{"id":"F2012L00857","name":"Tariff Concession Order 1140102","slug":"tariff-concession-order-1140102","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":89179,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2012L00857-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-02","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Tariff Concession Order 1140102","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 01.12.11 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| 4202.92.90 | BACKPACKS, having ALL of the following:(a) weight NOT greater than 0.25 kg;(b) pack away pocket;(c) open AND close zipper;(d) removable hydration sleeve AND/OR exit portOp. 01.12.11 - TC 1140102 | 50  |\n| ---------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --- |\n\n| This is page 1 of 1 Page of the above Table..............Paul Mercer.................Dated 13 February 2012 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"},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The instrument applies an existing Schedule 4 tariff concession (item 50) to a specifically described backpack product; it does not amend the underlying Acts or broaden Schedule 4 generally. There is no indication in the order text that it changes the statutory scheme beyond granting concession treatment to the described goods from 01.12.11 until revoked under ss.269SC/269SD."},"complexity_factors":["Legal cross‑references: made under s.269P of the Customs Act 1901 and links to Part III, Schedule 4 of the Customs Tariff Act 1995 (requires familiarity with both Acts)","Narrow technical product specification (weight ≤ 0.25 kg; pack‑away pocket; zipper; removable hydration sleeve and/or exit port) requiring factual verification at import","Tariff classification detail: aligns with HS code 4202.92.90 and Schedule 4 item number 50 (administrative tariff coding implications)","Temporal and revocation mechanics: takes effect 01.12.11 and continues until revoked under ss.269SC or 269SD of the Customs Act","Potential compliance ambiguity from phrasing ('AND/OR', measurement standard for weight) which may require administrative guidance or evidence","Limited policy scope (single‑product concession) reduces legal breadth but concentrates enforcement and verification tasks on customs processes"],"plain_english_summary":"This order treats a narrowly described type of lightweight backpack (max 0.25 kg, pack-away pocket, zipper, removable hydration sleeve and/or exit port) as eligible for the tariff concession listed as item 50 in Part III of Schedule 4 to the Customs Tariff Act 1995, effective 1 December 2011 until revoked. It affects importers (who may face lower customs duty) and Customs officials (who must verify the product matches the listed criteria). Compliance requires demonstrating the goods meet the specified physical criteria; revocation can be made under the Customs Act."},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This is a standard, narrow tariff concession instrument. It applies precisely to the specific goods described (lightweight backpacks with particular features) and has not expanded beyond its original purpose of granting duty relief for this narrow product category."},"complexity_factors":["Single product category (backpacks) with only 4 specific criteria","No defined terms section — all criteria use ordinary language","No cross-references to other legislation beyond standard citation of empowering Act","Simple binary structure: goods either meet all criteria or they don't","Single operative date with standard revocation provisions","Total length: approximately 200 words"],"plain_english_summary":"This Tariff Concession Order lets specific imported backpacks enter Australia at a concessional (lower or zero) customs duty rate. It applies to lightweight, packable backpacks (≤250 g) that fold into a pack‑away pocket, have a zipper, and include a removable hydration sleeve or an exit port.\n\nIt affects importers, Australian retailers and consumers by lowering import costs and prices. The concession took effect 1 December 2011 and remains active until revoked or replaced."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-1140102","history":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-1140102/history","analysis":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-1140102/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-1140102/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-1140102/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-order-1140102/documents"}}