Offizielle tarifliche Einreihungsentscheidungen der Europäischen Kommission
13 Einreihungsverordnungen
An article made of hot rolled non-alloy steel with a coating made of nickel silver alloy. It is presented in the shape of a round cap (diameter 2,7 cm) with slightly lowered centre, turned down into a hole, with small air gaps inside the turned down part. The cap is connected to a hollow threaded shank (diameter 0,5 cm). The total length of the article is 2,5 cm. The article is designed to be used as a tuning element in a specific bandpass filter (the bandpass filter is used in cellular network
Classification is determined by general rules 1 and 6 for the interpretation of the Combined Nomenclature, Note 2(b) to Section XVI and by the wording of CN codes 8517 and 8517 70 00 . As the function of the article is not to assemble or fasten goods it cannot be classified as a screw or as a bolt. Consequently, it cannot be considered a part of general use as referred to in Note 2 to Section XV. Therefore, classification under heading 7318 is excluded. The article is a part of cellular network base stations within the meaning of Note 2(b) to Section XVI as it is essential for their operation, due to the article's specific design and dimensions, and cannot be used for other purposes (see case C-152/10 Unomedical ECLI:EU:C:2011:402, paragraph 29). Consequently, the article is to be classified under CN code 8517 70 00 as a part of an apparatus for the transmission or reception of voice, images or other data in a wirelesss network. Documented CN 2026 code: 85177900, 8517. Commission 2026 transposition note: 8517 79 00 Modification of structure of heading 8517.
27. Aug. 2018
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 scree
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). Documented CN 2026 code: 85176930, 8517, 85176931. Commission 2026 transposition note: 8517 69 30 Modification of structure of heading 8517. The following paragraph is not relevant due to the change of the structure of the heading: “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.”
Item 2: Product (so-called 'keyboard flex assembly'), the main body of which has dimensions of approximately 56 × 42 × 1 mm and which comprises two membranes constituting a switching device: — an upper membrane of polyimide containing 24 copper contact points on the bottom side, — a lower membrane of polyimide containing a printed circuit with 24 copper contact points on the upper side. Over the upper membrane there is a protective transparent plastic sheet printed with an image representing a m
Classification is determined by General Rules 1 and 6 for the interpretation of the Combined Nomenclature, Note 2(b) to Section XVI and by the wording of CN codes 8517, 8517 70 and 8517 70 90. In addition to the two membranes with corresponding contact points for switching electrical circuits, the product incorporates printed circuit assemblies for controlling the lighting system of the keyboard. Classification as a switching device for electrical circuits under heading 8536 is therefore excluded. The product is an essential part for the operation of a mobile phone and cannot be used independently for other purposes. Also, it is specially adapted for use in a particular model of a mobile phone. In particular, its shape and method of operation preclude any other use (see also judgment of the Court of Justice of the European Union in Case C- 183/06). The product is therefore to be classified under CN code 8517 70 90 as a part of a mobile phone. Documented CN 2026 code: 85177900, 8517. Commission 2026 transposition note: 8517 79 00 Modification of structure of heading 8517.
30. Juli 2012
Item 1: Product consisting of a flexible keypad membrane made of silicone with 19 incorporated keycaps and with dimensions of approximately 65 × 40 × 1 mm. The product has printed keycaps representing an alphanumeric keyboard, call buttons and other buttons typical of mobile phones. Underneath each keycap, there is an electrical contact element made of silicone impregnated with carbon. The product has a specific shape and design, and is intended for incorporation into a particular model of mobil
Classification is determined by General Rules 1 and 6 for the interpretation of the Combined Nomenclature, Note 2(b) to Section XVI and by the wording of CN codes 8517, 8517 70 and 8517 70 90. Classification under heading 8536 as a switch is excluded as the product comprises only a part (one side of the contact points) of a switching device (see also CN Explanatory Notes to heading 8536, point (8)). The product is an essential part for the operation of a mobile phone and cannot be used independently for other purposes. Also, it is specially adapted for use in a particular model of a mobile phone. In particular, its shape and method of operation preclude any other use (see also judgment of the Court of Justice of the European Union in Case C- 183/06). Consequently, classification under heading 8538 as a part suitable for use solely or principally with a switching device is also excluded. The product is therefore to be classified under CN code 8517 70 90 as a part of a mobile phone. Documented CN 2026 code: 85177900, 8517. Commission 2026 transposition note: 8517 79 00 Modification of structure of heading 8517.
