{"id":"F2006L01263","name":"Tariff Concession Order 0603901","slug":"tariff-concession-order-0603901","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":58731,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2006L01263-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-02","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Tariff Concession Order 0603901","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 16.02.06 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| 5603.12.00 | FABRIC, polypropylene AND/OR random copolymer fibre, non woven,thermal calender bonded, maximum bonded area NOT greater than 40%Op. 16.02.06 - TC 0603901 | 50  |\n| ---------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --- |\n\n| This is page 1 of 1 Page of the above Table...Paul Mercer..........................Dated 21 April 2006 Delegate of the Chief Executive Officer |\n| ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"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 made under the Customs Act. It applies only to the specific fabric described and does not expand beyond the original statutory purpose of granting duty concessions for particular goods."},"complexity_factors":["Single, highly specific product description with measurable technical criteria (40% bonded area maximum)","Only one operative provision plus the standard delegation formula","No cross-references to other legislation beyond the empowering section (269P) and revocation sections (269SC, 269SD)","No defined terms section — relies on Customs Tariff classification system","Tabular format makes the operative content visually simple","Standard administrative template used for thousands of similar orders"],"plain_english_summary":"This Tariff Concession Order lets a specific thermal calender‑bonded non‑woven polypropylene fabric enter Australia at a reduced or zero customs duty rate. It affects importers of that fabric and competing Australian manufacturers (who may object), lowers input costs for packaging, medical and industrial users, took effect 16 February 2006, and was made under the Customs Act 1901 by a delegated official."},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The instrument sets a specific, narrow scope — a single tariff classification and a detailed product description — and applies Item 50 of Schedule 4. The text does not indicate any modification or expansion of that scope from an earlier instrument; it simply declares the goods to which the listed tariff item applies and specifies commencement and revocation pathways."},"complexity_factors":["Narrow technical product description requiring factual measurement (maximum bonded area ≤ 40%)","Cross‑references to multiple statutes: Customs Act 1901 (s.269P, ss.269SC/269SD) and Customs Tariff Act 1995 (Schedule 4 Part III Item 50)","Use of tariff classification code (5603.12.00) which ties into tariff schedule interpretation","Temporal element (operative from 16.02.06 until revoked) creating ongoing administrative monitoring","Delegated decision by named delegate (Paul Mercer) — raises administrative‑law and delegation considerations for revocation"],"plain_english_summary":"This Tariff Concession Order (TCO 0603901), made under s.269P of the Customs Act 1901, designates a specific non‑woven polypropylene/random copolymer fabric (5603.12.00; thermal calender bonded; maximum bonded area not greater than 40%) as subject to Part III Item 50 of Schedule 4 to the Customs Tariff Act 1995, effective 16 February 2006 until revoked. Mechanically, it changes the tariff treatment applied at import. It primarily affects importers, customs officials and businesses trading or manufacturing the specified fabric because it sets the applicable tariff item and the conditions for revocation under ss.269SC/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"}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0603901","history":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0603901/history","analysis":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0603901/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0603901/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0603901/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0603901/documents"}}