{"id":"F2008L00858","name":"Tariff Concession Order 0718991","slug":"tariff-concession-order-0718991","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":72964,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2008L00858-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-02","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Tariff Concession Order 0718991","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 15.11.07 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| 5509.12.00 | YARNS, FOLDED, polyamide staple fibres, comprising NOT less than30% meta-aramid staple fibresOp. 15.11.07 - TC 0718991 | 50  |\n| ---------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --- |\n\n| This is page 1 of 1 Page of the above Table...Michael Perry........................Dated 30 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 administrative instrument creating a specific tariff concession. It remains tightly scoped to the particular goods described (polyamide yarns with meta-aramid content) and does not appear to have expanded beyond its original purpose of granting duty relief for this specific product category."},"complexity_factors":["Single, highly specific product description with precise technical criteria (30% meta-aramid content threshold)","Minimal cross-referencing — only references to Customs Act 1901 (sections 269P, 269SC, 269SD) and Customs Tariff Act 1995 (Schedule 4)","No defined terms section — relies on external tariff classification system (HS code 5509.12.00)","Straightforward two-column table format with clear operative date","No conditional logic, exceptions, or nested provisions"],"plain_english_summary":"This Tariff Concession Order lets specific polyamide folded yarns with at least 30% meta-aramid staple fibres be imported into Australia under Schedule 4, Item 50, reducing or removing customs duty. It affects importers and manufacturers of protective and industrial textiles and lowers the cost of heat- and flame-resistant materials, helping keep specialised protective gear more affordable (effective 15 November 2007)."},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The Order does not expand or narrow the Customs Tariff Act itself; it designates a specific imported good (folded polyamide yarns with ≥30% meta-aramid) as eligible for the Schedule 4 Part III, item 50 concession. Its scope is limited to that description and continues until revoked under ss.269SC/269SD of the Customs Act 1901; there is no text in the instrument indicating a broader change to the tariff schedule."},"complexity_factors":["Very short, single-item instrument (one tariff line 5509.12.00) — limits interpretive scope and reduces complexity.","Composition threshold (\"not less than 30% meta-aramid staple fibres\") requires measurement, testing and supplier/importer documentation — increases compliance burden.","Made under s.269P of the Customs Act 1901 with revocation governed by ss.269SC/269SD — creates procedural interaction with Customs administrative law.","Effective-from date (15.11.07) and continuing operation until revocation imply administrative monitoring for expiry/revocation events.","Delegated decision noted (delegate of the Chief Executive Officer) concentrates decision authority and discretionary administration.","Relies on precise tariff classification (HS code 5509.12.00) — classification disputes could require technical and legal resolution."],"plain_english_summary":"This Order (TCO 0718991) says that imported folded yarns of polyamide staple fibres that contain at least 30% meta-aramid staple fibres (tariff classification 5509.12.00) are covered by item 50 in Part III of Schedule 4 to the Customs Tariff Act 1995. It took effect on 15 November 2007 and runs until revoked. Importers gain the tariff concession; the Commonwealth forgoes the corresponding tariff revenue. Classification, composition testing, and administrative review under the Customs Act determine who qualifies."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0718991","history":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0718991/history","analysis":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0718991/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0718991/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0718991/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0718991/documents"}}