30. Juli 2012
Article (so-called 'transformer module with RJ 45 plug') with connecting pins in a housing with dimensions of approximately 2 × 1,5 × 1,5 cm. The article comprises a printed circuit board equipped with four transformers, a capacitor and four resistors. It also incorporates two light emitting diodes which are not connected to the other components. The article is specifically designed for a 10/100 BASE-T Ethernet network and is for placement onto a printed circuit board for the purposes of connect
Classification is determined by General Rules 1 and 6 for the interpretation of the Combined Nomenclature, Note 2(b) to Section XVI and by the wording of CN codes 8517, 8517 70 and 8517 70 90. In addition to the connector, the article contains several different electrical components. Furthermore, it also performs several different electrical functions besides making connections to or in electrical circuits, such as galvanic separation and protection against over-voltage and common mode noise. These components are equally important as all contribute together to the technical requirements necessary for the establishment of a connection over an Ethernet network. Consequently, classification under heading 8536 as a plug is excluded. As the article is used in apparatus for communication in a wired network, it is therefore to be classified under CN code 8517 70 90 as a part of apparatus for communication in a wired or wireless network. Documented CN 2026 code: 85177900, 8517. Commission 2026 transposition note: 8517 79 00 Modification of structure of heading 8517.
25. Juli 2012
Item 1: Handheld, battery-operated apparatus, foldable, with overall dimensions of approximately 8,7 cm (L) × 5,4 cm (W) × 1,8 cm (D), in a single housing having: — an alphanumeric keyboard of a kind used in cellular phones; — one colour display of the liquid crystal device (LCD) type with a diagonal measurement of the screen of approximately 5 cm (2 inches); — a second rectangular colour display of the LCD type with a diagonal measurement of the screen of 2 cm (0,8 inch); — a 2 megapixel digita
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 8517 and 8517 12 00. The apparatus is a composite machine consisting of different components. Given that the apparatus is designed to be equipped with a SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) and given that, when equipped with an activated SIM, the mobile telephony function takes precedence over all the other functions of the apparatus (in particular, the incoming calls override all other functions used), the principal function of the apparatus within the meaning of Note 3 to Section XVI is considered to be that of mobile phone communication over a cellular network as provided for in heading 8517 (subheading 8517 12 00). The apparatus is therefore to be classified under subheading 8517 12 00 as a telephone for cellular networks according to the component that performs the apparatus’ principal function. Documented CN 2026 code: 8517. Commission 2026 transposition note: 8517 “Note 3 to Section XVI” to be replaced by “Note 5 to Chapter 85” Regulation to be repealed.
4. Aug. 2009
Item 3: Handheld, battery-operated apparatus, with overall dimensions of approximately 11,1 cm (H) × 6,18 cm (W) × 0,85 cm ( D), in a single housing having: — an alphanumeric keyboard of a kind used in cellular phones of the touch-screen type; — a color display of the liquid crystal device (LCD) type with a diagonal measurement of the screen of approximately 8,9 cm (3,5 inches) and a wide screen format; — a 2 megapixel digital camera; — a USB (Universal Serial Bus) port; and — a port for recharg
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 8517 and 8517 12 00. The apparatus is a composite machine consisting of different components. Given that the apparatus is designed to be equipped with a SIM and given that, when equipped with an activated SIM (Subscriber Identity Module), the mobile telephony function takes precedence over all the other functions of the apparatus (in particular, the incoming calls override all other functions used), the principal function of the apparatus within the meaning of Note 3 to Section XVI is considered to be that of mobile phone communication over a cellular network as provided for in heading 8517 (subheading 8517 12 00). The apparatus is therefore to be classified under subheading 8517 12 00 as a telephone for cellular networks according to the component that performs the apparatus’ principal function. Documented CN 2026 code: 8517. Commission 2026 transposition note: 8517 “Note 3 to Section XVI” to be replaced by “Note 5 to Chapter 85” Regulation to be repealed.
4. Aug. 2009
Item 2: Handheld, battery-operated apparatus, foldable, with overall dimensions of approximately 10,9 cm (L) × 5,9 cm (W) × 1,9 cm (D), in a single housing having: — a colour display of the liquid crystal device (LCD) type with a diagonal measurement of the screen of approximately 7 cm (2,8 inches), which incorporates an alphanumeric keyboard of the touch- screen type; — a 1,92 megapixel digital camera with an optical zoom; — a slot for a solid state non-volatile storage card not exceeding 4 GB;
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 8517 and 8517 12 00. The apparatus is a composite machine consisting of different components. Given that the apparatus is designed to be equipped with a SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) and given that, when equipped with an activated SIM, the mobile telephony function takes precedence over all the other functions of the apparatus (in particular, the incoming calls override all other functions used), the principal function of the apparatus within the meaning of Note 3 to Section XVI is considered to be that of mobile phone communication over a cellular network as provided for in heading 8517 (subheading 8517 12 00). The apparatus is therefore to be classified under subheading 8517 12 00 as a telephone for cellular networks according to the component that performs the apparatus’ principal function. Documented CN 2026 code: 8517. Commission 2026 transposition note: 8517 “Note 3 to Section XVI” to be replaced by “Note 5 to Chapter 85” Regulation to be repealed.
