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Excise Tariff (2020 Budget) (Amendment) Act 2019

PAPUA NEW GUINEA


EXCISE TARIFF (2020 BUDGET) (AMENDMENT) ACT 2019


No. 24 of 2019
Certified on: 07 MAY 2020


ARRANGEMENT OF SECTION.

Duties on excise (Amendment of Schedule 1).


AN ACT

entitled

Excise Tariff (2020 Budget) (Amendment) Act 2019,

Being an Act to amend the Excise Tariff Act 1956 (Chapter 107).

MADE by the National Parliament and deemed to come into operation on 1 January 2020 –

(a) for Paragraphs (a), (b) and (c), on 6 December 2019; and
(b) for Paragraph (d), 1 January 2020.

DUTIES ON EXCISE (AMENDMENT OF SCHEDULE 1).

Schedule 1 of the Principal Act is amended by –

(a) repealing the tariff item, description of goods and rates of excise duty and remarks relating to alcohol as shown in the Schedule and replacing the tariff item, description of goods and rates of excise duty and remarks relating to alcohol as shown below -
TARIFF ITEM.
DESCRIPTION.
FROM 1ST DECEMBER 2018 to 5TH DECEMBER 2019.
FROM 6TH DECEMBER 2019 UNTIL 31ST MAY 2020.
FROM 1ST JUNE 2020 AND ONWARDS.
REMARKS.
2203.00.10
Beer or mixed drinks containing beer, not more than 2.5% alcohol by volume
K69.69 per lal
K76.85 per lal
K80.69 per lal
The duty rate for Alcohol products is adjusted at 6 monthly intervals, on 31st of May and 31st December each year.
(the rates will be fixed at 5% or it will be indexed at 5%)
2203.00.20
Beer or mixed drinks containing beer, more than 2.5% and not more than 3.5% alcohol by volume
K90.15 per lal
K99.17 per lal
K104.12 per lal
2203.00.30
Beer or mixed drinks containing beer, more than 3.5% and not more than 4.5% alcohol by volume
K102.72 per lal
K112.99 per lal
K118.64 per lal
The duty rate for Alcohol products is adjusted at 6 monthly intervals, on 31st of May and 30th November each year.

A one off increase of 20% is applied starting 1st December 2019 to 31st May 2020 and 5% is applied bi-annually thereon.
2203.00.40
Beer or mixed drinks containing beer, more than 4.5% alcohol by volume
K119.29 per lal
K131.21 per lal
K137.78 per lal
2204.10.10
Sparkling wine of fresh grapes: sold in containers holding less than 2 litres
K126.57 per lal
K151.88 per lal
K159.48 per lal
2204.10.20
Sparkling wine of fresh grapes: sold in containers holding 2 litres or more
K126.71 per lal
K152.05 per lal
K169.65 per lal
2204.29.10
Wine of fresh grapes, including fortified wines, grape must; sold in containers holding less than 2 litres
K126.71 per lal
K152.05 per lal
K169.65 per lal
2204.29.90
Wine of fresh grapes, including fortified wines, grape must; sold in containers holding 2 litres or more
K126.71 per lal
K152.05 per lal
K169.65 per lal
2205.10.00
Vermouth and other wine of fresh grapes flavoured with plants or aromatic substances, sold in containers holding less than 2 litres
K126.71 per lal
K152.05 per lal
K169.65 per lal
2205.90.00
Vermouth and other wine of fresh grapes flavoured with plants or aromatic substances, sold in containers holding 2 litres or more
K126.71 per lal
K152.05 per lal
K169.65 per lal
2206.00.10
Other – made substantially from edible products grown in Papua New Guinea with a volume of alcohol content of up to 10%
K58.88 per lal
K67.77 per lal
K68.00 per lal
A one off increase of 10% is applied starting 6th December 2019 to 31st May 2020 and 5% is applied bi-annually thereon.
2206.00.90
Other fermented beverages
K119.14 per lal
K131.05 per lal
K137.61 per lal
The duty rate for Alcohol products is adjusted at 6 monthly intervals, on 31st of May and 30th November each year.

