{"id":"F2009L00534","name":"Tariff Concession Order 0840065","slug":"tariff-concession-order-0840065","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":77218,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2009L00534-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-02","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Tariff Concession Order 0840065","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 17.11.08 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| 4418.90.00 | PANELS, ACOUSTIC, medium density fibreboardOp. 17.11.08 - TC 0840065 | 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":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The instrument applies a Schedule 4 tariff concession to the specified acoustic MDF panels only. It does not expand or narrow broader tariff law in the text supplied; effect is limited to the listed goods from the stated date until revoked."},"complexity_factors":["Single-item, single-line goods description (PANELS, ACOUSTIC, medium density fibreboard)","Explicit tariff classification provided: 4418.90.00","Routine statutory mechanism referenced: made under s.269P (revocable under ss.269SC/269SD)","Cross-reference to Schedule 4 item number (50) requires checking the Customs Tariff Act 1995 for substantive effect","Administrative discretion limited to issuance and revocation by Customs delegate; minimal procedural or conditional complexity in text"],"plain_english_summary":"Under s.269P of the Customs Act 1901 this Order treats “PANELS, ACOUSTIC, medium density fibreboard” (tariff code 4418.90.00) as falling within item 50 of Part III of Schedule 4 to the Customs Tariff Act 1995 from 17 Nov 2008 until revoked (revocation under ss.269SC/269SD). Effect: importers of these acoustic MDF panels can claim the Schedule 4 concession (reducing customs duty) if they correctly classify the goods and satisfy Customs; the decision was taken by a delegate of the CEO (Paul Mercer)."},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This is a standard administrative instrument creating a single tariff concession. It represents the original and intended purpose of the Tariff Concession Order system — granting duty-free status to specific imported goods where no local substitute exists. No scope creep is evident."},"complexity_factors":["Single, highly specific product description (acoustic panels, medium density fibreboard only)","No defined terms section — relies on external references to Customs Tariff classifications","Minimal conditional logic — straightforward declaration with single effective date","Only one operative provision (the table entry)","Short document — approximately 150 words of substantive content","Cross-references limited to standard statutory provisions (Customs Act 1901, sections 269P, 269SC, 269SD) without requiring navigation through nested provisions"],"plain_english_summary":"This Tariff Concession Order removes customs duty on imported acoustic panels made of medium density fibreboard (HScode 4418.90.00), allowing those specific goods into Australia duty-free. It affects importers (lowering costs) and domestic manufacturers who compete with these panels, and exists to apply only where no Australian substitutable goods would be harmed. The concession began 17 November 2008 and remains in force until revoked or changed."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0840065","history":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0840065/history","analysis":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0840065/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0840065/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0840065/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0840065/documents"}}