{"id":"F2010L00489","name":"Tariff Concession Order 0928171","slug":"tariff-concession-order-0928171","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":123567,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2010L00489-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-03","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Tariff Concession Order 0928171","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 04.08.09 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| 3924.10.00 | DISPOSABLE CUPS, TABLEWARE AND/OR KITCHENWARE, polylactideOp. 04.08.09 - TC 0928171 | 50  |\n| ---------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --- |\n\n| This is page 1 of 1 Page of the above Table................Michael Perry........................Dated 16 October 2009 Delegate of the Chief Executive Officer |\n| ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"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 applies a specified Schedule 4 tariff item to a defined set of goods from 4 August 2009 until revoked. Nothing in the Order indicates it alters or extends that original targeted scope."},"complexity_factors":["Very narrow subject-matter: single commodity description (polylactide disposable cups/tableware) and a single tariff code (3924.10.00).","Operative mechanism is straightforward: applies a single Schedule 4 item number (50) to the goods.","Temporal effect is simple (start date 04.08.09) with ordinary revocation routes (ss.269SC/269SD), adding modest administrative complexity.","Relies on statutory delegation (s.269P) and linkages between Customs Act and Customs Tariff Act, requiring cross‑reference accuracy.","Compliance risk concentrated in correct tariff classification and recordkeeping for importers and Customs."],"plain_english_summary":"This Tariff Concession Order (0928171) declares that disposable cups, tableware and/or kitchenware made of polylactide (Customs tariff 3924.10.00) are subject to item 50 in Part III of Schedule 4 to the Customs Tariff Act 1995, effective 4 August 2009. It affects importers and Customs officers: importers may rely on that Schedule 4 item when classifying these imports. The decision was made by a delegate under s.269P of the Customs Act 1901 and can be revoked under ss.269SC–269SD; correct tariff classification is required for compliance."},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This is a standard, narrow tariff concession order of the type routinely made under the Customs Act. It applies only to the specific goods described (polylactide disposable tableware) and does not represent scope creep from the original legislative intent of the tariff concession system."},"complexity_factors":["Single, specific product category (polylactide disposable tableware)","Only one tariff classification referenced (3924.10.00)","No defined terms section — terms used are industry standard","No cross-references to other legislation beyond the basic empowering provision (s 269P Customs Act 1901)","Simple two-column table format with straightforward effective date","No conditional logic, exceptions, or sunset clauses beyond standard revocation provisions"],"plain_english_summary":"This Tariff Concession Order (TC 0928171) lets disposable cups, plates and other tableware made from polylactide (PLA) enter Australia under a reduced/zero customs duty rate when classified to tariff code 3924.10.00.  \n\nIt affects importers, businesses using or selling disposable tableware and competing domestic manufacturers, making biodegradable PLA disposables cheaper to import and potentially encouraging a shift away from conventional plastics; effective from 4 August 2009."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0928171","history":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0928171/history","analysis":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0928171/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0928171/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0928171/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0928171/documents"}}