{"id":"F2008L01498","name":"Tariff Concession Order 0800156","slug":"tariff-concession-order-0800156","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":119858,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2008L01498-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-03","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Tariff Concession Order 0800156","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 03.01.08 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| 8474.31.00 | CEMENTERS, having ALL of the following:(a) hydraulic pumps;(b) mixing tub capacity NOT less than 7.5 barrels;(c) displacement tub capacity NOT less than 19 barrels;(d) electronic controls;(e) mixing capacity NOT greater than 18 barrels per minute;(f) axial flow meters;(g) twin triplex positive displacement pumps with a maximumworking pressure NOT less than 14 800 psi and NOT greaterthan 15 500 psiNote: For the purposes of this TCO, 1 barrel is a US barrel ofbetween 5 and 6 cu ft capacity of cement slurryOp. 03.01.08 - TC 0800156 | 50  |\n| ---------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | --- |\n\n| This is page 1 of 1 Page of the above Table.....................Paul Mercer ...................Dated 28 March 2008 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 of the type routinely made under the Customs Act 1901. It applies to a single, highly specific category of goods (cementers with precise technical specifications) and does not represent scope creep beyond the original legislative purpose of allowing concessional tariff treatment for specific imported goods."},"complexity_factors":["Single, highly specific product category with 7 precise technical criteria","Only 1 defined term ('barrel') in a brief note","No cross-references to other legislation beyond the standard empowering provisions (Customs Act 1901 and Customs Tariff Act 1995)","Simple binary structure: goods either meet all criteria or they don't","No conditional exceptions, sunset clauses, or nested provisions","Very short document (1 page, 1 table entry)"],"plain_english_summary":"This Tariff Concession Order (0800156) grants a reduced customs duty for certain cementers used in oil and gas drilling, making it cheaper to import this specialized well-cementing equipment. \n\nIt affects importers and oil & gas operators who rely on these machines and took effect 3 January 2008, remaining in force until revoked or replaced."},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The instrument itself declares that the listed goods are subject to Schedule 4 item 50 from 03.01.08 and remains in force until revoked; it does not indicate any change to that scope or to the underlying Schedule 4 item within the text provided."},"complexity_factors":["Narrow, technical product specification (pump types, pressures, capacities, electronic controls)","Cross-reference to Part III, Schedule 4, item 50 of the Customs Tariff Act 1995 (requires looking up external statutory schedule)","Use of precise measurement thresholds and ranges (e.g. pressure 14,800–15,500 psi; tub capacities in US barrels)","Legal authority and lifecycle references (made under s.269P of Customs Act 1901; revocation under ss.269SC or 269SD)","Customs Tariff classification code included (8474.31.00) — interacts with tariff schedules and customs administration","Administrative decision recorded by named delegate (identifies who decided but leaves administrative discretion for future revocation)","Potential interpretive need for defined terms (explicit US barrel definition included) and for applying the specification to real-world goods"],"plain_english_summary":"This Tariff Concession Order treats a narrowly described class of \"cementers\" as goods covered by Part III, Schedule 4, item 50 of the Customs Tariff Act 1995, so that the Schedule 4 concession applies to eligible imports from 3 January 2008 until revoked. The declaration was made by a delegate of the Chief Executive Officer (Paul Mercer). The effect is to change who pays import duty for these specific machines (importers receive the Schedule 4 treatment); eligibility is constrained by detailed technical specifications and unit definitions."},"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-0800156","history":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0800156/history","analysis":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0800156/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0800156/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0800156/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0800156/documents"}}