{"id":"F2006L03322","name":"Tariff Concession Order 0611601","slug":"tariff-concession-order-0611601","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":60699,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2006L03322-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-02","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Tariff Concession Order 0611601","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 11.07.06 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| 3901.90.00 | POLYETHYLENE COPOLYMER, crosslinkable, halogen free, having ALLof the following:(a) specific gravity NOT less than 1.35 gms per cm3 and NOTgreater than 1.45 gms per cm3;(b) oxygen index NOT less than 28 and NOT greater than 34complying with American Society for Testing MaterialsD 2863 (ASTM D 2863);(c) melt mass flow rate NOT greater than 11 grams per 10 minscomplying with American Society for Testing MaterialsD 1238 (ASTM D 1238)Op. 11.07.06 - TC 0611601 | 50  |\n| ---------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --- |\n\n| This is page 1 of 1 Page of the above Table...Wendy Knowles........................Dated 06 October 2006 Delegate of the Chief Executive Officer |\n| ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This is a standard administrative instrument creating a tariff concession for a specific product. It represents the original and continuing purpose of such orders — to grant duty concessions for specific goods meeting precise criteria. No scope creep is evident."},"complexity_factors":["Single product category with highly specific technical specifications (3 measurable criteria with reference to ASTM standards)","Short document (1 page) with straightforward tabular format","Limited cross-referencing — only references Customs Act 1901 sections 269P, 269SC, 269SD and Customs Tariff Act 1995 Schedule 4","No nested exceptions or conditional logic beyond the technical specifications","Technical density — requires understanding of polymer chemistry and ASTM testing standards to apply correctly"],"plain_english_summary":"This Tariff Concession Order lets a narrowly defined polyethylene copolymer — crosslinkable, halogen‑free, and meeting specific density, oxygen‑index and melt‑flow criteria — be imported into Australia at a concessional (reduced or zero) customs duty. It affects importers, domestic manufacturers using this resin, and customs officers who must verify compliance. The concession lowers input costs for users while limiting relief to this exact technical grade; it took effect 11 July 2006."},"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":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The instrument does not expand or narrow the tariff system generally; it applies an existing Schedule 4 concession (item 50) to a specifically described good (3901.90.00) from 11 July 2006 until revoked. There is no textual indication it alters the underlying Schedule 4 wording or its broader application."},"complexity_factors":["Very narrow technical product specification with measurable thresholds (specific gravity, oxygen index per ASTM D2863, melt mass flow rate per ASTM D1238) increases administrative/technical compliance.","Legal cross-references to multiple statutes and sections (Customs Act 1901 s 269P; ss 269SC/269SD for revocation; Customs Tariff Act 1995 Schedule 4 item 50) require coordinated statutory interpretation.","Single-item, single-classification scope reduces policy complexity but requires precise goods classification at import clearance.","Delegated decision-making (delegate of CEO signs the order) centralises administrative discretion over concession application.","Operational burden on importers to demonstrate the polymer meets the listed tests and specifications at the border.","Fixed effective date and open-ended duration until revocation creates ongoing monitoring needs for both importers and customs authorities."],"plain_english_summary":"This Tariff Concession Order (TCO) declares that a specifically described polyethylene copolymer (tariff classification 3901.90.00) is covered by Part III, Schedule 4 item 50 of the Customs Tariff Act 1995, effective 11 July 2006, until revoked (made under s 269P of the Customs Act 1901 and removable under ss 269SC/269SD). This mechanically changes how that exact imported product is treated for customs purposes, affecting the duty payable and therefore importers' pricing and sourcing incentives."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0611601","history":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0611601/history","analysis":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0611601/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0611601/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0611601/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0611601/documents"}}