{"id":"F2010L00346","name":"Tariff Concession Order 0923088","slug":"tariff-concession-order-0923088","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":123260,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2010L00346-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-03","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Tariff Concession Order 0923088","content":"| TARIFF CONCESSION ORDERUnder Section 269P of the Customs Act 1901, I, Michael Perry, 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 03.07.09 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| 8419.89.90 | FERMENTERS, BACTERIA CULTURING, programmable logic controlled,including ALL of the following:(a) pumps, valves, piping and hosing;(b) probes and sensors;(c) pressurized vessels;(d) aseptic connectors;(e) platforms and lid lifting modulesOp. 03.07.09 - TC 0923088 | 50  |\n| ---------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --- |\n\n| This is page 1 of 1 Page of the above Table...................Michael Perry .....................Dated 21 September 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 specific industrial equipment. It matches the original intent of the Tariff Concession System: to provide duty relief for specific imported goods not produced in Australia or meeting specific criteria."},"complexity_factors":["Single, specific goods description with 5 enumerated components (a)-(e)","No cross-references to other legislation beyond the standard empowering provisions (Customs Act 1901, Customs Tariff Act 1995)","Only 2 operative sections: the declaration and the table","Standard administrative form with minimal conditional logic","No defined terms section — relies on ordinary meaning and customs classification codes"],"plain_english_summary":"This Tariff Concession Order lets programmable fermenters for bacterial culturing enter Australia at a reduced or zero customs duty, easing import of specialized biotech and pharmaceutical fermentation equipment. \n\nIt affects importers and Australian biotech, pharma and food fermentation businesses by lowering equipment costs and improving competitiveness. The concession took effect on 3 July 2009 (customs classification 8419.89.90)."},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The instrument itself creates a tariff concession for the listed fermenters effective 03.07.09 and cites Schedule 4 item 50; the text contains no amendment language or indication that the Order alters or narrows an earlier concession. It therefore does not show a change of scope from the instrument's stated operative effect (application of Schedule 4 item 50) and remains in force until revoked under ss.269SC or 269SD."},"complexity_factors":["Single, narrowly framed item (one tariff line) keeps substantive scope small","Relies on technical customs classification (8419.89.90) which requires correct tariff coding","Cross‑reference to external statute (Part III, Schedule 4 item 50 of the Customs Tariff Act 1995) requires reading two instruments together","Administrative delegation under s.269P means effect depends on a delegate's formal declaration","Continuing effect until revocation under ss.269SC/269SD creates open-ended administrative termination risk","Specified goods description lists components (pumps, probes, aseptic connectors, etc.) — factual/technical interpretation may affect eligibility"],"plain_english_summary":"Mechanically, this Order declares that programmable, PLC‑controlled bacteria fermenters (Customs Tariff classification 8419.89.90) are covered by Part III, Schedule 4 item 50 of the Customs Tariff Act 1995, applying that Schedule 4 concession from 3 July 2009. The decision is made by a Customs delegate under s.269P; the concession reduces customs duty for importers (and therefore the revenue the Commonwealth receives) and remains in force until revoked under ss.269SC or 269SD."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0923088","history":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0923088/history","analysis":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0923088/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0923088/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0923088/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0923088/documents"}}