{"id":"F2009L00364","name":"Tariff Concession Order 0827077","slug":"tariff-concession-order-0827077","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":77016,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2009L00364-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-02","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Tariff Concession Order 0827077","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 19.08.08 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| 3901.10.00 | RESINS, POLYETHYLENE, having BOTH of the following:(a) density less than 905 kg/m3;(b) melt flow index (MFI) NOT less than 0.8 g/10 minOp. 19.08.08 - TC 0827077 | 50  |\n| ---------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --- |\n\n| This is page 1 of 1 Page of the above Table....................Paul Mercer ....................Dated 14 November 2008 Delegate of the Chief Executive Officer |\n| ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"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"},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This is a standard, narrow tariff concession order limited to a specific type of polyethylene resin. It matches the typical scope of such instruments — targeting a particular imported good with defined technical characteristics to benefit specific industrial users. No evidence of scope creep beyond the original purpose of granting duty relief for this specific input material."},"complexity_factors":["Single product category with two clear technical criteria","No nested exceptions or conditional logic beyond the 'BOTH' requirement","Minimal cross-referencing (only references to standard Customs Act sections and Tariff Schedule)","Short document (1 page, 1 table entry)","Only 2 defined technical parameters (density and melt flow index) with specific thresholds"],"plain_english_summary":"This Tariff Concession Order lets imported polyethylene resin that is very low density (under 905 kg/m³) and has a melt flow index ≥0.8 g/10 min enter Australia at a reduced or zero customs duty. Effective 19 August 2008, it lowers costs for importers and manufacturers who use this resin while increasing competitive pressure on domestic resin producers.\n\nIt matters because the concession helps Australian manufacturers access competitively priced raw materials not available locally."},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The instrument itself defines the concession scope: certain polyethylene resins meeting the stated physical criteria are treated as goods to which Schedule 4, Part III, item 50 applies from 19.08.08 until revoked. The text contains no indication that the scope has been altered from an earlier or original intent."},"complexity_factors":["Technical product specifications requiring laboratory measurement (density < 905 kg/m3; MFI ≥ 0.8 g/10 min) increase compliance burden for importers (Table, Column 1).","Legal cross-reference to the Customs Act declaration and revocation mechanics (s.269P authorisation; revocation under ss.269SC or 269SD) adds procedural steps for administrators and affected parties.","Reliance on tariff classification code (3901.10.00) and Schedule 4, Part III, item 50 creates a two-step legal test (classification + eligibility) for customs officers and importers.","Specified effective date (19.08.08) and open-ended duration ‘until revoked’ create legal permanence absent administrative action, affecting planning for importers (Table, Column 2).","Declaration by a delegate (Paul Mercer) evidences administrative discretion in making the order, requiring document-level validation for enforcement and challenge."],"plain_english_summary":"This Tariff Concession Order declares that a specific class of polyethylene resin (Customs code 3901.10.00) meets the conditions to which Part III, Schedule 4, item 50 of the Customs Tariff Act 1995 applies, effective 19 August 2008 until revoked. It mechanically changes tariff treatment for import consignments that meet the stated physical tests (density < 905 kg/m3 and MFI ≥ 0.8 g/10 min). Importers must prove those measurements to customs; the concession can be revoked under the Customs Act (ss.269SC–269SD)."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0827077","history":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0827077/history","analysis":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0827077/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0827077/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0827077/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0827077/documents"}}