{"id":"F2005L00942","name":"Tariff Concession Order 0501102","slug":"tariff-concession-order-0501102","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":34401,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2005L00942-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-01","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Tariff Concession Order 0501102","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 JANUARY 21, 2005 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\n8518.22.00 LOUDSPEAKERS, active, digital amplification and stereo, in a single 50\n\nchassis, comprising ALL of the following:\n\n(a) magnetic shielded drivers;\n\n(b) thermal protection circuitry;\n\n(c) adaptive bass linearization\n\nOp. 21.01.05 \\- TC 0501102\n\n\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\n\n|This is page 1 of 1 page(s) of the above Table. |\n\n| ..Rod Wise.................................... |\n\n|Dated APRIL 18, 2005 Delegate of the Chief Executive Officer |\n\n|\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_|","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The Order is narrowly focused and matches the apparent original purpose: to apply a Schedule 4 tariff item to a clearly described class of loudspeakers. It does not expand the scope beyond that purpose — there are no additional categories, conditional regimes, or broader policy hooks introduced in this version."},"complexity_factors":["Single-page instrument with one entry in the Table","One customs classification specified: 8518.22.00","Three conjunctive technical features required (all of (a), (b), (c)) — simple conjunctive requirement","Cross-references to 3 external provisions only: Customs Act s269P, s269SC, s269SD and Part III of Schedule 4 to the Customs Tariff Act 1995","No nested exceptions, no multiple tariff lines, no expiry date other than revocation","Clear effective date (21 January 2005) and signature block"],"plain_english_summary":"This Tariff Concession Order declares a narrowly defined class of imported active, digitally amplified stereo loudspeakers (with magnetic shielding, thermal protection circuitry and adaptive bass linearization; classification 8518.22.00) to be subject to an item in Part III of Schedule 4 to the Customs Tariff Act 1995. \n\nIt affects importers, customs brokers and officials (and indirectly competing domestic suppliers) by making qualifying imports eligible for the concessional tariff treatment in Schedule 4, changing import costs and verification work."},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This is a standard administrative instrument creating a specific tariff concession. It has not expanded beyond its original purpose of granting duty relief for a narrowly defined category of goods."},"complexity_factors":["Single, narrow product category (one type of loudspeaker)","Only 3 defined technical criteria to determine eligibility","No cross-references to other legislation beyond the empowering Act","No conditional exceptions or nested logic","Very short document (1 page)","Straightforward tabular format with clear column structure"],"plain_english_summary":"This is a **Tariff Concession Order** — a type of official decision that reduces or eliminates import duties (tariffs) on specific goods coming into Australia.\n\n**What it does:**\nThis order (number 0501102) grants a tariff concession for a very specific type of **active loudspeaker** (a speaker with built-in amplification). To qualify, the speaker must meet ALL of these technical requirements:\n- Have digital amplification and stereo sound\n- Be housed in a single chassis (one unit)\n- Have magnetically shielded drivers (prevents interference with nearby electronics)\n- Include thermal protection circuitry (prevents overheating)\n- Have adaptive bass linearization (a technology that adjusts bass response)\n\n**Who it affects:**\n- **Importers** of these specific loudspeakers — they can bring them into Australia without paying the usual customs duty\n- **Australian businesses** buying or selling these speakers (potentially lower costs)\n- **Competing manufacturers** of speakers that don't meet these exact specs (they don't get the concession)\n\n**Why it matters:**\nTariff concessions are designed to help Australian industries by reducing costs on goods that aren't made locally or that meet specific needs. This particular order from 2005 made it cheaper to import high-tech active loudspeakers with specific safety and performance features. The concession remains in force until it's formally revoked or expires."},"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-0501102","history":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0501102/history","analysis":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0501102/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0501102/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0501102/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0501102/documents"}}