{"id":"F2005L03119","name":"Tariff Concession Order 0506114","slug":"tariff-concession-order-0506114","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":38107,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2005L03119-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-01","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Tariff Concession Order 0506114","content":"| TARIFF CONCESSION ORDERUnder Section 269P of the Customs Act 1901, I, Wendy Knowles, a delegate of the Chief Executive Officer 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 Tariff Act 1995 specified in Column 2 of THE TABLE applies. This Order shall have effect from 23.05.05 and continue in force until revoked under sections 269SC or 269SD of the Act, or the date, if any, specified in Column 2. |\n| ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |\n\nTHE TABLE\n\n| COLUMN 1Description of Goods including theCustoms Tariff Classification | COLUMN 2Schedule 4 Item NumberLast date of effect |\n| ----------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------- |\n\n| 9506.99.90 | STUMPS, CRICKET, with OR without bailsOp. 23.05.05 - TC 0506114 | 50  |\n| ---------- | --------------------------------------------------------------- | --- |\n\n| This is page 1 of 1 Page of the above Table...Wendy Knowles........................Dated 07 October 2005 Delegate of the Chief Executive Officer |\n| ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"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":"This Order performs the routine, narrowly focused function typical of Tariff Concession Orders: it attaches a Schedule 4 concession item to a specific tariff line. It does not expand the original purpose of the TCO mechanism; it remains limited to one product description and applies the external Schedule 4 item. There is no evidence in the text that the Order broadens scope beyond that routine tariff-concession purpose."},"complexity_factors":["Single-page instrument listing one tariff line only","One descriptive line: tariff classification 9506.99.90 for ‘STUMPS, CRICKET, with OR without bails’","Cross-references to three provisions of the Customs Act (s269P, ss269SC, 269SD)","Reference to Part III of Schedule 4 of the Customs Tariff Act 1995 (external document determines substantive tariff effect)","No conditional sub-clauses, exceptions, or multiple defined terms within the instrument itself","Effective date stated, no expiry date in Column 2 (open-ended until revoked)"],"plain_english_summary":"**What this instrument does (mechanically)**\n\n- It is a Tariff Concession Order (TCO) made under section 269P of the Customs Act 1901. The delegate of the Chief Executive Officer (Wendy Knowles) declares that the goods described in the Table are to which the Part III item in Schedule 4 to the Customs Tariff Act 1995 specified in Column 2 applies.\n- The single listed tariff line is 9506.99.90 described as “STUMPS, CRICKET, with OR without bails”.\n- Column 2 shows the Schedule 4 item number “50”. The Order took effect on 23 May 2005 and remains in force until revoked under sections 269SC or 269SD of the Customs Act, or until any expiry date is placed in Column 2 (none is given here).\n\n**Who it affects**\n\n- Importers who bring into Australia cricket stumps (with or without bails) classified under tariff code 9506.99.90.\n- The Australian Government (through lost or reduced tariff revenue when the concession applies).\n- Any domestic manufacturers or sellers of cricket stumps who compete with imported goods, because the concession changes relative import prices.\n- Customs administration responsible for applying and monitoring the concession.\n\n**Why it matters (practical effect and incentives)**\n\n- The Order makes the listed goods eligible for the tariff treatment specified by item 50 in Part III of Schedule 4 to the Customs Tariff Act 1995. In practical terms that means the listed goods are subject to the concession in Schedule 4 rather than the default tariff in the Tariff Act. The Order itself does not set the tariff rate — it attaches the relevant Schedule 4 item to those goods.\n- Who pays and who benefits: importers benefit from lower import duty (where the Schedule 4 item grants a reduced or nil duty); the government forgoes tariff revenue; domestic producers may face increased competition because imported prices fall relative to domestic prices.\n- Who decides: a delegated official under s269P of the Customs Act (here Wendy Knowles) makes the declaration; revocation or variation is governed by ss 269SC and 269SD.\n\n**Policy rationale and trade-offs (stated purpose and practical tests)**\n\n- The instrument’s stated operation is procedural: it declares that the specified goods are covered by a particular tariff concession item. The implicit rationale (typical for TCOs) is to reduce import costs for particular goods — often to support supply chains, reduce cost to local purchasers, or because the goods meet a qualifying use or specification.\n- Costs and trade-offs to test that rationale against: the government sacrifices tariff revenue for the duration of the concession; domestic producers selling similar goods face stronger price competition; administrative costs arise from issuing, monitoring and potentially revoking the concession. The effect on private behaviour is straightforward: lower import duty tends to encourage imports of the specified goods, alter sourcing decisions, and may affect retail prices.\n\n**Operational and compliance notes**\n\n- Implementation requires correct tariff classification (importers must correctly classify goods as 9506.99.90 and meet any conditions attached to Schedule 4 item 50).\n- The Order contains no sunset date in Column 2, so it remains in force until revoked under the cited sections of the Customs Act. That creates an open-ended concession until administrative action is taken to revoke it.\n\n**Risk and scope observations**\n\n- The instrument is narrowly framed (one tariff line for cricket stumps), which limits risk of broad unintended application.\n- Administrative risks are typical: misclassification, disputes about whether particular products fall within the description, and the normal enforcement workload for customs.\n\n(References in the Order: s269P, ss269SC/269SD of the Customs Act 1901; Part III, Schedule 4 of the Customs Tariff Act 1995.)"},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This is a standard, narrow tariff concession order covering a specific sporting good (cricket stumps). It has not expanded beyond its original purpose of granting duty relief for this specific item."},"complexity_factors":["Very short document (1 page)","Only 1 defined term (the goods description)","No cross-references to other legislation beyond the basic enabling provisions (Customs Act 1901, Customs Tariff Act 1995)","Simple tabular format with only 2 columns","No conditional logic or exceptions","Straightforward administrative declaration with fixed effective date"],"plain_english_summary":"This Tariff Concession Order grants cricket stumps (with or without bails) a reduced/zero customs duty under item 50 of Part III of Schedule 4 to the Customs Tariff Act 1995, effective 23 May 2005.  \n\nIt affects importers and customs officials by lowering import costs for cricket equipment, supporting cheaper supply to retailers and clubs; issued under section 269P of the Customs Act 1901 by Wendy Knowles."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0506114","history":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0506114/history","analysis":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0506114/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0506114/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0506114/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0506114/documents"}}