{"id":"F2010L01628","name":"Tariff Concession Order 0949319","slug":"tariff-concession-order-0949319","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":84215,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2010L01628-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-02","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Tariff Concession Order 0949319","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 18.12.09 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| 5603.14.00 | GEOTEXTILE, non-woven polypropylene, needle punched, having ALLof the following:(a) weight NOT less than 500 gsm;(b) perforation strength NOT less than 1.5 kN to CBR test;(c) tensile strength NOT less than 1.5 kN/m;(d) minimum flammability classification class E as definedby International Standard EN 13501 (EN ISO 13501)Op. 18.12.09 - TC 0949319 | 50  |\n| ---------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --- |\n\n| This is page 1 of 1 Page of the above Table.Paul Mercer..........................Dated 05 March 2010 Delegate of the Chief Executive Officer |\n| -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This Order designates the described geotextile as subject to Schedule 4 Part III item 50 for tariff purposes from 18.12.09; it does not itself amend the Customs Act or Schedule 4. The instrument confines its effect to imports of goods meeting the listed characteristics and establishes its own commencement and revocation mechanics (s269P; ss269SC/269SD)."},"complexity_factors":["Technical product specifications requiring measurable tests (weight ≥500 gsm; perforation strength ≥1.5 kN to CBR test; tensile strength ≥1.5 kN/m; flammability class E under EN 13501) increase compliance and verification complexity.","Reliance on tariff classification code 5603.14.00 and mapping to Schedule 4 Part III item 50 requires precise classification at import.","Legal mechanics reference s269P (delegate declaration) and revocation under ss269SC/269SD, creating an administrative lifecycle for the concession.","Specification precision (e.g. ‘not less than’) means importers must produce test evidence to prove conformity.","Single-product, narrowly-worded scope reduces policy complexity but concentrates compliance burden on importers and customs processors."],"plain_english_summary":"This Order declares that a specific non-woven, needle-punched polypropylene geotextile (meeting minimum weight, strength and flammability tests) is to be treated as falling under item 50 of Part III of Schedule 4 to the Customs Tariff Act 1995. Mechanically, it changes the tariff treatment on import for those goods. It affects importers (who must demonstrate the goods meet the listed physical and test specifications) and was made by a delegate of the Chief Executive Officer under s269P."},"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 type. It has not expanded beyond its original purpose of granting duty relief for particular geotextiles meeting defined specifications."},"complexity_factors":["Single product category with four clearly specified technical criteria","No cross-references to other legislation beyond standard citation of empowering Act","No conditional exceptions or nested definitions","Straightforward tabular format with only two columns of operative content","Total length: approximately 200 words of substantive text"],"plain_english_summary":"This Tariff Concession Order lets specified non‑woven polypropylene geotextiles used in construction and civil engineering enter Australia at a reduced or zero customs duty, provided they meet defined technical criteria. \n\nIt affects importers of these geotextiles and competing Australian manufacturers, lowering material costs for infrastructure, mining and road projects; the concession has been in effect since 18 December 2009 until revoked or superseded."},"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"Unauthenticated. 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