{"id":"F2012L00238","name":"Tariff Concession Order 1129193","slug":"tariff-concession-order-1129193","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":142653,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2012L00238-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-03","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Tariff Concession Order 1129193","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 26.08.11 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| 8479.82.00 | BITUMEN AND POLYMER MIXING AND SHREDDING MACHINES, rotaryOp. 26.08.11 - TC 1129193 | 50  |\n| ---------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --- |\n\n| This is page 1 of 1 Page of the above Table..............Paul Mercer.................Dated 07 November 2011 Delegate of the Chief Executive Officer |\n| --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The instrument itself is a declaration that specific goods (8479.82.00: \"BITUMEN AND POLYMER MIXING AND SHREDDING MACHINES, rotary\") are to be treated as goods to which Part III Schedule 4 Item 50 applies, effective 26.08.11 and continuing until revoked (opening paragraph; Table). The Order contains no text indicating a change of scope from an earlier instrument or an amendment to the listed description or item; it therefore does not, on its face, indicate any change from an original intent beyond making that declaration."},"complexity_factors":["Reference to other legislation and specific sections (Customs Act 1901 s.269P, s.269SC, s.269SD) requires cross-referencing to understand full effect","Reliance on Part III of Schedule 4 to the Customs Tariff Act 1995 (Item 50) whose substance is not included in the instrument","Technical tariff classification (HS-like code 8479.82.00) requires commodity-level knowledge to apply accurately","Administrative elements (delegation, operation date, possible revocation) introduce procedural considerations for affected parties","Sparse textual detail about precise tariff or concession outcome increases the need to consult other sources"],"plain_english_summary":"This Tariff Concession Order (No. 1129193) declares that imported rotary bitumen and polymer mixing/shredding machines (tariff 8479.82.00) are to be treated as goods to which Part III, Schedule 4 item 50 of the Customs Tariff Act 1995 applies, effective 26 Aug 2011 and signed by a delegate. It changes customs classification for affected importers but does not itself state the substantive tariff effect—check Schedule 4 Item 50; the Order remains in force until revoked."},"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, narrow tariff concession order of the type routinely made under the Customs Act. It has not expanded beyond its original purpose of granting a duty concession for specific imported machinery."},"complexity_factors":["Single, specific concession covering only one category of goods","No defined terms section — relies on external references to the Customs Act 1901 and Customs Tariff Act 1995","Minimal conditional logic — only standard revocation clauses (sections 269SC and 269SD)","Very short document (1 page, 1 table entry)","Straightforward tabular format with only two columns of operative information"],"plain_english_summary":"This document is a **Tariff Concession Order** — a type of official decision that reduces or eliminates import duties (taxes) on specific goods coming into Australia.\n\n**What it does:**\n- Declares that certain machinery — specifically **rotary bitumen and polymer mixing and shredding machines** — qualify for a tariff concession under Item 50 of Schedule 4 to the Customs Tariff Act 1995.\n- This means importers of these machines pay **reduced or zero customs duty** when bringing them into Australia.\n\n**Who it affects:**\n- **Businesses importing** bitumen and polymer mixing/shredding machinery (likely road construction or asphalt manufacturing companies).\n- **Australian Customs** officials who process these imports.\n\n**Why it matters:**\n- Makes it cheaper for Australian companies to import specialised road-building equipment.\n- Aims to reduce costs for infrastructure projects by removing the \"tax\" on importing these specific machines.\n- The concession took effect on **26 August 2011** and remains in force until revoked or replaced.\n\n**Key details:**\n- The goods are classified under customs code **8479.82.00** (a specific category for industrial machinery).\n- The order was made by **Paul Mercer**, acting on behalf of the Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Border Force (or its predecessor agency)."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-1129193","history":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-1129193/history","analysis":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-1129193/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-1129193/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-1129193/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-1129193/documents"}}