{"id":"F2007L03268","name":"Tariff Concession Revocation Order HS2007/300A - Tariff Concession Order 0614253","slug":"tariff-concession-revocation-order-hs2007-300a-tariff-concession-order-0614253","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":69030,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2007L03268-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-02","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Tariff Concession Revocation Order HS2007/300A - Tariff Concession Order 0614253","content":"| TARIFF CONCESSION REVOCATION ORDERUnder Section 269SD(2) of the Customs Act 1901, I Robert Crawford a delegate of the Chief Executive Officer(a) revoke Tariff Concession Order Number 9703277 made on 01.07.97, in respect of the goods described in TABLE A below. This Revocation has effect from 01.01.07; and(b) make in its place the Tariff Concession Orders described in TABLE B. The goods specified in Column 1 of TABLE B are goods to which the item in Part III of Schedule 4 to the Customs Tariff Act 1995 specified in Column 2 of TABLE B applies. The Order shall have effect from the date notified in paragraph (a) above as the date of effect for the Revocation. |\n| ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |\n\nTABLE A\n\n| COLUMN 1Description of Goods including theCustoms Tariff Classification | COLUMN 2Schedule 4 Item Number Last date of effect |\n| ----------------------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------- |\n\n| 8421.19.90 | CENTRIFUGES, table top, having at least 8 of the following:(a) frequency controlled induction driven motor;(b) microprocessor controlled;(c) capable of accepting fixed angle rotor (maximum radius of 7.3cm) producing greater than 10 790 g and capable of acceptinga haematocrit rotor (maximum radius 9.3 cm);(d) speed control increments in 100 r/min;(e) variable brake;(f) swing out rotor capable of accepting microlitre platecarriers and cyto adapters for slide preparation (maximumradius 11.1 cm);(g) CFC refrigerant free;(h) software rotor identification;(i) dimensions of 310 mm x 436 mm x 568 mm (HxWxD)Op. 01.07.97 - TC 9703277 | 5031.12.06 |\n| ---------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ---------- |\n\n| This is page 1 of 2 Pages of the instrument...Robert Crawford......................Dated 20 June 2007 Delegate of the Chief Executive Officer |\n| --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |\n\nRevocation Instrument HS2007/300A\n\nTABLE B\n\n| COLUMN 1Description of Goods including theCustoms Tariff Classification | COLUMN 2Schedule 4 Item Number Last date of effect |\n| ----------------------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------- |\n\n| 8421.19.00 | CENTRIFUGES, table top, having at least 8 of the following:(a) frequency controlled induction driven motor;(b) microprocessor controlled;(c) capable of accepting fixed angle rotor (maximum radius of 7.3cm) producing greater than 10 790 g and capable of acceptinga haematocrit rotor (maximum radius 9.3 cm);(d) speed control increments in 100 r/min;(e) variable brake;(f) swing out rotor capable of accepting microlitre platecarriers and cyto adapters for slide preparation (maximumradius 11.1 cm);(g) CFC refrigerant free;(h) software rotor identification;(i) dimensions of 310 mm x 436 mm x 568 mm (HxWxD)Op. 01.01.07 - TC 0614253 | 50  |\n| ---------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --- |\n\n| This is page 2 of 2 Pages of the instrument...Robert Crawford......................Dated 20 June 2007 Delegate of the Chief Executive Officer |\n| --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |\n\nRevocation Instrument HS2007/300A","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"The instrument replaces TCO No. 9703277 (op. 01.07.97) with a new TCO that reclassifies the described tabletop centrifuges from tariff heading 8421.19.90 to 8421.19.00 and assigns them to Schedule 4 item 50, effective 01.01.07. That substitution changes which Schedule 4 concession applies to those goods and therefore alters the tariff treatment and compliance requirements for affected importers."},"complexity_factors":["Legal authority and procedure: revocation and remake is done under s.269SD(2) of the Customs Act 1901 (instrument dated 20 June 2007).","Tariff classification change: from 8421.19.90 (Table A) to 8421.19.00 (Table B) — affects tariff coding and applicable rates.","Schedule 4 linkage: Table B ties the goods to a specific Part III Schedule 4 item (item \"50\" in Table B), changing the concession entitlement.","Technical product specificity: lengthy, detailed equipment description (nine listed features) requires close factual matching when determining coverage.","Effective date mechanics: revocation has effect from 01.01.07 despite instrument date, creating retroactive timing for imports and compliance.","Administrative discretion and implementation: decision by a delegate (practical compliance/admin activity for importers and customs brokers).","Potential paperwork and classification burden on importers to reclassify entries and claim the correct concession."],"plain_english_summary":"This instrument revokes an existing Tariff Concession Order for a specific tabletop centrifuge model and replaces it with a new Tariff Concession Order that reclassifies the same described goods under a different customs heading and Schedule 4 item. The change is stated to take effect from 1 January 2007. Importers of these centrifuges are the parties directly affected because the delegate of the Chief Executive Officer, under the Customs Act, changes which tariff concession and Schedule 4 item apply."},"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"},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This instrument maintains the original scope of tariff concession administration. It is a routine technical update to an existing concession order, replacing an outdated classification with a current one while preserving the same substantive benefit (duty-free entry) for the same category of goods (sophisticated table-top centrifuges). The technical specifications remain substantially identical, indicating no expansion beyond the original purpose."},"complexity_factors":["Highly specific technical specifications (9 detailed criteria for centrifuge qualification)","Cross-references to multiple pieces of legislation: Customs Act 1901 (Section 269SD(2)), Customs Tariff Act 1995 (Schedule 4, Part III)","Dual operation: simultaneous revocation and replacement with different effective dates","Precise customs tariff classification codes (8421.19.90 vs 8421.19.00) and Schedule 4 item numbers (5031.12.06 vs 50)","Delegated legislative instrument made by a delegate of the CEO rather than the Minister directly"],"plain_english_summary":"This Order revokes an earlier tariff concession (TC 9703277) and replaces it with a new concession (TC 0614253) effective 1 January 2007, keeping duty-free (or reduced-rate) access for certain high-end table-top medical/research centrifuges.  \n\nIt applies to importers and competing Australian manufacturers: eligible centrifuges must meet at least 8 of 9 technical criteria, and the Order updates the relevant customs classifications and Schedule 4 item number."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-revocation-order-hs2007-300a-tariff-concession-order-0614253","history":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-revocation-order-hs2007-300a-tariff-concession-order-0614253/history","analysis":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-revocation-order-hs2007-300a-tariff-concession-order-0614253/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-revocation-order-hs2007-300a-tariff-concession-order-0614253/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-revocation-order-hs2007-300a-tariff-concession-order-0614253/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/tariff-concession-revocation-order-hs2007-300a-tariff-concession-order-0614253/documents"}}