{"id":"F2009L04264","name":"Tariff Concession Order 0912099","slug":"tariff-concession-order-0912099","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":81982,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2009L04264-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-02","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Tariff Concession Order 0912099","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, pneumatically actuated, having ALL of the following:(a) nominal bore diameter NOT less than 250 mm and NOTgreater than 350 mm;(b) pressure 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 0912099 | 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":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This is a standard, narrow tariff concession order for a specific industrial product. It matches the typical scope of such instruments under the Customs Act 1901 — granting duty concessions for specific goods that meet precise technical criteria. There is no evidence of scope creep; it addresses exactly what it purports to address."},"complexity_factors":["Single, narrow product category (pneumatically actuated ball valves)","Only 3 technical criteria to satisfy, though they reference external technical standards (ASME, API)","No nested exceptions or conditional logic beyond the 'ALL of the following' requirement","No cross-references to other legislation beyond the empowering provisions (Customs Act 1901, Customs Tariff Act 1995)","Single-page document with straightforward tabular format","Minimal defined terms — relies on external technical standards rather than legislative definitions"],"plain_english_summary":"This Tariff Concession Order grants a reduced customs duty for specific pneumatically actuated ball valves (250–350mm) meeting ASME class 1500 pressure ratings and API 6D/6FA and ASME B16.34 standards. It affects importers, overseas manufacturers, and Australian heavy‑industry users by lowering import costs for this high‑spec equipment. The concession took effect 9 April 2009 and remains until revoked or ended."},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The instrument text shows a single-purpose tariff concession applying to specifically described valves (Schedule 4 item 50) from 09.04.09 until revoked. There is no indication in the text of any change from its original stated scope."},"complexity_factors":["Precise technical product definitions (nominal bore 250–350 mm; specific pressure ratings at 1000°F and 100°F)","References to external technical standards (API 6D, API 6FA, ASME B16.34, ASME class 1500)","Legal cross-references to Customs Act 1901 (s269P) and Customs Tariff Act 1995 (Part III, Schedule 4) and revocation provisions (ss 269SC/269SD)","Specific tariff classification code (8481.80.90) that ties relief to customs processing systems","Narrow, itemised scope creating administrative verification tasks for customs and importers","Decision-making recorded as by a CEO delegate (administrative discretion in issuance)"],"plain_english_summary":"This Order makes certain large, pneumatically actuated ball valves that meet precise size, pressure and API/ASME standard requirements eligible for a tariff concession under Part III of Schedule 4 to the Customs Tariff Act 1995 (made under s269P of the Customs Act 1901), effective 9 April 2009. It benefits importers of those valves (who receive the tariff relief), reduces tariff revenue for the budget, requires importers to meet the technical standards listed, and was issued by a delegate of the Chief Executive Officer."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0912099","history":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0912099/history","analysis":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0912099/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0912099/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0912099/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0912099/documents"}}