{"id":"F2008L03125","name":"Tariff Concession Order 0808039","slug":"tariff-concession-order-0808039","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":75167,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2008L03125-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-02","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Tariff Concession Order 0808039","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 14.05.08 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| 9402.90.00 | COUCHES, MEDICAL EXAMINATION, having ALL the following:(a) length NOT less than 1 700 mm;(b) width NOT less than 500 mm;(c) epoxy powder coated frameOp. 14.05.08 - TC 0808039 | 50  |\n| ---------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | --- |\n\n| This is page 1 of 1 Page of the above Table.......................Wendy Knowles .................Dated 25 July 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 of the type routinely issued under the Customs Act 1901. It applies to a single, specific product category with precise technical specifications. There is no indication of scope creep; it serves exactly the purpose intended by the tariff concession system — granting duty relief for specific imported goods."},"complexity_factors":["Single, highly specific product category (medical examination couches with three precise physical characteristics)","Only one defined term implied (Customs Tariff Classification 9402.90.00)","No nested exceptions or conditional logic beyond the three physical criteria","No cross-references to other legislation beyond the standard Customs Act and Customs Tariff Act citations","Extremely short document (1 page, 1 table entry)","Straightforward declaratory language with minimal procedural requirements"],"plain_english_summary":"This Tariff Concession Order lets specified medical examination couches (minimum 1.7 m long, 0.5 m wide, with epoxy‑powder‑coated frames) be imported into Australia at a reduced or zero customs duty. \n\nIt affects importers, healthcare buyers (lower equipment costs) and competing Australian manufacturers, and took effect on 14 May 2008, reducing import costs for these medical furnishings while remaining in force until revoked or ended."},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The instrument itself creates a concession limited to the specified medical couches and states its effective date. It does not indicate any change from a prior stated scope or broader amendment to the Customs Tariff Act; scope is confined to the goods, tariff classification (9402.90.00) and Schedule 4 item (50) as listed."},"complexity_factors":["Narrow product specificity: single tariff line (9402.90.00) with precise dimensions and epoxy powder coated frame","Statutory basis: created under s269P of the Customs Act 1901 (delegate action) and revocable under ss269SC/269SD","Linkage to tariff system: applies a Schedule 4 concession item (Item 50) — requires correct tariff classification","Administrative compliance: importers must demonstrate goods match description to obtain concession","Temporal clarity: explicit start date (14.05.08) and open-ended operation until formal revocation"],"plain_english_summary":"This Tariff Concession Order (made under s269P of the Customs Act 1901) treats certain medical examination couches described by tariff code 9402.90.00 as eligible for the concession listed at Item 50 in Part III of Schedule 4 to the Customs Tariff Act 1995. It takes effect from 14 May 2008 and remains until revoked under ss269SC or 269SD.\n\nPractically, importers or sellers of these couches may pay lower customs duty (per the Schedule 4 item) provided the goods meet the listed dimensions and construction; the concession is administratively managed and revocable by the Customs delegate."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0808039","history":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0808039/history","analysis":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0808039/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0808039/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0808039/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0808039/documents"}}