ATO depreciation rates for cooling and refrigeration assets assets in the Manufacturing industry, under Income Tax (Effective Life of Depreciating Assets) Determination 2025 (LI 2025/20).
9 assets listed.
| Asset | Effective life | Prime cost rate | Diminishing value rate | Applicable from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blowers, flour sifters and grain soak systems | 15 years | 6.67% | 13.33% | 1 July 2025 |
| Cooling tunnels, tray and vacuum coolers | 20 years | 5.00% | 10.00% | 1 July 2025 |
| Final provers (mechanical type) | 15 years | 6.67% | 13.33% | 1 July 2025 |
| Flour silos | 25 years | 4.00% | 8.00% | 1 July 2025 |
| Freezers (including blast freezer, plate freezer) | 15 years | 6.67% | 13.33% | 1 July 2025 |
| Generally | 20 years | 5.00% | 10.00% | 1 July 2025 |
| Lidding systems | 10 years | 10.00% | 20.00% | 1 July 2025 |
| Spiral coolers, spiral freezers | 10 years | 10.00% | 20.00% | 1 July 2025 |
| Weighers | 10 years | 10.00% | 20.00% | 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.