{"id":"F2006L02549","name":"Tariff Concession Order 0608152","slug":"tariff-concession-order-0608152","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":59804,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2006L02549-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-02","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Tariff Concession Order 0608152","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 10.05.06 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| 3926.90.90 | GEOGRIDS, polyester, having a tensile strength of NOT lessthan 18 kN/mOp. 10.05.06 - TC 0608152 | 50  |\n| ---------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --- |\n\n| This is page 1 of 1 Page of the above Table...Wendy Knowles........................Dated 28 July 2006 Delegate of the Chief Executive Officer |\n| --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"Unauthenticated. Configure AI_GATEWAY_API_KEY or use a provider module. Learn more: https://ai-sdk.dev/unauthenticated-ai-gateway","source":"analysis-cron"},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The Order declares that a narrowly defined product (polyester geogrids with tensile strength ≥ 18 kN/m, tariff code 3926.90.90) is subject to Schedule 4 item 50 from 10 May 2006 until revoked. The text contains no indication the Order expands or narrows that original declared scope beyond what it states."},"complexity_factors":["Cross-reference to the Customs Tariff Act 1995 and Schedule 4 — requires looking up item 50 to see actual tariff effect.","Legal authority and lifecycle tied to Customs Act 1901 (s.269P) and revocation provisions (ss.269SC/269SD).","Technical goods description uses tariff classification 3926.90.90 and a physical specification (tensile strength ≥ 18 kN/m).","Delegated administrative decision (delegate of CEO) rather than primary legislation — introduces administrative discretion.","Order is concise but operational effect depends on external instruments (Schedule 4 item content and any subsequent revocations)."],"plain_english_summary":"This Tariff Concession Order (TCO) mechanically treats polyester geogrids (Tariff heading 3926.90.90) with tensile strength not less than 18 kN/m as goods covered by item 50 in Part III of Schedule 4 to the Customs Tariff Act 1995, effective 10 May 2006 (made under s.269P). Practically, importers of those geogrids receive the tariff treatment set by Schedule 4 item 50 while the Order remains in force or until revoked under ss.269SC/269SD."},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This is a standard administrative instrument creating a tariff concession for a specific product. It represents the original and sole purpose of such orders — to grant duty relief for particular goods. There is no indication of scope creep or expansion beyond the narrow, technical function of classifying goods for customs purposes."},"complexity_factors":["Single, highly specific product category (polyester geogrids with minimum tensile strength)","Only one defined term implied (tensile strength measurement)","No cross-references to other legislation beyond the enabling Act","Simple two-column table format with straightforward operative provisions","No conditional logic, exceptions, or nested provisions","Extremely short — effectively one page with minimal text"],"plain_english_summary":"This Tariff Concession Order removes or reduces customs duty on imported polyester geogrids (tensile strength ≥18 kN/m), making these ground‑stabilisation materials cheaper for Australian buyers. It took effect 10 May 2006 under the Customs Act 1901.\n\nThat change affects importers, construction and civil‑engineering firms using geogrids, and competing domestic manufacturers by increasing duty‑free import competition."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0608152","history":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0608152/history","analysis":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0608152/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0608152/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0608152/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0608152/documents"}}