{"id":"F2010L01355","name":"Tariff Concession Order 0944338","slug":"tariff-concession-order-0944338","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":83821,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2010L01355-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-02","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Tariff Concession Order 0944338","content":"| TARIFF CONCESSION ORDERUnder Section 269P of the Customs Act 1901, I, Wendy Knowles, 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 23.11.09 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| 6902.20.00 | BLOCKS AND/OR SHAPES, REFRACTORY, cordierite, dry pressed,having ALL of the following:(a) alumina (A1203) content NOT less than 25%;(b) magnesium oxide (Mg0) content NOT less than 1% and NOTgreater 10%;(c) Dimensional tolerances:(i) NOT greater than 1.0% for shapes having ANY sidegreater than 150 mm;(ii) NOT greater than 1.5 mm for shapes having ANY sideless than 150 mm;(iii) diagonal warpage NOT greater than 1.0%;(d) thermal shock resistance greater than 30 cycles;(e) reversible thermal expansion NOT less than 0.25% and NOTgreater than 0.7% at 1 000 degrees C;(f) silica (Si02) content NOT less than 26%Op. 23.11.09 - TC 0944338 | 50  |\n| ---------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --- |\n\n| This is page 1 of 1 Page of the above Table....Wendy Knowles........................Dated 26 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"},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":4,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"Based solely on the text supplied, the Order applies Schedule 4 item 50 to the specified goods from 23 November 2009 until revoked. The instrument contains no language amending or expanding beyond that single application; no change from an earlier or different stated scope is evident in the text provided."},"complexity_factors":["Technical product specification: multiple precise material and performance thresholds (Al2O3, SiO2, MgO, thermal shock cycles, reversible thermal expansion) increase compliance complexity (Table, Column 1).","Dimensional tolerances: different tolerance rules depending on side length and diagonal warpage require measurement and testing protocols (Table, Column 1).","Tariff/legal cross-references: instrument operates by applying an item in Part III of Schedule 4 to the Customs Tariff Act 1995 (Column 2), requiring knowledge of that Schedule's legal effect.","Delegated decision-making and revocation: made by a delegate under s.269P and subject to revocation under ss.269SC/269SD, creating administrative discretion (instrument header and final paragraph).","Customs classification: depends on precise tariff classification (6902.20.00) which can be legally and factually contested at import clearance.","Verification burden on importers: proving compliance will likely require testing, documentation, and potential disputes with customs about conformity to the listed criteria (Table, Column 1)."],"plain_english_summary":"This Order declares specific cordierite refractory blocks/shapes (tariff heading 6902.20.00) to be goods to which Part III, Schedule 4 item 50 of the Customs Tariff Act 1995 applies, effective 23 November 2009 until revoked. It sets precise compositional and dimensional criteria (alumina, silica, MgO, dimensional tolerances, thermal shock and expansion) that imported items must meet.\n\nWho it affects: importers and customs officials. Importers must show the goods meet the listed technical specs to obtain the Schedule 4 treatment. The declaration was made by a delegate under s.269P and may be revoked under ss.269SC–269SD."},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This is a standard, narrow tariff concession order for a specific industrial product. It has not expanded beyond its original purpose of granting duty concessions for particular refractory materials."},"complexity_factors":["Single, narrow product category (refractory cordierite blocks)","Six specific technical criteria with precise numerical thresholds (chemical composition percentages, dimensional tolerances, thermal properties)","Nested sub-criteria for dimensional tolerances based on side length","Standard administrative structure referencing Customs Act 1901 and Customs Tariff Act 1995","No conditional exceptions or alternative pathways — goods either meet all criteria or they don't","Short document (1 page) with straightforward tabular format"],"plain_english_summary":"This Tariff Concession Order lets specific cordierite refractory blocks and shapes enter Australia at a reduced or zero customs duty, provided they meet strict technical criteria (composition, manufacture, and performance). It affects importers, overseas manufacturers and Australian industries using these materials, lowering input costs and supporting manufacturing competitiveness. The concession took effect on 23 November 2009 and applies only to goods that fully satisfy the listed specifications."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0944338","history":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0944338/history","analysis":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0944338/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0944338/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0944338/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0944338/documents"}}