6.7.2020   

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 221/4


Explanatory Notes to the Combined Nomenclature of the European Union

(2020/C 221/04)

Pursuant to Article 9(1)(a) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 (1), the Explanatory Notes to the Combined Nomenclature of the European Union (2) are hereby amended as follows:

9505

Festive, carnival or other entertainment articles, including conjuring tricks and novelty jokes

On page 414

The following text is added after the existing text:

‘This heading also includes transparent balloons made of plastics combined/decorated with battery operated LED garlands. After filling the balloon with air, the end is tightened in a knot. Additional decorative elements can be added inside (such as feathers, confetti, etc.) or attached on the outside, for example, ribbons. The balloons can be equipped with a handle, which is attached to the base of the balloon, to hold them in the hand or a string linked to a weight to use them as a room decoration. They are made of more resistant material than simple balloons and are thus suitable for repetitive use. The balloons serve as entertainment articles or as decorative items in a room for various occasions such as weddings, birthdays, public or private events.

Simple balloons with LED lasting for a short period, for example 24 hours, with an inscription identifying an occasion, for example, “Merry Christmas” remain classified under this heading. However, simple balloons with LED lasting for a short period but without an inscription are excluded (classification as “other toys” under heading 9503).’

Example of the products covered by this heading:

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(1)  Council Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 of 23 July 1987 on the tariff and statistical nomenclature and on the Common Customs Tariff (OJ L 256, 7.9.1987, p. 1).

(2)  OJ C 119, 29.3.2019, p. 1.