{"id":"F2009L03589","name":"Tariff Concession Order 0908457","slug":"tariff-concession-order-0908457","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":141361,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2009L03589-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-03","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Tariff Concession Order 0908457","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 12.03.09 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| 8483.40.90 | REDUCTION GEARBOXES, PLANETARY, SINTER STRAND DRIVE, having ALLof the following:(a) input power from motor NOT less than 40 kW;(b) output torque NOT less than 600 000 Nm;(c) gear ratio NOT less than 1900:1;(d) weight NOT less than 8 500 kgOp. 12.03.09 - TC 0908457 | 50  |\n| ---------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | --- |\n\n| This is page 1 of 1 Page of the above Table...................Paul Mercer .....................Dated 29 May 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. It applies to a single, highly specific category of goods (large planetary reduction gearboxes for sinter strand drives) and does not represent scope creep beyond the original purpose of the tariff concession system."},"complexity_factors":["Single, highly specific product description with four precise technical criteria","No defined terms section — all specifications are technical/engineering measurements","No cross-references to other legislation beyond the basic empowering provision (s 269P) and the tariff item reference","Simple binary structure: goods either meet all criteria or they don't","Very short document (1 page, 1 table entry)","No conditional logic, exceptions, or nested provisions"],"plain_english_summary":"This Tariff Concession Order (0908457) allows certain very large planetary reduction gearboxes used in sinter strand drives to be imported into Australia at a reduced or zero customs duty. It applies only to gearboxes meeting the specified power, torque, ratio and weight criteria and took effect 12 March 2009.\n\nThe concession helps importers and manufacturers of heavy steel‑making machinery reduce costs and supports competitiveness, and is made under section 269P of the Customs Act 1901."},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The Order designates that Schedule 4 item 50 applies to the listed planetary reduction gearboxes with precise technical thresholds and sets an effective date of 12 March 2009. The text provides no indication it expands or narrows a pre-existing statutory scope beyond identifying eligible goods; change of scope can occur only by revocation under the cited provisions."},"complexity_factors":["Highly specific technical criteria with multiple numeric thresholds (input power, output torque, gear ratio, weight) increase measurement and evidentiary complexity for importers and customs.","Legal cross-references to s.269P of the Customs Act 1901 (declaration power) and revocation under ss.269SC/269SD, plus reliance on Part III of Schedule 4 to the Customs Tariff Act 1995, require legal-navigation of multiple instruments.","Use of a single tariff classification (8483.40.90) means correct HS/tariff coding is decisive; misclassification risk creates compliance exposure.","Instrument form is a single-item concession order with an open-ended duration ‘until revoked’ — administrative oversight and potential future revocation are the ongoing mechanisms of change.","Specification covers very large/heavy machinery (weight ≥8,500 kg), which raises practical inspection, documentation and logistics considerations at import."],"plain_english_summary":"This Tariff Concession Order applies Schedule 4 item 50 to specific planetary reduction gearboxes that meet precise technical thresholds (input power ≥40 kW; output torque ≥600,000 Nm; gear ratio ≥1900:1; weight ≥8,500 kg). It takes effect from 12 March 2009 and continues until revoked under sections 269SC or 269SD of the Customs Act 1901. It affects importers (who may receive the tariff concession) and customs officials who assess eligibility; compliance turns on demonstrating the listed measurements at import declaration."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0908457","history":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0908457/history","analysis":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0908457/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0908457/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0908457/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0908457/documents"}}