{"id":"F2007B00026","name":"Singapore-Australia Free Trade Agreement - Determined Manufactured Raw Materials Notice No. 2004/1","slug":"singapore-australia-free-trade-agreement-determined-manufactured-raw-materials-notice-no-2004-1","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":138193,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2007B00026-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-03","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Singapore-Australia Free Trade Agreement - Determined Manufactured Raw Materials Notice No. 2004/1","content":"---\nmeta-content-style-type: text/css\nmeta-content-type: application/xhtml+xml; charset=utf-8\nmeta-generator: Aspose.Words for .NET 20.2\ntitle: Commonwealthof Australia\n---\n\n?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"utf-8\" standalone=\"no\"?>\n\n# CUSTOMS ACT 1901 - SECTION 153VA\n\n \n\nSINGAPORE–AUSTRALIA FREE TRADE AGREEMENT\n\n \n\nDETERMINED MANUFACTURED RAW MATERIALS\n\n \n\nNOTICE NO. 2004/1\n\n \n\n \n\nI, Wayne Baldwin, Acting Director Valuation and Origin, pursuant to paragraph 153VA(d) of the Customs Act 1901, determine the following materials to be manufactured raw materials of Singapore, with effect from the date specified against those materials:\n\n \n\nMaterials Tariff Reference Operative Date\n\n (for information only)\n\n \n\n| Lauryl Myristyl Alcohol | 3823.70.00 | 31 March 2004 |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\nDated this   5th   day of   April   2004\n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n(signed)\n\n \n\nWayne Baldwin\n\n \n\n(Delegate of the Chief Executive Officer of Customs)\n\n \n","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This notice performs the specific function authorised by paragraph 153VA(d): it designates a named product as a manufactured raw material of Singapore and sets an operative date. The instrument does not expand or narrow the statutory power itself; it simply exercises that power in respect of one material. Any change to the broader legal scope or consequences would arise from other provisions of the Customs Act or the Singapore–Australia Free Trade Agreement, which are not altered by this notice."},"complexity_factors":["Very short instrument that lists a single material and operative date","Relies on an external statutory provision (paragraph 153VA(d) of the Customs Act 1901) for legal authority and effect","Uses a technical tariff classification (3823.70.00) that requires external reference to interpret fully","Administrative delegation (signed by a delegate) raises a minor interpretive step about delegations of power","Does not itself state downstream consequences (requires cross-reference to Customs Act/FTA for full operational impact)"],"plain_english_summary":"Under paragraph 153VA(d) of the Customs Act 1901, the Acting Director Valuation and Origin formally determines that Lauryl Myristyl Alcohol (tariff 3823.70.00) is to be treated as a “manufactured raw material of Singapore,” effective 31 March 2004.  \n\nThe notice records this administrative classification but does not set out any downstream tariff, documentation, compliance, or enforcement consequences, which depend on other legal or FTA provisions."},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This notice performs exactly its intended function under section 153VA of the Customs Act - to determine specific manufactured raw materials for the purposes of the Singapore-Australia Free Trade Agreement. It has not expanded beyond this narrow administrative purpose."},"complexity_factors":["Single substantive provision determining one specific material","No defined terms section - relies on existing definitions in the Customs Act 1901 and the SAFTA","No conditional logic or exceptions","Minimal cross-referencing (only to section 153VA(d) of the Customs Act)","Tabular format presents information clearly","Extremely short document (approximately 150 words of substantive content)"],"plain_english_summary":"This is a **Customs Notice** made under the Customs Act 1901 that gives special tariff treatment to a specific chemical product imported from Singapore.\n\n**What it does:**\n- Declares that **Lauryl Myristyl Alcohol** (a chemical used in cosmetics, detergents, and industrial products) counts as a \"manufactured raw material\" from Singapore\n- This classification matters because under the **Singapore-Australia Free Trade Agreement (SAFTA)**, goods made using Singaporean raw materials can qualify for reduced or zero customs duties when imported into Australia\n\n**Who it affects:**\n- Australian businesses importing goods containing this chemical from Singapore\n- Singaporean exporters of products using Lauryl Myristyl Alcohol\n- Customs officials processing these imports\n\n**Why it matters:**\nWithout this notice, Australian importers might have to pay higher tariffs on finished products containing this ingredient. By officially recognising it as a Singaporean manufactured raw material, the notice ensures that goods made with it can access the preferential (discounted) tariff rates promised under the free trade agreement. This keeps trade flowing smoothly between the two countries and keeps costs down for Australian consumers and businesses."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/singapore-australia-free-trade-agreement-determined-manufactured-raw-materials-notice-no-2004-1","history":"/api/acts/singapore-australia-free-trade-agreement-determined-manufactured-raw-materials-notice-no-2004-1/history","analysis":"/api/acts/singapore-australia-free-trade-agreement-determined-manufactured-raw-materials-notice-no-2004-1/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/singapore-australia-free-trade-agreement-determined-manufactured-raw-materials-notice-no-2004-1/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/singapore-australia-free-trade-agreement-determined-manufactured-raw-materials-notice-no-2004-1/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/singapore-australia-free-trade-agreement-determined-manufactured-raw-materials-notice-no-2004-1/documents"}}