{"id":"F2007L03818","name":"Tariff Concession Order 0709659","slug":"tariff-concession-order-0709659","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":70329,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2007L03818-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-02","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Tariff Concession Order 0709659","content":"| TARIFF CONCESSION ORDERUnder Section 269P of the Customs Act 1901, I, Michael Perry, 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 21.06.07 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| 6902.20.00 | BRICKS AND/OR SHAPES, REFRACTORY, FIRED, TAPHOLE SPOOL, havingALL of the following:(a) alumina (A1203) content NOT less than 70%;(b) bulk density NOT less than 2.6 grams/cubic metre;(c) apparent porosity NOT greater than 14.5%;(d) cold crushing strength NOT less than 150 MPa;(e) ferrous oxide (Fe203) content NOT greater than 2.0%Op. 21.06.07 - TC 0709659 | 50  |\n| ---------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --- |\n\n| This is page 1 of 1 Page of the above Table...Michael Perry........................Dated 14 September 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 administrative instrument creating a tariff concession for a specific industrial product. It represents the original and sole purpose of the instrument — no scope creep is evident."},"complexity_factors":["Single, narrow product category with precise technical specifications","Only 5 defined criteria (a)-(e) for eligibility","No cross-references to other legislation beyond standard Customs Act provisions","Simple two-column table format","No conditional exceptions or nested provisions","One-page document with straightforward operative clause"],"plain_english_summary":"This Tariff Concession Order lets certain high‑alumina, high‑density “taphole spool” refractory bricks and shapes be imported into Australia duty‑free, subject to meeting detailed technical specifications (alumina content, density, porosity, strength and iron‑oxide limits). It affects importers and Australian heavy industries that use high‑temperature linings (steel, mining, heavy manufacturing) by lowering import costs; it took effect 21 June 2007 and remains until cancelled or replaced."},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The instrument applies an existing Schedule 4 tariff item to a specified set of refractory goods (Column 1 → Column 2) from 21.06.07; the text provides no indication that it broadens or narrows the underlying Act’s scope beyond making that designation (see s.269P and revocation provisions ss.269SC/269SD)."},"complexity_factors":["Detailed technical thresholds in the goods description (alumina ≥70%; bulk density ≥2.6 grams/cubic metre; apparent porosity ≤14.5%; cold crushing strength ≥150 MPa; Fe2O3 ≤2.0%)","Cross-reference to the Customs Tariff Act 1995 (application of a Schedule 4 item via s.269P)","Revocation mechanism tied to ss.269SC and 269SD or an end date listed in Column 2","Requires precise tariff classification (6902.20.00) and commodity identification expertise","Operative date and formal delegation/signature (effective 21.06.07; signed 14 Sep 2007) affect timing and administration","Potential for interpretive uncertainty in the instrument's units/phrasing (e.g. 'grams/cubic metre' as stated in the text)"],"plain_english_summary":"This Order declares that a narrowly defined class of refractory bricks/shapes (tap hole spools meeting specified chemical and physical thresholds) are covered by Item 50 in Part III of Schedule 4 to the Customs Tariff Act 1995, effective 21 June 2007 (s.269P). Mechanically, it changes how those imported goods are treated at customs until the Order is revoked under ss.269SC or 269SD or a date in Column 2. Importers of these specialised refractory items are the parties affected."},"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"}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0709659","history":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0709659/history","analysis":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0709659/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0709659/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0709659/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0709659/documents"}}