{"id":"F2011L02556","name":"Tariff Concession Order 1118046","slug":"tariff-concession-order-1118046","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":88635,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2011L02556-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-02","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Tariff Concession Order 1118046","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 06.06.11 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| 8412.29.00 | VANE MOTORS, hydraulic, having ALL of the following:(a) torque output NOT less than 870 Nm;(b) maximum continuous speed NOT less than 580 r/min;(c) displacement volume per revolution NOT less than 260 cm3;(d) flange mountedOp. 06.06.11 - TC 1118046 | 50  |\n| ---------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --- |\n\n| This is page 1 of 1 Page of the above Table................Paul Mercer................Dated 22 August 2011 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 of the type routinely made under the Customs Act 1901. It applies to a specific class of goods (hydraulic vane motors meeting precise technical specifications) and does not represent scope creep from any original broader intent. Tariff concession orders are inherently narrow instruments designed to grant duty-free entry for specific products when no equivalent Australian goods are produced."},"complexity_factors":["Single, narrow product category (hydraulic vane motors with four specific technical parameters)","No cross-references to other legislation beyond basic enabling Act citations","Simple binary logic: goods must meet ALL four criteria to qualify","Only one defined term implied (the technical specifications)","Single page document with straightforward tabular format","No exceptions, exemptions, or conditional provisions beyond the four technical criteria"],"plain_english_summary":"This Tariff Concession Order abolishes import duty on certain hydraulic vane motors used in machinery, provided they meet four technical criteria (high torque, high speed, large displacement and flange-mounted). It began on 6 June 2011 and remains until cancelled or replaced.\n\nIt affects importers and Australian businesses that use these motors by lowering costs, while increasing competition for domestic motor manufacturers—boosting industry competitiveness under the Customs Act 1901."},"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 supplied Order itself establishes that specified hydraulic vane motors are to which Schedule 4 item 50 applies from 06.06.11 and continues until revoked. The text contains no indication that the Order's scope was altered after making; it neither amends other provisions nor records any subsequent change."},"complexity_factors":["Technical product specification with multiple numeric thresholds (Column 1: torque, speed, displacement, flange mount) increases precision needed for classification.","Cross-reference to Part III, Schedule 4 item 50 of the Customs Tariff Act 1995 (Column 2) requires consulting the Tariff Act to determine exact tariff consequences.","Statutory authority and revocation mechanism invoked: s.269P (declaration power) and ss.269SC/269SD (revocation) introduce administrative discretion.","Tariff classification code 8412.29.00 must be interpreted and applied correctly by importers/customs — routine classification complexity.","Effective from a fixed date (06.06.11) but continuing until revoked creates ongoing regulatory uncertainty for timing and duration of benefit or treatment.","Administrative provenance: instrument is a delegate decision (signed by Paul Mercer, dated 22 Aug 2011) rather than primary legislation—affects where to seek review or challenge.","Compliance burden on importers to demonstrate goods meet the exact listed characteristics to obtain the Schedule 4 treatment."],"plain_english_summary":"This Order declares that a defined class of hydraulic vane motors (specific torque, speed, displacement and flange-mount requirements) classified at tariff heading 8412.29.00 are subject to Part III, Schedule 4 item 50 of the Customs Tariff Act 1995, effective 6 June 2011 and continuing until revoked. It affects importers, traders and the customs administration by determining which Schedule 4 tariff treatment applies; the declaration was made by a delegate of the Chief Executive Officer under section 269P and may be revoked under sections 269SC/269SD."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-1118046","history":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-1118046/history","analysis":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-1118046/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-1118046/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-1118046/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-1118046/documents"}}