TARIFF CONCESSION APPROVALS, WITHDRAWALS AND DECLINES NOTICE (NO. 01) 2004

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
(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

A 1704.90.00 Halva, being a crushed sesame seed based confection, from the Free Free 99 999864A 10/03 ..
Mediterranean region
A 3402.12.00 Catigene 888 Free Free 99 999866H 11/03 ..
A 3917.40.00 Flexible conduit fittings with push-in connectors Free Free 99 999858G 10/03 ..
X 3925.30.01) Components of roller blinds and pleated blinds, viz: Cord lock, cleat rivet, end cap Free Free 99 840186B 10/88 ..
3925.30.09) set and plastic chain
A 4202.12.00) Insulated bags of polyester, with foam padding, zipper top and attached Free Free 99 999860J 10/03 ..
4202.92.09) carrying strap
V 5703.20.09) Tufted olefin, tufted polypropylene, tufted nylon, tufted acrylic or tufted Free Free 99 999855B 10/03 ..
5703.30.09) cotton floor mats, printed or plain with nitrile or latex rubber backing
5703.90.09)
A 6307.90.28 Support harnesses and accessories for the restraint of physically or intellectually Free Free 99 999880C 11/03 ..
disabled children in a motor vehicle
V 7608.20.00 Extruded aluminium round tube of alloy 6061 or 6101, 75-250mm diameter Free Free 99 999861G 11/03 ..
A 8477.80.00 Precured rubber tread grinding machine Free Free 99 999863C 10/03 ..
A 8543.89.90 MHz feeder line equalisers Free Free 99 999865K 10/03 ..
X Chapter 89 Spare and service parts of the following vessels (regardless of tariff classification), Free Free 99 999845E 10/03 ..
excluding consumable items (e.g., those items which are not permanently fixed to,
or form part of, the vessel.
NB: where there is any doubt in this regard confirmation should be sought from the
National Tariff Advisory Unit, New Zealand Customs Service, Wellington):
Fast ferry Albayzin
F.Vs: Alexander Buryachenko, Aleksey Slobodchikov, Altair II, Amaltal
Atlantis, Amaltal Columbia, Amaltal Endeavour, Amaltal Enterprise, Amaltal
Explorer, Amaltal Mariner, Amaltal Voyager, Amarel, Aoraki, Aorere, Aquila,
Atria, Avro Chieftan, Awior, Cheung Shing, Chiyo Maru No. 3, Dalmor II, Dorada,
Giljanes, Gudni Olafsson, Ivan Golubets, Janas, Kapitan Rusak, Kiwa, Labrador,
Mainstream, Malakov Kurgan, Meridian, MJ Souza, Nova 97, Ocean Ranger,
Ocean Reward, Otakou, Pacific Bounty, Pacific Challenger, Pacific Pride, Paerangi,
Pakura, Professor Mikhaylo Aleksandrov, Rehua, Sea Hunter, Sokolinoe,
Sonrisa, Taharaki, Taimania, Tasman Viking, Thomas Harrison, Willwatch
Milburn Carrier II, M.V. Westport, Cement King, M.V. Golden Bay
M.T. Taiko, M.T. Toanui, M.T. Kakariki
Offshore support vessels engaged in the servicing of the oil exploration/production industry
Quickcat II
Royal New Zealand Navy vessels
Seaflyte
Spirit of Freedom, Spirit of Competition, Spirit of Progress, Spirit of Vision,
Spirit of Resolution, Spirit of Enterprise
Tugs: Godley, Purau and Lyttelton III
A 8903.99.00 Catalogued parts for RS400 class sailing dinghies, regardless of Tariff Free Free 99 999859E 10/03 ..
classification, excluding parts of general use
A 9401.90.19 Bed settee mechanisms with polypropylene decks Free Free 99 999867F 10/03 ..


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 5107.10.00 Yarn of 90% wool, 10% cashmere, 8,000kgs, 230 metric, 19.5 micron with a Free Free 99 999850A 10/03 9/04
landed value for duty exceeding NZ$45.00 per kg
IM 5107.10.00 100% fine merino wool yarn 26/2 Nm, 20.8 micron - 4000kgs Free Free 99 999851K 10/03 9/04
IM 5107.10.00 100% fine merino wool yarn 44/2 Nm, 20.8 micron - 1000kgs Free Free 99 999852H 10/03 9/04
X 5111.30.08 50% wool, 16% polyamide, 12% alpaca, 12% mohair, 10% polyester - 5,000m2 Free Free 99 999804H 8/03 4/04
5111.30.08 65% wool, 20% polyester, 15% cashmere - 16,000m2
5111.30.08 80% wool, 20% polyester - 6,500m2
5112.11.08 100% wool - 10,000m2
5112.19.00 96% wool, 4% polyester - 1,500m2
5112.19.00 100% wool - 1,000m2
5112.19.00 100% wool - 16,000m2
5515.13.29 50% wool, 50% polyester - 1,000m2

