{"id":"F2011L00687","name":"Tariff Concession Order 1052771","slug":"tariff-concession-order-1052771","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":86325,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2011L00687-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-02","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Tariff Concession Order 1052771","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 02.12.10 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| 4411.14.90 | PANELS, MEDIUM DENSITY FIBREBOARD(MDF), complying withAustralian/New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 3837:1998, having BOTH ofthe following:(a) thickness NOT less than 10 mm and NOT exceeding 60 mm;(b) density NOT exceeding 0.8 g per cubic centimetresOp. 02.12.10 - TC 1052771 | 50  |\n| ---------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --- |\n\n| This is page 1 of 1 Page of the above Table.Paul Mercer............................Dated 28 February 2011 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 confines application of Schedule 4 item 50 to a narrowly defined set of MDF panels from 02.12.2010 and remains in force until revoked under ss 269SC/269SD. It does not expand or alter the product description or the statutory mechanism for application or revocation."},"complexity_factors":["Very narrow product focus (single tariff classification 4411.14.90)","Technical conformity requirement referencing AS/NZS 3837:1998","Numeric product specifications (thickness 10–60 mm; density ≤0.8 g/cm3)","Legal cross-references to Customs Act provisions for making and revocation (ss 269P, 269SC, 269SD)","Dependence on Schedule 4 mapping (Item 50) for customs effect","Instrument made by a delegate (administrative provenance)","Compliance/verification burden falls on importers to show conformity"],"plain_english_summary":"This order declares that specific medium density fibreboard (MDF) panels (tariff classification 4411.14.90) that meet AS/NZS 3837:1998 and the stated thickness (10–60 mm) and density (≤0.8 g/cm3) are goods to which item 50 in Part III of Schedule 4 to the Customs Tariff Act 1995 applies. It takes effect from 2 Dec 2010 and continues until revoked under ss 269SC or 269SD of the Customs Act 1901. Importers of these panels are directly affected: they must demonstrate the product meets the standard and measurements; the order was made by a CEO delegate under s 269P."},"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 a specific subcategory of MDF panels and does not represent scope creep from any broader original intent."},"complexity_factors":["Single, narrow product category (MDF panels with specific technical specifications)","Only 4 specific criteria to qualify for the concession","No cross-references to other legislation beyond the standard Customs Act and Customs Tariff Act citations","No conditional logic or exceptions beyond the basic eligibility criteria","Very short document (1 page, 1 table entry)","No defined terms section — all terms are ordinary technical descriptions"],"plain_english_summary":"This Tariff Concession Order allows certain medium density fibreboard (MDF) panels to be imported into Australia duty-free (or at a reduced rate), lowering costs for importers and downstream users while increasing competition for local manufacturers.\n\nThe concession applies only to panels meeting specified technical requirements (tariff code 4411.14.90; AS/NZS 3837:1998; thickness 10–60 mm; density ≤0.8 g/cm3). It took effect 2 December 2010 and remains in force until revoked."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-1052771","history":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-1052771/history","analysis":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-1052771/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-1052771/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-1052771/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-1052771/documents"}}