{"id":"F2008L03925","name":"Tariff Concession Order 0816591","slug":"tariff-concession-order-0816591","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"repealed","isInForce":false,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":75629,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2008L03925-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-02","status":"Repealed","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Tariff Concession Order 0816591","content":"| TARIFF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 08.07.08 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| 3924.10.00 | BOARDS, CHOPPING OR CUTTING, polyethylene or polypropyleneOp. 08.07.08 - TC 0816591 | 50  |\n| ---------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --- |\n\n| This is page 1 of 1 Page of the above Table............................Paul Mercer ............Dated 26 September 2008 Delegate of the Chief Executive Officer |\n| -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"kimi_summary":{"_metrics":{"model":"kimi-k2.5","source":"moonshot-batch","completionTokens":1720},"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":1,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This order maintains its original narrow scope, applying only to polyethylene and polypropylene cutting boards as originally intended. It has not expanded beyond this specific product category."},"complexity_factors":["Single-page tabular format with only one operative provision","No defined terms or interpretation section (relies entirely on external Customs Tariff classifications)","No conditions, exceptions, or procedural requirements within the order itself","Only one cross-reference to external legislation (Schedule 4 Item 50 of the Customs Tariff Act 1995)"],"plain_english_summary":"This order cuts the **import tax** (customs duty) for specific plastic cutting boards.\n\n**What products are covered:**\n- Chopping or cutting boards made from **polyethylene** or **polypropylene** (common food-safe plastics)\n- Goods classified under customs code 3924.10.00\n\n**What it does:**\nIt allows importers to use a **concessional tariff rate** under *Item 50* of Schedule 4 to the Customs Tariff Act 1995. Item 50 is the legal mechanism that applies reduced duty rates when a concession order is in force for specific goods.\n\n**Who this affects:**\n- **Import businesses** bringing plastic kitchenware into Australia\n- **Customs brokers** handling these shipments\n- Potentially consumers, who may see lower prices due to reduced import costs\n\n**Timing:**\nThe concession took effect on 8 July 2008 and remains active until it is revoked."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0816591","history":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0816591/history","analysis":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0816591/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0816591/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0816591/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0816591/documents"}}