4. Aug. 2009
Item 1: Keypad membrane (dimensions: approximately 65 × 40 × 1 mm) made of polycarbonate, without any electric conductive elements. The product has moulded keys on one side and non- conductive contact pins on the other side. The product has printed keycaps constituting an alphanumeric keyboard, call buttons and other features typical of mobile telephones.
Classification is determined by General Rules 1 and 6 for the interpretation of the Combined Nomenclature, Note 2 (b) to Section XVI and the wording of CN Codes 8517, 8517 70 and 8517 70 90. The construction of the keypad, in particular the shape, as well as the positioning, the layout and the print of the keycaps lead to classification of the keypad under CN code 8517 70 90 as a part for use solely or principally with apparatus of heading 8517. Documented CN 2026 code: 85177900, 8517. Commission 2026 transposition note: 8517 79 00 Modification of structure of heading 8517.
19. Okt. 2006
Item 3: Electronic assembly, so-called ‘Input- Output Processor’, consisting of two interconnected printed-circuit boards equipped with a processor, RAM- memories, EPROM and other electronic components. The assembly contains a front-panel with press-buttons and an LCD-display. It is designed for use as an interface between the special connectors of an automatic telephone-exchange system and standard SCSI/RS232/IEEE interfaces, having special plug- connectors and customised components (ASICs) whi
Classification is determined by the provisions of General Rules 1 and 6 for the interpretation of the Combined Nomenclature, Note 2b to Section XVI and the wording of CN codes 8517, 8517 70 and 8517 70 90 The assembly represents a part of an automatic telephone exchange system and not a product of Heading 8473 because of its specific components, connectors and front panel. Documented CN 2026 code: 85177900, 8517. Commission 2026 transposition note: 8517 79 00 Modification of structure of heading 8517.
31. März 1999
Item 2: Electronic assembly, so-called ‘Core to Network Interface Pack’ (CNI), consisting of a printed-circuit board equipped with electronic components. The assembly contains a front-panel with press-buttons and an LCD-display. It is designed for use as an interface between a Call Processor Pack and the network- cards in an automatic telephone- exchange system, having special plug- connectors and customised components (ASICs) which contain specific software.
Classification is determined by the provisions of General Rules 1 and 6 for the interpretation of the Combined Nomenclature, Note 2b to Section XVI and the wording of CN codes 8517, 8517 70 and 8517 70 90. The assembly represents a part of an automatic telephone exchange system and not a product of Heading 8473 because of its specific components, connectors and front panel. Documented CN 2026 code: 85177900, 8517. Commission 2026 transposition note: 8517 79 00 Modification of structure of heading 8517.
31. März 1999
Item 1: Electronic assembly, so-called ‘Call Processor Pack’, consisting of a printed- circuit board equipped with a processor, memory-modules and other electronic components. The assembly contains a front-panel with press-buttons and an LCD-display. It is designed for use as a main module in an automatic telephone- exchange system, having special plug- connectors for this purpose and customised components (ASICs) which contain specific software.
Classification is determined by the provisions of General Rules 1 and 6 for the interpretation of the Combined Nomenclature, Note 2b to Section XVI and the wording of CN codes 8517, 8517 70 and 8517 70 90. Although the processor is freely programmable (Note 5.A to Chapter 84), the assembly represents a part of an automatic telephone exchange system and not an automatic data processing machine of Heading 8471 because of its specific components, connectors and front panel (Note 5.E. to Chapter 84). Documented CN 2026 code: 85177900, 8517. Commission 2026 transposition note: 8517 79 00 “Note 5.A to Chapter 84” should be replaced by “Note 6 (A) to Chapter 84” and “Note 5.E. to Chapter 84” should be replaced by Note 6 (E) to Chapter 84. Modification of structure of heading 8517.
31. März 1999
Item 6: Components of a ‘radio-conferencing’ apparatus not presented together in a single package for retail sale, consisting of: (a) transmitter-microphone containing a transmitter for radio-communications with highly-sensitive built-in microphone, and an aerial; (b) one or more receivers, comprising devices for radio-communications with frequency-modulation, and a plug for connecting to an earphone, whether or not incorporating a directional microphone.
Classification is determined by the provisions of General Rules 1 and 6 for the interpretation of the combined nomenclature and by the wording of CN codes 8518, 8518 10, 8518 10 95, 8517, 8517 69 and 8517 69 39. Classification under heading 9021 is precluded because the goods are not considered to be designed exclusively as a hearing aid or an accessory for a hearing aid within the meaning of the heading. Documented CN 2026 code: 85181000, 85176930, 8518, 8517. Commission 2026 transposition note: 8518 10 00 8517 69 30 Modification of structure of headings 8518 and 8517. .
30. März 1994
24. Juli 2013