{"id":"F2010L01453","name":"Tariff Concession Order 0943498","slug":"tariff-concession-order-0943498","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":84000,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2010L01453-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-02","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Tariff Concession Order 0943498","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 17.11.09 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| 8479.89.90 | LABORATORY TEST TUBE SORTING AND PROCESSING MACHINES, having ALLof the following:(a) sorting speed NOT less than 750 test tubes per hour andNOT greater than 1 250 test tubes per hour;(b) test tube inspection modules;(c) sample loading draws;(d) bar code readers;(e) centrifuging modules;(f) volume measurersOp. 17.11.09 - TC 0943498 | 50  |\n| ---------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --- |\n\n| This is page 1 of 1 Page of the above Table.Michael Perry.. …....................Dated 05 February 2010 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"},"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 piece of laboratory equipment. It has not expanded beyond its original purpose of granting duty relief for particular imported goods."},"complexity_factors":["Single, narrow product category (laboratory test tube sorting machines)","Only 6 specific technical criteria to determine eligibility","No cross-references to other legislation beyond the standard empowering provision (Customs Act 1901) and tariff schedule","No conditional exceptions or nested definitions","Standard administrative form — essentially a two-column table with goods description and tariff item","No interpretation section or defined terms"],"plain_english_summary":"This Tariff Concession Order lets importers bring in specific laboratory test-tube sorting and processing machines at a reduced or zero customs duty, provided they meet the instrument’s exact technical specifications. It affects overseas suppliers and Australian buyers (labs, hospitals, research facilities) by lowering import costs, supporting healthcare and diagnostics; the concession has been in effect since 17 November 2009."},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The text shows the Order implements a tariff concession for a specific class of machines as described and effective from 17 November 2009; there is no indication in the instrument itself that the scope has been altered from its original stated effect."},"complexity_factors":["Technical specificity of goods: multiple measurable requirements (sorting speed 750–1,250 test tubes/hour and presence of modules (inspection, loading drawers, bar code readers, centrifuging, volume measurers)) increases factual qualification complexity.","Legal references to multiple provisions: declaration under s269P of the Customs Act 1901 and revocation governed by ss269SC/269SD; applicability tied to Part III of Schedule 4 to the Customs Tariff Act 1995.","Tariff classification code reliance: use of tariff heading 8479.89.90 requires correct customs classification and creates room for disagreement.","Administrative discretion: a delegate of the CEO issued the Order and revocation is an administrative act, requiring monitoring by importers.","Continuing effect until revoked: indefinite duration until formal revocation creates ongoing compliance and monitoring obligations."],"plain_english_summary":"Mechanically, this Order designates a narrowly described class of laboratory test‑tube sorting and processing machines (specified speed range and required modules) as goods covered by item 50 in Part III of Schedule 4 to the Customs Tariff Act 1995, effective 17 November 2009 until revoked (s269P; revocation under ss269SC/269SD). It affects importers of those machines by making them eligible for the Schedule 4 tariff treatment; qualification depends on meeting the exact technical description and is administered by the CEO’s delegate."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0943498","history":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0943498/history","analysis":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0943498/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0943498/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0943498/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0943498/documents"}}