{"id":"F2009L02032","name":"Tariff Concession Order 0904162","slug":"tariff-concession-order-0904162","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":79299,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2009L02032-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-02","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Tariff Concession Order 0904162","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 06.02.09 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| 5210.31.00 | FABRIC, white, dyed, NOT less than 40% polyester, remaindercotton, having ALL of the following:(a) thread count NOT less than 100 x 70 picks and NOT greaterthan 200 x 100 picks;(b) yarn gauge NOT less than 16/16 and NOT greater than40/40;(c) width NOT less than 240 cm and NOT greater than 285 cmOp. 06.02.09 - TC 0904162 | 50  |\n| ---------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --- |\n\n| This is page 1 of 1 Page of the above Table.....Damien Beaumont......................Dated 17 April 2009 Delegate of the Chief Executive Officer |\n| ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The Order applies an existing Schedule 4 item (item 50) to a narrowly defined fabric description from 06.02.09 until revoked. It does not expand or materially alter the statutory Schedule; it simply declares that the listed goods fall within that Schedule item for tariff treatment (see s.269P and the Table)."},"complexity_factors":["Precise product specifications (thread count 100x70–200x100, yarn gauge 16/16–40/40, width 240–285 cm) require factual measurement and verification against the Table (Column 1).","Legal linkage to other statutes: made under s.269P of the Customs Act 1901 and subject to revocation under ss.269SC or 269SD (administrative law interplay).","Reliance on external instrument: applies item 50 in Part III of Schedule 4 to the Customs Tariff Act 1995 (outcomes depend on that Schedule's content).","Tariff classification code (5210.31.00) and Schedule numbering require customs classification expertise for compliance and tariff outcome certainty.","Temporal and revocation mechanics: effective date specified (06.02.09) and continues until revoked, producing ongoing administrative discretion for duration.","Compliance burden on importers and customs officers to demonstrate/verify that goods exactly meet the listed composition and measurements."],"plain_english_summary":"This Tariff Concession Order (TCO 0904162) declares that a specified white fabric — at least 40% polyester remainder cotton, with defined thread count, yarn gauge and width — is to be treated under item 50 in Part III of Schedule 4 to the Customs Tariff Act 1995, effective 6 February 2009. The declaration is made by a delegate of the Chief Executive Officer and changes how the listed fabric is treated for customs tariff purposes, so importers must meet the exact technical specs to obtain that Schedule 4 treatment until the order is revoked."},"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 limited to a specific textile product. It has not expanded beyond its original purpose of granting concessional treatment to a particular fabric specification."},"complexity_factors":["Single, narrow product category (one type of fabric)","Only 4 technical specifications to determine eligibility","No cross-references to other legislation beyond the standard Customs Act and Tariff Act citations","No conditional exceptions or nested definitions","Single-page document with straightforward tabular format"],"plain_english_summary":"This Tariff Concession Order lets importers bring certain polyester‑cotton fabrics into Australia at a reduced or zero customs duty, provided the fabric meets precise technical specs (white or dyed, ≥40% polyester, specified thread counts/yarn thickness, and 240–285 cm width). It affects importers and competing Australian manufacturers, lowers input costs for downstream textile businesses, and has been in effect since 6 February 2009 under the Customs Act 1901."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0904162","history":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0904162/history","analysis":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0904162/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0904162/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0904162/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0904162/documents"}}