{"id":"F2009L04247","name":"Tariff Concession Order 0912093","slug":"tariff-concession-order-0912093","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":81958,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2009L04247-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-02","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Tariff Concession Order 0912093","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 09.04.09 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| 8481.80.90 | BALL VALVES, hydraulically actuated, having ALL of the following:(a) nominal bore diameter NOT less than 350 mm and NOTgreater than 450 mm;(b) pressure rating at 1 000 degrees F NOT less than 19 barand at 100 degrees F NOT greater than 150 bar, inaccordance with American Society of Mechanical Engineersclass 900 (ASME class 900); ORpressure rating at 1 000 degrees F NOT less than 29 barand at 100 degrees F NOT greater than 252 bar, inaccordance with American Society of Mechanical Engineersclass 1500 (ASME class 1500);(c) complying with American Petroleum Industry Standards6D and 6FA (API 6D and 6FA) and American Society ofMechanical Engineers Standard B16.34 (ASME B16.34)Op. 09.04.09 - TC 0912093 | 50  |\n| ---------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --- |\n\n| This is page 1 of 1 Page of the above Table...................Paul Mercer .....................Dated 03 July 2009 Delegate of the Chief Executive Officer |\n| --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"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"},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This is a standard, narrow tariff concession order for a specific industrial product. It remains tightly scoped to the original purpose of granting duty relief for particular ball valves. No scope creep is evident."},"complexity_factors":["Single, narrow product category (hydraulically actuated ball valves)","Precise technical specifications requiring engineering knowledge to interpret (ASME classes, API standards, pressure/temperature ratings)","Conditional logic using 'ALL of the following' with nested OR conditions for pressure ratings","Cross-references to external technical standards (ASME B16.34, API 6D, API 6FA) rather than defined legal terms","Short document (1 page) with minimal legislative cross-referencing beyond the empowering Customs Act provisions"],"plain_english_summary":"This Tariff Concession Order lets specified hydraulically actuated ball valves (nominal bore 350–450 mm, high pressure ASME Class 900 or 1500, compliant with API 6D/6FA and ASME B16.34) enter Australia under a reduced or zero customs duty. \n\nIt matters to importers, customs brokers and oil, gas and heavy‑manufacturing businesses that use these high‑spec valves, lowering procurement costs; the concession has been in force since 9 April 2009 until revoked."},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The Order specifies that the listed ball valves fall within Schedule 4 Item 50 from 09.04.09 until revoked. The text contains no indication that it broadens or narrows scope beyond that specification; no prior instrument is provided for comparison."},"complexity_factors":["Narrow, technical product specification (exact bore, pressure ranges and standards) increases evidentiary compliance needs for importers","Cross-references to Customs Act powers (s.269P) and revocation provisions (ss.269SC/269SD) require legal attention","Relies on external industry standards (API 6D, API 6FA, ASME B16.34) which may require testing/certification","Single-item scope and clear effective date reduce administrative complexity","Tariff classification code (8481.80.90) and Schedule 4 item number (50) are precise, limiting interpretive ambiguity"],"plain_english_summary":"This Order (effective 09.04.09) declares that certain hydraulically actuated ball valves — nominal bore 350–450 mm, specific ASME/API pressure ratings, and complying with API 6D/6FA and ASME B16.34 — are goods to which Part III, Schedule 4 Item 50 of the Customs Tariff Act 1995 applies. Made under s.269P of the Customs Act 1901 and revocable under ss.269SC/269SD, it changes the tariff treatment applicable to importers and suppliers of these narrowly defined valves and requires the goods to meet the listed technical specifications."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0912093","history":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0912093/history","analysis":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0912093/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0912093/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0912093/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0912093/documents"}}