{"id":"F2009L04249","name":"Tariff Concession Order 0912095","slug":"tariff-concession-order-0912095","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":81960,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2009L04249-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-02","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Tariff Concession Order 0912095","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, manually actuated, having ALL of the following:(a) nominal bore diameter NOT less than 300 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);(c) complying with American Petroleum Institute Standard6D (API 6D) and American Society of Mechanical EngineersStandard B16.34 (ASME B16.34)Op. 09.04.09 - TC 0912095 | 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":{"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This is a standard, narrow tariff concession order of the kind routinely made under the Customs Act 1901. It applies only to the specific goods described (particular ball valves) and does not expand beyond the original purpose of granting duty concessions for specific imported goods. The scope is tightly constrained by the technical specifications and remains consistent with the legislative scheme for tariff concessions."},"complexity_factors":["Single, highly specific product category (ball valves with precise technical specifications)","Only 4 technical criteria to satisfy, all of which must be met (conjunctive 'ALL of the following')","No cross-references to other legislation beyond the standard empowering provision (Customs Act 1901, s 269P) and tariff schedule","No defined terms section — technical terms rely on external engineering standards (ASME, API)","Single operative clause with straightforward effective date and revocation mechanism","Document is 1 page with minimal conditional logic"],"plain_english_summary":"This Tariff Concession Order lets certain imported ball valves enter Australia at a reduced customs duty. It applies only to manually operated, large-diameter, high‑pressure valves made to specific ASME/API standards, so importers and suppliers in oil, gas, mining and heavy industry can lower procurement costs. The concession began 9 April 2009 and remains until 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"},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The Order itself identifies a specific set of goods as eligible for item 50 from 9 April 2009 and remains in force until revoked. The text contains no indication it widens or narrows an earlier instrument; it establishes eligibility for the listed valves under Schedule 4 item 50 and the attendant administrative conditions (classification, standards, and revocation powers)."},"complexity_factors":["Highly specific technical eligibility criteria (nominal bore 300–450 mm; temperature-specific pressure ratings; ASME class 900; API 6D and ASME B16.34).","Cross-reference to Part III of Schedule 4, item 50 of the Customs Tariff Act 1995 (affects tariff application).","Precise tariff classification required: 8481.80.90 (classification and description must align).","Delegated decision and revocation framework under the Customs Act (Section 269P authority; revocation under sections 269SC and 269SD).","Compliance and evidentiary burden on importers/suppliers to prove the goods meet the technical and classification tests.","Ongoing effect until revoked (monitoring and administrative tracking required).","Measurement and testing complexity due to temperature‑dependent pressure ratings (requires technical verification)."],"plain_english_summary":"This Order declares that a narrowly defined class of large, manually actuated ball valves (nominal bore 300–450 mm; specific pressure ratings at 1,000°F and 100°F; ASME class 900; compliant with API 6D and ASME B16.34) are goods to which item 50 in Part III of Schedule 4 to the Customs Tariff Act 1995 applies, effective 9 April 2009. It changes the tariff treatment of those imported valves. Importers or suppliers must demonstrate the goods meet the listed tariff classification (8481.80.90) and technical standards; the concession can be revoked under sections 269SC or 269SD."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0912095","history":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0912095/history","analysis":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0912095/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0912095/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0912095/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0912095/documents"}}