{"id":"F2009L01053","name":"Tariff Concession Order 0836173","slug":"tariff-concession-order-0836173","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":78828,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2009L01053-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-02","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Tariff Concession Order 0836173","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 20.10.08 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| 8421.39.00 | FILTER CARTRIDGES, AIR, GAS TURBINE INTAKE SYSTEM, lengthNOT less than 550 mm and NOT greater than 880 mmOp. 20.10.08 - TC 0836173 | 50  |\n| ---------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --- |\n\n| This is page 1 of 1 Page of the above Table.......................Paul Mercer .................Dated 14 January 2009 Delegate of the Chief Executive Officer |\n| ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The instrument does not amend primary legislation. It applies an existing Schedule 4 concession item (item 50) to a narrowly described set of goods; its effect is limited to the listed product specification and the tariff treatment that follows. It therefore changes tariff treatment for those imports but does not broaden or alter the statutory scope of the Customs Tariff Act itself."},"complexity_factors":["Narrow, product-specific scope: single product description (filter cartridges for gas-turbine intake systems) referenced by tariff code 8421.39.00.","Exact physical limits specified (length ≥550 mm and ≤880 mm) requiring factual measurement to determine eligibility.","Legal authority and procedural references: made under section 269P of the Customs Act 1901; revocation governed by sections 269SC and 269SD.","Reference to an external instrument: applies Part III, Schedule 4 item 50 of the Customs Tariff Act 1995 (requires cross-reference to determine the substantive concession).","Administrative element: decision recorded by a delegate of the Chief Executive Officer, indicating delegated discretion in issuance."],"plain_english_summary":"This order, made under section 269P of the Customs Act 1901, treats specific air filter cartridges for gas-turbine intake systems (tariff heading 8421.39.00) that measure between 550 mm and 880 mm as goods to which Part III, Schedule 4 item 50 of the Customs Tariff Act 1995 applies. It took effect 20 October 2008 and remains in force until revoked under sections 269SC or 269SD or until any listed end date. Importers of those cartridges are directly affected because the order changes their tariff treatment at import; the decision was recorded by a delegate of the CEO."},"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 has not expanded beyond its original purpose of granting a duty concession for a specific category of goods."},"complexity_factors":["Single, highly specific product description with precise dimensional requirements (550-880mm length)","No defined terms section — relies on external references to Customs Tariff classification 8421.39.00","Minimal conditional logic: only one eligibility criterion (length specification)","Short document: 1 page, single table entry","Cross-references to external legislation (Customs Act 1901 sections 269P, 269SC, 269SD; Customs Tariff Act 1995 Schedule 4) but these are standard boilerplate for this instrument type"],"plain_english_summary":"This document is a **Tariff Concession Order** — a legal instrument that gives certain imported goods a reduced or zero customs duty rate.\n\n**What it does:**\n- Allows specific **air filter cartridges** for gas turbine intake systems to enter Australia at a concessional (lower) tariff rate.\n- The filters must be between **550mm and 880mm in length** to qualify.\n- The concession took effect on **20 October 2008** and remains in force until revoked or replaced.\n\n**Who it affects:**\n- **Importers** bringing these specific industrial filters into Australia (likely for power generation or aviation sectors).\n- **Australian manufacturers** of competing products, who may face cheaper imported competition.\n\n**Why it matters:**\n- Reduces costs for businesses importing these specialised components.\n- Part of Australia's system of \"by-law\" tariff concessions that modify the standard customs duty rates in the Customs Tariff Act 1995."},"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"A positive credit balance is required for all requests, including BYOK, so fallback providers remain available. 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