{"id":"F2009L04242","name":"Tariff Concession Order 0913169","slug":"tariff-concession-order-0913169","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":81953,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2009L04242-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-02","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Tariff Concession Order 0913169","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 21.04.09 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| 7308.90.00 | RISER TRUSSES, OFFSHORE, structural steel pipe construction,having ALL of the following:(a) height NOT less than 57 m;(b) sub sea zone NOT less than 41.6 m;(c) weight NOT less than 400 metric tonnes;(d) cathodic protection for sub sea and splash zones inaccordance with DET NORSKE VERITAS Recommended PracticeB401 (DNV-RP-B401);(e) incorporated riser pipesOp. 21.04.09 - TC 0913169 | 50  |\n| ---------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --- |\n\n| This is page 1 of 1 Page of the above Table..................Paul Mercer ......................Dated 10 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 instrument limited to a specific category of offshore oil and gas equipment. It has not expanded beyond its original purpose of providing duty relief for imported riser trusses meeting defined specifications."},"complexity_factors":["Single, narrow product category (riser trusses for offshore use)","Only 5 specific technical criteria to satisfy","No cross-references to other legislation beyond basic Customs Act provisions","Straightforward tabular format with minimal conditional logic","No nested exceptions or complex definitions"],"plain_english_summary":"This is a **Tariff Concession Order** — a legal instrument that gives certain imported goods a reduced or zero customs duty rate.\n\n**What it does:**\n- Allows specific offshore oil and gas equipment (riser trusses) to be imported into Australia at a concessional tariff rate (lower import tax)\n- The goods must meet strict technical specifications: steel pipe structures at least 57 metres tall, weighing 400+ tonnes, with specific corrosion protection for underwater use\n\n**Who it affects:**\n- **Importers** bringing in large offshore oil/gas infrastructure\n- **Oil and gas companies** operating offshore facilities who need these specialised structures\n\n**Why it matters:**\n- Reduces costs for importing expensive specialised equipment that may not be manufactured in Australia\n- Supports offshore energy projects by making critical infrastructure more affordable\n- The concession runs indefinitely from 21 April 2009 until revoked or the Schedule 4 item expires"},"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 instrument itself sets a specific tariff application effective 21 April 2009 and contains no text indicating any amendment or narrowing/widening from a prior version; no change of scope from an earlier instrument is evident in the text provided."},"complexity_factors":["Precise technical product specification (dimensions, weight, cathodic protection standard) that must be met to qualify","Legal cross-references to multiple statutes and schedules (Customs Act 1901 sections 269P, 269SC, 269SD; Customs Tariff Act 1995 Schedule 4 Part III Item 50)","Single-item table format reduces legislative breadth but raises verification and classification questions at point of import","Delegated administrative discretion (delegate of CEO issues the Order) and revocation mechanism create ongoing administrative control","Potential for disputes over whether imported goods exactly match the prescribed physical and standard requirements"],"plain_english_summary":"This Order declares a narrowly described class of offshore riser trusses (specific minimum height, subsea depth, weight, cathodic protection to DNV‑RP‑B401 and incorporated riser pipes) classified at tariff heading 7308.90.00 to be subject to Item 50 in Part III of Schedule 4 to the Customs Tariff Act 1995. It operates from 21 April 2009 until revoked under sections 269SC or 269SD of the Customs Act 1901. Importers of these trusses are affected because the Order changes their tariff treatment, altering import costs and commercial incentives; the declaration was made by a CEO delegate (Paul Mercer)."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0913169","history":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0913169/history","analysis":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0913169/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0913169/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0913169/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0913169/documents"}}