{"id":"F2008L00279","name":"Tariff Concession Order 0718726","slug":"tariff-concession-order-0718726","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":72503,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2008L00279-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-02","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Tariff Concession Order 0718726","content":"| TARIFF CONCESSION ORDERUnder Section 269P of the Customs Act 1901, I, Wendy Knowles, 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 01.11.07 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| 8436.29.00 | LAYER CAGE BATTERY SYSTEM, comprising ALL of the following:(a) feeders;(b) egg collectors;(c) drinking systems;(d) manure removal systemsOp. 01.11.07 - TC 0718726 | 50  |\n| ---------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | --- |\n\n| This is page 1 of 1 Page of the above Table...Wendy Knowles........................Dated 16 January 2008 Delegate of the Chief Executive Officer |\n| ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"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 administrative instrument creating a specific tariff concession. It has not expanded beyond its original purpose of granting duty relief for a specific category of imported goods."},"complexity_factors":["Very short document (1 page)","Only 1 defined term implicitly referenced (the Schedule 4 item number)","No nested conditional logic or exceptions","Simple tabular format with only 2 columns","Single operative provision with straightforward declaratory language","Cross-references only to standard Customs Act sections (269P, 269SC, 269SD) which are routine statutory machinery provisions"],"plain_english_summary":"This Tariff Concession Order lets specified complete layer cage battery systems for egg production be imported into Australia at a reduced or zero customs duty. It primarily affects importers of commercial poultry equipment and Australian egg producers who buy these systems by lowering acquisition costs. The concession, in force from 1 November 2007 and standing until revoked, can influence competition with local manufacturers."},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The Order implements a tariff concession by declaring the specified goods eligible for Schedule 4 item 50 from 01.11.07 and remains effective until revoked. The instrument text shows no amendments or scope changes from its original declaration; any change would occur only if revoked or varied under ss.269SC/269SD of the Customs Act 1901."},"complexity_factors":["Narrow product scope: single item described in plain terms (layer cage battery system with listed components) — reduces interpretive complexity.","Tariff classification present: 8436.29.00 anchors application to an existing Customs Tariff heading (technical but discrete).","Statutory authority cited: made under s.269P of the Customs Act 1901 — requires understanding the order-making power and legal effect of such orders.","Revocation mechanism: remains in force until revoked under ss.269SC or 269SD of the Customs Act 1901 — introduces administrative discretion and ongoing uncertainty about duration.","Schedule cross-reference: applies Schedule 4 item 50 of the Customs Tariff Act 1995 — requires readers to consult that Schedule for the precise concession (policy/effect determined by that item).","Effective date specified (01.11.07): straightforward temporal effect but retrospective start date may matter for importer records and claims.","Delegate signature: issued by a delegate (Wendy Knowles) — standard administrative formality but relevant to questions of authority and validity.","Compliance burden: importers must correctly classify goods and claim the concession; Customs will administer eligibility and can revoke, creating enforcement/compliance steps.","Fiscal implication: concessional treatment implies foregone tariff revenue for the Commonwealth while benefiting importers/manufacturers (effect derived from granting Schedule 4 treatment)."],"plain_english_summary":"This Tariff Concession Order declares that a specific ‘layer cage battery system’ (feeders, egg collectors, drinking systems, manure removal systems) classified at tariff code 8436.29.00 is eligible for concessional treatment under Schedule 4 item 50 from 1 November 2007 until revoked. It affects importers and buyers of these systems by enabling lower or exempted tariff treatment; the customs delegate decides and may revoke the concession, creating an administrative compliance step for importers who claim it."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0718726","history":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0718726/history","analysis":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0718726/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0718726/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0718726/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0718726/documents"}}