{"id":"F2008L03895","name":"Tariff Concession Order 0812004","slug":"tariff-concession-order-0812004","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":75563,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2008L03895-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-02","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Tariff Concession Order 0812004","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 10.06.08 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| 5603.13.00 | FABRIC, NONWOVEN, HYDROENTANGLED, brushed and/or embossed,having ALL of the following:(a) weight more than 70 grams per square metre andNOT more than 150 grams per square metre;(b) NOT less than 60% polyethylene terephthalate;(c) NOT less than 20% polyamide;(d) solvent and binder free;(e) polyvinyl chloride (PVC) freeOp. 10.06.08 - TC 0812004 | 50  |\n| ---------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --- |\n\n| This is page 1 of 1 Page of the above Table....................Wendy Knowles ....................Dated 22 August 2008 Delegate of the Chief Executive Officer |\n| ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The Order does not change scope from its stated purpose. It declares that the specified fabric qualifies for Schedule 4, item 50 treatment from 10 June 2008 and remains in force until revoked (s.269P; Table). The instrument contains no language expanding or narrowing the described goods beyond the Table’s technical description."},"complexity_factors":["Technical product specification in the Table (weight in g/m2, minimum fibre percentages, solvent/binder/PVC free) creates precise eligibility requirements and potential measurement disputes (Table).","Statutory cross‑references: instrument operates under s.269P of the Customs Act 1901 and imports the tariff consequence from Part III, Schedule 4, item 50 of the Customs Tariff Act 1995 (instrument header; Table).","Administrative discretion and lifecycle: delegate made the order and revocation is governed by ss.269SC/269SD, creating ongoing administrative decision points (instrument header).","Customs classification element (tariff heading 5603.13.00) can generate disputes about whether goods match the heading and described characteristics (Table).","Operational compliance burden on importers to prove shipments meet the narrow compositional and free‑from requirements for the concession (Table).","No fixed expiry date in the Table (item 50 listed without a last date), so the concession remains until formally revoked, affecting long‑term planning (Table)."],"plain_english_summary":"This Order (under s.269P of the Customs Act 1901) declares that a specified hydroentangled non‑woven fabric — defined by weight, fibre percentages and being solvent/binder/PVC free — is to receive the tariff treatment set out in Part III, Schedule 4, item 50 of the Customs Tariff Act 1995. It took effect on 10 June 2008 and continues until revoked (s.269P; Table).\n\nImporters of goods matching the description are entitled to the Schedule 4(item 50) treatment; the Customs delegate determines eligibility by comparing shipments to the Table’s technical description, so importers must demonstrate compliance."},"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"},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This is a standard, narrow tariff concession order for a single product category. It matches the original purpose of the Tariff Concession System — to grant duty relief for specific imported goods not produced locally. No scope creep is evident."},"complexity_factors":["Single, highly specific product description with 5 technical criteria","No defined terms section — all specifications are technical/material rather than legal","No cross-references to other legislation beyond the empowering provision (Customs Act 1901 s 269P)","Simple tabular format with only 2 columns","Single operative provision with clear commencement date (10.06.08) and revocation mechanism","No conditional logic or exceptions beyond the 'ALL of the following' requirement"],"plain_english_summary":"This Tariff Concession Order cuts customs duty on imports of a narrowly defined hydroentangled, brushed/embossed nonwoven fabric that meets detailed weight and polyester/nylon composition and is free of solvents, binders and PVC. \n\nIt mainly affects importers (lower input costs), domestic producers (heightened competition) and businesses using the fabric (cheaper supplies). The concession helps access materials not sourced locally but can be revoked if Australian industry demonstrates sufficient local production."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0812004","history":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0812004/history","analysis":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0812004/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0812004/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0812004/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0812004/documents"}}