{"id":"F2009L01955","name":"Tariff Concession Order 0844528","slug":"tariff-concession-order-0844528","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":79118,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2009L01955-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-02","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Tariff Concession Order 0844528","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 18.12.08 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| 3920.10.00 | GEOMEMBRANES, ethylene vinyl acetate, in rolls, having BOTH thefollowing:(a) width NOT less than 6.5 metres;(b) thickness NOT less than 0.50 mm and NOT greater than 3.0 mmOp. 18.12.08 - TC 0844528 | 50  |\n| ---------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --- |\n\n| This is page 1 of 1 Page of the above Table.....................Paul Mercer ...................Dated 13 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, single-product tariff concession order made under long-established customs powers. It has not expanded beyond its original purpose of granting duty relief for a specific category of imported goods."},"complexity_factors":["Very short document (1 page)","Only 1 defined term implicitly referenced (the goods description)","No cross-references to other legislation beyond the basic empowering provision (Section 269P)","Simple conditional logic: goods must meet 4 specific physical criteria (material, form, width, thickness)","No exceptions, exemptions, or nested conditions","Standard administrative form with minimal substantive legal content"],"plain_english_summary":"This order grants a tariff concession for ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) geomembrane rolls meeting specific size and thickness requirements, reducing import duty under Item 50 of the Customs Tariff Act 1995. It affects importers and businesses using these large waterproof liners (construction, mining, environmental projects) and may increase competition for Australian manufacturers. Effective 18 December 2008 until revoked."},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The Order implements a concession for a specifically described product and does not amend or expand that product description. It takes effect from 18 December 2008 and remains in force until revoked under ss.269SC/269SD; there is no indication within the Order that its substantive scope was altered from its original wording."},"complexity_factors":["Single-product focus: a narrowly defined good (EVA geomembranes) limits scope and reduces complexity.","Specific measurable technical criteria (width ≥6.5 m; thickness 0.50–3.0 mm) require customs verification and documentary evidence.","Legal hook to other Acts: made under section 269P of the Customs Act 1901 and interacts with Schedule 4 of the Customs Tariff Act 1995 (cross-references increase legal context but not instrument complexity).","Temporal and revocation mechanics: effective from 18.12.2008 and continues until revoked under ss.269SC or 269SD (administrative discretion in revocation introduces modest procedural complexity).","Tariff classification dependence: relies on heading 3920.10.00 and correct classification by importers/customs for entitlement.","Delegate-made instrument (Paul Mercer) — delegate authority and administrative record-keeping are relevant for challenge or review."],"plain_english_summary":"This Order (under s.269P of the Customs Act 1901) grants the tariff treatment listed at Schedule 4 Item 50 to specific geomembranes: ethylene vinyl acetate in rolls, at least 6.5 m wide and 0.50–3.0 mm thick, effective 18 December 2008. Mechanically it makes those imported rolls eligible for the Schedule 4 concession. It primarily affects importers (who either pay less duty or obtain the concession), requires accurate product measurement and classification at customs, and can be revoked by the CEO’s delegate (ss.269SC/269SD)."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0844528","history":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0844528/history","analysis":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0844528/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0844528/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0844528/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0844528/documents"}}