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8537 10 99

Classification is determined by General Rules 1, 3(c) and 6 for the interpretation of the Combined Nomenclature, Note 2(f) to Section XVII and by the wording of CN codes 8537 , 8537 10 and 8537 10 99 .

Classification under heading 8512 is excluded as the unit does not contain any visual or sound signalling equipment but only activates such equipment.

Classification under heading 9032 is also excluded as the unit does not perform the function of automatic control of electrical or non-electrical quantities (see Note 7 to Chapter 90).

The unit is designed for the purpose of performing two or more complementary or alternative functions covered by CN codes 8537 10 91 and 8537 10 99 . It performs the function of a programmable memory controller used for the electric control of machines, for example, windscreen wipers and window heating (see also the Harmonised System Explanatory Notes (HSEN) to heading 8537 , point (3), and the Explanatory Notes to the Combined Nomenclature (CNEN) to subheading 8537 10 91 ). It also performs the function of electric control of the activation of signalling devices, for example, seatbelt reminder and over speed warning. As both functions are equally important for the functioning of the unit, it is not possible to determine the unit’s principal function.

The unit is therefore to be classified under CN code 8537 10 99 as other boards, panels, consoles, desks, cabinets and other bases for electric control for a voltage not exceeding 1 000  V.

8537 10 99

Classification is determined by General Rules 1 and 6 for the interpretation of the Combined Nomenclature, Note 2(f) to Section XVII and by the wording of CN codes 8537 , 8537 10 and 8537 10 99 .

Classification under CN code 8537 10 91 is excluded as the unit is only used for the electrical control of the engagement of the appropriate gear of the automatic transmission of a motor vehicle and the controller is not programmable.

Classification under heading 9032 is also excluded as the unit does not perform the function of automatic control of electrical or non-electrical quantities (see Note 7 to Chapter 90).

The unit is therefore to be classified under CN code 8537 10 99 as other boards, panels, consoles, desks, cabinets and other bases for electric control for a voltage not exceeding 1 000  V.

8537 10 99

Classification is determined by General Rules 1, 3(c) and 6 for the interpretation of the Combined Nomenclature, Note 2(f) to Section XVII and by the wording of CN codes 8537 , 8537 10 and 8537 10 99 .

Classification under heading 8512 is excluded as the unit does not have any visual or sound signalling equipment but only activates such equipment.

Classification under heading 9032 is also excluded as the unit does not perform the function of automatic control of electrical or non-electrical quantities (see Note 7 to Chapter 90).

The unit is designed for the purpose of performing two or more complementary or alternative functions covered by CN codes 8537 10 91 and 8537 10 99 . It performs the function of a programmable memory controller used for the electric control of machines, for example, locking or unlocking the vehicle doors and starting up the engine (see also the HSEN to heading 8537 , point (3), and the CNEN to subheading 8537 10 91 ). It also performs the function of electric control of the activation of signalling devices, for example, the control functions for key-free access including acoustic warning when the electronic key has left the vehicle. As both functions are equally important for the functioning of the unit, it is not possible to determine the unit’s principal function.

The unit is therefore to be classified under CN code 8537 10 99 as other boards, panels, consoles, desks, cabinets and other bases for electric control for a voltage not exceeding 1 000  V.

Description of the goods

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(CN code)

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(2)

(3)

A handheld device (so-called “Aircraft passenger handset”) comprising a control unit incorporating a microphone and a loudspeaker, various buttons on the front and back, a display, a magnetic card-reader and a connection socket, for a voltage not exceeding 1 000  V, with dimensions of approximately 16 × 4 × 2,5 cm.

The device is designed to be installed into the passenger seat of an aircraft for performing the following functions:

The device cannot connect directly to a communication network.

8537 10 99

Classification is determined by General Rules 1 and 6 for the interpretation of the Combined Nomenclature, Note 3 to Section XVI and by the wording of CN codes 8537 , 8537 10 and 8537 10 99 .

The device cannot connect directly to a communication network. Consequently, classification under heading 8517 as a telephone set or other apparatus for the transmission or reception of voice, images or other data is excluded.

