{"id":"F2005L01262","name":"Tariff Concession Order 0501207","slug":"tariff-concession-order-0501207","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":34957,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2005L01262-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-01","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Tariff Concession Order 0501207","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 Robert Crawford 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 25, 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\n6406.10.90 UPPERS, FOOTWEAR 50\n\nOp. 25.01.05 \\- TC 0501207\n\n\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\n\n|This is page 1 of 1 page(s) of the above Table. |\n\n| ...Robert Crawford............................ |\n\n|Dated MAY 23, 2005 Delegate of the Chief Executive Officer |\n\n|\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_|","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This Order is tightly focused: it grants concessional tariff treatment for a specific imported input (footwear uppers). That is consistent with the normal, original purpose of a Tariff Concession Order (to provide targeted tariff relief for particular goods). The instrument does not expand the legislation’s scope beyond that single, product-specific concession; it does not introduce broader regulatory regimes, new powers, or additional categories of goods."},"complexity_factors":["Single-page instrument with one table entry (one product only).","One tariff classification: 6406.10.90, with one Prescribed Item No. (50).","Simple effective-date rule (operative from 25 January 2005) and open-ended duration until administrative revocation (ss269SC/269SD).","Cross-references to two external statutes (Customs Act 1901 – ss269P, 269SC, 269SD; Customs Tariff Act 1995 – Part III of Schedule 4) which add legal context but no internal complexity.","No nested exceptions, no multiple conditional clauses, and no defined-term heavy interpretation section within the Order itself."],"plain_english_summary":"This Tariff Concession Order designates imported footwear uppers (customs tariff 6406.10.90) as eligible for a concessional tariff in Schedule 4, reducing the duty payable while the order remains in force. \n\nIt primarily benefits importers and downstream shoe manufacturers by lowering input costs, affects customs administration and compliance, and carries a fiscal trade-off by reducing customs revenue and potentially displacing domestic upper suppliers."},"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"Unauthenticated. Configure AI_GATEWAY_API_KEY or use a provider module. Learn more: https://ai-sdk.dev/unauthenticated-ai-gateway","source":"analysis-cron"},"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 remains tightly scoped to its original purpose: granting concessional entry for footwear uppers. No scope creep is evident."},"complexity_factors":["Very short document (1 page)","Only 1 defined term implicit (the customs classification 6406.10.90)","No nested conditional logic or exceptions","Single cross-reference to the Customs Act 1901 and Customs Tariff Act 1995 (standard references)","Simple tabular format with only 2 columns of substantive content","No subordinate legislation or regulations attached"],"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- Declares that \"uppers\" for footwear (the upper part of shoes, like the leather or fabric that covers the foot) can be imported under a special tariff concession\n- The goods are classified under customs code **6406.10.90**\n- They receive the benefit of **Item 50** in Part III of Schedule 4 to the Customs Tariff Act 1995 (this typically means duty-free or reduced duty entry)\n\n**Who it affects:**\n- **Importers and manufacturers** of footwear in Australia who import shoe uppers\n- Australian **customs brokers** and freight forwarders handling these goods\n- **Domestic footwear manufacturers** who might compete with imported uppers\n\n**Why it matters:**\n- Reduces the cost of importing shoe uppers, making Australian footwear manufacturing more competitive or reducing retail prices\n- Helps businesses plan by providing certainty about duty rates until the order is revoked\n- The order took effect on **25 January 2005** and continues indefinitely until cancelled\n\n**Key details:**\n- Made under **section 269P** of the Customs Act 1901 (the power to create these concessions)\n- Can be revoked under **sections 269SC or 269SD** (if circumstances change, such as local industry being injured)\n- Signed by a delegate of the Australian Customs Service CEO"}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0501207","history":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0501207/history","analysis":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0501207/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0501207/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0501207/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0501207/documents"}}