{"id":"F2008L04154","name":"Tariff Concession Order 0818889","slug":"tariff-concession-order-0818889","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":76102,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2008L04154-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-02","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Tariff Concession Order 0818889","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 15.07.08 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| 3808.93.00 | HERBICIDES, having a basis of paraquat dichlorideOp. 15.07.08 - TC 0818889 | 50  |\n| ---------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --- |\n\n| This is page 1 of 1 Page of the above Table........................Paul Mercer ................Dated 10 October 2008 Delegate of the Chief Executive Officer |\n| ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"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 made under the Customs Act. It applies only to the specific goods described (paraquat-based herbicides) and does not represent scope creep beyond the original legislative purpose of allowing duty concessions for particular imports."},"complexity_factors":["Single, specific concession covering one tariff classification (3808.93.00) and one chemical basis (paraquat dichloride)","No defined terms section — relies entirely on external references to the Customs Act 1901 and Customs Tariff Act 1995","Simple two-column table format with minimal conditional logic","No nested exceptions or complex procedural requirements within the instrument itself","Cross-references to external legislation (Customs Act and Customs Tariff Act) but no internal cross-referencing"],"plain_english_summary":"This Tariff Concession Order lets paraquat dichloride–based herbicides (tariff code 3808.93.00) be imported into Australia at a reduced customs duty under Item 50, Schedule 4. It reduces costs for importers and agricultural users and matters because paraquat is highly toxic; the order has been in effect since 15 July 2008 and remains until revoked."},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The instrument applies an existing Schedule 4 concession (Item 50) to a narrowly defined product (paraquat dichloride herbicides) from 15 July 2008. It does not expand the broader tariff schedule or amend other tariff lines; its scope is limited to the goods described and to administrative revocation mechanisms (s.269P; ss.269SC–269SD)."},"complexity_factors":["Narrow product description requires precise tariff classification (3808.93.00) to access the concession.","Relies on statutory delegate action under s.269P (administrative decision-making rather than legislative change).","Revocation and temporal limits cross-refer to ss.269SC and 269SD, adding procedural steps for removal.","Practical compliance burden falls on importers to prove eligibility and to use correct customs codes.","Document is short and specific; legal effect depends on interaction with Schedule 4 of the Customs Tariff Act 1995."],"plain_english_summary":"This Tariff Concession Order makes imports of herbicides based on paraquat dichloride (classified 3808.93.00) subject to Schedule 4 Item 50 tariff treatment from 15 July 2008 until revoked. The order was made by a delegate of the Chief Executive Officer under section 269P of the Customs Act 1901.\n\nMechanically, importers of the specified goods receive the Schedule 4 concession (so different tariff treatment); the concession depends on correct tariff classification and can be revoked by the CEO/delegate under sections 269SC–269SD (compliance and administrative discretion are central)."},"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"}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0818889","history":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0818889/history","analysis":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0818889/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0818889/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0818889/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0818889/documents"}}