{"id":"F2012L00530","name":"Tariff Concession Order 1131510","slug":"tariff-concession-order-1131510","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":88725,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2012L00530-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-02","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Tariff Concession Order 1131510","content":"| TARIFF CONCESSION ORDERUnder Section 269P of the Customs Act 1901, I, David Mulcair, 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 14.09.11 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| 8486.40.90 | PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE PRODUCTION LINE, having ALL of the following:(a) combined stringer tabbing machine;(b) lay up station;(c) soldering machine;(d) glass loading station;(e) film cutter and loading stations;(f) back-sheet laminate cutting and loading station;(g) laminating stations;(h) trimming stations;(i) aluminium framing station;(j) junction box installation station;(k) inspection and testing stations;(l) buffer stations;(m) conveyorsOp. 14.09.11 - TC 1131510 | 50  |\n| ---------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --- |\n\n| This is page 1 of 1 Page of the above Table...............David Mulcair..................Dated 12 December 2011 Delegate of the Chief Executive Officer |\n| ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The instrument applies Schedule 4 item 50 to the expressly described photovoltaic module production line from 14 Sep 2011 until revoked. The text contains no indication that it alters or narrows a pre‑existing scope; it declares eligibility for the named concession only."},"complexity_factors":["Cross-reference to multiple statutes: Customs Act 1901 (s 269P, ss 269SC/269SD) and Schedule 4 of the Customs Tariff Act 1995 increases legal-check complexity.","Tariff classification specificity: uses tariff heading 8486.40.90 and a precise, componentised goods description (many stations) that can create factual disputes about whether particular equipment qualifies.","Administrative discretion: declaration made by a delegate of the CEO (s 269P) introduces delegated decision‑making and potential review points.","Duration and revocation mechanics: effective from a stated date and continuing until revocation under specified provisions requires monitoring for termination.","Compliance burden for importers: need to document and demonstrate that imported machinery matches the listed specification to claim the concession.","Limited textual detail about Schedule 4 item effects: understanding the actual tariff relief requires consulting Schedule 4 item 50 itself in the Customs Tariff Act 1995."],"plain_english_summary":"This Order treats a specified photovoltaic‑module production line (with listed stations and conveyors) as falling under Schedule 4 item 50 for tariff classification 8486.40.90, effective 14 Sep 2011 until revoked (under ss 269SC/269SD). Mechanically, the CEO’s delegate declared the equipment eligible for the Schedule 4 tariff concession under s 269P. Importers and manufacturers of that production equipment are affected because the concession changes the customs duty treatment and requires evidence that the imported goods match the listed specification."},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This is a standard administrative instrument creating a specific tariff concession. It has not expanded beyond its original purpose of granting duty relief for a particular category of imported goods."},"complexity_factors":["Single, highly specific product description with enumerated components (13 specific machine types)","No defined terms section — all language is descriptive rather than legal-technical","No cross-references to other legislation beyond the standard empowering provisions (Customs Act 1901, sections 269P, 269SC, 269SD)","Simple two-column table format with straightforward operative mechanism","No conditional logic, exceptions, or nested provisions","Total length: approximately 250 words"],"plain_english_summary":"This Tariff Concession Order lets specific photovoltaic production-line equipment be imported into Australia at a reduced/zero customs duty, lowering costs for setting up or upgrading solar-panel manufacturing. It affects importers of specialized machinery and domestic manufacturers, making local production more viable and supporting the renewable-energy industry. Effective from 14 September 2011, continuing until revoked."},"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"}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-1131510","history":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-1131510/history","analysis":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-1131510/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-1131510/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-1131510/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-1131510/documents"}}