The device is a composite machine consisting of machines classified under different headings of Section XVI. By virtue of Note 3 to Section XVI and due to its objective characteristics, the component performing the electric control function is considered the machine’s principal function, as it is principally used for selecting and controlling various external devices. Consequently, classification under heading 8471 as a card reader or under heading 8518 as a microphone and a loudspeaker is excluded.

The article is therefore to be classified under CN code 8537 10 99 as other boards, panels, consoles, desks, cabinets and other bases for electric control for a voltage not exceeding 1 000  V.

Description of the goods

Classification

(CN code)

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(1)

(2)

(3)

A control unit consisting of a printed circuit assembly containing integrated circuits (for example, a controller obtained by semiconductor technology), passive elements (for example, resistors, capacitors and inductors), active elements (for example, diodes and transistors) and a heat sink for a voltage not exceeding 1 000  V, in a housing with dimensions of approximately 24 × 13 × 5 cm.

After the installation of the appropriate software, the control unit is incorporated in a washing machine whose functions it is intended to control (for example, starting and stopping the motor and the water heating system, opening and closing the water valves).

8537 10 91

Classification is determined by General Rules 1 and 6 for the interpretation of the Combined Nomenclature, Note 2(a) to Section XVI and by the wording of CN codes 8537 , 8537 10 and 8537 10 91 .

Classification under heading 8450 as a part of a washing machine is excluded as the unit is a product included in a heading of Chapter 85.

As the unit consists of a printed circuit assembly it does not fulfil the conditions for electronic integrated circuits laid down in Note 8(b) to Chapter 85. Classification under heading 8542 is therefore also excluded.

Since the unit is programmable and used for the electric control of the functions of a washing machine, it is therefore to be classified under CN code 8537 10 91 as programmable memory controllers for a voltage not exceeding 1 000  V.

Description of the goods

Classification

(CN code)

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(1)

(2)

(3)

Welded pipes of non-alloy steel, of circular cross–section of a length of 3 or 6 m, wall thickness of 2,6 to 3,6 mm and an external diameter of 33,7 to 114,2 mm, with grooves at both ends.

They are intended to be used as pipes in sprinkler systems.

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7306 30 77

Classification is determined by General Rules 1 and 6 for the interpretation of the Combined Nomenclature and by the wording of CN codes 7306 , 7306 30 and 7306 30 77 .

Given its objective characteristics and properties, the goods meet the terms of heading 7306 . This heading covers also pipes and tubes that are used, for example, in machines of Chapter 84 (see also the Harmonised System Explanatory Notes to heading 7306 ).

The intended use of the pipes is not inherent to their objective characteristics as they are not of a particular shape, they are not made up into specific identifiable articles and therefore, upon presentation, they cannot be identified as parts of a mechanical appliance for projecting, dispersing or spraying liquids or powders of heading 8424 . The grooves just serve for connecting the pipes. Consequently, classification as parts of mechanical appliances of heading 8424 is excluded.

The pipes are therefore to be classified under CN code 7306 30 77 as other welded pipes of non-alloy steel.

Description of the goods

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(CN code)

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(1)

(2)

(3)

An article (so-called "LED strip") comprising light-emitting diodes (LED), transistors, resistors and protection diodes. The components are assembled in a printed circuit in the form of a flexible metallic strip with an adhesive layer protected by a detachable paper on the bottom with dimensions of approximately 17 × 1 cm. The components are interconnected.

Contacts at the ends of the strip prepared for soldering (for example, wires) allow connection to a 12 V DC power supply.

The article provides light when supplied with electrical current.

The article is a lighting fitting designed to be used, for example, in furniture.

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9405 40 99

Classification is determined by General Rules 1, 2(a) and 6 for the interpretation of the Combined Nomenclature and by the wording of CN codes 9405 , 9405 40 and 9405 40 99 .

As the article consists of a printed circuit assembly (see also the CN Explanatory Notes to subheading 8443 99 10 , covering electronic assemblies), it does not fulfil either the conditions for semiconductor devices or a discrete LED within the meaning of heading 8541 . Consequently, classification under heading 8541 is excluded.

