{"id":"F2008L00346","name":"Tariff Concession Order 0718940","slug":"tariff-concession-order-0718940","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":72566,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2008L00346-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-02","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Tariff Concession Order 0718940","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 08.11.07 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| 8438.50.00 | MEAT SALTING MACHINESOp. 08.11.07 - TC 0718940 | 50  |\n| ---------- | ---------------------------------------------- | --- |\n\n| This is page 1 of 1 Page of the above Table...Michael Perry........................Dated 29 January 2008 Delegate of the Chief Executive Officer |\n| ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"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"},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This is a standard, narrow tariff concession order covering a single specific type of machinery. It matches the typical scope of such instruments under the Customs Act 1901."},"complexity_factors":["Single commodity coverage (only meat salting machines)","No defined terms section — relies entirely on external references to the Customs Act 1901 and Customs Tariff Act 1995","Minimal conditional logic — straightforward declaration with standard revocation clauses","Short length (1 page, 1 table entry)","Simple tabular format with only two columns of operative content"],"plain_english_summary":"This Tariff Concession Order allows meat salting machines (tariff code 8438.50.00) to be imported into Australia at a concessional customs duty rate under Item 50 of Part III of Schedule 4. \n\nIt reduces import costs for purchasers and importers in the meat processing sector, taking effect 8 November 2007 and continuing indefinitely until revoked or replaced."},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"The Order applies Schedule 4, Part III item 50 to imports classified as 8438.50.00 described as “MEAT SALTING MACHINES”, effective 08.11.07. That operation extends the Schedule 4 concession to those goods until revoked under ss269SC/269SD; no last date of effect is specified in Column 2 of the Table."},"complexity_factors":["Legal hook: declared under s269P of the Customs Act 1901 (requires checking delegated power limits).","Revocation/temporal uncertainty: instrument remains until revoked under ss269SC/269SD or a specified date (creates ongoing administrative oversight).","Cross-reference needed: applicability determined by Part III of Schedule 4 to the Customs Tariff Act 1995 (item 50) — requires reading two statutes together.","Technical tariff classification: uses HS/Subheading 8438.50.00 and a short product description (“MEAT SALTING MACHINES”) — potential for classification disputes.","Narrow, single-item order: limited scope reduces breadth but increases importance of precise product description.","Delegated decision: signed by a delegate (Michael Perry) — demonstrates administrative discretion in issuing concessions."],"plain_english_summary":"This Tariff Concession Order declares that imported goods described as “MEAT SALTING MACHINES” (tariff classification 8438.50.00) are subject to the concession in Part III of Schedule 4 (item 50) of the Customs Tariff Act 1995, effective 8 Nov 2007. The declaration was made by a delegate of the CEO under s269P of the Customs Act 1901 and continues until revoked or an expiry date is specified.\n\nPractically, the Order changes the tariff treatment for importers of these machines (they may access the Schedule 4 concession); the concession’s scope, duration and administrative effect depend on the Schedule 4 item and the statutory revocation paths (ss269SC/269SD)."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0718940","history":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0718940/history","analysis":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0718940/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0718940/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0718940/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0718940/documents"}}