{"id":"F2009L01403","name":"Tariff Concession Order 0845406","slug":"tariff-concession-order-0845406","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":77886,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2009L01403-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-02","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Tariff Concession Order 0845406","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 30.12.08 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| 8421.22.00 | CROSS FLOW FILTRATION MACHINES, including ALL of the following:(a) poly ether sulfone microfiltration membranes;(b) transmembrane pressure management pump;(c) retentate viscosity control;(d) pressure sensors;(e) temperature sensors;(f) level sensorsOp. 30.12.08 - TC 0845406 | 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":{"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This is a standard, narrow tariff concession order for a specific piece of industrial equipment. It has not expanded beyond its original purpose of granting duty relief for this particular machinery type."},"complexity_factors":["Single, narrow product category (cross flow filtration machines)","Only 6 specific technical criteria to satisfy","No cross-references to other legislation beyond the standard Customs Act and Customs Tariff Act citations","No conditional logic or exceptions within the instrument itself","Standard administrative form — essentially a completed template with minimal free text"],"plain_english_summary":"This Tariff Concession Order grants a reduced (often zero) customs duty rate for specific cross flow filtration machines that meet the instrument’s precise component requirements. It cuts import costs for firms in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, food processing and related industries that bring this specialised equipment into Australia.\n\nEffective 30 December 2008, the concession encourages investment in advanced processing tech by lowering import barriers, but only machines meeting all listed component criteria qualify."},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This instrument applies Schedule 4 item 50 to the specified cross‑flow filtration machines from 30 December 2008; the text does not indicate any amendment, narrowing or expansion of existing statutory items, only the declaration of coverage and duration until revocation."},"complexity_factors":["Single-item concession with a technical product description requiring specialist classification (8421.22.00) and component verification.","Legal cross-references to Customs Act 1901 s269P (delegation) and Customs Tariff Act 1995 Part III, Schedule 4 item 50.","Open-ended duration — effect from 30.12.2008 until revoked under ss269SC/269SD — introduces administrative uncertainty for planning.","Eligibility depends on matching listed components (membranes, pumps, sensors), raising documentary and compliance burdens for importers and customs examinations.","Delegate-signed instrument requires users to check delegated authority and keep records for audits or post-import verification."],"plain_english_summary":"This Order treats certain cross‑flow filtration machines (described by tariff code 8421.22.00 and listed components) as goods covered by item 50 of Part III, Schedule 4 to the Customs Tariff Act 1995, effective 30 December 2008 until revoked. It is made under s269P of the Customs Act 1901 by a delegate of the CEO.\n\nImporters who meet the classification and component criteria qualify for the Schedule 4 tariff treatment (likely lowering or removing customs duty); revocation under ss269SC/269SD and classification checks create compliance tasks for importers and customs."},"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"}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0845406","history":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0845406/history","analysis":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0845406/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0845406/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0845406/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0845406/documents"}}