Tariff Concession Approvals, Withdrawals and Declines Notice No. 2004/01 - continued

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

IM 5112.11.02 100% wool - 1000m2 Free Free 99 999879K 11/03 7/04
5112.11.08 55% polyester, 45% wool - 2400m2
5112.11.08 95% wool, 5% polyester - 1100m2
5112.11.08 98% wool, 2% polyester - 1500m2
5112.11.08 100% wool - 1800m2
5112.19.00 85% wool, 15% viscose - 300m2
5112.19.00 92% wool, 6% viscose, 2% polyester - 2200m2
5112.19.00 100% wool - 1500m2
5112.19.00 100% wool - 1500m2
5112.19.00 100% wool - 2000m2
X 5112.19.00 100% wool - 200m2 Free Free 99 999721A 7/03 3/04
5112.19.00 100% wool - 1500m2
5112.20.08 60% wool, 40% polyester - 110m2
5112.20.08 70% wool, 30% polyester - 200m2
5112.30.08 65% wool, 35% viscose - 160m2
5515.13.29 50% wool, 50% polyester - 100m2
5515.13.29 55% polyester, 45% wool - 100m2
5515.13.29 62% polyester, 35% wool, 3% lycra - 22,500m2
IM 5112.30.08 80% wool, 20% polyester - 500m2 Free Free 99 999885D 11/03 7/04
5112.30.08 80% wool, 20% polyester - 2500m2
5112.30.08 80% wool, 20% polyester - 3300m2
5515.13.29 53% polyester, 43% new wool, 4% lycra - 8250m2
5515.13.29 53% polyester, 43% new wool, 4% lycra - 8250m2
5515.13.29 53% polyester, 43% new wool, 4% lycra - 13,200m2
5515.13.29 55% polyester, 45% wool - 420m2
X 60.01) Fabrics, viz: Free Free 99 999681J 6/03 5/04
60.02) 1. Ref: Ashanti Dis 214502 100% polyester knit - 400 metres
60.03) 2. Ref: 21234 on LH1246-1 92% polyester, 8% spandex - 1000 metres
60.04) 3. Ref: Odino dis 218002 95% viscose, 5% elastaine - 400 metres
60.05) 4. Ref: Odino dis 219402 95% viscose, 5% elastaine - 400 metres
60.06) 5. Ref: Odino Des No798 95% viscose, 5% elastaine - 500 metres
6. Ref: TK-330 63% acrylic, 27% wool, 10% nylon - 5000 metres
7. Ref: 460 Des No D1618 94% viscose, 6% elastaine - 1000 metres
8. Ref: 460 Des No. D038 94% viscose, 6% elastaine - 1000 metres
9. Ref: Top-02-3509 92% polyester, 8% spandex velvet - 5000 metres
10. Ref: TWK-9600 98% polyester, 2% spandex - 8000 metres
11. Ref: TWK-4004 80% cotton, 20% polyester - 6000 metres
12. Ref: WW-26193 95% polyester, 5% spandex - 500 metres
13. Ref: WW-25068 100% polyester - 500 metres
14. Ref: TOP-KMJ-0039 95% cotton, 3% polyester, 2% spandex - 1000 metres
15. Ref: Devore 46% polyamide, 46% polyester, 8% elastane - 500 metres
16. Ref: NT2301 100% acetate - 8000 metres
17. Ref: 50327 97% viscose, 3% elastane - 1500 metres
18. Ref: 50351 97% viscose, 3% elastane - 1500 metres
19. Ref: TK 237 96% tactel, 4% spandex - 500 metres
20. 2799/629 Plasma 92% acetate, 8% spandex - 15,000 metres
IM 60.05) Knitted fabrics, viz: Free Free 99 999873L 11/03 10/04
60.06) Ref: B0237T Berillo, 100% wool
Ref: 1348 100% wool
Ref: 1357 100% wool
Ref: V0471JB Varese 62% modal, 23% polyamide, 15% polyester
Ref: S0565J Sorrento 70% viscose, 18% wool, 12% polyamide
Ref: A0498J Aprilia 100% cotton
Ref: A0498J Asso 65% cotton, 35% polyamide
Ref: S0550J Salerno 53% viscose, 47% polyamide


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

3925.30.09 Components - chain .. .. .. 840186B .. ..
5703.20.09) Tufted - backing .. .. .. 999052G .. ..
5703.30.09)
5703.90.09)
7608.20.00 Extruded - diameter .. .. .. 999746G .. ..
Chapter 89 Spare - Lyttelton III .. .. .. 999473E .. ..

Tariff Concession Approvals, Withdrawals and Declines Notice No. 2004/01 - continued


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

5107.10.00 Yarn, containing 85% or more by weight of wool, 15,000kgs only 999878A
5107.10.00 100% worsted wool yarn 999802A
5509.52.00 Yarn, 55% polyester, 45% wool - 5,000kgs 999877C


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
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 8th day of January 2004. V.A. MANKS, Ministry of Economic Development.