{"id":"F2008L03872","name":"Tariff Concession Order 0813164","slug":"tariff-concession-order-0813164","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":75505,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2008L03872-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-02","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Tariff Concession Order 0813164","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 17.06.08 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| 8436.80.90 | SYSTEMS, AEROPONIC GARDENING, computer logic controlled,comprising ALL of the following:(a) lights;(b) plant growing chamber;(c) light timer;(d) water and nutrient feederOp. 17.06.08 - TC 0813164 | 50  |\n| ---------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --- |\n\n| This is page 1 of 1 Page of the above Table....................Paul Mercer ....................Dated 08 September 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 administrative instrument creating a specific tariff concession for a single product category. It has not expanded beyond its original purpose of granting duty relief for aeroponic gardening systems."},"complexity_factors":["Single, specific product category covered (aeroponic gardening systems)","Only one defined term structure (the four required components listed in the description)","No cross-references to other legislation beyond the standard citation of the empowering Act","Simple tabular format with only two columns of operative information","No conditional logic, exceptions, or nested provisions","Very short document (approximately 200 words of substantive content)"],"plain_english_summary":"This Tariff Concession Order lets specified computer-controlled aeroponic gardening systems (lights, plant chamber, light timer and water/nutrient feeder) be imported into Australia under a reduced or zero customs duty (classification 8436.80.90). \n\nIt directly lowers costs for importers and may reduce prices for consumers, while increasing competition for local suppliers and enabling businesses that use these systems to access cheaper inputs."},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The Order applies to the specific aeroponic systems described and makes them subject to item 50 of Part III of Schedule 4 (operative from 17 June 2008). There is no text indicating any change to that scope after issue; continuation or termination depends on revocation under ss.269SC/269SD or any date specified in Column 2."},"complexity_factors":["Narrow, technical product description requiring ALL listed components (lights; plant growing chamber; light timer; water and nutrient feeder) — eligibility hinges on literal fit to description.","Relies on an external cross‑reference (Part III, Schedule 4, item 50 of the Customs Tariff Act 1995) to determine actual tariff effect — requires consulting another instrument.","Delegated administrative action under s.269P (decision-maker is a delegate) with explicit revocation routes (ss.269SC and 269SD) — introduces administrative discretion.","Fixed effective date (17.06.08) with continuing effect until revocation — ongoing compliance monitoring by importers and customs.","Use of a tariff classification number (8436.80.90) — technical classification issues can create borderline cases and require customs interpretation."],"plain_english_summary":"This Order declares that certain \"aeroponic gardening\" systems (tariff classification 8436.80.90) are covered by item 50 in Part III of Schedule 4 to the Customs Tariff Act 1995, effective from 17 June 2008 until revoked. Mechanically, it changes the tariff treatment that applies to those imported systems (if item 50 provides a concession). The decision is made by a delegate under s.269P; revocation is possible under ss.269SC–269SD."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0813164","history":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0813164/history","analysis":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0813164/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0813164/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0813164/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0813164/documents"}}