{"id":"F2010L02965","name":"Tariff Concession Order 1026618","slug":"tariff-concession-order-1026618","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":85044,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2010L02965-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-02","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Tariff Concession Order 1026618","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 15.06.10 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| 7326.90.90 | BACKING RINGS, PIPE FLANGE, stainless steel, complying withEITHER of the following:(a) American Society for Testing and Materials Designation:ASTM A 240/A 240M - 08;(b) American Society for Testing and Materials Designation:ASTM A 182/A 182M - 09aOp. 15.06.10 - TC 1026618 | 50  |\n| ---------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --- |\n\n| This is page 1 of 1 Page of the above Table.Paul Mercer..........................Dated 13 September 2010 Delegate of the Chief Executive Officer |\n| ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This instrument applies an existing Schedule 4 concession (item 50) to a specific good from 15 June 2010; it does not amend primary legislation or broaden the statutory scope, only declares eligibility for the listed goods until formally revoked."},"complexity_factors":["Narrow, product‑specific measure reduces substantive legal complexity (single tariff line: 7326.90.90).","Dependence on external technical standards (ASTM A240/A240M-08; ASTM A182/A182M-09a) creates verification and compliance burden for importers.","Cross-reference to Part III, Schedule 4 item 50 of the Customs Tariff Act 1995 requires consulting primary tariff law to determine exact duty treatment.","Revocation is governed by administrative provisions (sections 269SC and 269SD of the Customs Act 1901), giving the executive discretion over duration.","Customs classification and evidence requirements introduce operational complexity for customs brokers and importers.","Effective date specified (15.06.10) and open‑ended continuation until revocation creates ongoing administrative monitoring obligations."],"plain_english_summary":"This Order treats stainless‑steel backing rings for pipe flanges (tariff classification 7326.90.90) that meet specified ASTM standards as goods covered by Part III, Schedule 4 item 50 of the Customs Tariff Act 1995, effective 15 June 2010.\n\nThat makes those importers eligible for concessional tariff treatment under item 50; the delegate declared the coverage and the concession remains until revoked under sections 269SC/269SD. Importers must ensure ASTM compliance and correct classification to access the concession."},"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"},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This is a standard administrative instrument creating a tariff concession for a specific product. It represents the original and sole purpose of the instrument — there is no evidence of scope creep or expansion beyond the initial intent to grant duty relief for these specific stainless steel backing rings."},"complexity_factors":["Single, highly specific product description with two alternative technical standards","No defined terms section — all terms are either standard customs classifications or external technical references","No cross-references to other legislation beyond the enabling Act and Tariff","Simple binary condition (compliance with EITHER standard A OR standard B)","Single page document with straightforward tabular format","No nested exceptions or conditional logic beyond the basic alternative standards"],"plain_english_summary":"This Tariff Concession Order cuts or removes import duty on stainless steel backing rings for pipe flanges that meet ASTM A240/A240M‑08 or ASTM A182/A182M‑09a standards, making these specific parts cheaper to import. It affects importers, overseas manufacturers who produce to those standards, and Australian businesses that use the components. The concession took effect 15 June 2010 and remains until revoked or expired."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-1026618","history":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-1026618/history","analysis":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-1026618/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-1026618/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-1026618/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-1026618/documents"}}