{"id":"F2008L03932","name":"Tariff Concession Order 0813995","slug":"tariff-concession-order-0813995","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":75646,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2008L03932-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-02","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Tariff Concession Order 0813995","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 20.06.08 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| 3920.99.00 | MEMBRANE FILM, TWO LAYER, BREATHABLE, having BOTH of thefollowing:(a) NOT less than 55% polytetrafluoroethylene(PTFE);(b) thickness NOT less than 30 microns and NOT greaterthan 40 micronsOp. 20.06.08 - TC 0813995 | 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 tariff concession order covering a single highly specific product category. It matches the original intent of the Tariff Concession System — to grant duty relief for specific imported goods where no equivalent Australian goods are produced."},"complexity_factors":["Single product specification with only two technical criteria (composition and thickness)","No cross-references to other legislation beyond the empowering Act (Customs Act 1901) and Tariff Act","No conditional logic, exceptions, or nested provisions","Extremely short — essentially a one-row table with standard administrative boilerplate","Only one defined term implied (PTFE, though spelled out in parentheses)"],"plain_english_summary":"This order grants a reduced or zero customs duty for a specific two-layer breathable membrane film (30–40 µm thick, at least 55% PTFE). It lowers import costs for businesses bringing in that film and for Australian manufacturers who use it, while increasing competition for local producers. The concession aims to keep input costs down and remains in force until revoked."},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The instrument itself is a declaratory order applying Schedule 4 Item 50 to the specified goods from 20.06.08 and continuing until revoked. The text does not indicate any amendment or contraction of a prior instrument or a change from an earlier stated scope."},"complexity_factors":["Narrow, technical product specification (minimum 55% PTFE; thickness 30–40 microns) requiring material analysis and measurement for compliance.","Relies on cross‑reference to Schedule 4 Item 50 of the Customs Tariff Act 1995 for actual tariff effect (requires looking up the Act).","Uses tariff classification code 3920.99.00 which may require tariff classification expertise to apply.","Delegated decision recorded (delegate of CEO signed the Order), indicating administrative discretion in issuance.","Duration and termination depend on revocation under sections 269SC or 269SD of the Customs Act 1901, introducing procedural dependency for ending the order."],"plain_english_summary":"This Tariff Concession Order (effective 20 June 2008) declares that two‑layer breathable membrane film containing at least 55% PTFE and 30–40 microns thick is covered by Item 50 of Schedule 4 to the Customs Tariff Act 1995, changing its tariff treatment on import. It primarily affects importers (and their customers and competitors) by altering customs duty classification and requires importers to meet the specified material and thickness thresholds to qualify; the order remains in force until revoked."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0813995","history":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0813995/history","analysis":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0813995/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0813995/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0813995/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0813995/documents"}}