CUSTOMS ACT 1901 - SECT 153ZMO Non - qualifying operations

CUSTOMS ACT 1901 - SECT 153ZMO

  (1)   Goods are not Indian originating goods under this Subdivision merely because of the following operations:

  (a)   preserving operations to ensure that the goods remain in good condition for the purpose of transport or storage of the goods;

  (b)   packaging or presenting the goods for transportation or sale;

  (c)   simple processes, consisting of sifting, screening, sorting, classifying, sharpening, cutting, slitting, grinding, bending, coiling or uncoiling;

  (d)   for goods that are textiles--attaching accessory articles (including straps, beads, cords, rings and eyelets) to the goods or ironing or pressing the goods;

  (e)   affixing or printing of marks, labels, logos or other like distinguishing signs on the goods or on their packaging;

  (f)   mere dilution with water or another substance that does not materially alter the characteristics of the goods;

  (g)   disassembly of products into parts;

  (h)   slaughtering (within the meaning of Article 4.7 of Chapter   4 of the Agreement) of animals;

  (i)   simple painting or polishing operations;

  (j)   simple peeling, stoning or shelling;

  (k)   simple mixing (within the meaning of Article 4.7 of Chapter   4 of the Agreement) of goods, whether or not of different kinds;

  (l)   any combination of things referred to in paragraphs   (a) to (k).

  (2)   For the purposes of this section, simple has the same meaning as it has in Article 4.7 of Chapter   4 of the Agreement.