Notice issued: 17 December 2024
From 1 January 2025, the levy and charge on apples and pears harvested in Australia and exported or sold other than for processing (other apples and pears) will increase.
| PRODUCT | LEVY/CHARGE RATE |
|---|---|
| Apples processed or sold for processing into fruit juice | $2.75 per tonne |
| Apples processed or sold for processing other than into fruit juice | $5.50 per tonne |
| All other apples (new levy and charge rate) | 2.087 cents per kilogram |
| Pears processed or sold for processing into fruit juice | $2.95 per tonne |
| Pears processed or sold for processing other than into fruit juice | $5.90 per tonne |
| All other pears (new levy and charge rate) | 2.341 cents per kilogram |
GST does not apply to Australian Government levies and charges.
The Apple and Pear Australia Limited requested an increase to the levy and charge on other apples and pears to fund repayment of the industry’s contribution to the eradication response to Varroa mite, which was underwritten by the Australian Government.
More information
Visit the department’s website to learn more about the leviable commodities and levy and charge rates.
Contact us
Email levies.management@aff.gov.au
Free Call 1800 020 619