.20.09)
6215.90.09)

3926.90.69 Two part polyethylene grow tubes 998168D
6108.21) Briefs and panties, of all materials 997596K
6108.29)
6210.10.09 Non woven polypropylene overalls/coveralls/labcoats 998178A
7326.19.19) Load restraint hook and keepers 998188J
7326.90.09)


* Category of Approval: A - General Approval
CE - Capital Equipment
GT - Goods in Transit
IM - Inputs to Manufacturing - Inability to Supply
IP - Inadequate Production
MS - Manufacturers' Samples
RUC - Revocation of Unused Concession
S - Shortfall
SS - Special Situation
V - Variation of Existing Concession
X - Administrative Amendment


The concessions approved subject to prescribed purposes and conditions as listed in the Second Schedule to this notice and declined applications for concessions as listed in the Fourth Schedule to this notice will not be published in the Consolidated List of Approvals.


Dated at Wellington this 11th day of January 2001. V.A. MANKS, Ministry of Economic Development.