{"id":"F2009L04691","name":"Tariff Concession Order 0918145","slug":"tariff-concession-order-0918145","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":82583,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2009L04691-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-02","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Tariff Concession Order 0918145","content":"| TARIFF CONCESSION ORDERUnder Section 269P of the Customs Act 1901, I, Damien Beaumont, 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 28.05.09 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| 7318.16.00 | LOCK NUTS, NYLON INSERT, silver zinc passivated, having at leastthree of the following:(a) thread diameter NOT less than 19 mm and NOT greater than52 mm;(b) pitch NOT less than 2.5 mm and NOT greater than 6 mm;(c) threads per 25.4 mm (1 inch) NOT less than 4 and NOTgreater than 10;(d) hardness NOT less than 245 HV and NOT greater than 325 HVOp. 28.05.09 - TC 0918145 | 50  |\n| ---------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --- |\n\n| This is page 1 of 1 Page of the above Table.Damien Beaumont......................Dated 21 August 2009 Delegate of the Chief Executive Officer |\n| --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The instrument declares that a specific class of goods is covered by an existing Schedule 4 item; it does not, on its face, amend or expand the broader scope of Schedule 4. The Order simply applies Item 50 to the described lock nuts from the stated effective date."},"complexity_factors":["Legal basis: reliance on section 269P of the Customs Act 1901 and revocation mechanisms in sections 269SC/269SD (creates administrative discretion).","Tariff classification: precise HS code cited (7318.16.00) — correct classification is necessary for application.","Narrow technical specifications: multiple dimensional and hardness thresholds (thread diameter, pitch, threads per inch, hardness) increase verification complexity.","Schedule linkage: the Order operates by making Item 50 of Part III, Schedule 4 applicable — requires cross-reference to Schedule 4 for relief details.","Temporal effect: effective date specified (28.05.09) and indefinite duration until revocation — monitoring required for later revocation.","Compliance burden: importers must document and prove goods meet the listed physical criteria for the concession to apply."],"plain_english_summary":"*This Order, made under section 269P of the Customs Act 1901, applies Item 50 of Part III of Schedule 4 to a narrowly described class of nylon‑insert lock nuts (HS 7318.16.00). It takes effect from 28 May 2009 and continues until revoked under sections 269SC or 269SD.*\n\n*Mechanically, it changes tariff treatment for importers/traders of those specific nuts: eligibility depends on meeting the listed physical specifications, so importers must demonstrate the goods match the description to obtain the Schedule 4 treatment.*"},"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 limited to a specific category of industrial fasteners. It has not expanded beyond its original purpose of granting duty relief for particular lock nuts meeting precise technical specifications."},"complexity_factors":["Single, narrow product category (lock nuts with nylon inserts)","Only 4 specific technical criteria to determine eligibility","No cross-references to other legislation beyond the standard Customs Act and Customs Tariff Act citations","Single operative provision with straightforward declaratory language","No conditional exceptions, sunset clauses, or procedural requirements within the order itself"],"plain_english_summary":"This Tariff Concession Order grants reduced customs duty for a narrowly defined type of nylon‑insert, silver‑zinc coated lock nuts that meet the instrument’s technical specifications, allowing eligible importers to bring them into Australia at lower duty. It matters to importers who use these specific components and to Australian manufacturers who compete with such imports, since lower duties can cut input costs but increase competitive pressure. Effective from 28 May 2009; goods must meet the listed technical criteria."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0918145","history":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0918145/history","analysis":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0918145/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0918145/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0918145/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0918145/documents"}}