This notice is presented for archival purposes only. It may contain information that is no longer correct or relevant in the current year. Information within this notice was correct on the date it was issued.
This notice was issued in 2017.
The annual adjustment is based on movements in the Consumer Price Index less credit services subgroup over the 12-month period prior to 31 March 2017.
The new rates are those set out in the Excise and Excise-equivalent Duties Table (Alcoholic Beverages Indexation) Amendment Order 2017.
The rates are summarised as:
| Current excise rate to 30 June 2017 | New excise (GST excl.) from 1 July 2017 |
|---|---|
| 42.650 cents per litre of beverage | 43.573 cents per litre of beverage |
| $28.438 per litre of alcohol | $29.054 per litre of alcohol |
| $2.2750 per litre of beverage | $2.3243 per litre of beverage |
| $2.8438 per litre of beverage | $2.9054 per litre of beverage |
| $51.795 per litre of alcohol | $52.916 per litre of beverage |
Alcohol products removed from a licensed manufacturing area or imported after midnight on 30 June 2017 will be subject to the new rates.
For further information, see the Types of duties, fees & charges section, or please contact Customs on 0800 428 786 (0800 4 CUSTOMS).