{"id":"F2006L03775","name":"Tariff Concession Order 0616090","slug":"tariff-concession-order-0616090","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":137590,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2006L03775-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-03","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Tariff Concession Order 0616090","content":"| TARIFF CONCESSION ORDERUnder Section 269P of the Customs Act 1901, I, Douglas Parker-Barnes, 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 25.08.06 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| 9001.90.30 | LENSES, SUNGLASS, POLYCARBONATE, having ANY of the following:(a) thickness NOT less than 1.0 mm and NOT greater than 3.0 mm(b) being rectangular and/or circular(c) diameter NOT less than 65 mm and NOT greater than 80 mmOp. 25.08.06 - TC 0616090 | 50  |\n| ---------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --- |\n\n| This is page 1 of 1 Page of the above Table...Douglas Parker-Barnes................Dated 17 November 2006 Delegate of the Chief Executive Officer |\n| ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"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"},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This is a standard, narrow tariff concession order covering a specific product category. It matches the typical scope of such instruments — targeted duty relief for particular goods based on technical specifications. No scope creep evident."},"complexity_factors":["Single, narrow product category (polycarbonate sunglass lenses only)","Only three technical specifications to determine eligibility","No cross-references to other legislation beyond the standard empowering provision","No conditional exceptions or nested definitions","Standard administrative form with minimal substantive legal text","Single operative clause with clear effective date"],"plain_english_summary":"This Tariff Concession Order lets specific polycarbonate sunglass lenses enter Australia free of customs duty, easing costs for importers and local manufacturers and potentially lowering prices for consumers. It applies to lenses 1.0–3.0 mm thick, rectangular or circular, 65–80 mm diameter, and took effect 25 August 2006 under the Customs Act 1901 (Schedule 4, Item 50)."},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"No indication in the text that the Order's scope was altered from its original intent. The Order plainly applies item 50 of Part III, Schedule 4 to goods described at tariff classification 9001.90.30 with specified physical limits, effective 25.08.06 and to continue until revoked under ss.269SC or 269SD of the Customs Act 1901. There are no amendments, expiry dates or conflicting provisions in the instrument itself."},"complexity_factors":["Narrow product scope: single tariff line 9001.90.30 with concrete physical criteria (thickness 1.0–3.0 mm; diameter 65–80 mm; rectangular and/or circular shapes) reduces substantive complexity.","Instrument form and authority: made under s.269P of the Customs Act 1901 by a delegate (text names the delegate), so legal authority is straightforward but requires checking delegation records (s.269P).","Cross‑reference required: the Order states the goods are subject to 'item 50' in Part III of Schedule 4 to the Customs Tariff Act 1995 — users must consult Schedule 4 to see the tariff/concession consequences (i.e. the practical tariff rate or treatment is not stated in the Order).","Temporal and revocation mechanics: operative date is 25.08.06; instrument continues until revoked under ss.269SC or 269SD of the Customs Act, so its duration is open‑ended and administrative revocation routes must be monitored.","Operational compliance burden: importers and customs officers must verify physical characteristics against the description when declaring or assessing goods; recordkeeping and classification practice determine effective application.","Interpretation risk: phrase 'having ANY of the following' could lead to differing views about whether lenses must meet one or multiple listed criteria, producing minor interpretative costs for importers and customs."],"plain_english_summary":"This Order designates certain polycarbonate sunglass lenses (tariff classification 9001.90.30) as goods to which item 50 in Part III of Schedule 4 to the Customs Tariff Act 1995 applies. It took effect on 25 August 2006 and remains in force until revoked. The instrument changes which tariff concession rule applies to lenses meeting the stated size, shape and thickness limits, affecting importers and customs officers who must apply that classification when declaring goods."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0616090","history":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0616090/history","analysis":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0616090/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0616090/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0616090/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0616090/documents"}}