{"id":"F2009L00646","name":"Tariff Concession Order 0840331","slug":"tariff-concession-order-0840331","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":77525,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2009L00646-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-02","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Tariff Concession Order 0840331","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 19.11.08 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| 3808.92.00 | FUNGICIDES, with a basis of difenoconazole and metalaxyl-MOp. 19.11.08 - TC 0840331 | 50  |\n| ---------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --- |\n\n| This is page 1 of 1 Page of the above Table.Paul Mercer..........................Dated 06 February 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 confines tariff concession to the specified fungicides and cites the Schedule 4 item and effective date; it does not itself expand or narrow scope beyond that specification. Effect runs from 19.11.08 until revoked under the referenced Customs Act provisions, so scope remains as set in the Order."},"complexity_factors":["Single commodity entry with precise chemical description (difenoconazole and metalaxyl‑M) requiring exact product matching to qualify","Use of technical tariff classification code (3808.92.00) and Schedule 4 item reference (Item 50) that determine tariff treatment","Legal cross‑references to the Customs Act (s.269P, s.269SC, s.269SD) which confer delegate authority and revocation power","Indeterminate duration: effect continues until revoked, creating ongoing administrative discretion","Minimal legislative text but dependent on interpretation and application by Customs officers for eligibility and enforcement"],"plain_english_summary":"This Tariff Concession Order treats imported fungicides based on difenoconazole and metalaxyl‑M (classified at tariff heading 3808.92.00) as falling under item 50 of Part III, Schedule 4 to the Customs Tariff Act 1995, effective 19 November 2008 until revoked. It changes tariff treatment for importers of those specific products, imposing an administrative eligibility check against the product description and giving Customs a delegated power to grant or revoke the concession under the Customs Act."},"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 issued under the Customs Act 1901. It applies only to the specific fungicide products described and does not expand beyond the original purpose of granting duty-free entry for particular goods."},"complexity_factors":["Single, highly specific product category (one type of fungicide)","No defined terms section — all terminology is standard customs/trade language","No conditional logic or exceptions — straightforward declaration","Minimal cross-referencing (only references to standard Customs Act sections 269P, 269SC, 269SD and Customs Tariff Act Schedule 4)","Single-page document with tabular format","No operative provisions beyond the basic declaration"],"plain_english_summary":"This Tariff Concession Order removes customs duty on imports of certain fungicides containing difenoconazole and metalaxyl‑M, letting importers bring these crop‑protection chemicals into Australia duty‑free. It affects importers, farmers (through potentially lower input costs) and domestic manufacturers (increased competition). The concession has been in effect since 19 November 2008 and was signed on 6 February 2009."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0840331","history":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0840331/history","analysis":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0840331/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0840331/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0840331/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0840331/documents"}}