{"id":"F2010L01462","name":"Tariff Concession Order 0948583","slug":"tariff-concession-order-0948583","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":84026,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2010L01462-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-02","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Tariff Concession Order 0948583","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 14.12.09 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| 8481.80.90 | BALL VALVES, brass, quarter turn, having ALL of the following:(a) integral y-strainer;(b) locking lever;(c) 15 mm (1/4\") or 20 mm (1/2\") or 25 mm (1\") female thread;(d) pressure rating NOT greater than 2 000 kPaOp. 14.12.09 - TC 0948583 | 50  |\n| ---------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --- |\n\n| This is page 1 of 1 Page of the above Table.Paul Mercer..........................Dated 26 February 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 status to particular brass ball valves."},"complexity_factors":["Single, highly specific product description with four technical criteria","No defined terms section — all terms are ordinary technical descriptions","No cross-references to other legislation beyond basic statutory citations (Customs Act 1901, Customs Tariff Act 1995)","Single operative provision with straightforward effective date and revocation mechanism","No conditional logic, exceptions, or nested provisions","Total length: approximately 200 words"],"plain_english_summary":"This Tariff Concession Order removes customs duty on certain quarter-turn brass ball valves with an integral y‑strainer, locking lever handle, female threads 15/20/25 mm and a pressure rating ≤2,000 kPa, allowing those specific imports into Australia duty-free.  \n\nIt benefits importers, wholesalers and buyers by lowering costs, intensifies competition for local manufacturers, and was granted on the basis these valves aren’t produced domestically; it took effect 14 December 2009."},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":4,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This instrument applies an existing item of Part III Schedule 4 to a narrowly described set of goods; it does not amend the Customs Act or the Customs Tariff Act, nor does it expand the legal categories beyond the detailed product description. The Order modifies tariff treatment only for the specified valves from the stated commencement date and remains subject to statutory revocation."},"complexity_factors":["Cross-references to multiple statutory provisions (Customs Act 1901 s269P, s269SC, s269SD; Customs Tariff Act 1995 Part III Schedule 4) create legal interdependence","Technical product specification requires exact matching (material: brass; quarter turn; integral y‑strainer; locking lever; specified female thread sizes; max 2,000 kPa)","Reliance on tariff classification code (8481.80.90) — classification disputes may arise","Administrative discretion: order issued by a delegate and removable by statutory revocation mechanisms","Column 2 entry ('50') references a Schedule item rather than a calendar expiry, which may be opaque to non‑specialists","Compliance burden on importers to demonstrate conformity with the listed physical characteristics at import"],"plain_english_summary":"This Order declares that specific brass, quarter‑turn ball valves (with integral y‑strainer, locking lever, 15/20/25 mm female thread and a maximum pressure rating of 2,000 kPa) are to be treated under item 50 of Part III of Schedule 4 to the Customs Tariff Act 1995, effective 14 December 2009. \n\nIt mainly affects importers of those valves and the customs administration: importers must ensure the goods match the tariff classification 8481.80.90 and the listed physical specifications. The declaration was made by a delegate under section 269P and remains until revoked under sections 269SC or 269SD."},"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"}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0948583","history":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0948583/history","analysis":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0948583/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0948583/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0948583/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-0948583/documents"}}