{"id":"F2010L02669","name":"Tariff Concession Order 1022969","slug":"tariff-concession-order-1022969","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":84626,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2010L02669-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-02","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Tariff Concession Order 1022969","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 21.05.10 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| 8481.80.90 | VALVES, BUTTERFLY, LUGGED WAFER, lever operated, bi-directionaltight shut off, having ALL of the following:(a) DN(Diameter Nominal) NOT less than 50 mm and NOT greaterthan 200 mm;(b) synthetic rubber seat;(c) cast carbon steel body complying with American Society forTesting and Materials ASTM A216/A 216M-93(Re-approved2003), WCB Grade;(d) aluminium bronze disc;(e) rating complying with American Society of MechanicalEngineers ASME B16.34a-1998, Class 150Op. 21.05.10 - TC 1022969 | 50  |\n| ---------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --- |\n\n| This is page 1 of 1 Page of the above Table.Paul Mercer..........................Dated 02 August 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":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The order simply declares that the listed valves are goods to which Part III Item 50 of Schedule 4 applies from 21 May 2010 until revoked. The instrument does not on its face amend or expand the underlying Customs Tariff Act or alter the statutory scheme; it specifies tariff treatment for a defined group of imported goods and indicates duration is subject to revocation under ss.269SC/269SD."},"complexity_factors":["Very narrow subject matter: single, specific product line (butterfly valves DN 50–200 mm).","Technical specification reliance on external engineering standards (ASTM A216/A216M-93 re-approved 2003; ASME B16.34a-1998).","Legal cross-references to the Customs Act (s.269P) and revocation provisions (ss.269SC, 269SD) create administrative linkage.","Low regulatory drafting complexity: single table entry and fixed tariff classification (8481.80.90).","Limited stakeholder set (importers/manufacturers/distributors of the specified valves), reducing compliance complexity."],"plain_english_summary":"This Tariff Concession Order treats a narrowly described lugged‑wafer butterfly valve (DN 50–200 mm; synthetic rubber seat; ASTM A216 WCB cast carbon‑steel body; aluminium‑bronze disc; ASME B16.34 Class 150) as goods to which Part III Item 50 of Schedule 4 to the Customs Tariff Act 1995 applies, effective 21 May 2010 until revoked (s.269P; ss.269SC/269SD). Mechanically, it changes the tariff treatment on import: importers of these valves will be dealt with under Schedule 4 Item 50, and the declaration was made by a delegate of the Chief Executive Officer."},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This is a standard, narrow tariff concession order of the type routinely made under the Customs Act. It applies only to the specific goods described and does not represent scope creep from any original legislative intent. Tariff concession orders are inherently limited to particular products."},"complexity_factors":["Single, narrow product category with highly specific technical specifications","Only 5 operative paragraphs including the table structure","No cross-references to other legislation beyond the standard empowering provision (Customs Act 1901, s 269P) and tariff schedule reference","No conditional logic or exceptions within the order itself","Technical complexity comes from engineering standards (ASTM, ASME) rather than legal complexity"],"plain_english_summary":"This Tariff Concession Order (1022969) allows importers to bring specified lugged wafer butterfly valves into Australia at reduced or zero customs duty under Item 50 of Part III, Schedule 4. It applies only to lever‑operated, bi‑directional tight shut‑off valves DN50–200 with synthetic rubber seats, cast carbon steel (ASTM A216 WCB) bodies, aluminium‑bronze discs and ASME B16.34 Class 150 rating.\n\nIt affects importers and Australian businesses using these valves by lowering import costs; effective 21 May 2010 until revoked."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-1022969","history":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-1022969/history","analysis":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-1022969/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-1022969/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-1022969/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-1022969/documents"}}