{"id":"F2008L03825","name":"Tariff Concession Order 0812103","slug":"tariff-concession-order-0812103","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":75427,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2008L03825-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-02","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Tariff Concession Order 0812103","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 11.06.08 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| 8438.50.00 | MACHINES, CUTTING, SAUSAGE, programmable logic control, havingBOTH of the following:(a) triple sickle shaped blades;(b) feed and discharge beltsOp. 11.06.08 - TC 0812103 | 50  |\n| ---------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --- |\n\n| This is page 1 of 1 Page of the above Table.................Wendy Knowles .......................Dated 15 August 2008 Delegate of the Chief Executive Officer |\n| ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"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"},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The instrument confines application to the single, specified class of sausage‑cutting machines and links them to Item 50 of Schedule 4 from 11.06.08 until revoked. The text contains no language expanding or narrowing scope beyond that specific specification and the standard delegated‑revocation mechanism (s.269P; ss.269SC–269SD), so no change of scope from its apparent operative purpose is evident in the instrument itself."},"complexity_factors":["Very narrow technical product description reduces scope ambiguity (machine function and two mandatory physical features).","Relies on cross‑reference to Schedule 4 of the Customs Tariff Act 1995 rather than stating tariff outcome directly.","Uses standard tariff classification code (8438.50.00) which requires correct customs classification by importers/brokers.","Administrative discretion present: delegate effect under s.269P and revocation under ss.269SC–269SD.","Compliance burden limited to proving imported goods match the listed description and classification."],"plain_english_summary":"This Order treats a narrowly described class of sausage‑cutting machines (programmable logic control with triple sickle blades and feed/discharge belts) as goods to which Item 50 of Schedule 4 to the Customs Tariff Act 1995 applies, effective 11 June 2008 until revoked. It changes the tariff treatment of those imports and therefore affects importers who must meet the technical description to obtain the concession. The decision is made by a Customs delegate (s.269P) and revocation can occur under ss.269SC–269SD."},"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 category of goods (sausage-cutting machines) and does not represent any expansion beyond the original purpose of the tariff concession system, which is to grant duty exemptions for specific imported goods not available locally."},"complexity_factors":["Single, highly specific product description (sausage-cutting machines with particular technical features)","Only one tariff classification affected (8438.50.00)","No nested exceptions or conditional logic beyond the basic technical specifications","Short document (1 page) with minimal cross-referencing — only references standard Customs Act provisions (sections 269P, 269SC, 269SD) and the Customs Tariff Act 1995","Standard bureaucratic template format with minimal legal innovation"],"plain_english_summary":"This Tariff Concession Order removes the customs tariff on specific programmable sausage‑cutting machines (triple sickle blades with feed/discharge belts, tariff code 8438.50.00), allowing them to be imported into Australia duty‑free. \n\nIt affects importers and food‑processing equipment suppliers by lowering purchase costs and may increase competition for domestic manufacturers. Effective 11 June 2008 (Order TC 0812103), it remains in force until revoked or replaced."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0812103","history":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0812103/history","analysis":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0812103/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0812103/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0812103/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0812103/documents"}}