A one off increase of 50% is applied starting 1st December 2019 to 31st May 2020 and 5% is applied bi-annually thereon.
2208.2
Spirits obtained by distilling grape wine or grape mare:



2208.20.10
Undenatured ethyl alcohol, spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages, containing by volume not more than 50%
K126.55 per lal
K189.83 per lal
K199.32 per lal
2208.20.20
Undenatured ethyl alcohol, spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages, containing by volume more than 50% and less than 80%
K135.77 per lal
K203.66 per lal
K213.84 per lal
2208.20.90
Other, undenatured ethyl alcohol, spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages
K126.71 per lal
K190.07 per lal
K199.57 per lal
2208.3
Whiskies:



2208.30.10
Undenatured ethyl alcohol, spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages, containing alcohol by volume not more than 50%
K126.55 per lal
K189.83 per lal
K199.32 per lal
2208.30.20
Undenatured ethyl alcohol, spirit, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages, containing alcohol by volume more than 50% and less than 80%
K135.77 per lal
K203.66 per lal
K213.84 per lal
2208.30.90
Other, undenatured ethyl alcohol, spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages.
K126.71 per lal
K190.07 per lal
K199.57 per lal
2208.4
Rum and Tafia:



2208.40.10
Undenatured ethyl alcohol, spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages, containing alcohol by volume not more than 50%
K126.55 per lal
K189.83 per lal
K199.32 per lal
2208.40.20
Undenatured ethyl alcohol, spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages, containing alcohol by volume more than 50% and less than 80%
K135.77 per lal
K203.66 per lal
K213.84 per lal
2208.40.90
Other, undenatured ethyl alcohol, spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages
K126.71 per lal
K190.07 per lal
K199.57 per lal
The duty rate for Alcohol products is adjusted at 6 monthly intervals, on 31st of May and 30th November each year.

A one off increase of 50% is applied starting 1st December 2019 to 31st May 2020 and 5% is applied bi-annually thereon.
2208.5
Gin and Geneva:



2208.05.10
Undenatured ethyl alcohol, spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages, containing alcohol by volume not more than 50%
K126.55 per
K189.83 per lal
K199.32 per lal
2208.50.20
Undenatured ethyl alcohol, spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages, containing alcohol by volume more than 50% and less than 80%
K135.77 per lal
K203.66 per lal
K213.84 per lal
2208.50.90
Other, undenatured ethyl alcohol, spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages
K126.71 per lal
K190.07 per lal
K199.57 per lal
2208.6
Vodka:




2208.60.10
Undenatured ethyl alcohol, spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages, containing alcohol by volume not more than 50%
K126.55 per lal
K189.83 per lal
K199.32 per lal
The duty rate for Alcohol products is adjusted at 6 monthly intervals, on 31st of May and 30th November each year.
A one off increase of 50% is applied starting 1st December 2019 to 31st May 2020 and 5% is applied bi-annually thereon.
2208.60.20
Undenatured ethyl alcohol, spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages, containing alcohol by volume more than 50% and less than 80%
K135.77 per lal
K203.66 per lal
K213.84 per lal
2208.60.90
Other, undenatured ethyl alcohol, spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages
K126.71 per lal
K190.07 per lal
K199.57 per lal
2208.7
Liqueurs and cordials:



2208.70.10
Undenatured ethyl alcohol, spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages, containing alcohol by volume not more than 50%
K126.55 per lal
K189.83 per lal
K199.32 per lal

2208.70.20
Undenatured ethyl alcohol, spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages, containing alcohol by volume more than 50% and less than 80%
K135.77 per lal
K203.66 per lal
K213.84 per lal
The duty rate for Alcohol products is adjusted at 6 monthly intervals, on 31st of May and 30th November each year.

A one off increase of 50% is applied starting 1st December 2019 to 31st May 2020 and 5% is applied bi-annually thereon.
2208.70.90
Other, undenatured ethyl alcohol, spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages
K126.71 per lal
K190.07 per lal
K199.57 per lal
2208.90.20
Mixed drinks of a strength more than 3% alcohol by volume, not for medicinal purposes
K83.78 per lal
K92.15 per lal
K96.76 per lal
2208.90.30
Mixed drinks of a strength more than 3% and not more than 10% alcohol by volume, not for medicinal purposes
K102.60 per lal
K112.86 per lal
K118.50 per lal
2208.90.40
Mixed drinks more than 10% alcohol by volume, not for medicinal purposes
K119.15 per lal
K476.60 per lal
K500.43 per lal
A one off increase of 400% is applied starting 6th December 2019 to 31st May 2020 and 5% is applied bi-annually thereon.

