{"id":"F2005L03661","name":"Tariff Concession Order 0511531","slug":"tariff-concession-order-0511531","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":39331,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2005L03661-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-01","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Tariff Concession Order 0511531","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 02.09.05 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| 4011.93.00 | TYRES, having a rim diameter NOT less than 15 cm and NOT greaterthan 61 cmOp. 02.09.05 - TC 0511531 | 50  |\n| ---------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --- |\n\n| This is page 1 of 1 Page of the above Table...Wendy Knowles........................Dated 18 November 2005 Delegate of the Chief Executive Officer |\n| ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This order is narrowly targeted: it links one specific tariff classification (tyres in 4011.93.00 with a rim diameter between 15 cm and 61 cm) to a particular Schedule 4 concession item (Item 50). It does not broaden the original mechanism for tariff concessions, nor does it expand beyond its single purpose of applying Schedule 4 Item 50 to the listed goods. There is no evidence in the text that the order grows the scheme's scope beyond that original, narrow purpose."},"complexity_factors":["Very short instrument: single-page order with one table entry","Single tariff classification listed: 4011.93.00 (tyres, rim diameter 15–61 cm)","External dependency: effect depends on Item 50 in Part III of Schedule 4 of the Customs Tariff Act 1995 (must consult that instrument to know the duty outcome)","References to three statutory provisions (s.269P, s.269SC, s.269SD) but no nested conditional logic within the order itself","No multiple defined terms or exceptions in the instrument; open‑ended duration (in force until revoked) adds minor administrative complexity"],"plain_english_summary":"**What this order does (simple):**\n\n- This is a Tariff Concession Order (TCO). It says that a particular class of imported goods — certain tyres — are to be treated under a specific entry (Item 50 in Part III of Schedule 4) of the Customs Tariff Act 1995. That treatment alters the tariff (customs duty) outcome that applies when those tyres are imported.\n\n**Exactly which goods are covered:**\n\n- Tyres classified to tariff heading 4011.93.00, described as \"TYRES, having a rim diameter NOT less than 15 cm and NOT greater than 61 cm.\" (The numerical range is part of the description.)\n\n**When it applies and who issued it:**\n\n- The order took effect on 2 September 2005 and remains in force until revoked. It was issued by a delegate of the Chief Executive Officer under section 269P of the Customs Act 1901 (the delegate named in the document is Wendy Knowles).\n\n**What \"being treated under Schedule 4, Item 50\" means (mechanics):**\n\n- The Order does not itself state a specific duty rate. Instead it declares that the imported tyres are to be covered by Item 50 of Part III of Schedule 4 to the Customs Tariff Act 1995. The practical tariff outcome (for example, a reduced or nil rate, if that is what Item 50 provides) depends on the content of that Schedule 4 item. In other words, this instrument links the listed goods to an external concession rule in the Customs Tariff.\n\n**Why the government issues this kind of instrument (stated purpose and practical effect):**\n\n- Purpose-claim (from the form and usual practice): TCOs are used to give particular imported goods concessional tariff treatment without changing the main tariff schedule. Mechanically, this lowers the customs duty that importers of the specified goods must pay when Item 50 grants a lower rate.\n\n**Who pays, who benefits, and how behaviour may change:**\n\n- Importers of the specified tyres will directly benefit if Item 50 reduces or removes a duty — their landed cost falls. Consumers may benefit indirectly through lower retail prices. Domestic producers of the same or similar tyres could face greater competition because imports become cheaper. Government customs revenue from these imports will be lower to the extent the concession reduces duty compared with the otherwise-applicable rate.\n\n**Administrative and legal features to note:**\n\n- The legal power to make the order is section 269P of the Customs Act 1901.\n- The order remains in force until revoked under sections 269SC or 269SD of the Customs Act.\n- The order is narrowly worded: it covers only tyres in tariff heading 4011.93.00 within the specified rim-diameter range.\n- To determine the precise tariff consequence you must look up Item 50 in Part III of Schedule 4 of the Customs Tariff Act 1995. This instrument points to that external rule rather than restating it.\n\n**Trade-offs, risks and compliance burdens (mechanisms, not judgments):**\n\n- Incentives and substitution: Lower import duty (if Item 50 is concessional) incentivises more imports of the specified tyres and can shift consumption away from domestically produced substitutes.\n- Concentrated benefits / diffuse costs: The direct gains (lower costs) are concentrated among importers of these tyres and their customers; any reduction in tariff revenue or pressure on local manufacturers is more diffuse.\n- Administrative burden and certainty: Implementation is routine for customs administration (classify imports to 4011.93.00 and apply the Schedule 4 item). However, the concession can be revoked later under the cited revocation powers, creating some regulatory uncertainty for importers.\n- Discretion and accountability: A delegate of the CEO issued the order under statutory power; the exercise of that discretion links particular goods to concessional treatment without amending the principal tariff schedules.\n\n**Source mechanics (how to verify or act on this):**\n\n- To see the actual duty rate or exemption that applies, consult Part III Schedule 4, Item 50 of the Customs Tariff Act 1995. To check whether the order is still in force, look for any revocation under sections 269SC/269SD or for a termination date recorded against the item.\n\n(References in the instrument: authority to make the Order — section 269P Customs Act 1901; revocation powers — sections 269SC and 269SD.)"},"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"},"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 concessional treatment to specific tyres."},"complexity_factors":["Very short document (1 page)","Only 1 defined term implicitly referenced (the Customs Tariff classification 4011.93.00)","No nested conditional logic or exceptions","Simple tabular format with only 2 columns of operative content","Single operative provision with straightforward criteria (rim diameter between 15-61cm)","No cross-references to other legislation beyond the standard empowering provisions"],"plain_english_summary":"This Tariff Concession Order lets specific rubber tyres (rim diameter 15–61 cm; customs code 4011.93.00) be imported into Australia at a reduced or zero customs duty. \n\nIt affects importers of those tyres, domestic tyre manufacturers and sellers facing increased competition, and consumers who may see lower prices. The order took effect 2 September 2005."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0511531","history":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0511531/history","analysis":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0511531/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0511531/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0511531/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0511531/documents"}}