{"id":"F2006L04108","name":"Tariff Concession Order 0613540","slug":"tariff-concession-order-0613540","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":61043,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2006L04108-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-02","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Tariff Concession Order 0613540","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 15.08.06 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| 8481.40.00 | VALVES, STEAM, having ALL of the following:(a) inlet size NOT less than 3 cm (1 1/4 inches) and NOTgreater than 16 cm (6 inches);(b) inlet pressure rating complying with American NationalStandards Institute Class 1500 OR 2500 OR 3000 OR 4500;(c) setting and testing in compliance with American Societyof Mechanical Engineers Boiler and Pressure Vessel CodeSections I;(d) operating temperature NOT less than minus 30 degreesCelsius and NOT greater than 610 degrees Celsius;(e) flanged OR welded connections;(f) open bonnet construction with exposed spring and iftingleverOp. 15.08.06 - TC 0613540 | 50  |\n| ---------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --- |\n\n| This is page 1 of 1 Page of the above Table...Wendy Knowles........................Dated 08 December 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 limited to a specific class of industrial goods. It has not expanded beyond its original purpose of conferring duty concessions on particular steam valves meeting defined technical specifications."},"complexity_factors":["Single, narrow product category (steam valves only)","Six specific technical criteria, all clearly enumerated (a) through (f)","No cross-references to other legislation beyond the empowering provisions (Customs Act 1901, Customs Tariff Act 1995)","No defined terms section — all criteria use plain technical language or reference external standards (ANSI, ASME)","Simple binary structure: goods either meet all criteria (concession applies) or they don't","Single page document with straightforward tabular format"],"plain_english_summary":"This Tariff Concession Order lets certain high‑pressure steam valves enter Australia at a reduced or zero customs duty. It applies only to valves that meet six strict technical criteria (including inlet size, specified ANSI pressure classes, ASME Section I manufacture/testing, a wide temperature range, flanged/welded connections, and open‑bonnet construction).\n\nImporters, overseas manufacturers and Australian buyers of such specialised valves benefit from lower import costs, aiding industries like power generation and manufacturing."},"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":4,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The Order does not broaden Schedule 4 beyond the goods it expressly lists. It confines the concession to steam valves meeting the detailed criteria set out in Column 1 and applies Schedule 4 Item 50 accordingly (Column 1 and Column 2). The instrument’s scope is a targeted application of the existing tariff concession mechanism rather than an expansion of coverage; revocation remains subject to ss.269SC/269SD of the Customs Act 1901."},"complexity_factors":["Technical specificity: detailed physical and performance parameters (inlet size, temperature range) increase classification precision and enforcement complexity (see Column 1).","Reference to external technical standards: ANSI pressure classes and ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Section I are incorporated by reference, requiring technical evidence of conformity (Column 1(c)).","Legal cross-references: creation under s.269P of the Customs Act 1901 and revocation governed by ss.269SC/269SD introduce procedural and administrative steps external to the Order.","Tariff linkage: the Order operates by applying a specific Part III Schedule 4 item number (50) to the goods, so tariff effect depends on interaction with the Customs Tariff Act 1995 (Column 2).","Narrow product scope: the concession is tightly limited to valves meeting all listed criteria, increasing risk of borderline classification disputes (Column 1).","Compliance burden on importers: demonstrating conformity to the listed standards and dimensions may require documentation, testing reports or certification.","Temporal effect: an effective start date (15.08.06) and indefinite duration until formal revocation create ongoing administrative monitoring obligations for customs and traders.","Customs classification reliance: the concession depends on correct tariff classification (8481.40.00), so misclassification risk affects entitlement."],"plain_english_summary":"Tariff Concession Order 0613540 applies Schedule 4 Item 50 of the Customs Tariff Act to a narrowly defined class of steam valves (Customs Tariff classification 8481.40.00) that meet detailed technical criteria (size, ANSI pressure classes, ASME Section I testing, temperature range, connection type, open bonnet with exposed spring and lifting lever). It changes the tariff treatment for importers and manufacturers of those valves from 15 August 2006; importers must be able to show the goods meet the listed specifications and the Order remains in force until revoked under sections 269SC/269SD."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0613540","history":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0613540/history","analysis":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0613540/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0613540/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0613540/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0613540/documents"}}