{"id":"F2006L00714","name":"Tariff Concession Order 0516779","slug":"tariff-concession-order-0516779","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":136739,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2006L00714-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-03","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Tariff Concession Order 0516779","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 08.12.05 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| 8479.89.90 | SORTERS AND DETECTORS, OPTICALOp. 08.12.05 - TC 0516779 | 50  |\n| ---------- | ------------------------------------------------------- | --- |\n\n| This is page 1 of 1 Page of the above Table...Susan Campbell.......................Dated 03 March 2006 Delegate of the Chief Executive Officer |\n| ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The instrument itself applies a Schedule 4 concession (Item 50) to the specific goods listed from 08.12.2005 and remains until revoked. Nothing in the text indicates a change from an earlier or original scope; the order simply designates those goods as subject to the identified Schedule 4 item and relies on external schedules and revocation provisions for further effect."},"complexity_factors":["Narrow substantive scope (single tariff classification 8479.89.90) reduces breadth of issues","Effect depends on cross-reference to Customs Tariff Act 1995 Part III Schedule 4 (Item 50), requiring consultation of external schedule to see the actual concession","Legal authority and procedural mechanics are in other statutes (Customs Act 1901 ss269P, 269SC, 269SD), so applying the order needs statutory cross-checks","Decision recorded as made by a CEO delegate (administrative delegation) — delegation fact is simple but important for administrative provenance","Indefinite duration until formal revocation introduces timing uncertainty for importers and customs administration","Technical customs classification and operation create operational compliance burdens for importers and customs brokers"],"plain_english_summary":"This Tariff Concession Order treats optical sorters and detectors (tariff classification 8479.89.90) as eligible for a Schedule 4 concession in the Customs Tariff Act 1995, applying from 8 Dec 2005. Importers of these machines are directly affected because it alters the customs duty they pay.\n\nThe decision is made by a delegate of the Chief Executive Officer under s269P; the order stays effective until revoked under ss269SC or 269SD. Compliance requires using the listed tariff classification and claiming the Schedule 4 item (Item 50)."},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This is a standard administrative instrument creating a tariff concession. It does not represent scope creep from original intent; it is precisely the type of narrow, specific duty concession the Customs Act framework was designed to produce."},"complexity_factors":["Very short document (1 page)","Only 1 defined term implicit (the tariff classification 8479.89.90)","No nested exceptions or conditional logic","Single cross-reference to Customs Act 1901 sections 269P, 269SC, and 269SD","Simple tabular format with only 2 columns of operative content","No subordinate legislation or regulations referenced beyond the Tariff Act"],"plain_english_summary":"This is a **Tariff Concession Order** — a type of official decision that reduces or eliminates import duties (taxes) on specific goods coming into Australia.\n\n**What it does:**\n- Allows certain **optical sorters and detectors** (machines that use light/lasers to sort or inspect items) to be imported into Australia **without paying the usual customs tariff** (import tax).\n- These goods fall under customs classification code **8479.89.90**.\n\n**Who it affects:**\n- **Businesses importing optical sorting/detection equipment** — they save money on import costs.\n- **Australian manufacturers competing with these imports** — they may face cheaper imported competition.\n\n**Why it matters:**\n- Makes it cheaper for Australian industries (like agriculture, recycling, or manufacturing) to buy advanced sorting technology from overseas.\n- The concession took effect on **8 December 2005** and continues indefinitely until someone officially revokes it.\n\n**Key details:**\n- Made under the *Customs Act 1901* (the main law governing imports).\n- Issued by a delegate of the Australian Border Force (or its predecessor agency).\n- Listed under **Schedule 4, Item 50** of the Customs Tariff — this is the specific legal provision that allows duty-free or reduced-duty entry."},"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"},"summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":1,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This instrument grants a tariff concession for a specific class of goods and does not amend any existing legislation."},"complexity_factors":["Single product tariff concession order","Provides a concessional duty rate without amending underlying legislation","Clear operative date and classification reference"],"plain_english_summary":"This Tariff Concession Order (from 8 Dec 2005) grants a concessional customs duty rate for optical sorters and detectors classifiable to tariff subheading 8479.89.90 by applying item 50 in Part III of Schedule 4 to the Customs Tariff Act 1995.  \n\nImporters of the exact described machinery can claim the concession when lodging import declarations; it does not alter tariff classification or apply to other goods."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0516779","history":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0516779/history","analysis":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0516779/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0516779/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0516779/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0516779/documents"}}