{"id":"F2007L00009","name":"Tariff Concession Order 0615149","slug":"tariff-concession-order-0615149","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":67984,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2007L00009-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-02","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Tariff Concession Order 0615149","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 28.09.06 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| 8507.20.00 | ACCUMULATORS, sealed, lead acid, having BOTH of the following:(a) regulated valves;(b) voltage NOT less than 2 voltsOp. 28.09.06 - TC 0615149 | 50  |\n| ---------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --- |\n\n| This is page 1 of 1 Page of the above Table...Wendy Knowles........................Dated 15 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 of the type routinely made under the Customs Act. It applies only to the specific goods described and does not represent scope creep from the original legislative framework for tariff concessions."},"complexity_factors":["Single, highly specific product category (sealed lead-acid accumulators with two technical criteria)","Only 1 defined term implicitly referenced (Customs Tariff Classification 8507.20.00)","No nested exceptions or conditional logic beyond the two simple technical requirements","No cross-references to other legislation beyond the standard empowering provisions (Customs Act 1901, Customs Tariff Act 1995)","Extremely short — essentially a single table entry","Standard administrative form with minimal substantive legal drafting"],"plain_english_summary":"This order grants a reduced or zero customs duty for certain sealed lead‑acid batteries imported into Australia, provided they have regulated valves and a voltage of at least 2 volts. \n\nIt affects importers, sellers/manufacturers using imported units, and customs classification, making these batteries cheaper to import. The concession took effect on 28 September 2006 and remains until revoked."},"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 instrument itself declares that specified batteries are covered by Schedule 4 item 50 from 28.09.2006. It does not indicate any amendment to or deviation from the underlying Schedule 4 item; no change from an earlier scope is stated within the text."},"complexity_factors":["Narrow technical description (sealed lead‑acid accumulators with regulated valves and voltage ≥2V) limits scope but requires technical matching at import.","Relies on tariff classification 8507.20.00 — correct classification is decisive for eligibility.","Operative effect depends on cross‑reference to Part III, Schedule 4, item 50 of the Customs Tariff Act 1995 (external instrument determines precise tariff treatment).","Made by delegate under s269P of the Customs Act 1901 — standard delegated administrative action reduces procedural complexity but raises reliance on administrative recordkeeping.","Open‑ended duration: remains in force until formal revocation under ss 269SC or 269SD or an express end date, so ongoing monitoring is required by importers and Customs."],"plain_english_summary":"This Tariff Concession Order (TCO 0615149) treats sealed lead‑acid accumulators with regulated valves and voltage of at least 2 volts (classified 8507.20.00) as goods covered by Part III, Schedule 4, item 50 of the Customs Tariff Act 1995, effective 28 September 2006. Importers of those batteries (and Customs) are affected because the order changes how duties apply to those imports; the order was made by a delegate under section 269P and remains in force until revoked under ss 269SC/269SD."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0615149","history":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0615149/history","analysis":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0615149/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0615149/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0615149/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0615149/documents"}}