{"id":"F2008L04193","name":"Tariff Concession Order 0818481","slug":"tariff-concession-order-0818481","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":76146,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2008L04193-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-02","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Tariff Concession Order 0818481","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 14.07.08 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| 8501.53.00 | TRANSAXLES, CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION, having ALL thefollowing:(a) permanent magnet AC synchronous motor generators;(b) voltage NOT greater than 650 AC;(c) power output NOT less than 100 kW;(d) power spilt planetary gear sets;(e) speed reduction planetary gear setsOp. 14.07.08 - TC 0818481 | 50  |\n| ---------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --- |\n\n| This is page 1 of 1 Page of the above Table.....................Paul Mercer ...................Dated 03 October 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 specific category of automotive parts. It has not expanded beyond its original purpose of granting duty relief for particular transaxles with defined technical specifications."},"complexity_factors":["Very short document (1 page)","Only 1 defined term implicit in the table structure (the goods description)","No nested conditional logic — the goods must meet ALL listed criteria (simple conjunctive test)","Single cross-reference to the Customs Act 1901 and Customs Tariff Act 1995 (standard boilerplate)","No exceptions or exceptions-to-exceptions","Straightforward administrative format with clear effective date and revocation mechanism"],"plain_english_summary":"This Tariff Concession Order grants a reduced customs duty for specific transaxles with continuously variable transmission used in vehicles, lowering import costs for these advanced hybrid/electric drivetrain components. It affects importers and vehicle manufacturers, aims to support Australian automotive production, and took effect on 14 July 2008; the concession remains until revoked."},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The instrument applies Item 50 of Part III, Schedule 4 to the specifically described transaxles from 14 July 2008 and remains in force until revoked. The text contains no amendment or narrowing/expansion language; no change from that stated scope is apparent within the Order itself."},"complexity_factors":["Narrow technical product specification: multiple mandatory criteria (permanent magnet AC synchronous motor generators; voltage not greater than 650 AC; power output not less than 100 kW; power split planetary gear sets; speed reduction planetary gear sets) increase precision required for compliance (Table, Column 1).","Legal cross‑references: relies on s.269P of the Customs Act 1901 for instrument-making power and applies Item 50 of Part III, Schedule 4 of the Customs Tariff Act 1995 (heading and Column 2).","Temporal and revocation mechanics: takes effect 14.07.08 and continues until revoked under ss.269SC or 269SD of the Customs Act 1901, requiring administrative action to terminate (introductory text).","Delegated decision‑maker: made by a delegate of the CEO (Paul Mercer), introducing standard administrative discretion in issuance (signature block).","Compliance burden concentrated on importers/manufacturers to prove the goods precisely match the listed specifications to access the Schedule 4 treatment (Table, Column 1).","Limited procedural detail: instrument states outcome (tariff application) but does not specify documentary proof or testing standards, creating potential downstream interpretation questions (Table vs. Customs procedures)."],"plain_english_summary":"This Order (under s.269P of the Customs Act 1901) declares that certain continuously variable transmission transaxles (Customs tariff code 8501.53.00) meeting specified electrical and mechanical specifications are goods to which Item 50 of Part III, Schedule 4 of the Customs Tariff Act 1995 applies, effective 14 July 2008. \n\nIt affects importers, manufacturers and customs agents because qualifying transaxles receive the Schedule 4 tariff treatment; importers must demonstrate the goods meet the listed criteria to obtain that treatment."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0818481","history":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0818481/history","analysis":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0818481/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0818481/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0818481/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0818481/documents"}}