TARIFF CONCESSION APPROVALS, WITHDRAWALS AND DECLINES NOTICE (NO. 45) 2008

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
(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.


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

V 3919.10.09) Acrylic or PVC clashing strip of a type used for edging furniture Free Free 99 302248L 7/08 ..
39.20)
3921.90.19)
A 3923.90.01 Collapsible laminated tubes with an aluminium layer, with or without cap, with Free Free 99 302383E 9/08 ..
open bottom end
A 3925.90.00) Interior penning and housing equipment, of a kind used for dairy cattle Free Free 99 302381J 9/08 ..
7308.90.00)
A 3926.90.69 Textured, synthetic, flexible, lightweight fibreglass panelling and profile Free Free 99 302261H 6/08 ..
shapes, being reproduction of stone, brick, concrete and wood detailing
A 3926.90.69 Wall mounted or free standing, colour coded plastic pods, being bag Free Free 99 302388F 9/08 ..
supports for waste recycling
A 4114.20.19 Chrome-tanned leather Free Free 99 302389D 9/08 ..
A 5703.20.09 Nylon floor tiles with waterproof bio-based resin and non PVC thermoplastic Free Free 99 302390H 9/08 ..
backing
A 6307.90.28 Textile irrigation mat comprising polyethylene drip tubing enclosed Free Free 99 302384C 9/08 ..
in non-woven polypropylene geotextile
A 6406.20.00 Pre-made outer soles and heels of rubber or plastics, separate or combined Free Free 99 302382G 9/08 ..
X 7311.00.00 Containers of iron or steel, for compressed or liquified gas Free Free 99 300512H 2/05 ..
Whole Item
EXCLUDING:
(a) Cylinders of pressed and brazed/welded construction having a nominal
water capacity of not less than 5.25kg or not more than 125kg designed to
contain anyof the following:
(1) Propane (C3H8)
(2) Propylene (C3H6)
(3) Butane (C4H10)
(4) Butylenes (C4H8)
(5) Mixtures of all, or any of the above hydrocarbons
(b) Containers of iron or steel for compressed or liquified gases, having a water
capacity of 11,000 litres or greater, but not including;
(1) Pierced or drawn cylinders
(2) Vessels for operation below minus 50oC
A 8476.89.00 U-turn bulk vending machines Free Free 99 302376B 9/08 ..
X 85.07 Accumulator, lead acid, of the following types; Free Free 99 210180H 1/88 ..
(1) Having a capacity not exceeding 24 ampere hours (at the 10 hour rate of
discharge)
(2) Exide series;
2 volt cells type
Prince;
12v Maganese batteries PSB-12V
12 volt battery type 6XVFA, 7AK
2 volt cells type NW9, NW11, NW13, NW15, WEF9A
(3) Exide diesel starting batteries, types:
6 volt, 3RSKB 118
8 volt, 4RSKA 92
8 volt, 8DK 216
4 volt, 2RSKB 158
8 volt, 4RK 240
8 volt, 4XVFR9
Exide 6 volt 713/3HMFG17-KBL
Exide 6 volt 769/3FMX41-21
G.S. 6 volt CB2-6
Lucas 6 volt SC7E
Dunlop Oldham series MKM
Dunlop Oldham 6LCBQ3
2 volt, permanently sealed, rechargeable batteries, peculiar for use in underwater
diving and lighting systems and underwater cameras

Tariff Concession Approvals, Withdrawals and Declines Notice No. 2008/45 – continued

