{"id":"F2012L00538","name":"Tariff Concession Order 1126550","slug":"tariff-concession-order-1126550","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":88733,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2012L00538-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-02","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Tariff Concession Order 1126550","content":"| TARIFF CONCESSION ORDERUnder Section 269P of the Customs Act 1901, I, Wendy Knowles, 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 05.08.11 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| 7304.23.00 | DRILL RODS, rotary drilling, having ALL of the following;(a) friction welded male AND/OR female fittings;(b) tensile and yield strengths exceeding 200 Newtons persquare millimetre;(c) non-uniform internal bore;(d) not exceeding 167 millimetres in diameterOp. 05.08.11 - TC 1126550 | 50  |\n| ---------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --- |\n\n| This is page 1 of 1 Page of the above Table............Wendy Knowles...............Dated 19 December 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"},"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 such orders — to grant duty relief for specific imported goods meeting precise technical criteria. There is no indication of scope creep or expansion beyond the original intent."},"complexity_factors":["Single, narrow product category (rotary drill rods with specific technical specifications)","Only 4 technical criteria to satisfy, all joined by 'AND' (no complex conditional logic)","No cross-references to other legislation beyond the standard citation of the Customs Act 1901 and Customs Tariff Act 1995","No defined terms section — technical specifications use plain engineering language","Single-page document with straightforward tabular format","No exceptions, exemptions, or nested conditions"],"plain_english_summary":"This Tariff Concession Order (No. 1126550) grants reduced customs duty for a specific type of rotary drill rod—high‑strength, friction‑welded rods with a non‑uniform bore up to 167 mm—used in mining and drilling. It lowers import costs for affected importers and their customs brokers, and is enforced by the Australian Border Force. The concession commenced 5 August 2011."},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The Order applies Item 50 of Part III, Schedule 4 to a defined set of drill rods effective 05.08.2011. The instrument does not amend the Customs Tariff Act or broaden Schedule 4; no change of scope from the Order's stated effect is indicated in the text."},"complexity_factors":["Narrow, technical product specification in Column 1 (rotary drill rods with friction-welded fittings, specific strengths, non-uniform internal bore, diameter limit) requires physical inspection and technical verification.","Legal cross-references: made under s269P of the Customs Act 1901 and subject to revocation/suspension under ss269SC and 269SD, creating delegated-administration and procedural dependencies.","Dependence on Schedule 4, Part III, Item 50 of the Customs Tariff Act 1995 for tariff effect — the TCO does not itself set rates but attaches an external tariff item to the goods.","Single-item instrument with narrow product scope reduces statutory complexity but increases operational classification and compliance burden for importers seeking concession.","Potential for classification disputes due to descriptive terms (e.g. 'non-uniform internal bore', 'friction welded male AND/OR female fittings') which may require technical evidence at import clearance."],"plain_english_summary":"Tariff Concession Order 1126550 treats specific rotary drill rods (classified 7304.23.00 and described by precise physical features) as goods to which Item 50 of Part III, Schedule 4 of the Customs Tariff Act 1995 applies from 05.08.2011 until revoked. This changes the customs duty treatment for those imports.\n\nImporters benefit by paying the Schedule 4 duty; the order was made by a delegate of the CEO under s269P (Customs Act 1901). Importers must ensure goods match the specification and face customs verification and possible revocation under ss269SC–269SD."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-1126550","history":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-1126550/history","analysis":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-1126550/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-1126550/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-1126550/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-1126550/documents"}}