TAXATION RULING NO.ST 2343

ST 2343

SALES TAX : MOTOR VEHICLES FOR USE IN THE AGRICULTURAL INDUSTRY

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PREAMBLE

Taxation Ruling No. ST 2234 explains the extent to which motor vehicles for use primarily and principally in agricultural industry could qualify for exemption under item 13(1), First Schedule. The Ruling contained details of vehicles that have been accepted as qualifying for conditional exemption under item 13(1) when purchased for use in agricultural industry. The vehicles were divided into two groups. Appendix A listed vehicles accepted as satisfying the terms of item 13(1) while Appendix B listed vehicles for which exemption had been granted for a trial period.

2. Since the issue of that Ruling certain other models of motor vehicles have been accepted as satisfying the terms of item 13(1). The purpose of this Ruling is to update the motor vehicle lists. The Ruling takes into account additions to the list, deletions and model changes. It also adjusts the model codes of the Suzuki Sierra Range.

RULING

3. Attached as Appendix A is a list of motor vehicles that have been accepted as qualifying for conditional exemption under sub-item 13(1) when purchased for use in agricultural industry.

4. Attached as Appendix B is a list of motor vehicles that have been granted conditional exemption for a trial period because sales patterns so far have not established that the vehicles are used exclusively or primarily and principally in agricultural industry. At the end of the trial periods, sales of these vehicles will be reviewed and a decision made whether exemption under sub-item 13(1) should continue.

COMMISSIONER OF TAXATION
11 June 1987

APPENDIX

FOUR, SIX AND EIGHT WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLES THAT QUALIFY FOR CONDITIONAL EXEMPTION UNDER SUB-ITEM 13(1) IN THE FIRST SCHEDULE TO THE SALES TAX (EXEMPTIONS AND CLASSIFICATIONS) ACT WHEN PURCHASED FOR USE IN AGRICULTURAL INDUSTRY DAIHATSU :

