TARIFF CONCESSION APPROVALS, WITHDRAWALS AND DECLINES NOTICE (NO. 15) 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 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
(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

X 3402.20.00 Silver and gold polishing compounds viz: Free Free 99 991914H 4/95 ..
Strachen jewel sparkle
Town talk jewel sparkle
Town talk silver sparkle
Talkette jewel sparkle
Inverness jewellery cleaner
Connoisseurs silver jewellery cleaner
Connoisseurs gold jewellery cleaner
Instant dip - gold polish
Instant dip - silver polish
Instant dip - costume jewellery polish
A 3925.90.00) Plastic protectors for posts, beams, racks and corners Free Free 99 301930G 10/07 ..
3926.90.69)
X 6302.10.00 Mattress protectors, waterproof, breathable and washable, made Free Free 99 302087J 1/08 ..
from 100% cotton terry towelling with 100% polyurethane film
laminated to the back, with a 100% polyester skirt and elastic finish
X 6302.10.00 Pillow protectors, waterproof, breathable and washable, consisting of Free Free 99 302088G 1/08 ..
100% cotton terry towelling top with 100% polyurethane film laminated
to the back, with zip or internal flap closure
A 6307.90.28 Liners and/or mats, five layer construction, waterproof and washable Free Free 99 302089E 1/08 ..
A 6810.90.00 Autoclaved aerated concrete panels Free Free 99 302097F 3/08 ..


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

X 3923.21.15 Retort pouches with a thickness between 200-220 microns, suitable for Free Free 99 302070D 12/07 11/08
use with a retort machine, with temperature peaking at 110oc for
10 minutes and oxygen transfer rate of 6.7cm3 m2/24, of a kind used to
vacuum pack seafood.
1,000,000 x 1 kg units
2,000,000 x 500g units
For own use in manufacture by PHR Processing
IM 5112.11.08 100% wool – 1100m2 Free Free 99 302162K 4/08 12/08
5112.11.08 100% wool – 1100m2
5112.11.08 100% wool – 600m2
5112.11.08 100% wool – 500m2
5112.11.08 100% wool – 450m2
5112.11.08 100% wool – 300m2
5112.11.08 100% wool – 300m2
5112.11.08 100% wool – 300m2
5112.11.08 100% wool – 150m2
5112.11.08 100% wool – 150m2
IM 5112.11.08 100% wool – 3750m2 Free Free 99 302163H 4/08 12/08
5112.11.08 100% wool – 2850m2
5112.11.08 100% wool – 750m2
5112.11.08 100% wool – 500m2
5112.11.08 100% wool – 450m2
5112.11.08 100% wool – 300m2
5112.11.08 100% wool – 300m2
5112.11.08 100% wool – 300m2
5112.11.08 100% wool – 150m2
5112.11.08 100% wool – 150m2
IM 5112.11.08 100% wool – 3300m2 Free Free 99 302161A 4/08 12/08
5112.11.08 100% wool – 3300m2
5112.11.08) 100% wool – 6600m2
5112.19.00)
5112.30.08 80% wool, 20% polyester – 6600m2
5515.13.29 54% polyester, 44% new wool, 2% lycra – 13,000m2
5515.13.29 54% polyester, 44% new Wool, 2% lycra – 5000m2
5515.13.29 53% polyester, 543% new wool, 4% lycra – 10,000m2
5515.13.29 53% polyester, 43% new wool, 4% lycra – 5000m2
5515.13.29 53% polyester, 43% wool, 4% lycra – 16,500m2

Tariff Concession Approvals, Withdrawals and Declines Notice No. 2008/15 – continued

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

IM 60.04 Ref 3699/639: 62% acrylic, 26% wool, 11% nylon, 1% spandex – 2000m2 Free Free 99 302093C 3/08 2/09
Ref 3799/890: viscose 88%, nylon 12% – 1500m2


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

3401.30.00 Silver … polish .. .. .. 991914H .. ..
6302.10.00 Mattress … finish .. .. .. 302087J .. ..
6302.10.00 Pillow … closure .. .. .. 302088G .. ..


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

8462.29.00 One only Goteneds K15 steel panel folding machine, cleared on 302099B
Import Entry 63198199


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 and declined applications listed in the Fourth Schedule to this notice will not be published in the Consolidated List of Approvals.

Dated at Wellington this 24th day of April 2008. V.A. MANKS, Ministry of Economic Development.