{"id":"F2008L03587","name":"Tariff Concession Order 0808971","slug":"tariff-concession-order-0808971","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":75213,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2008L03587-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-02","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Tariff Concession Order 0808971","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 20.05.08 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| 8474.10.00 | PLANT, MINERAL SANDS MINING, comprising ALL of the following:(a) hopper and apron feeder;(b) scrubber;(c) trommel;(d) tracks;(e) transformer;(f) network and control module;(g) pumps;(h) pipelines;(i) conveyors;(j) valvesOp. 20.05.08 - TC 0808971 | 50  |\n| ---------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --- |\n\n| This is page 1 of 1 Page of the above Table............Paul Mercer..........................Dated 08 August 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"},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The text presents a single, affirmative declaration that the listed mining plant is subject to Part III, Schedule 4, item 50 effective 20.05.08 and continues until revoked (see Table; s.269P; ss.269SC/269SD). The Order itself contains no indication that it alters or narrows a previously stated scope; determining any change would require comparison with earlier Orders or Schedule 4 entries not provided here."},"complexity_factors":["Relies on cross‑references to external statutes and instruments (Customs Act 1901 s.269P; ss.269SC/269SD; Customs Tariff Act 1995 Part III Schedule 4 item 50) which must be read to understand the substantive tariff effect.","Technical, component‑based description of goods under tariff heading 8474.10.00 requires factual matching by importers and customs officers for classification.","Temporal mechanism: fixed commencement date (20.05.08) with open‑ended continuation until statutory revocation, creating administrative monitoring obligations.","Decision made by a named delegate (Paul Mercer) exercising delegated statutory power — introduces an element of administrative discretion.","The Order declares which Schedule 4 item applies but does not itself state the concrete duty rate or exemption details, necessitating cross‑reference to Schedule 4 to determine precise financial impact."],"plain_english_summary":"This Tariff Concession Order (TC 0808971) declares that a specified piece of mineral‑sands mining plant — described by component parts and classified at tariff heading 8474.10.00 — is to which Part III, Schedule 4, item 50 of the Customs Tariff Act 1995 applies. It takes effect from 20 May 2008 and remains in force until revoked under ss.269SC or 269SD of the Customs Act 1901.\n\nMechanically, the instrument changes the customs tariff treatment of the named imported machinery: importers, customs officials and suppliers are the parties who face the altered tariff application, and the delegate (under s.269P) exercises the declaratory discretion that triggers the Schedule 4 item."},"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 concessional treatment to particular mining equipment."},"complexity_factors":["Single, specific goods description with enumerated components (a-j)","No defined terms section — relies on external references to Customs Act 1901 and Customs Tariff Act 1995","Simple two-column table structure","No conditional logic or exceptions within the Order itself","Straightforward effective date and revocation mechanism (external statutory references only)","Total length: approximately 1 page"],"plain_english_summary":"This Tariff Concession Order lets specified mineral‑sands mining plant and machinery be imported into Australia at a concessional customs duty rate, reducing or eliminating tariff for qualifying hoppers, feeders, screens, pumps, conveyors, control gear and related components. It primarily affects importers and Australian mineral sands operators who acquire such specialised equipment.\n\nBy lowering import costs the Order improves competitiveness for mining projects. The concession took effect 20 May 2008 and relies on Schedule 4, Item 50 of the Customs Tariff Act 1995."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0808971","history":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0808971/history","analysis":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0808971/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0808971/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0808971/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0808971/documents"}}