{"id":"F2009L04171","name":"Tariff Concession Order 0908209","slug":"tariff-concession-order-0908209","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":81818,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2009L04171-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-02","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Tariff Concession Order 0908209","content":"| TARIFF CONCESSION ORDERUnder Section 269P of the Customs Act 1901, I, Wendy Knowles, 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 11.03.09 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| 3816.00.00 | CASTABLE MIXTURES, REFRACTORY, INSULATING, BLAST FURNACE, havingALL of the following:(a) silicon dioxide (SiO2) content NOT less than 40%;(b) alumina (Al2O3) content NOT less than 35%;(c) calcium oxide (CaO) content NOT less than 8%;(d) ferrous oxide (Fe2O3) content NOT less than 1%Op. 11.03.09 - TC 0908209 | 50  |\n| ---------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --- |\n\n| This is page 1 of 1 Page of the above Table...................Wendy Knowles .....................Dated 29 May 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 covering a single specific product category. It matches the original intent of the Customs Act provisions — to grant duty concessions for specific imported goods."},"complexity_factors":["Single, highly specific product description with four precise chemical composition thresholds","No cross-references to other legislation beyond the empowering section (269P) and revocation sections (269SC, 269SD)","Only one defined term implicitly used (the tariff classification 3816.00.00)","Simple two-column table format with straightforward operative date","No conditional logic, exceptions, or nested provisions"],"plain_english_summary":"This Tariff Concession Order allows specified refractory castable mixtures used in blast furnaces to enter Australia at a concessional (reduced or zero) customs duty rate, provided they meet strict composition thresholds (≥40% SiO2, ≥35% Al2O3, ≥8% CaO, ≥1% FeO).  \n\nIt affects importers, manufacturers and customs brokers, lowers input costs for heavy industry and steel production, and has been effective since 11 March 2009."},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The Order declares that the listed castable mixtures are goods to which Part III, Schedule 4 item 50 applies from 11.03.09 and remains in force until revoked (made under s.269P; revocation under ss.269SC/269SD). The instrument does not amend Schedule 4 itself or other statutes; it narrowly applies a tariff concession to the single listed tariff line subject to the stated composition thresholds. The text contains no indication that it expands or contracts Schedule 4 beyond this declaratory application."},"complexity_factors":["Cross-reference to Customs Act 1901 s.269P for making the Order and revocation under ss.269SC/269SD (legal/administrative cross-links).","Technical chemical composition thresholds that require verification: SiO2 ≥ 40%, Al2O3 ≥ 35%, CaO ≥ 8%, Fe2O3 ≥ 1%.","Reliance on an exact tariff classification code (3816.00.00) for eligibility.","Narrow, single-item description increases precision but requires product-level classification decisions.","Delegated decision-making by the CEO or delegate (Wendy Knowles) creates administrative discretion over issuance and revocation.","Ambiguity in the Table's Column 2 (shows ‘50’ but no explicit calendar 'last date of effect'), which may create interpretive or record-keeping burdens."],"plain_english_summary":"This Order treats specified refractory castable mixtures (tariff heading `3816.00.00`) as falling within Part III, Schedule 4 item `50` of the Customs Tariff Act 1995, effective 11 March 2009 until revoked. It affects importers and manufacturers of those refractory mixes by changing their tariff treatment and the duty or concession that applies, and requires compliance with the stated chemical-content thresholds."},"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"}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0908209","history":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0908209/history","analysis":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0908209/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0908209/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0908209/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0908209/documents"}}