{"id":"F2009L00347","name":"Tariff Concession Order 0828157","slug":"tariff-concession-order-0828157","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":76968,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2009L00347-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-02","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Tariff Concession Order 0828157","content":"| TARIFF CONCESSION ORDERUnder Section 269P of the Customs Act 1901, I, Damien Beaumont, 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 26.08.08 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| 8502.31.90 | GENERATORS, WIND POWERED, DOWNWIND, having a power outputNOT less than 2kW, with or without ANY of thefollowing:(a) towers:(b) cables;(c) controllers and/or rectifiersOp. 26.08.08 - TC 0828157 | 50  |\n| ---------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | --- |\n\n| This is page 1 of 1 Page of the above Table........................Damien Beaumont ................Dated 14 November 2008 Delegate of the Chief Executive Officer |\n| ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The Order itself declares the specified goods to be subject to Schedule 4 Item 50 from 26 August 2008 and remains in force until revoked. The instrument text shows no amendment to the listed goods or temporal scope; its effect is the original, specific tariff-treatment change set out in the Order."},"complexity_factors":["Narrow, technical product description (downwind wind generators, ≥2 kW) reduces scope ambiguity but requires precise physical classification under tariff headings (8502.31.90).","Operates by reference to Schedule 4, Part III, Item 50 of the Customs Tariff Act 1995 — requires cross-reference to that Act to determine exact tariff consequence.","Instrument made under s.269P of the Customs Act 1901; revocation governed by ss.269SC and 269SD — administrative procedures and delegation matter for lifecycle and review.","Administrative discretion: delegate of the Chief Executive Officer signed the Order (delegation and record-keeping relevant to challenge/review).","Compliance burden on importers: correct classification, evidence that goods match the listed description, and customs declaration adjustments.","Potential for substitution effects: narrowly targeted concession could shift sourcing/import patterns for firms trading in wind-generation equipment."],"plain_english_summary":"This Order treats specified downwind wind generators (minimum 2 kW), and associated towers, cables or controllers/rectifiers, as goods covered by item 50 in Part III of Schedule 4 to the Customs Tariff Act 1995, thereby changing their tariff treatment. It affects importers and suppliers by altering how import duty applies to these machines; the CEO’s delegate made it effective 26 August 2008 and it continues until formally revoked."},"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 of the type routinely made under the Customs Act. It applies only to the specific goods described (downwind wind generators ≥2kW) and has not expanded beyond its original purpose of providing duty relief for renewable energy equipment."},"complexity_factors":["Single, narrow product category (wind-powered generators only)","Minimal conditional logic — only two technical requirements (downwind design, minimum 2kW output)","No cross-references to other legislation beyond standard Customs Act provisions","Simple tabular format with only two columns of operative information","No defined terms section — technical terms rely on ordinary/industry meaning","Single-page document with straightforward operative clause"],"plain_english_summary":"This Tariff Concession Order permits importation of downwind-style wind generators (≥2 kW) and associated towers, cables and controllers into Australia at a concessional duty rate. It affects importers, renewable-energy businesses and customs processing, lowers costs for small-to-medium wind installations, and has been in effect since 26 August 2008 (Order TC 0828157, Sch 4 Item 50)."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0828157","history":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0828157/history","analysis":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0828157/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0828157/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0828157/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0828157/documents"}}