Importers of low numbers of used vehicles into Australia will now be able to import approx. 35 vehicles per year (up to 25kg of gas) without degassing or obtaining a license, thanks to recent amendments to the Degassing Laws.
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The rule was originally limited to no more than 5 units (in a single consignment) in a 2 year period per importer.
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This rule has been updated for certain aircon gas types: The low volume import conditions for equipment containing HFCs (R134a), PFCs, sulfur hexafluoride have changed and nitrogen trifluoride will be added to the controls from 1 January 2018.
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Importers who import up to 25 kilograms of these gases in equipment during a calendar year will not need an equipment licence.
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There is no limit on the number of pieces of equipment and the equipment may be imported in one or more consignment.
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However the rule still stands at 5 units per consignment for any vehicle containing HCFC (hydrochlorofluorocarbon).