; and

(b) repealing the tariff item, description of goods and rates of excise duty and remarks relating to tobacco as shown in the Schedule and replacing the tariff item, description of goods and rates of excise duty and remarks relating to tobacco as shown below -
TARIFF ITEM.
DESCRIPTION.
FROM 1ST DECEMBER 2018 TO 5TH DECEMBER
2019.
FROM 6TH DECEMBER 2019 TO 31ST MAY 2020.
FROM 1ST JUNE 2020 AND ONWARDS.
REMARKS.
2402.10.00
Cigars, cheroots and cigarillos containing tobacco
K429.81 per kg
K472.79 per kg
K496.43 per kg
The duty rate for Alcohol products is adjusted at 6 monthly intervals, on 31st of May and 30th November each year.

A one off increase of 10% is applied starting 1st December 2019 to 31st May 2020 and 5% is applied bi-annually thereon.
2402.20.10
Cigarettes of tobacco or tobacco substitutes with filter containing tobacco Manufacturer's selling price (MSP) K16.00 and above per 25's pack or K640.00 per thousand sticks
K429.81
per 1000 sticks
K472.79 per 1000 sticks
K496.43 per 1000 sticks
2402.20.20
Cigarettes of tobacco or tobacco substitutes without filter containing dark fired tobacco (Spear or equivalent)
K214.94
per 1000 sticks
K236.43 per 1000 sticks
K247.26 per 1000 sticks
2403.11.10
Smoking tobacco, whether or not containing tobacco substitutes in any proportion
K143.31 per kg
K157.64 per kg
K165.52 per kg
2403.11.30
Chewing tobacco
K143.31 per kg
K157.64 per kg
K165.52 per kg
2403.11.40
Snuff
K143.31 per kg
K157.64 per kg
K165.52 per kg
2403.11.50
Twist or trade tobacco
K143.31 per kg
K157.64 per kg
K165.52 per kg
2403.11.60
Stick tobacco
K143.31 per kg
K157.64 per kg
K165.52 per kg
2403.11.70
Coarse Shredded Tobacco for roll your own Cigarettes
K69.29 per kg
K76.21 per kg
K80.03 per kg
2403.91.00
"Homogenised" or "reconstituted" tobacco
K199.06 per kg
K218.97 per kg
K229.91 per kg
2403.99.00
Other
K143.31 per kg
K157.64 per kg
K165.52 per kg

; and

(c) creating a new excise heading, second tobacco excise tier, as shown below -
TARIFF
ITEM.
DESCRIPTION.
FROM 1ST
DECEMBER
2019 TO
30TH NOVEMBER 2021.
REMARKS.
2402.20.40
Cigarettes of tobacco or tobacco substitutes with filter containing tobacco that is locally manufactured in Papua New Guinea. This item must carry a Manufacturer's Selling Price (MSP) below K16.00 per 25's pack or K640.00 per thousand sticks
K209.67 per
1000 sticks
This second excise tier is introduced with no 6 monthly excise indexation to assist local tobacco manufacturers against cheap illicit tobacco products for two years, 2020 to 2021.

For local manufacturers to sell this second tier, it must first sell the main tier before qualifying for this tier (2402.20.20) to qualify. Only 50% of the main tier (2402.20.20) will be allowed to be cleared in this new tier (2402.20.40).

The second tier is intended to assist local tobacco manufacturers against cheap illicit tobacco products.

; and

(d) repealing the tariff item, description of goods and rates of excise duty relating to pre used vehicles as shown in the Schedule and replacing the tariff item, description of goods and rates of excise duty relating to pre-used vehicles as shown below –
TARIFF
ITEM.
DESCRIPTION.
DUTY
RATES UP TO 1st JANUARY 2020.
DUTY RATES FROM 1st JANUARY 2020.
8703.21.00
Of a cylinder not exceeding 1,000cc


8703.21.10
Brand new
60%
20%
8703.21.19
Used/Recondition
80%
20%
8703.22.00
Of a cylinder capacity exceeding 1,000cc but not exceeding 1,500cc


8703.22.10
Brand new
60%
20%
8703.22.19
Used/Recondition
80%
20%
8703.23.00
Of a cylinder capacity exceeding 1,500cc but not exceeding 3,000cc


