{"id":"F2009L01406","name":"Tariff Concession Order 0844180","slug":"tariff-concession-order-0844180","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":77895,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2009L01406-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-02","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Tariff Concession Order 0844180","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 17.12.08 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| 8203.20.00 | PLIERS, being ANY of the following:(a) aviation slip pliers;(b) bent nose pliers;(c) combination pliers, length NOT less than 210 mm;(d) cutting pliers;(e) end nipper pliers;(f) groove joint pliers;(g) linesman pliers, length NOT less than 210 mm;(h) lock grip pliers;(i) long nose pliers;(j) long reach pliers;(k) round nose pliers;(l) slip joint pliers;(m) snap ring pliers;(n) straight nose pliers;(o) welding clamp pliers;(p) wire stripper pliersOp. 17.12.08 - TC 0844180 | 50  |\n| ---------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --- |\n\n| This is page 1 of 1 Page of the above Table...Paul Mercer..........................Dated 27 March 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, narrow Tariff Concession Order of the type routinely made under the Customs Act 1901. It applies only to specific types of pliers and does not represent scope creep beyond the original legislative purpose of allowing duty concessions for particular goods."},"complexity_factors":["Single, narrow scope: only applies to one category of hand tools (pliers)","Minimal conditional logic: straightforward list of 16 specific product types with only two dimensional restrictions (length NOT less than 210 mm for combination and linesman pliers)","No cross-references to other legislation beyond the standard empowering provisions (Customs Act 1901, Customs Tariff Act 1995)","Only 3 defined elements: the goods description, tariff classification (8203.20.00), and Schedule 4 Item Number (50)","Short document: 1 page, single table, no subsections or nested provisions","Standard administrative form: follows the template for Tariff Concession Orders without additional bespoke provisions"],"plain_english_summary":"This Tariff Concession Order lets specified pliers be imported into Australia free of customs duty (or at reduced rates), lowering costs for importers, wholesalers and buyers and increasing competition for domestic manufacturers. Effective from 17 December 2008 and continuing until revoked, it covers goods classified under tariff code 8203.20.00 and sits under the Customs Act 1901 and Customs Tariff Act 1995."},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The document itself defines the scope: specific pliers (by type and some minimum lengths) mapped to Schedule 4 Item 50, effective 17 December 2008. There is no material in this instrument indicating the scope was altered from an earlier intent; revocation is permitted under ss.269SC/269SD but no change is recorded here."},"complexity_factors":["Statutory cross-reference: made under s.269P of the Customs Act 1901 and revocable under ss.269SC/269SD (legal procedural framework).","Precise product specification: lists 16 distinct plier types under tariff heading 8203.20.00, creating categorical detail for classification.","Measurement conditions: some items require minimum lengths (e.g. combination and linesman pliers not less than 210 mm), increasing verification needs.","Single Schedule mapping: all listed goods are mapped to Schedule 4 Item 50 (simplicity in outcome, but requires correct application to imports).","Administrative action: effectivity date (17.12.08) and delegate signature (Paul Mercer) indicate an administrative instrument rather than primary legislation.","Compliance burden: importers must demonstrate that imported goods match the listed descriptions to obtain the concession (evidence/inspection risk).","Revocation discretion: instrument remains in force until revoked, creating ongoing administrative discretion and potential future change."],"plain_english_summary":"This Tariff Concession Order (TCO) declares that a specified list of pliers (tariff code 8203.20.00) are covered by item 50 in Part III of Schedule 4 to the Customs Tariff Act 1995. It takes effect from 17 December 2008 and continues until revoked. The practical effect is that importers of the listed pliers can have the Schedule 4 concession applied to those imports, subject to meeting the exact description and measurement conditions in the Order."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0844180","history":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0844180/history","analysis":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0844180/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0844180/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0844180/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0844180/documents"}}