{"id":"F2006L01151","name":"Tariff Concession Order 0602273","slug":"tariff-concession-order-0602273","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":58547,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2006L01151-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-02","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Tariff Concession Order 0602273","content":"| TARIFF CONCESSION ORDERUnder Section 269P of the Customs Act 1901, I, Paul Mercer, 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 16.01.06 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 | WATER TREATERS, INVERSION AERATOR AND AGITATOR AND CIRCULATOR,having BOTH of the following:(a) NOT less than 2 axes;(b) power NOT greater than 250 wattsOp. 16.01.06 - TC 0602273 | 50  |\n| ---------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --- |\n\n| This is page 1 of 1 Page of the above Table...Paul Mercer..........................Dated 10 April 2006 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":"The Order does not indicate any change to the statutory scope; it simply designates the named goods as subject to Part III, Schedule 4 item 50 of the Customs Tariff Act 1995 from 16 January 2006 (made under s.269P) and remains effective until revoked under ss.269SC/269SD."},"complexity_factors":["Narrow technical product description (minimum of 2 axes; maximum 250 W) requires factual verification at import.","Cross-references to statutes: s.269P (making power) and ss.269SC/269SD (revocation) increase legal-context dependency.","Use of tariff classification code (8479.89.90) requires harmonised system interpretation by customs officials.","Indeterminate duration (in force until revoked) creates ongoing administrative monitoring for revocation.","Decision executed by a delegate of the CEO (administrative discretion noted in signature block)."],"plain_english_summary":"Declares that specific water-treatment machines (HS 8479.89.90: inversion aerator, agitator and circulator with at least two axes and power not greater than 250 watts) are goods to which item 50 of Part III, Schedule 4 of the Customs Tariff Act 1995 applies, effective 16 January 2006 (made under s.269P of the Customs Act 1901). This changes the tariff treatment and import administration that apply to those goods and therefore affects importers and customs receipts until revoked."},"summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":1,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This is a standalone tariff concession order that grants duty relief for specific goods without modifying existing laws."},"complexity_factors":["detailed product specifications","customs tariff classification"],"plain_english_summary":"This Tariff Concession Order (from 16 Jan 2006) grants a concessional customs duty under the Customs Tariff Act 1995 for specified water treaters—described as inversion aerators, agitators and circulators—classifiable at 8479.89.90, provided they have at least two axes and motor power not exceeding 250 W. It matters to importers of equipment that exactly meets these technical criteria because eligible goods can attract a reduced duty on import."},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This is a standard, narrow tariff concession order of the type routinely issued under the Customs Act. It covers exactly what it purports to cover — specific water treatment equipment — with no evidence of scope creep or expansion beyond the original administrative purpose of granting duty relief for this particular machinery."},"complexity_factors":["Single, narrow product category (water treatment equipment with specific technical specifications)","Only two qualifying conditions (2+ axes, ≤250W power)","No cross-references to other legislation beyond standard Customs Act and Tariff Act citations","No defined terms section — technical terms rely on ordinary industrial meaning","Single-page document with straightforward tabular format","No conditional exceptions, sunset clauses, or procedural requirements beyond standard revocation provisions"],"plain_english_summary":"This document is a **Tariff Concession Order** — essentially a customs rule that allows certain imported goods to enter Australia at a reduced or zero tariff rate (customs duty).\n\n**What it does:**\n- Grants a tariff concession for specific water treatment equipment\n- The goods covered are **\"Water Treaters, Inversion Aerator and Agitator and Circulator\"** that meet two technical criteria:\n  - Have **at least 2 axes** (meaning they move or operate in two directions/planes)\n  - Have **power not greater than 250 watts**\n\n**Who it affects:**\n- **Importers** bringing this specific equipment into Australia\n- **Businesses** manufacturing or selling water treatment systems\n- **Customs officials** processing imports at the border\n\n**Why it matters:**\n- Reduces the cost of importing this equipment, making it cheaper for Australian businesses and consumers\n- Encourages the use of water treatment technology by lowering import barriers\n- The concession took effect on **16 January 2006** and remains active until revoked or a specific end date is set\n\n**How to read the table:**\n- **Column 1** describes exactly what goods qualify (with the customs classification code 8479.89.90)\n- **Column 2** shows this falls under **Schedule 4, Item 50** of the Customs Tariff — this is the legal mechanism that provides the duty reduction"}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0602273","history":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0602273/history","analysis":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0602273/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0602273/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0602273/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0602273/documents"}}