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

X 85.35) Sockets, and plugs therefor, wire and cable connectors and the like Free Free 99 992982H 12/95 ..
85.36) EXCLUDING:
1. Aluminium compression fittings, peculiar for use in jointing and terminating
aluminium wire and cable
2. Battery isolators, peculiar for use on all types of storage batteries including
automotive and marine batteries
3. Co-axial plugs, car-radio type
4. Industrial and protected type plugs, sockets, cable couplers
5. Appliance inlets and switch sockets, rated 110 to 415 volts and up to 63 amps;
EXCLUDING:
Aluminium clad industrial plugs, sockets, cable couplers, appliances inlets and
switch sockets, with maximum voltage rating of 500 V AC/DC, from 16-63
amps continuous rated current, flat formation (i.e. round pins in a straight line)
pin/socket configuration
6. Plugs, sockets, tap-ons, cord extension sockets, 250 volts, 15 amp maximum
rating
7. Sockets and plugs therefor, wire and cable connectors and the like: of a kind
commonly used with:
(A) tractors for articulated vehicles, being tractors that are designed for
operation solely or principally on the highway; or
(B) vehicles of 87.02 other than air-cushioned vehicles or assembled convertible
road/rail motor coaches
8. Split bolt, bolt on type overhead line tap connectors suitable for tap
connections on copper lines, having overall diameters from 2.74mm to
14.76mm(0.108in. to 0.58in.) and split bolt, bolt on type overhead line tap
connectors suitable for tap connections on aluminium lines having overall
diameters from 6.35mm to 14.61mm (0.250in. to 0.575in.)
9. Wire connectors in strips
10. Single telephones jack points and blocks, including single jack point boxes
X 8535.90) Connectors and receptacles, for radio, television communication and other Free Free 99 991496L 12/94 ..
8536.69.00) electronic equipment
8536.90) EXCLUDING:
1. Aluminium compression fittings, peculiar for use in jointing and terminating
aluminium wire and cable
2. Battery isolators, peculiar for use on all types of storage batteries including
automotive and marine batteries
3. Co-axial plugs, car-radio type
4. Industrial and protected type plugs, sockets, cable couplers
5. Appliance inlets and switch sockets, rated 110 to 415 volts and up to 63 amps;
EXCLUDING:
Aluminium clad industrial plugs, sockets, cable couplers appliances inlets and
switch sockets, with maximum voltage rating of 500 V AC/DC, from 16-63 amps
continuous rated current, flat formation (i.e. round pins in a straight line)
pin/socket configuration
6. Plugs, sockets, tap-ons, cord extension sockets, 250 volts, 15 amp maximum
rating
7. Sockets and plugs therefor, wire and cable connectors and the like of a kind
commonly used with:
(a) tractors for articulated vehicles, being tractors that are designed for operation
solely or principally on the highway; or
(b) vehicles of 87.02 other than air-cushioned vehicles or assembled convertible
road/rail motor coaches
8. Split bolt, bolt on type overhead line tap connectors suitable for tap connections
on copper lines, having overall diameters from 2.74mm to 14.76mm(0.108in.
to 0.58in.) and split bolt, bolt on type overhead line tap connectors suitable for tap
connections on aluminium lines having overall diameters from 6.35mm to
14.61mm (0.250in. to 0.575in.)
9. Uninsulated connectors, lugs and links, of copper construction for conductors
up to 185mm2 square cross sectional area
10. Wire connectors in strips
11.Single telephones jack points and blocks, including single jack point boxes
A 9401.71.00) Mobile reclining chair complete with wheel locking device, of a type Free Free 99 302380L 9/08 ..
9401.90.19) suitable for use in aged care, nursing home and hospital environments,
and parts thereof
A 9403.70.00 Childrens stackable cots of plastic and portable room dividers of plastic, whether Free Free 99 302301L 7/08 ..
or not imported as complete sets or individual items, regardless of tariff
classification

Tariff Concession Approvals, Withdrawals and Declines Notice No. 2008/45 – continued


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 5112.11.08 85% wool, 15% polyester – 900m2 Free Free 99 302438F 10/08 6/09
5112.11.08 100% wool – 400m2
5112.11.08 100% wool – 400m2
5112.11.08 100% wool – 900m2
5112.11.08 100% wool – 1200m2
5112.11.08 100% wool – 1500m2
5112.11.08 100% wool – 2400m2
5112.19.00 75% wool, 15% cashmere, 10% polyamide – 300m2
5515.13.29 50% wool, 50% polyester – 210m2
IM 7210.61.30 Prepainted, drawing quality steel coil, 0.6mm x 776mm wide. Interior Free Free 99 302379G 11/08 10/09
diameter 508mm. Coil coating AZ150, front polyester top coat 20 microns,
back coat epoxy 8 microns, to Union Steel Korea specification KSD3770:
CAZCD-20. 750 tonnes available only for B and D Doors (NZ) Ltd in
manufacturing
CE Chapters 84 Component items for the construction of a 130MW geothermal power Free Free 99 302378J 9/08 7/10
to 90 inclusive plant at Rotokawa, on production of invoices confirming end-use and
presented by Sumitomo Corporation, the major items of plant being:
Valves
Cooling tower
Platform and stage
Steam turbines
Condensers
Transformers
Generators
Gas extracting system
Water cooling pump
Hotwell pump
Transformers
Distribution board
Gas extraction system
Cyclone separators
Diesel generator
Excluding mechanical workshop equipment and construction
machinery of Tariff Chapters 84 and 87


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

3919.10.09) PVC ... furniture .. .. .. 984417B .. ..
39.20)
3921.90.19)
7311.00.00 Containers … minus 50oC .. .. .. 300512H .. ..
85.07 Accumulator, … cameras .. .. .. 210180H .. ..
85.35) Sockets, … boxes .. .. .. 992982H .. ..
85.36)
8535.90) Connectors … boxes .. .. .. 991496L .. ..
8536.69.00)
8536.90)


Category of Approval: A – General Approval
CE – Capital Equipment
GT – Goods in Transit
IM – Inputs to Manufacturing – Inability to Supply
MS – Manufacturers’ Samples
RUC – Revocation of Unused Concession
S – Shortfall of Other Than Manufacturing Inputs
SMI – Shortfall of Manufacturing Inputs
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 will not be published in the Consolidated List of Approvals.

Dated at Wellington this 20th day of November 2008. V.A. MANKS, Ministry of Economic Development