{"id":"F2009L01096","name":"Tariff Concession Order 0840384","slug":"tariff-concession-order-0840384","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":121876,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2009L01096-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-03","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Tariff Concession Order 0840384","content":"| TARIFF CONCESSION ORDERUnder Section 269P of the Customs Act 1901, I, Damien Beaumont, 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| 3506.10.00 | GLUE STICKS, having BOTH of the following:(a) weight NOT greater than 36 grams;(b) retractable or sponge applicatorsOp. 19.11.08 - TC 0840384 | 50  |\n| ---------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --- |\n\n| This is page 1 of 1 Page of the above Table.Damien Beaumont......................Dated 06 February 2009 Delegate of the Chief Executive Officer |\n| ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"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 1901. It applies to a single, specific product category (small glue sticks) and does not represent scope creep beyond the original legislative purpose of allowing concessional duty rates for particular goods."},"complexity_factors":["Single, highly specific product description with only two technical criteria (weight limit and applicator type)","No defined terms section — all language is ordinary commercial description","No cross-references to other legislation beyond the basic empowering provision (Section 269P) and revocation provisions (sections 269SC and 269SD)","Single table with only one row of substantive content","No conditional logic, exceptions, or nested provisions","Total length: approximately 200 words"],"plain_english_summary":"This Tariff Concession Order lets small glue sticks (≤36 g, with retractable or sponge applicators) be imported into Australia at a concessional/zero customs duty rate, lowering their cost. It affects importers (stationery suppliers, retailers, manufacturers) and competing local businesses, and matters because it reduces import prices for consumers and industry. The order took effect 19 November 2008 under the Customs Act 1901."},"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 itself declares the scope: specified glue sticks are subject to Schedule 4 item 50 from 19 November 2008 until revoked. The text contains no indication that it modifies or narrows a prior order or that the declared scope has been changed from an earlier intent."},"complexity_factors":["Very narrow product description (glue sticks ≤36 g with retractable or sponge applicators) limits interpretive complexity.","Single tariff classification reference (3506.10.00) and single Schedule 4 item (item 50) keeps cross-referencing minimal.","Relies on statutory cross-references: s 269P (declaration power) and ss 269SC/269SD (revocation) — requires familiarity with Customs Act processes but not intricate rules.","Practical compliance depends on accurate product classification by importers and customs officers.","Administrative discretion confined to delegate of the CEO (named in instrument), reducing multi-agency complexity."],"plain_english_summary":"This Order declares that certain glue sticks (tariff code 3506.10.00) — those weighing no more than 36 grams with retractable or sponge applicators — are goods to which item 50 of Part III, Schedule 4 of the Customs Tariff Act 1995 applies. It took effect 19 November 2008 and continues until revoked under ss 269SC or 269SD of the Customs Act 1901. It was made by the CEO’s delegate (Damien Beaumont) under s 269P, so importers must classify eligible products to receive the Schedule 4 treatment."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0840384","history":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0840384/history","analysis":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0840384/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0840384/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0840384/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0840384/documents"}}