{"id":"F2007L04448","name":"Tariff Concession Order 0713982","slug":"tariff-concession-order-0713982","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":70815,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2007L04448-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-02","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Tariff Concession Order 0713982","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 31.08.07 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| 8419.89.90 | PASTEURISERS, TUNNEL, single or multiple deck, programmablelogic controlled, having ALL of the following:(a) multiple zone heat exchangers;(b) continuous motion conveyors;(c) multi product processors;(d) pasteurising unit (PU) controllers;(e) processing capacity NOT less than 1 000 x 375 ml units perminute or 60 000 x 375 ml units per hourOp. 31.08.07 - TC 0713982 | 50  |\n| ---------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | --- |\n\n| This is page 1 of 1 Page of the above Table......Paul Mercer..........................Dated 16 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 instrument. It applies exactly to what it says: specific tunnel pasteurisers with defined technical characteristics. There is no evidence of scope creep — it has not expanded beyond its original purpose of granting duty relief for this particular industrial equipment category."},"complexity_factors":["Single, highly specific product category with five precise technical criteria","No cross-references to other legislation beyond basic enabling Act citations","Simple two-column table format with straightforward operative clause","No conditional exceptions, sunset clauses, or procedural requirements","Minimal defined terms — relies on industry technical specifications rather than legal definitions"],"plain_english_summary":"This Tariff Concession Order reduces or removes import duty on high‑capacity tunnel pasteurisers used in beverage and food production, making imported pasteurising lines cheaper for Australian buyers and importers. It applies only to large, continuous multi‑zone machines with multi‑product capability and precise PU control meeting high throughput standards.\n\nThe concession took effect on 31 August 2007 and remains in force until revoked or replaced."},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The Order does not amend the Customs Tariff Act; it declares that the listed pasteurisers are goods to which Item 50 of Part III, Schedule 4 applies from 31.08.07 until revoked. It narrows application to a specified machine description rather than broadening the Schedule itself."},"complexity_factors":["Technical, product‑specific description (multiple required features and a minimum capacity) increases need for factual verification at import (Column 1).","The Order operates by referencing an external tariff instrument (Part III of Schedule 4 to the Customs Tariff Act 1995, Item 50), requiring cross‑reference for precise tariff effect (Column 2).","Delegated administrative discretion to revoke under sections 269SC and 269SD of the Customs Act 1901 introduces operational uncertainty.","Limited temporal operation (effective from 31.08.07 until revoked) requires monitoring by importers and customs.","Potential for classification disputes at the border given narrowly drafted physical and performance specifications."],"plain_english_summary":"This Tariff Concession Order (TCO 0713982) declares a specific class of tunnel pasteurisers (programmable, multi‑zone heat exchangers, continuous conveyors, multi‑product processors, PU controllers, capacity ≥1,000 × 375 ml/min) to be covered by Item 50 in Part III of Schedule 4 to the Customs Tariff Act 1995, effective 31 August 2007 until revoked under sections 269SC/269SD of the Customs Act 1901.\n\nMechanically, the Order reduces the customs duty payable on imports of those machines; importers pay less at the border, the Commonwealth forgoes corresponding tariff revenue, and the delegate of the CEO decides on issuance and revocation."},"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"A positive credit balance is required for all requests, including BYOK, so fallback providers remain available. 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