The article has all the objective characteristics of a lighting fitting of heading 9405 . Consequently, classification under heading 8543 is excluded.

Given its objective characteristics the article has the essential character of a complete lighting fitting of heading 9405 as to function it only needs to be connected to a power supply.

It is therefore to be classified under CN code 9405 40 99 as other lighting fittings.

Description of the goods

Classification

(CN code)

Reasons

(1)

(2)

(3)

A device (so-called ‘Traffic Message Channel (TMC) receiver’) comprising an FM receiver, an aerial cable (antenna) and a power supply. It is equipped with a USB-connector.

The device receives telemetric signals containing traffic information using a traffic message channel through FM radio broadcast band. The device is to be connected with a USB-connector to a global positioning system (GPS) receiver, which processes the telemetric signals received and displays the traffic information on the screen.

The device does not receive sound broadcast signals.

8517 69 39

Classification is determined by General Rules 1 and 6 for the interpretation of the Combined Nomenclature and by the wording of CN codes 8517 , 8517 69 and 8517 69 39 .

As the device only works when connected to a GPS, increasing the GPS’ functionality, it is considered an accessory of a GPS and is therefore to be classified on its own merits.

The device does not receive any sound signals. Consequently, classification under heading 8527 as a reception apparatus for radio-broadcasting is excluded.

The device is not portable as it only works when connected to a GPS. In addition, the device cannot perform alone the calling, alerting or paging function as it only receives telemetric signals. Consequently, classification under subheading 8517 69 31 as portable receivers for calling, alerting or paging is excluded.

The device is therefore to be classified under CN code 8517 69 39 as other apparatus for the transmission or reception of voice, images or other data, including apparatus for communication in a wired or wireless network (see also the CN Explanatory Notes to subheading 8517 69 39 , item 6).

Description of the goods

Classification

(CN code)

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(1)

(2)

(3)

An unassembled toy figurine of plastics, approximately 4,5 cm tall, consisting of two parts. It is presented in a plastic container in the shape of an egg consisting of two separable halves which fit snugly together at the edges.

The figurine has humanoid features of a man. It does not have movable parts or detachable clothing and it maintains its position unsupported.

The figurine represents a wizard from a comic-book series and forms a part of a collection together with the other characters from the series.

9503 00 95

Classification is determined by General Rules 1, 2(a), 5(b) and 6 for the interpretation of the Combined Nomenclature and by the wording of CN codes 9503 00 and 9503 00 95 .

Classification under CN code 9503 00 21 as dolls is excluded, as the product is not a doll. A doll is a model of a human male or female character, typically of a baby, a little girl or boy or a fashion model. Small rigid figurines that can maintain their position unsupported are not perceived as dolls.

Classification under CN code 9503 00 49 as toys representing animals or non-human creatures, other than stuffed, is also excluded, as the objective characteristics of the character represented by the figurine are those of a man; it has no animal or non-human features.

It is a humanoid figurine representing a comic book character (see also the CN Explanatory Notes to CN codes 9503 00 81 to 9503 00 99 ). The figurine is therefore to be classified under CN code 9503 00 95 as other toys of plastics.

CN code

Third country code (1)

Standard import value

0707 00 05

TR

124,7

ZZ

124,7

0709 93 10

TR

128,9

ZZ

128,9

0805 50 10

AR

86,2

CL

73,3

TR

70,0

UY

72,5

ZA

95,2

ZZ

79,4

0806 10 10

CL

51,4

EG

185,0

TR

169,6

ZZ

135,3

0808 10 80

AR

177,7

BR

112,3

CL

125,7

CN

79,0

NZ

134,1

US

165,6

ZA

131,6

ZZ

132,3

0808 30 90

AR

97,6

CL

151,4

CN

77,3

NZ

162,9

TR

246,0

ZA

102,1

ZZ

139,6

0809 10 00

TR

193,0

ZZ

193,0

0809 29 00

TR

320,9

ZZ

320,9

0809 30

TR

171,7

ZZ

171,7

0809 40 05

BA

69,9

TR

118,8

XS

74,4

ZZ

87,7