{"id":"F2010L01762","name":"Tariff Concession Order 1001655","slug":"tariff-concession-order-1001655","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":153145,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2010L01762-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-04","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Tariff Concession Order 1001655","content":"| TARIFF CONCESSION ORDERUnder Section 269P of the Customs Act 1901, I, Michael Perry, 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 11.01.10 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| 8515.31.90 | WELDERS, TUNGSTEN INERT GAS (TIG)Op. 11.01.10 - TC 1001655 | 50  |\n| ---------- | ---------------------------------------------------------- | --- |\n\n| This is page 1 of 1 Page of the above Table...Michael Perry........................Dated 08 April 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 product category (TIG welders). It matches the typical scope of such instruments under the Customs Act 1901, which are designed to be specific, time-limited concessions for particular goods."},"complexity_factors":["Single commodity coverage (TIG welders only)","No defined terms section — relies on external references to Customs Act 1901 and Customs Tariff Act 1995","Simple two-column table format with minimal conditional logic","Only one operative date and one customs classification code","No nested exceptions or complex procedural requirements within the instrument itself"],"plain_english_summary":"This Tariff Concession Order lets Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) welders be imported into Australia at a reduced or zero customs duty rate (customs code 8515.31.90), effective from 11 January 2010 until revoked or ended. It benefits importers and businesses that buy or sell TIG welders by lowering costs, while increasing competitive pressure on domestic welding-equipment manufacturers."},"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 defines its scope narrowly: one good (TIG welders) under one tariff classification (8515.31.90) linked to one Schedule 4 item (item 50). The text contains no amendment or expansion language; duration is governed by revocation provisions in ss269SC/269SD of the Customs Act 1901 (preamble and Table)."},"complexity_factors":["Single-item, short instrument: identifies one good and one tariff code (Table, Column 1: 8515.31.90; description: WELDERS, TUNGSTEN INERT GAS (TIG)) which reduces internal complexity relative to multi-item orders.","Cross-reference to external law: operation depends on s269P of the Customs Act 1901 for the delegate's power (preamble) and on ss269SC/269SD for revocation (preamble), requiring users to consult those provisions to understand duration and revocation mechanics.","Outcome tied to Schedule 4: effect depends on how Part III, Schedule 4 item 50 operates under the Customs Tariff Act 1995 (Table, Column 2 shows item number 50), so actual tariff consequences are determined by that separate schedule.","Timing and administration: instrument gives an operative start date (11.01.10) and is dated/signed by a delegate (preamble and signature block dated 08 April 2010), which matters for retrospective/forward application and record-keeping.","Compliance burden concentrated on importers and Customs: importers must ensure classification matches 8515.31.90 to obtain the Schedule 4 item treatment; Customs must apply the order when assessing imports (Table and preamble).","Delegation and discretion: made by a delegate of the CEO under s269P (preamble); revocation power lies with provisions ss269SC/269SD (preamble), creating administrative discretion over duration and withdrawal.","Operational ambiguity: Column 2 lists item number 50 but gives no explicit 'last date of effect' in the Table, creating potential uncertainty about any scheduled expiry absent consultation of revocation provisions (Table, Column 2)."],"plain_english_summary":"This Tariff Concession Order declares that goods described as “WELDERS, TUNGSTEN INERT GAS (TIG)” classified under tariff code 8515.31.90 are subject to item 50 in Part III of Schedule 4 to the Customs Tariff Act 1995. It takes effect from 11 January 2010 and remains in force until revoked under the Customs Act. It therefore determines how Customs treats imports of that specific product."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-1001655","history":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-1001655/history","analysis":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-1001655/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-1001655/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-1001655/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-1001655/documents"}}