{"id":"F2010L01233","name":"Tariff Concession Order 0944793","slug":"tariff-concession-order-0944793","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":83578,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2010L01233-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-02","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Tariff Concession Order 0944793","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 25.11.09 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| 4421.90.00 | STICKS, BIRCHWOOD, having ALL of the following:(a) length NOT less than 12 cm;(b) width NOT less than 1.5 cm;(c) rounded endsOp. 25.11.09 - TC 0944793 | 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":{"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"},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The Order's written effect matches its text: it grants a tariff concession to birchwood sticks meeting the stated dimensions from 25 November 2009 until revoked. The instrument itself contains no amendment or indication it departs from that stated scope."},"complexity_factors":["Very narrow product specification with exact dimensions reduces policy complexity but raises practical classification issues.","Cross-reference to Schedule 4 item 50 requires consulting the Customs Tariff Act 1995 to know the tariff effect.","Open‑ended duration (in force until revoked under ss.269SC or 269SD) introduces ongoing administrative oversight.","Authority exercised by a delegate (signatory) gives administrative discretion over revocation and enforcement.","Tariff classification code (4421.90.00) can present borderline cases and compliance burden for importers and Customs."],"plain_english_summary":"This Order declares that birchwood sticks (tariff code 4421.90.00) meeting set size criteria are subject to item 50 in Part III of Schedule 4 to the Customs Tariff Act 1995, effective 25 Nov 2009 until revoked. Mechanically, it applies a Schedule 4 tariff concession to those imports.\n\nIt affects importers (tariff change), Customs (classification/enforcement), and competing domestic suppliers. The delegate may revoke the Order (s.269SC/269SD). Compliance depends on the precise product description, creating misclassification risk and administrative discretion in implementation."},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This is a standard, narrow tariff concession order covering a specific category of goods (birchwood sticks). It has not expanded beyond its original purpose of granting duty concessions for these particular wooden products."},"complexity_factors":["Very short document (1 page)","Only 1 defined term (THE TABLE)","No cross-references to other legislation beyond basic enabling provisions (Customs Act 1901, Customs Tariff Act 1995)","Simple conditional logic: goods must meet ALL three physical specifications (length, width, rounded ends)","No nested exceptions or complex procedural requirements","Standard administrative template format"],"plain_english_summary":"This Tariff Concession Order lets importers bring birchwood sticks (e.g., ice‑cream, craft, or medical applicators) into Australia at a reduced or zero customs duty, provided the sticks meet three specs (min. 12 cm long, 1.5 cm wide, rounded ends). It lowers costs for importers and Australian manufacturers/retailers who use these sticks, affects customs processing, and has been in force since 25 November 2009."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0944793","history":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0944793/history","analysis":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0944793/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0944793/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0944793/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0944793/documents"}}