{"id":"F2008L00117","name":"Tariff Concession Order 0716235","slug":"tariff-concession-order-0716235","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":72255,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2008L00117-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-02","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Tariff Concession Order 0716235","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 25.09.07 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| 8705.30.00 | VEHICLES, AIRPORT RESCUE AND FIRE FIGHTING (ARFF), having ALL ofthe following:(a) water tank capacity NOT less than 10 000 litres;(b) foam tank capacity NOT less than 1 500 litres;(c) roof turret with a water discharge rate NOT less than2 000 litres per minute;(d) bumper turret with a water discharge rate NOT less than1 000 litres per minute;(e) gross vehicle mass NOT less than 30 000kgsOp. 25.09.07 - TC 0716235 | 50  |\n| ---------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --- |\n\n| This is page 1 of 1 Page of the above Table................Paul Mercer ........................Dated 14 December 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 limited to a specific class of goods (airport rescue and fire fighting vehicles). It has not expanded beyond its original purpose of granting duty relief for this specific equipment type."},"complexity_factors":["Single, narrow product category (airport fire fighting vehicles)","Only 5 specific technical criteria to determine eligibility","No cross-references to other legislation beyond the standard empowering provision (Section 269P of the Customs Act 1901)","No conditional logic or exceptions within the order itself","Standard administrative form with minimal substantive text"],"plain_english_summary":"This Tariff Concession Order declares that specialised airport rescue and fire fighting vehicles meeting strict technical criteria qualify for a tariff concession under Item 50 of Part III of Schedule 4 to the Customs Tariff Act 1995. \n\nIt affects importers and airports buying high‑capacity ARFF trucks (e.g., large water/foam tanks, powerful roof and bumper turrets, and ~30,000 kg GVW), lowering acquisition costs to support aviation safety."},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The Order itself sets the scope: it grants a tariff concession under s.269P for imports of ARFF vehicles described at customs tariff heading 8705.30.00, effective 25.09.07 and continuing until revoked under ss.269SC or 269SD. The text contains no indication that the Order’s scope was later narrowed or expanded; it remains limited to vehicles meeting the listed technical description and to the Schedule 4 item 50 treatment specified in Column 2."},"complexity_factors":["Specific technical eligibility criteria for goods (tank capacities, turret discharge rates, gross vehicle mass) require technical verification against the description in Column 1.","Relies on Customs Tariff Act 1995 Schedule 4 item number reference (Column 2 = 50) to determine exact tariff treatment and legal effect.","Administrative mechanics created under s.269P of the Customs Act 1901 (delegation to CEO’s delegate) and subject to revocation under ss.269SC and 269SD introduce executive discretion.","Use of Customs classification code 8705.30.00 makes classification determinations central to entitlement and compliance.","Temporal design: effective from 25.09.07 and continuing until revoked, meaning no fixed end date and ongoing monitoring for non-compliance or policy change.","Compliance burden on importers to demonstrate goods meet the listed specification for the concession (documentation, inspection, classification).","Potential fiscal effect (forgone tariff revenue when concession applies) and competitive effects for domestic suppliers are implicit but not quantified in the instrument."],"plain_english_summary":"This Tariff Concession Order applies a Schedule 4 tariff item to imports of airport rescue and firefighting (ARFF) vehicles that meet stated technical specifications, changing their customs tariff treatment as from 25 September 2007 until revoked. It affects importers and suppliers of ARFF vehicles and the Commonwealth’s tariff revenue: importers who meet the specifications can receive the concession, while compliance requires proving the vehicle matches the tariff classification 8705.30.00."},"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"}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0716235","history":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0716235/history","analysis":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0716235/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0716235/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0716235/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0716235/documents"}}