{"id":"F2011L01103","name":"Tariff Concession Order 1045657","slug":"tariff-concession-order-1045657","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":86892,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2011L01103-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-02","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Tariff Concession Order 1045657","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 08.10.10 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| 8708.40.49 | TRANSMISSIONS, VEHICLES HAVING A GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT GREATERTHAN 7 t, having ALL of the following:(a) input torque rating greater than 600 Nm;(b) input power rating greater than 140 kW;(c) helical gearingOp. 08.10.10 - TC 1045657 | 50  |\n| ---------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --- |\n\n| This is page 1 of 1 Page of the above Table..........Paul Mercer...................Dated 10 January 2011 Delegate of the Chief Executive Officer |\n| ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The Order itself simply declares that specified transmissions are subject to Part III, Schedule 4 item 50 from 08.10.10 and remains in force until revoked. The instrument does not on its face amend or narrow an earlier provision or state any change from an original scope; any change in practical coverage would depend on the content or application of Schedule 4 outside this instrument."},"complexity_factors":["Narrow technical eligibility criteria (input torque >600 Nm; input power >140 kW; helical gearing) require technical verification at import.","Cross-reference to Part III, Schedule 4 item 50 — effect depends on content of that Schedule outside this instrument.","Statutory authority and procedural revocation hooks (s.269P; revocation under ss.269SC/269SD) introduce administrative discretion.","Specific customs tariff classification (8708.40.49) means treatment hinges on correct classification and description matching.","Short operative text limits interpretive guidance, increasing reliance on customs practice and potential classification disputes.","Effective date specified (08.10.10) and continuing force until revoked affects retrospective/ongoing imports and record-keeping."],"plain_english_summary":"Mechanically, this Order treats a narrow class of heavy‑vehicle transmissions (tariff classification 8708.40.49) — those with input torque >600 Nm, input power >140 kW and helical gearing — as goods covered by Part III, Schedule 4 item 50 from 08.10.10. That changes tariff treatment for importers of those transmissions (they qualify for the Schedule 4 concession); it was made by a CEO delegate under s.269P of the Customs Act 1901 and remains until revoked under ss.269SC or 269SD. Importers must satisfy customs that the goods meet the technical description to rely on 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, narrow Tariff Concession Order with a single entry. It has not expanded beyond its original purpose of granting duty relief for a specific category of heavy vehicle transmissions."},"complexity_factors":["Single, narrow product category (heavy vehicle transmissions with specific technical specifications)","Only three technical conditions to satisfy","No cross-references to other legislation beyond the standard Customs Act and Customs Tariff Act citations","No nested exceptions or conditional logic","Standard administrative format for a Tariff Concession Order","Total length: approximately 200 words"],"plain_english_summary":"This Tariff Concession Order lets certain high‑performance helical transmissions for heavy vehicles (over 7 tonnes) be imported into Australia without the usual customs duty (or at a reduced rate), provided they meet the Order’s technical criteria.\n\nIt affects importers and manufacturers of these transmissions, lowers costs for transport, mining and construction sectors, and has been in force since 8 October 2010 until formally cancelled or replaced."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-1045657","history":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-1045657/history","analysis":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-1045657/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-1045657/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-1045657/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-1045657/documents"}}