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Certain Inputs to Manufacture
Australian Government · Australia
The Certain Inputs to Manufacture program provides import duty concessions for Australian manufacturers importing eligible goods that have a demonstrated performance advantage over locally sourced alternatives. Approved applicants can import specified goods duty-free if they apply before importation and provide an independent technical assessment.
Deadline
Rolling / Ongoing
Location
Australia
Who Can Apply
• Intend to import an eligible good to produce a specific end product
• Demonstrate the imported good performs better than a locally sourced alternative
• Submit the application before importing the goods
• Provide an independent technical assessment quantifying the performance advantage
• Application can be submitted by, or on behalf of, an end user of the imported good
• Item 46 goods must be raw materials or intermediate goods in relevant Schedule 3 chapters and used in producing a specific end product
• Item 47 goods must be eligible metal materials or goods used in food packaging under relevant Schedule 3 chapters
• Goods must offer a substantial and demonstrable performance advantage over substitutable goods or materials available in Australia
• Approval requires consultation with local industry and confirmation that no Australian product provides the same advantage
Applicants must intend to import an eligible good to produce a specific end product, demonstrate that the imported good performs better than a locally sourced alternative, and submit an application before importing the goods. Applications may be submitted by or on behalf of an end user of the imported good. Eligible goods are limited to specified Item 46 chemical, plastics and paper goods and Item 47 metal materials and goods used in food packaging under the Customs Tariff Act 1995. Applicants must provide an independent technical assessment quantifying the performance advantage, and approval depends on consultation with local industry confirming that no Australian product can provide the same advantage.
What's Funded
Importing eligible chemical, plastics, paper, metal or food-packaging inputs for use in manufacturing specific end products, supported by a technical assessment demonstrating superior performance compared with Australian alternatives.Expected Outcomes
Approved applicants receive an AusIndustry determination allowing eligible imported goods to be brought into Australia duty-free, reducing manufacturing input costs and improving competitiveness.Key Information
Applicant Types
companypartnershipsole_tradertrustother
Stage
established
Funding Purposes
capital_expenditureother
Keywords
import duty concessionmanufacturingcustoms tariffchemical inputsplasticspaper goodsmetal materialsfood packaging
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the Certain Inputs to Manufacture?
The Certain Inputs to Manufacture is a business grant offered by Australian Government in Australia. The Certain Inputs to Manufacture program provides import duty concessions for Australian manufacturers importing eligible goods that have a demonstrated performance advantage over locally sourced alternatives. Approved applicants can import specified goods duty-free if they apply before importation and provide an independent technical assessment.
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Who is eligible for the Certain Inputs to Manufacture?
- Intend to import an eligible good to produce a specific end product
- Demonstrate the imported good performs better than a locally sourced alternative
- Submit the application before importing the goods
- Provide an independent technical assessment quantifying the performance advantage
- Application can be submitted by, or on behalf of, an end user of the imported good
- Item 46 goods must be raw materials or intermediate goods in relevant Schedule 3 chapters and used in producing a specific end product
- Item 47 goods must be eligible metal materials or goods used in food packaging under relevant Schedule 3 chapters
- Goods must offer a substantial and demonstrable performance advantage over substitutable goods or materials available in Australia
- Approval requires consultation with local industry and confirmation that no Australian product provides the same advantage
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What activities are funded?
Importing eligible chemical, plastics, paper, metal or food-packaging inputs for use in manufacturing specific end products, supported by a technical assessment demonstrating superior performance compared with Australian alternatives.
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How do I apply for the Certain Inputs to Manufacture?
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