{"id":"F2007L01444","name":"Tariff Concession Order 0702549","slug":"tariff-concession-order-0702549","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":65843,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2007L01444-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-02","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Tariff Concession Order 0702549","content":"| TARIFF CONCESSION ORDERUnder Section 269P of the Customs Act 1901, I, Diane Morland, 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 14.02.07 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 | EARPLUGSOp. 14.02.07 - TC 0702549 | 50  |\n| ---------- | --------------------------------- | --- |\n\n| This is page 1 of 1 Page of the above Table...Diane Morland........................Dated 11 May 2007 Delegate of the Chief Executive Officer |\n| -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The Order does not expand or narrow the underlying Schedule 4 item itself; it simply declares that the specified earplugs (tariff heading 3926.90.90) are goods to which Item 50 of Part III of Schedule 4 applies, effective 14.02.07 and continuing until revoked (see the Order text). There is no text in the instrument that alters the wording of Schedule 4 or the tariff classification beyond that single product-specific application."},"complexity_factors":["Very narrow subject-matter: applies to a single commodity description (earplugs) and a single tariff classification (3926.90.90) as stated in the Table.","Relies on external statutory authorities: made under Section 269P of the Customs Act 1901 and references revocation under sections 269SC and 269SD of that Act (see heading and text).","Cross-reference to another statute for effect: operation depends on Item 50 in Part III of Schedule 4 to the Customs Tariff Act 1995 (Column 2).","No complex transitional provisions or multiple operative clauses — straightforward effective date (14.02.07) and open-ended duration until revocation (text of Order).","Technical tariff coding and Schedule references require specialist knowledge to interpret actual tariff consequences (tariff heading and Schedule item).","Potential administrative discretion: continuation depends on revocation powers in ss 269SC/269SD, introducing administrative action rather than automatic expiry."],"plain_english_summary":"This Order makes earplugs classified at tariff heading 3926.90.90 subject to item 50 in Part III of Schedule 4 of the Customs Tariff Act 1995, changing their tariff treatment from 14 February 2007. It remains in force until revoked or until any date specified. The measure primarily affects importers, customs administrators and suppliers of those earplugs because it alters which tariff concession applies and therefore can change import costs and compliance requirements."},"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 single product category (earplugs). It matches the typical scope and purpose of such instruments under the Customs Act 1901."},"complexity_factors":["Very short document (1 page)","Only 1 defined term implicit (the customs classification 3926.90.90)","No nested conditional logic or cross-references beyond basic statutory citations","Simple tabular format with only 2 columns of operative content","Straightforward administrative instrument with single goods description"],"plain_english_summary":"This Tariff Concession Order allows earplugs (customs code 3926.90.90) to be imported into Australia under Schedule 4, Item 50 of the Customs Tariff Act 1995, giving them concessional (likely reduced or zero) customs duty treatment.\n\nIt affects importers, businesses selling hearing‑protection, and consumers by lowering import costs and potentially retail prices; effective from 14 February 2007 and continuing until revoked."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0702549","history":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0702549/history","analysis":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0702549/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0702549/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0702549/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0702549/documents"}}