{"id":"F2009L00528","name":"Tariff Concession Order 0838256","slug":"tariff-concession-order-0838256","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":77200,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2009L00528-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-02","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Tariff Concession Order 0838256","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 03.11.08 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| 8479.89.90 | DESICCANT FILLING MACHINES, BENT SPACER FRAMES, INSULATED GLASSOp. 03.11.08 - TC 0838256 | 50  |\n| ---------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --- |\n\n| This is page 1 of 1 Page of the above Table.........................Paul Mercer ...............Dated 23 January 2009 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 administrative instrument creating a tariff concession for specific manufacturing equipment. It represents the original and continuing purpose of such orders — to provide duty relief for imported goods not produced in Australia. No scope creep is evident."},"complexity_factors":["Single, highly specific product category (desiccant filling machines and bent spacer frames for insulated glass)","No defined terms section — relies on external tariff classifications","Minimal conditional logic — straightforward declaration with single effective date","No cross-references to other legislation beyond the standard empowering provisions (Customs Act 1901, Customs Tariff Act 1995)","Single-page document with tabular format rather than dense legislative text","No exceptions, exemptions, or nested conditions"],"plain_english_summary":"This Tariff Concession Order reduces or removes import duties on desiccant filling machines and bent spacer frames used to manufacture insulated (double‑glazed) glass units, making specialised equipment cheaper to import.\n\nIt affects importers of those items and Australian insulated‑glass manufacturers by lowering capital costs and improving competitiveness. The concession took effect 3 November 2008 and remains in force until revoked or ended."},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The Order confines the tariff concession to the specific goods listed and applies item 50 of Schedule 4; the text shows no alteration of that scope beyond declaring the listed goods are covered and specifying the effective date and revocation mechanism."},"complexity_factors":["Single, narrow operative change: applies an existing Schedule 4 item to specified goods (low structural complexity).","Reliance on cross‑reference to Part III, Schedule 4 of the Customs Tariff Act 1995 (requires checking external tariff item to know exact duty outcome).","Statutory delegation: made under s.269P and subject to revocation under ss.269SC/269SD (administrative discretion and revocation risk).","Product description compression: three distinct product phrases combined in one line may create classification ambiguity for importers and officers.","Enforcement dependency: practical effect hinges on correct Customs classification and administrative monitoring.","Temporal markers: separate effective date (03.11.08) and signing date (23 Jan 2009) require attention for retrospective or record purposes."],"plain_english_summary":"Mechanically, this Tariff Concession Order (TCO 0838256) declares that goods described as “DESICCANT FILLING MACHINES, BENT SPACER FRAMES, INSULATED GLASS” classified at 8479.89.90 are to be treated under item 50 of Part III, Schedule 4 of the Customs Tariff Act 1995, effective 3 November 2008. The declaration was made by a delegate of the CEO under s.269P and continues until revoked under ss.269SC/269SD.\n\nPractically, importers of these specified goods receive the tariff treatment set by item 50 (reducing their duty exposure); the Commonwealth forgoes corresponding tariff revenue and must monitor correct classification and compliance."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0838256","history":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0838256/history","analysis":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0838256/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0838256/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0838256/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0838256/documents"}}