ATO depreciation rates for pipe manufacturing assets assets in the Manufacturing industry, under Income Tax (Effective Life of Depreciating Assets) Determination 2025 (LI 2025/20).
11 assets listed.
| Asset | Effective life | Prime cost rate | Diminishing value rate | Applicable from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cage machines | 20 years | 5.00% | 10.00% | 1 July 2025 |
| Load testers | 25 years | 4.00% | 8.00% | 1 July 2025 |
| Moulds | 7 years | 14.29% | 28.57% | 1 July 2025 |
| Pallets | 15 years | 6.67% | 13.33% | 1 July 2025 |
| Pipe making machines | 20 years | 5.00% | 10.00% | 1 July 2025 |
| Prestressing assets | 10 years | 10.00% | 20.00% | 1 July 2025 |
| Shutter saws | 7 years | 14.29% | 28.57% | 1 July 2025 |
| Silos Tile manufacturing plant (cement and concrete, but | 30 years | 3.33% | 6.67% | 1 July 2025 |
| Steel cutters and benders | 7 years | 14.29% | 28.57% | 1 July 2025 |
| Trowel machines | 4 years | 25.00% | 50.00% | 1 July 2025 |
| Work tables | 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.