{"id":"F2005L00423","name":"Tariff Concession Order 0413473","slug":"tariff-concession-order-0413473","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":34098,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2005L00423-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-01","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Tariff Concession Order 0413473","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 DECEMBER 10, 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\n8515.31.90 WELDERS, tungsten inert gas (TIG), weight NOT greater than 5 kg 50\n\nOp. 10.12.04 \\- TC 0413473\n\n\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\n\n|This is page 1 of 1 page(s) of the above Table. |\n\n| ..Rod Wise.................................... |\n\n|Dated FEBRUARY 11, 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, narrow tariff concession order of the type routinely made under the Customs Act. It covers exactly what it purports to cover — a specific category of welding equipment — with no evidence of scope creep or expansion beyond the original administrative purpose."},"complexity_factors":["Single, specific product category covered (TIG welders under 5kg)","No defined terms section — all terminology is standard customs classification language","No cross-references beyond the basic statutory framework (Customs Act 1901, Customs Tariff Act 1995)","Simple tabular format with only two columns of operative content","No conditional logic, exceptions, or nested provisions","Straightforward administrative instrument — essentially a declaration with minimal legal machinery"],"plain_english_summary":"This is a **Tariff Concession Order** — a legal instrument that gives certain imported goods a reduced or zero customs duty rate.\n\n**What it does:**\n- Grants a tariff concession (lower import tax) for specific welding equipment\n- The goods covered are **tungsten inert gas (TIG) welders weighing 5 kg or less**\n- These goods are classified under customs tariff code **8515.31.90**\n- The concession applies under **Item 50** of Part III of Schedule 4 to the Customs Tariff Act 1995\n\n**Who it affects:**\n- **Importers** bringing TIG welders (under 5kg) into Australia\n- **Businesses** purchasing these welders (they benefit from lower import costs)\n- **Domestic manufacturers** of similar welding equipment (who face competition from these cheaper imports)\n\n**Why it matters:**\nTariff concessions reduce the cost of importing specific goods. This makes imported TIG welders cheaper for Australian businesses and consumers. The order took effect on **10 December 2004** and remains in force until revoked or a specified end date is reached.\n\nThe order was made by **Rod Wise**, acting as a delegate of the Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Border Force (or its predecessor agency), under powers granted by **section 269P of the Customs Act 1901**."},"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"},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The instrument itself records a declaration applying a tariff item to a narrowly defined good from 10 December 2004 and continuing until revoked. The text contains no amendment, repeal, or extension beyond the stated mechanism for revocation, so there is no indication the scope has changed from the instrument's original declaratory purpose."},"complexity_factors":["Very narrow product description (TIG welders, weight not greater than 5 kg) reducing scope ambiguity","Specific Customs Tariff classification cited (8515.31.90) simplifies application","Legal basis named (section 269P, Customs Act 1901) requires basic statutory authority check","Indefinite duration — remains in force until revoked under sections 269SC or 269SD, creating ongoing administrative monitoring","Administrative discretion: delegate of CEO signs and revocation is by administrative sections, creating procedural reliance on agency action","Table entry includes a prescribed item/number ('50') and operational/signed dates (Op. 10.12.04; Dated 11.02.05) that may require attention for timing or record-keeping"],"plain_english_summary":"**What it does:** This Tariff Concession Order declares that tungsten inert gas (TIG) welders weighing not more than 5 kg are covered by an item in Part III of Schedule 4 to the Customs Tariff Act 1995, changing their customs duty treatment from 10 December 2004 until the order is revoked. \n\n**Who it affects and why it matters:** Importers of these TIG welders and customs officers are affected because the Order changes how those goods are classified for tariff purposes; the decision was made under section 269P of the Customs Act 1901 by a delegate of the Chief Executive Officer."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0413473","history":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0413473/history","analysis":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0413473/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0413473/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0413473/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0413473/documents"}}