8703.23.10
Brand new
60%
20%
8703.23.19
Used/Recondition
80%
20%
8703.24.00
Of a cylinder capacity exceeding 3,000cc


8703.24.10
Brand new
60%
20%
8703.24.19
Used/Recondition
80%
20%
8703.24.30
Three Wheeled light weight vehicles


8703.24.31
Brand new
60%
20%
8703.24.39
Used/Recondition
80%
20%
8703.24.50
Sports and racing cars


8703.24.51
Brand new
110%
40%
8703.24.59
Used/Recondition
120%
40%
8703.24.60
Security Van


8703.24.61
Brand new
15%
15%
8703.24.69
Used/Recondition
20%
20%
8703.31.00
Of a cylinder capacity exceeding 1,500cc


8703.31.10
Brand new
60%
20%
8703.31.19
Used/Recondition
80%
20%
8703.32.00
Of a cylinder capacity exceeding 1,500cc but not exceeding 2,500cc


8703.32.10
Brand new
60%
20%
8703.32.19
Used/Recondition
80%
20%
8703.33.10
Of a cylinder capacity exceeding 2,500cc but not exceeding 2,700cc


8703.33.11
Brand new
60%
20%
8703.33.19
Used/Recondition
80%
20%
8703.33.90
Of a cylinder capacity exceeding 2,700cc


8703.33.91
Brand new
110%
40%
8703.33.99
Used/Recondition
120%
40%
8703.90.30
Three wheeled light weight vehicles


8703.90.31
Brand new
60%
20%
8703.90.39
Used/Recondition
80%
20%
8703.90.50
Sports and racing cars


8703.90.51
Brand new
110%
40%
8703.90.59
Used/Recondition
120%
40%
8703.90.60
Security Van


8703.90.61
Brand new
15%
15%
8703.90.69
Used/Recondition
20%
20%
8704.10.00
Dumpers designed for off-highway use


8704.10.10
Brand new
15%
15%
8704.10.19
Used/Recondition
20%
20%
8704.21.10
Utility trucks (double cab vehicles with a separate open back), G.V.W. not exceeding 3.5 tonnes


8704.21.11
Brand new
40%
20%
8704.21.19
Used/Recondition
60%
20%
8704.21.90
G.V.W. not exceeding 5 tonnes (other than sub heading 8704.21.10)


8704.21.91
Brand new
15%
15%
8704.21.99
Used/Recondition
20%
20%
8704.22.00
G.V.W. exceeding 5 tonnes but not exceeding 20 tonnes


8704.22.10
Brand new
15%
15%
8704.22.19
Used/Recondition
20%
20%
8704.23.10
Delivery trucks and vans of all kinds


8704.23.11
Brand new
15%
15%
8704.23.19
Used/Recondition
20%
20%
8704.23.20
Refrigerated or insulated lorries


8704.23.21
Brand new
15%
15%
8704.23.29
Used/Recondition
20%
20%
8704.23.30
Refuse collectors


8704.23.31
Brand new
15%
15%
8704.23.39
Used/Recondition
20%
20%
8704.23.90
G.V.W. exceeding 20 tonnes


8704.23.91
Brand new
15%
15%
8704.23.99
Used/Recondition
20%
20%
8704.31.10
Utility trucks(double cab vehicles with a separate open back), G.V.W. not exceeding 3.5 tonnes


8704.31.11
Brand new
40%
20%
8704.31.19
Used/Recondition
60%
20%
8704.31.90
G.V.W. not exceeding 5 tonnes (other than subheading 8704.21.10)


8704.31.91
Brand new
15%
15%
8704.31.99
Used/Recondition
20%
20%
8704.90.20
Refrigerated or insulated lorries


8704.90.21
Brand new
15%
15%
8704.90.29
Used/Recondition
20%
20%
8704.90.30
Refuse collectors


8704.90.31
Brand new
15%
15%
8704.90.39
Used/Recondition
20%
20%

I hereby certify that the above is a fair print of the Excise Tariff (2020 Budget) (Amendment) Act 2019, which has been made by the National Parliament.

Acting Clerk of the National Parliament
07 MAY 2020

I hereby certify that the Excise Tariff (2020 Budget) (Amendment) Act 2019, was made by the National Parliament on 5 December 2019.

Speaker of the National Parliament
07 MAY 2020


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