{"id":"F2010L01286","name":"Tariff Concession Order 0943535","slug":"tariff-concession-order-0943535","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":83649,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2010L01286-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-02","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Tariff Concession Order 0943535","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 18.11.09 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| 3923.50.00 | LIDS, DRINKING CUP, disposable, biodegradable, corn starchpolymerOp. 18.11.09 - TC 0943535 | 50  |\n| ---------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | --- |\n\n| This is page 1 of 1 Page of the above Table...Paul Mercer..........................Dated 29 January 2010 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 order covering a single specific product category. It has not expanded beyond its original purpose of granting duty-free entry for biodegradable corn starch drinking cup lids."},"complexity_factors":["Single, highly specific product description (disposable biodegradable corn starch polymer drinking cup lids)","Only one customs tariff classification referenced (3923.50.00)","No defined terms section — relies on external Customs Tariff Act 1995 classifications","Simple two-column table format with minimal conditional language","No cross-references to other legislation beyond the empowering section (269P) and revocation sections (269SC, 269SD)","Straightforward effective date and duration mechanism"],"plain_english_summary":"This Tariff Concession Order removes the customs duty on disposable drinking cup lids made from biodegradable corn starch polymer (classified at 3923.50.00), allowing them to be imported into Australia without the usual tariff. It benefits importers and businesses using eco-friendly lids, may increase uptake of biodegradable alternatives, and heightens competition for local manufacturers. The concession took effect on 18 November 2009 and remains until revoked."},"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 Order does not indicate any change from an earlier instrument in the text supplied. It simply declares that the specified lids are subject to item 50 in Part III of Schedule 4 (effective 18.11.09); the practical scope of effect depends on the terms of that Schedule item."},"complexity_factors":["Very narrow subject-matter: single product description (lids) and single tariff line (3923.50.00).","Substantive effect depends on external instrument (Part III, Schedule 4, item 50 of the Customs Tariff Act 1995).","Made under delegated power (s.269P of Customs Act 1901) rather than primary legislation, requiring cross-reference to enabling provision.","Revocation governed by ss.269SC/269SD, creating potential administrative lifecycle complexity.","Limited factual detail and no stated rates or monetary figures in the Order itself; users must consult the Schedule for practical effect."],"plain_english_summary":"This Order (effective 18 Nov 2009) declares that disposable, biodegradable corn‑starch‑polymer drinking‑cup lids (tariff classification 3923.50.00) are goods to which item 50 in Part III of Schedule 4 to the Customs Tariff Act 1995 applies. Made under s.269P of the Customs Act 1901 by a delegate (Paul Mercer), it changes the tariff treatment that importers of these lids will face until the Order is revoked under ss.269SC or 269SD, which may affect import decisions and costs."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0943535","history":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0943535/history","analysis":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0943535/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0943535/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0943535/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0943535/documents"}}