{"id":"F2005L03347","name":"Tariff Concession Order 0509996","slug":"tariff-concession-order-0509996","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":38681,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2005L03347-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-01","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Tariff Concession Order 0509996","content":"| TARIFF CONCESSION ORDERUnder Section 269P of the Customs Act 1901, I, Susan Campbell, 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 29.07.05 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| 8535.21.00 | CIRCUIT-BREAKERS, GENERATOR, three phaseOp. 29.07.05 - TC 0509996 | 50  |\n| ---------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------- | --- |\n\n| This is page 1 of 1 Page of the above Table...Susan Campbell.......................Dated 21 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 TCO follows the standard, narrow function of a tariff concession order: it grants the specified imported good the tariff treatment set out by a Schedule 4 item. It does not broaden the legislative scheme beyond that core purpose and does not materially change the scope of the underlying Customs or Tariff Acts."},"complexity_factors":["Single short instrument (one page, one table row)","One tariff classification specified (HS 8535.21.00)","Single cross-reference to Part III, Schedule 4 Item 50 of the Customs Tariff Act 1995","Simple temporal provision (effective date and open-ended until revocation)","Cross-references to three sections of the Customs Act (269P, 269SC, 269SD) but no nested conditions or multiple exceptions"],"plain_english_summary":"**What this instrument does (mechanically)**\n\n- This is a Tariff Concession Order (TCO) made under section 269P of the Customs Act 1901. It declares that a particular imported good — described in the Table — is to be treated as a good to which **Item 50 of Part III of Schedule 4 to the Customs Tariff Act 1995** applies.  \n- The named good is: HS code 8535.21.00 — “CIRCUIT-BREAKERS, GENERATOR, three phase”.  \n- The TCO takes effect from 29 July 2005 and continues until it is revoked under section 269SC or 269SD of the Customs Act, or until any end date specified in the Table. The instrument is signed by a delegate of the CEO (Susan Campbell).\n\n**Who it affects**\n\n- Importers who bring in three‑phase generator circuit‑breakers that match the description and tariff classification.  \n- Australian manufacturers or suppliers who compete with or supply these specific imported parts.  \n- Customs and border officials responsible for classifying and clearing imports.  \n- The Commonwealth budget (through whatever revenue effect Item 50 produces).\n\n**Why it matters (the practical effect)**\n\n- By declaring the goods as subject to Item 50 of Schedule 4, the TCO changes the tariff treatment applied on import. The Schedule 4 item determines the actual rate or concession that applies (for example, a reduced or zero customs duty where the item provides such a concession). The TCO therefore typically lowers the customs charge on imports of the specified three‑phase generator circuit‑breakers for holders meeting the description (mechanical effect: lower import cost).  \n\n**Stated purpose and trade-offs (attribution and testing)**\n\n- The official, mechanical purpose of a TCO is to allow particular imported goods to receive the tariff treatment specified by the named Schedule 4 item. Proponents generally seek TCOs to lower input costs for manufacturing or repair activities that use the imported item.  \n- Costs and trade-offs: the Commonwealth forgoes some tariff revenue while a small group of importers (and firms that use those imports) receive a concentrated benefit. The cost is borne by general revenue (diffuse) and potentially by local competitors who lose price advantage.  \n- Incentives and behaviour: firms have an incentive to apply for TCOs when the duty saving exceeds application and compliance costs. The prospect of a concession can shift procurement choices toward imported parts and away from domestic suppliers.  \n- Implementation and compliance risk: customs must ensure imports match the precise HS code and description; importers must keep supporting documentation; the TCO can be revoked (sections 269SC/269SD) or subject to retrospective audit, creating regulatory uncertainty.  \n\n**Who pays, who decides, and what changes in behaviour**\n\n- Who pays: the Commonwealth (in reduced tariff receipts) and potentially domestic producers (through increased import competition).  \n- Who decides: the delegate of the Chief Executive Officer under the Customs Act issues the TCO; customs officials implement it at the border.  \n- Behaviour change: importers of matching goods will be more likely to import those circuit‑breakers; businesses that use them may substitute imported parts for local ones if price‑sensitive.\n\n**Practical compliance notes**\n\n- The concession applies only to goods matching the HS classification and description in the Table. Misclassification or divergent descriptions can lead to denial of the concession or later reversal.  \n- The order remains in force until revoked; importers should monitor for revocation or changes to Schedule 4.\n\n(References in the instrument: Customs Act 1901 s.269P (power to declare); ss.269SC and 269SD (revocation). The Table references Part III, Schedule 4, Item 50 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 single product line. It matches the original intent of the Tariff Concession System — to grant duty relief for specific imported goods where no local substitute exists. No scope creep evident."},"complexity_factors":["Single, highly specific product category (three-phase generator circuit-breakers)","Only one customs tariff classification referenced (8535.21.00)","No defined terms section — uses standard customs terminology","No conditional logic or nested exceptions","Single operative provision with straightforward effective date mechanics","Cross-references only to standard Customs Act provisions (269P, 269SC, 269SD) and Customs Tariff Act Schedule 4","Total length: approximately 200 words across 1 page"],"plain_english_summary":"This Tariff Concession Order allows three-phase generator circuit-breakers (customs code 8535.21.00) to be imported into Australia at a reduced or zero customs duty rate, effective 29 July 2005, until revoked. It lowers costs for importers and businesses in power generation/distribution and is administered under the Customs Act 1901 by an Australian Border Force delegate; the concession can be revoked if circumstances (like local production) change."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0509996","history":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0509996/history","analysis":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0509996/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0509996/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0509996/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0509996/documents"}}