{"id":"F2005L00308","name":"Tariff Concession Order 0412707","slug":"tariff-concession-order-0412707","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":33893,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2005L00308-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-01","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Tariff Concession Order 0412707","content":"\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\n\n| |\n\n| |\n\n| TARIFF CONCESSION ORDER |\n\n| |\n\n| |\n\n|Under Section 269P of the Customs Act 1901, I Rod Wise a delegate of the Chief Executive Officer |\n\n|declare that the goods specified in Column 1 of THE TABLE are goods to which the item in Part III of Schedule 4 to the Customs |\n\n|Tariff Act 1995 specified in Column 2 of THE TABLE applies. This Order shall have effect from NOVEMBER 22, 2004 and |\n\n|continue in force until revoked under sections 269SC or 269SD of the Act, or the date, if any, specified in Column 2. |\n\n|\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_|\n\nTHE TABLE\n\n\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\n\nCOLUMN 1 COLUMN 2\n\nDescription of Goods including the Prescribed Item No.\n\nCustoms Tariff Classification Date\n\n\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\n\n5704.90.10 FELT, NEEDLE PUNCH, FLAT BOWLING 50\n\nOp. 22.11.04 \\- TC 0412707\n\n\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\n\n|This is page 1 of 1 page(s) of the above Table. |\n\n| Rod Wise.................................... |\n\n|Dated FEBRUARY 4, 2005 Delegate of the Chief Executive Officer |\n\n|\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_|","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This is a standard administrative instrument creating a tariff concession for a single, narrowly defined product category. It matches the original intent of the Tariff Concession System — to provide duty relief for specific imported goods where no equivalent Australian goods are produced or where industry needs support."},"complexity_factors":["Single product description with specific tariff classification (5704.90.10)","No defined terms section — relies on external Customs Tariff Act classifications","Minimal conditional logic — straightforward delegation and effective date","Cross-references to three external statutory provisions (Customs Act 1901 sections 269P, 269SC, 269SD; Customs Tariff Act 1995 Schedule 4 Part III)","Highly specific technical description ('needle punch, flat bowling') requiring industry knowledge to interpret"],"plain_english_summary":"This is a **Tariff Concession Order** — essentially a tax break on imported goods.\n\n**What it does:**\n- Allows certain imported felt products to enter Australia **without paying customs duty** (or at a reduced rate)\n- Specifically covers: **needle-punched felt used for flat bowling greens** (classified under tariff code 5704.90.10)\n\n**Who it affects:**\n- **Importers** bringing in this specific type of felt\n- **Businesses** that install or maintain flat bowling greens (like lawn bowls clubs, sports facilities)\n- **Domestic manufacturers** of similar felt products (who face competition from these duty-free imports)\n\n**Why it matters:**\n- Makes imported bowling green felt cheaper, potentially reducing costs for sports clubs\n- The concession took effect on **22 November 2004** and continues until revoked or a specified end date\n- Issued under the **Customs Act 1901** by a delegate of the Australian Border Force (then Australian Customs Service)\n\n**Key detail:** The \"Item 50\" reference means these goods qualify for **duty-free entry** under Part III of Schedule 4 to the Customs Tariff Act 1995."},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This instrument does not broaden the original statutory scheme; it implements the existing power to grant a tariff concession to a narrowly specified good. It remains within the original purpose of the TCO mechanism (to make particular imported goods eligible for a listed tariff concession). There is no evidence in the text that it expands scope beyond that administrative purpose."},"complexity_factors":["Single-page instrument with one table row (one product entry).","Three statutory cross-references: section 269P (making power), sections 269SC/269SD (revocation).","No multi-part conditions, no nested exceptions, and no extensive defined terms in the instrument itself.","Simple effective date and continuing-in-force rule; no expiry date listed in Column 2 beyond revocation mechanics.","Entry references a single tariff classification (5704.90.10) — classification issues may raise technical complexity at customs, but the instrument is administratively simple."],"plain_english_summary":"This Tariff Concession Order declares imported needle‑punch felt (tariff heading 5704.90.10) eligible for the Schedule 4 concession, changing its customs duty treatment from 22 Nov 2004. Made under s.269P and signed 4 Feb 2005, it remains in force until revoked.\n\nIt primarily benefits importers, may increase competition for domestic producers and reduce customs revenue, and requires correct tariff classification and customs administration to apply or revoke the concession."},"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"A positive credit balance is required for all requests, including BYOK, so fallback providers remain available. Add credits at https://vercel.com/d?to=%2F%5Bteam%5D%2F%7E%2Fai%3Fmodal%3Dtop-up to continue.","source":"analysis-cron"}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0412707","history":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0412707/history","analysis":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0412707/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0412707/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0412707/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0412707/documents"}}