{"id":"F2008L03889","name":"Tariff Concession Order 0811231","slug":"tariff-concession-order-0811231","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":75538,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2008L03889-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-02","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Tariff Concession Order 0811231","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 03.06.08 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| 4016.94.00 | FENDERS, SHIP OR WHARF, inflatable, with or without protectorpanel, rubber incorporating a tyre cord layerOp. 03.06.08 - TC 0811231 | 50  |\n| ---------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --- |\n\n| This is page 1 of 1 Page of the above Table.........................Wendy Knowles ...............Dated 02 September 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 covering a single specific product category. It matches the original intent of the Tariff Concession System — to grant duty exemptions for specific goods where no equivalent Australian goods are produced."},"complexity_factors":["Single, highly specific product description (inflatable rubber fenders)","Only one defined term in the table structure (the goods description)","No nested exceptions or conditional logic — straightforward application of Schedule 4, Item 50","Minimal cross-referencing (only references to standard Customs Act provisions for creation and revocation)","Single-page document with tabular format rather than dense legislative text"],"plain_english_summary":"This Tariff Concession Order removes the 5% import duty on inflatable rubber ship and wharf fenders (tyre‑cord reinforced), making these protective bumpers cheaper to import into Australia. It benefits importers, ship operators, ports and marine businesses by lowering equipment costs, while increasing competition for domestic fender manufacturers. Effective from 3 June 2008 and in force until revoked."},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The Order sets a defined scope: it applies Schedule 4 item 50 to the listed inflatable fenders (4016.94.00) from 03.06.08 until revoked. The instrument itself makes no amendments or expansions beyond that declaration; any change in scope would occur only via revocation or a further Order under the cited statutory powers."},"complexity_factors":["Narrow subject-matter: single tariff classification (4016.94.00) and one described good reduces scope.","Cross-reference complexity: effect depends on reading Part III, Schedule 4 item 50 of the Customs Tariff Act 1995 (not reproduced here).","Administrative discretion: made under s.269P and revocable under ss.269SC/269SD, so enforcement and continuity depend on departmental action.","Technical classification risk: the product description (inflatable fenders with tyre cord layer) may require technical assessment to determine coverage.","Fixed commencement date (03.06.08) simplifies temporal scope but creates retrospective timing considerations for transactions around that date."],"plain_english_summary":"Under s.269P of the Customs Act 1901 this Order treats inflatable ship or wharf fenders (Tariff 4016.94.00) as goods covered by Part III, Schedule 4 item 50 of the Customs Tariff Act 1995, effective 3 June 2008 and continuing until revoked under ss.269SC or 269SD. Mechanically, it changes the tariff treatment that importers face, vests application and revocation authority in the delegated official, and requires correct tariff classification and reliance on Schedule 4 item 50 for compliance."},"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"}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0811231","history":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0811231/history","analysis":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0811231/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0811231/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0811231/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0811231/documents"}}