{"id":"F2012L00314","name":"Tariff Concession Order 1129949","slug":"tariff-concession-order-1129949","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":88363,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2012L00314-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-02","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Tariff Concession Order 1129949","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 02.09.11 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| 8526.10.00 | RANGEFINDERS, BLAST FURNACE, microwave, Frequency ModulatedContinuous-wave (FMCW) radarOp. 02.09.11 - TC 1129949 | 50  |\n| ---------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --- |\n\n| This is page 1 of 1 Page of the above Table..............Paul Mercer.................Dated 28 November 2011 Delegate of the Chief Executive Officer |\n| --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The Order does not alter the content of Schedule 4 itself; it records that the specific goods (tariff classification 8526.10.00 and the stated description) are to be treated under Part III of Schedule 4 as item number 50. It therefore implements a mapping from a particular tariff line to an existing Schedule 4 item (THE TABLE; s.269P) rather than changing the broader statutory scope."},"complexity_factors":["Cross-references to other legislation (s.269P of Customs Act 1901; ss.269SC/269SD for revocation; Part III of Schedule 4 to the Customs Tariff Act 1995) that determine legal effect","Narrow, technical tariff classification (HS code 8526.10.00) and specific product description (FMCW rangefinders for blast furnaces)","Single-line mapping (one product to one Schedule 4 item) reduces substantive complexity","Administrative discretion over revocation and duration introduces conditional uncertainty","Lack of substantive detail about what Schedule 4 item 50 provides (requires checking Schedule 4 itself) increases practical lookup steps for users"],"plain_english_summary":"The Order declares that imported goods described as \"RANGEFINDERS, BLAST FURNACE, microwave, Frequency Modulated Continuous-wave (FMCW) radar\" classified at tariff 8526.10.00 are subject to item 50 in Part III of Schedule 4 to the Customs Tariff Act 1995. Effective 2 Sep 2011, this changes how those specific imports are treated at the border.\n\nIt directly affects importers (and their agents) and Customs officers; the declaration was made by a delegate and can be revoked under the cited revocation provisions."},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This is a standard, narrow tariff concession order for a specific piece of industrial equipment. It has not expanded beyond its original purpose of granting duty relief for blast furnace rangefinders."},"complexity_factors":["Single, highly specific product category (blast furnace rangefinders using FMCW radar)","Only one customs tariff classification involved (8526.10.00)","No conditional logic or exceptions — straightforward application of Schedule 4 Item 50","Minimal cross-referencing (only references to standard Customs Act provisions for creation and revocation)","Very short document (1 page, 1 table entry)","No defined terms section — relies on existing statutory definitions"],"plain_english_summary":"This is a **Tariff Concession Order** — a type of government decision that gives certain imported goods a reduced or zero customs duty (tariff) rate.\n\n**What it does:**\n- Grants a tariff concession for specific **blast furnace rangefinders** that use microwave radar technology (specifically Frequency Modulated Continuous-wave or FMCW radar)\n- These goods fall under customs classification code **8526.10.00**\n- The concession applies under **Schedule 4, Item 50** of the Customs Tariff Act 1995\n\n**Who it affects:**\n- **Importers** bringing blast furnace rangefinders into Australia\n- **Manufacturers** who use this equipment (typically steelworks or heavy industry with blast furnaces)\n- The Australian Border Force and customs brokers who process these imports\n\n**Why it matters:**\nWithout this order, importers would pay standard customs duties on these rangefinders. With the concession, they pay less (or potentially nothing), making it cheaper to import this specialised industrial equipment. This type of equipment is used to measure distances and levels inside blast furnaces — critical for steel production safety and efficiency.\n\n**How long it lasts:**\nThe order took effect on **2 September 2011** and remains in force indefinitely until either:\n- It is formally revoked by the government, or\n- An expiry date is specified (none is currently set)"}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-1129949","history":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-1129949/history","analysis":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-1129949/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-1129949/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-1129949/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-1129949/documents"}}