{"id":"F2007L04450","name":"Tariff Concession Order 0708593","slug":"tariff-concession-order-0708593","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":70817,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2007L04450-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-02","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Tariff Concession Order 0708593","content":"| TARIFF CONCESSION ORDERUnder Section 269P of the Customs Act 1901, I, Paul Mercer, 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 29.08.07 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| 8438.50.00 | MEAT PROCESSING LINE, programmable logic controlled, comprisingALL of the following:(a) speed controllers;(b) integrated conveyors incorporating sensors;(c) trimming modules;(d) weighers and measurers;(e) meat packers;(f) de-bonersOp. 29.08.07 - TC 0708593 | 50  |\n| ---------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --- |\n\n| This is page 1 of 1 Page of the above Table.........Paul Mercer... ......................Dated 21 November 2007 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 covering a single category of goods. It matches the original intent of the Customs Act provisions — to grant duty concessions for specific imported equipment."},"complexity_factors":["Single, specific goods description with a clear list of required components","No defined terms section — all language is technical but self-explanatory","No cross-references to other legislation beyond the basic empowering provision (Section 269P of Customs Act 1901)","Simple tabular format with only two columns of information","No conditional logic, exceptions, or nested provisions","Very short document (1 page, 1 table entry)"],"plain_english_summary":"This Tariff Concession Order lets importers bring a programmable logic‑controlled meat processing line (including speed controllers, sensor conveyors, trimming modules, weighers/measurers, packers and de‑boners) into Australia at reduced or zero customs duty.  \n\nIt benefits importers and Australian meat processors by lowering the cost of modern automated equipment; the order took effect 29 August 2007 and remains until revoked."},"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":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The instrument itself establishes that item 50 of Part III of Schedule 4 applies to the described meat‑processing line from 29.08.2007 and continues until revoked (per sections 269SC/269SD of the Customs Act 1901). The text contains no amendment to other Acts or indication that its scope was altered from an earlier version; its sole effect is to declare the Schedule 4 item applies to the listed goods."},"complexity_factors":["Narrow, single‑product subject matter (specific meat processing line) reduces breadth and legal complexity.","Cross‑references to other statutes: Section 269P of the Customs Act 1901 (authority to make the order) and sections 269SC/269SD (revocation), and Part III Schedule 4 item 50 of the Customs Tariff Act 1995 create dependency on external provisions.","Use of tariff classification code 8438.50.00 requires technical/harmonised tariff knowledge to interpret scope of covered goods.","Decision recorded as made by a delegate of the CEO (Paul Mercer) indicates administrative delegation and exercise of discretion under section 269P.","No fixed end date; order continues until revoked, producing ongoing administrative uncertainty for future importers and customs officials."],"plain_english_summary":"This Tariff Concession Order (TCO 0708593) declares that a specified programmable meat‑processing line (speed controllers; integrated conveyors with sensors; trimming modules; weighers and measurers; meat packers; de‑boners) classified at 8438.50.00 is a good to which item 50 of Part III of Schedule 4 to the Customs Tariff Act 1995 applies. Effective 29 August 2007 until revoked under sections 269SC or 269SD of the Customs Act 1901, it affects importers by applying that Schedule 4 tariff item to these goods."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0708593","history":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0708593/history","analysis":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0708593/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0708593/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0708593/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0708593/documents"}}