ATO depreciation rates for cold storage assets assets in the Manufacturing industry, under Income Tax (Effective Life of Depreciating Assets) Determination 2025 (LI 2025/20).
8 assets listed.
| Asset | Effective life | Prime cost rate | Diminishing value rate | Applicable from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air curtains | 5 years | 20.00% | 40.00% | 1 July 2025 |
| Ammonia condensers | 10 years | 10.00% | 20.00% | 1 July 2025 |
| Blast freezer tunnels | 20 years | 5.00% | 10.00% | 1 July 2025 |
| Blast freezers | 20 years | 5.00% | 10.00% | 1 July 2025 |
| Carbon dioxide (CO2) snow making machines | 10 years | 10.00% | 20.00% | 1 July 2025 |
| Carton conveyors (incorporating belt, drive motors and supporting structure) | 10 years | 10.00% | 20.00% | 1 July 2025 |
| Chiller tunnels | 20 years | 5.00% | 10.00% | 1 July 2025 |
| Chillers (incorporating pneumatic gates) | 15 years | 6.67% | 13.33% | 1 July 2025 |
The effective lives shown above are determined by the Commissioner of Taxation under section 40-100 of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997. The diminishing value rate equals 200% ÷ effective life (for assets acquired on or after 10 May 2006). The prime cost rate equals 100% ÷ effective life. You may alternatively self-assess effective life — see the ATO website for guidance.