{"id":"F2009L01104","name":"Tariff Concession Order 0838649","slug":"tariff-concession-order-0838649","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":121901,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2009L01104-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-03","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Tariff Concession Order 0838649","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 06.11.08 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| 8481.80.90 | BY-PASS VALVES, NON-ADVANCING, MULTI-CYCLE, OIL AND GAS WELLOp. 06.11.08 - TC 0838649 | 50  |\n| ---------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --- |\n\n| This is page 1 of 1 Page of the above Table.Paul Mercer..........................Dated 30 January 2009 Delegate of the Chief Executive Officer |\n| ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"Unauthenticated. Configure AI_GATEWAY_API_KEY or use a provider module. Learn more: https://ai-sdk.dev/unauthenticated-ai-gateway","source":"analysis-cron"},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The Order itself does not indicate any change from an earlier scope; it formally declares that the listed bypass valves fall under Schedule 4 item 50 from 06.11.08 until revoked. No text in the instrument shows an expanded or reduced scope relative to the stated designation."},"complexity_factors":["Cross-references to multiple statutes and provisions (Customs Act 1901 s.269P, s.269SC, s.269SD; Customs Tariff Act 1995 Schedule 4) require reading beyond the instrument to know legal effect.","Use of an HS-style tariff classification code (8481.80.90) requires technical tariff knowledge to confirm product fit.","The instrument is administrative (delegate decision) so implementation and future revocation depend on other statutory processes and agency discretion.","Sparse drafting: Column 2 shows only an item number (50) and no explicit expiry, so practical effect depends on the referenced Schedule entry and later revocation actions.","Technical product description (\"NON-ADVANCING, MULTI-CYCLE\") could generate ambiguity about scope of covered goods and requires technical/importer interpretation."],"plain_english_summary":"This Order (TC 0838649) designates a specific product—by-pass valves for oil and gas wells (tariff code 8481.80.90)—as goods to which Part III, Schedule 4 item 50 of the Customs Tariff Act 1995 applies, effective 6 November 2008 until revoked. The declaration is made by a delegate of the Chief Executive Officer under section 269P of the Customs Act 1901 and therefore changes how those particular valves are treated under the tariff schedule, affecting importers, customs agents and traders who deal in those goods."},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This is a standard administrative instrument creating a tariff concession for a specific product class. It serves exactly its intended purpose: granting duty-free status to a narrowly defined category of industrial equipment. There is no evidence of scope creep or expansion beyond the original intent of the Tariff Concession System."},"complexity_factors":["Single, highly specific product description (by-pass valves for oil/gas wells with technical specifications)","Minimal conditional logic — essentially a straightforward declaration with fixed effective date","Only 2 legislative cross-references (Customs Act 1901, section 269P; and Customs Tariff Act 1995, Schedule 4)","No defined terms section — relies on external customs classification code (8481.80.90)","Single-page document with tabular format — very short","No exceptions, exemptions, or nested conditions"],"plain_english_summary":"This Tariff Concession Order lets certain non‑advancing, multi‑cycle by‑pass valves for oil and gas wells (customs code 8481.80.90) enter Australia free of the usual customs tariff. It reduces import costs for affected importers and buyers in the oil and gas sector and increases competition for any local manufacturers.\n\nIssued under the Customs Act 1901 and tied to Schedule 4, Item 50 of the Customs Tariff Act 1995, it took effect on 6 November 2008."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0838649","history":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0838649/history","analysis":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0838649/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0838649/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0838649/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0838649/documents"}}