{"id":"F2005L00897","name":"Tariff Concession Order 0501259","slug":"tariff-concession-order-0501259","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":34323,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2005L00897-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-01","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Tariff Concession Order 0501259","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 24, 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\n8413.60.90 PUMPS, peristaltic 50\n\nOp. 24.01.05 \\- TC 0501259\n\n\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\n\n|This is page 1 of 1 page(s) of the above Table. |\n\n| ..Rod Wise.................................... |\n\n|Dated APRIL 8, 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 covering a single product category. It has not expanded beyond its original purpose of granting concessional treatment to peristaltic pumps."},"complexity_factors":["Single commodity coverage (only peristaltic pumps under one tariff classification)","No defined terms section — terms take their ordinary meaning","No cross-references to other legislation beyond the empowering provisions (Customs Act 1901, sections 269P, 269SC, 269SD; Customs Tariff Act 1995, Schedule 4 Part III)","Simple tabular format with only two columns of operative content","No conditional logic, exceptions, or sunset clauses (other than standard revocation provisions)","Total length: 1 page"],"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- Allows **peristaltic pumps** (a type of pump that moves fluid through a tube by squeezing it, commonly used in medical and industrial settings) to be imported into Australia at a concessional tariff rate.\n- The goods are classified under customs tariff code **8413.60.90**.\n- The concession took effect on **24 January 2005** and remains in force until it is formally revoked or expires.\n\n**Who it affects:**\n- **Importers** bringing peristaltic pumps into Australia — they pay less customs duty.\n- **Australian businesses** that use these pumps (e.g., medical device manufacturers, food processing companies, laboratories).\n- **Domestic pump manufacturers** — who may face increased competition from cheaper imports.\n\n**Why it matters:**\nTariff concessions are designed to **reduce costs for Australian industries** that need specific equipment not readily available from local manufacturers. This particular order makes it cheaper to import peristaltic pumps, presumably because equivalent pumps weren't being made in Australia at competitive prices when the order was issued in 2005."},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The Order sets a single, specific tariff concession for peristaltic pumps and contains no amendments or scope expansions. The text shows no evidence the scope was altered from its immediate operative effect as declared."},"complexity_factors":["Single-item, narrow subject: only peristaltic pumps specified (8413.60.90, prescribed item 50).","Clear legal authority cited (s.269P of the Customs Act 1901).","Explicit commencement date (24 January 2005) and continuing effect until revocation (ss.269SC/269SD).","No multiple clauses, exceptions, or cross-referenced procedural rules within the instrument.","Operational complexity depends on external Customs Tariff (Part III, Schedule 4) and administrative claiming procedures not detailed here."],"plain_english_summary":"This Tariff Concession Order (TC 0501259) makes peristaltic pumps (Customs Tariff classification 8413.60.90, prescribed item 50) goods to which an item in Part III of Schedule 4 to the Customs Tariff Act 1995 applies. It takes effect 24 January 2005 and continues until revoked. The declaration was made by a delegate of the CEO under s.269P of the Customs Act 1901 and can be revoked under ss.269SC or 269SD. Importers and customs officers are the primary actors affected because the Order changes the tariff treatment of these pumps."},"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"}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0501259","history":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0501259/history","analysis":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0501259/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0501259/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0501259/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0501259/documents"}}