F 75V 4WD Jeep type vehicle (diesel)
F 85V 4WD Jeep type vehicle (petrol)
F 70 4WD Jeep type vehicle with soft top
F 70V 4WD Jeep type vehicle with hard top
F 77P 4WD Utility (diesel)
F 77PC 4WD Cab/Chassis (diesel)
F 80 4WD Jeep type vehicle with soft top
F 80V 4WD Jeep type vehicle with hard top
F 87P 4WD Utility (petrol)
F 87PC 4WD Cab/Chassis (petrol)
S 76D 4WD Pick-up with tipper action
S 76TC 4WD Pick-up with locally manufactured body
S 76T 4WD Pick-up with imported body
FORD :
F 100 4WD Utility
GENERAL MOTORS HOLDEN : Rodeo
8DPO7 Cab/Chassis, 2lt petrol, LWB, bench/vinyl trim, 5 speed
8DMO7 Cab/Chassis, 2.3lt petrol, SWB, bucket/knit vinyl trim, 5 speed
8DKO7LQ7 Cab/Chassis, 2.2lt diesel, SWB, bench/vinyl trim, 5 speed
8DPO7LQ7 Cab/Chassis, 2.2lt diesel, LWB, bench/vinyl trim, 5 speed
8DL14 LS Utility, 2.3lt petrol, SWB, bucket/tweed fabric trim, 5 speed
8DM14 Utility, 2.3lt petrol, SWB, bucket/knit vinyl trim, 5 speed
8DK14LQ7 Utility, 2.2lt diesel, SWB, bench/vinyl trim, 5 speed
Drover
8QS16 2 Seat 4WD Hardtop
8QS80 2 Seat 4WD Pick-up
8QS60 2 Seat 4WD Cab/Chassis (subject to the fitting of an approved body type)
8QS26 2 Seat 4WD Half door, soft top.
HUSTLER : SIX WHEEL DRIVE All terrain vehicle LEYLAND :
Land Rover One Ten 3.9 Diesel Chassis Cab with Flat Platform
Land Rover One Ten 3.9 Diesel Chassis Cab with Tray Top
Land Rover One Ten 3.9 Diesel Chassis Cab with Wooden Drop Sides
Land Rover One Ten 3.9 Diesel Chassis Cab with Flat-top Drop Sides
Land Rover One Ten 3.9 Diesel Chassis Cab with Wooden Tray
Land Rover One Ten 3.9 Diesel Chassis Cab with Tray Body and Platform Stake
Land Rover One Ten 3.9 Diesel Chassis Cab with Cabin and Tray
Land Rover One Ten 3.9 Diesel Chassis Cab subject to fitting of approved body type
Land Rover One Ten 3.5 Petrol Hard Top
Land Rover One Ten 3.9 Diesel Hard Top
MAZDA
B 26A6PLDX4 B2600 4WD Pick-up - petrol
B 26A5CLDX4 B2600 4WD Cab Chassis - petrol (subject to the fitting of an approved body type)
MITSUBISHI : Triton
ME 3V 20 2.6 litre 4WD Cab-Chassis with petrol engine
ME 1V 20 2.5 litre 4WD Cab-Chassis with diesel engine
ME 3V 27 2.6 litre 4WD Utility with petrol engine
ME 1V 27 2.5 litre 4WD Utility with diesel engine
NISSAN : Petrol 160 Series
UG 160 GFM 3 Seat petrol pick-up
UG 160 GFMA 3 Seat petrol cab/chassis
UG 160 GFMAP 3 Seat petrol cab/chassis with power steering
UG 160 GFMP 3 Seat petrol pick-up with power steering
URG160 GFAM 3 Seat diesel cab/chassis
URG160 GFAMP 3 Seat diesel cab/chassis with power steering
URG160 GFM 3 Seat diesel pick-up
URG160 GFMP 3 Seat diesel pick-up with power steering
URG160 GFTM 3 Seat diesel pick-up turbo
URG160 GFTMA 3 Seat diesel cab/chassis turbo
URG160 GFTMAP 3 Seat diesel cab/chassis turbo with power steering
URG160 GFTMP 3 Seat diesel pick-up turbo with power steering
65 ZKR 160 HFM 2 Seat diesel hardtop
65 ZKR 160 HFMP 2 Seat diesel hardtop with power steering
Navara
NMD 21 FMAE single cab/chassis, petrol engine
NMD 21 FME single cab pick-up, petrol engine
JMD 21 FMABE single cab/chassis, diesel engine
JMD 21 FMBE single cab pick-up, diesel engine
PASQUALI : 910 Transporter SIDEWINDER : SIX WHEEL DRIVE All terrain vehicle SUBARU :
MVR 4WD utility
SUZUKI SIERRA :
SJ 410 RU Half door, 2 seater utility
SJ 410 QRU Full door, 2 seater utility
SJ 410 VU Hard top van, 2 seater
SJ 410 WU Long Wheel base, 2 seater utility
SJ 410 K Factory steel tray body, standard wheels
SJ 410 P Cab/chassis unit fitted with an approved body
SJ 413 RU Half door, 2 seater utility
SJ 413 QRU Full door, 2 seater utility
SJ 413 VU Hard top van, 2 seater
SJ 413 WU Long Wheel base, 2 seater utility
SJ 413 K Factory steel tray body, standard wheels
SJ 413 P Cab/chassis unit fitted with an approved body
These models may be accompanied by any of codes R (with K or P only), A, D, E, H, N, Y or Z without affecting exempt status.
TOYOTA :
Landcruiser 4WD
FJ 75 RP-MRQ 3 Cab/chassis, Petrol
HJ 75 RP-MRQ 3 Cab/chassis, Diesel
HJ 75 RP-MRQ Pick-up, Diesel
BJ 70 RV-MRQ Heavy Duty SWB Hard Top, Diesel
FJ 70 RV-MRQ Heavy Duty SWB Hard Top, Petrol
Hi-Lux 4WD Class 65
LN 65 R-MRQ Utility
LN 65 R-MRQ 3 Cab/chassis
YN 67 R-MRQ One tonne 4WD utility
YN 67 R-MRQ 3 One tonne 4WD Cab/chassis
MISCELLANEOUS :
ARGO 6 and ARGO 8 all terrain vehicles Carraro Tigrecar with demountable trailer

APPENDIX B

FOUR, SIX AND EIGHT WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLES TO WHICH CONDITIONAL EXEMPTION UNDER SUB-ITEM 13(1) IN THE FIRST SCHEDULE TO THE SALES TAX (EXEMPTIONS AND CLASSIFICATIONS) ACT HAS BEEN GRANTED FOR A TRIAL PERIOD

. Lada Niva 2 seater 4WD hard-top P/Van
. Mahindra CJ-3B 4WD short wheel base, soft top
. Mercedes-Benz 300 GD LWB soft top pick-up
. Unimog Cab/chassis with power take-off facilities and hydraulic system (described as K11, K12, K13, or K14 hydraulics)

References

ATO references:
NO 85/8504-1

Date of effect:
IMMEDIATE

Related Rulings/Determinations:

ST 2031
ST 2234
ST 2304

Subject References:
MOTOR VEHICLES FOR USE IN AGRICULTURAL INDUSTRY

Legislative References:
STEC -SALES TAX (EXEMPTIONS AND CLASSIFICATIONS) ACT; Schedule 1, ITEM 13