MASCHINEN, APPARATE, MECHANISCHE GERATE UND ELEKTROTECHNISCHE WAREN, TEILE DAVON > ELEKTRISCHE MASCHINEN, APPARATE, GERÄTE UND ANDERE ELEKTROTECHNISCHE WAREN, TEILE DAVON; TONAUFNAHME- ODER TONWIEDERGABEGERÄTE, BILD- UND TONAUFZEICHNUNGS- ODER -WIEDERGABEGERÄTE, FÜR DAS FERNSEHEN, TEILE UND ZUBEHÖR FÜR DIESE GERÄTE > Fernsprechapparate, einschließlich Smartphones und andere Telefone für zellulare Netzwerke oder für andere drahtlose Netzwerke; andere Sende- oder Empfangsgeräte für Töne, Bilder oder andere Daten, einschließlich Apparate für die Kommunikation in einem drahtgebundenen oder drahtlosen Netzwerk (wie ein lokales Netzwerk oder ein Weitverkehrsnetzwerk), ausgenommen solche der Position 8443 , 8525 , 8527 oder 8528
This chapter does not cover: electrically warmed blankets, bed pads, etc. (heading 6301), glass of heading 7011 or 7014, furniture of Chapter 94, or toys/games of Chapter 95. Note 2 (Parts): Parts suitable for use solely or principally with a particular kind of article are classified with that article; parts equally suitable for two or more articles of this chapter are classified in heading 8538 or 8548. Heading 8523 covers all media for the recording of sound or other phenomena, including unrecorded media, and also covers recorded media such as software, data, sound recordings, and digital content regardless of whether the recording is permanent or temporary. Heading 8542 covers monolithic integrated circuits (MICs), hybrid integrated circuits (HICs), and electronic microassemblies. Printed circuit assemblies consisting of one or more printed circuits of heading 8534 with mounted components are classified in heading 8534 if they do not form a complete article, otherwise they follow the relevant heading for the complete article.
1. This Section does not cover: (a) transmission or conveyor belts or belting of plastics of Chapter 39, or of vulcanised rubber (heading 4010), or other articles of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber, for technical uses (heading 4016); (b) articles of leather or of composition leather (heading 4205) or of furskin (heading 4303), of a kind used in machinery or mechanical appliances or for other technical uses; (c) bobbins, spools, cops, cones, cores, reels or similar supports, of any material (for example, Chapter 39, 40, 44 or Section XV); (d) perforated cards for Jacquard or similar machines (for example, Chapter 39 or 48 or Section XV); (e) transmission or conveyor belts or belting of textile material (heading 5910) or other articles of textile material for technical uses (heading 5911); (f) precious or semi-precious stones (natural, synthetic or reconstructed) of headings 7102 to 7104, or articles wholly of such stones of heading 7116, except unmounted worked sapphires and diamonds for styli (heading 8522); (g) parts of general use, as defined in Note 2 to Section XV, of base metal (Section XV) or similar goods of plastics (Chapter 39); (h) drill pipe (heading 7304); (ij) endless bands of metal wire or strip (Section XV); (k) articles of Chapter 82 or 83; (l) articles of Section XVII; (m) articles of Chapter 90; (n) clocks, watches or other articles of Chapter 91; (o) interchangeable tools of heading 8207 or brushes of a kind used as parts of machines (heading 9603); similar interchangeable tools are to be classified according to the constituent material of their working part; (p) articles of Chapter 95; (q) typewriter or similar ribbons, whether or not on spools or in cartridges (heading 9612), or monopods, bipods, tripods and similar articles of heading 9620. 2. Subject to Note 1 to this Section, Note 1 to Chapter 84 and Note 1 to Chapter 85, parts of machines (not being parts of the articles of heading 8484, 8544, 8545, 8546 or 8547) are to be classified according to the following rules: (a) parts which are goods included in any of the headings of Chapter 84 or 85 (other than headings 8409, 8431, 8448, 8466, 8473, 8487, 8503, 8522, 8529, 8538 and 8548) are in all cases to be classified in their respective headings; (b) other parts, if suitable for use solely or principally with a particular kind of machine, or with a number of machines of the same heading, are to be classified with the machines of that kind or in heading 8409, 8431, 8448, 8466, 8473, 8503, 8522, 8529 or 8538 as appropriate; however, parts which are equally suitable for use principally with the goods of headings 8517 and 8525 to 8528 are to be classified in heading 8517; (c) all other parts are to be classified in heading 8409, 8431, 8448, 8466, 8473, 8503, 8522, 8529 or 8538 as appropriate or, failing that, in heading 8487 or 8548. 3. Unless the context otherwise requires, composite machines consisting of two or more machines fitted together to form a whole and other machines designed for the purpose of performing two or more complementary or alternative functions are to be classified as if consisting only of that component or as being that machine which performs the principal function. 4. Where a machine (including a combination of machines) consists of individual components (whether separate or interconnected by piping, by transmission devices, by electric cables or by other devices) intended to contribute together to a clearly defined function covered by one of the headings in Chapter 84 or Chapter 85, then the whole is to be classified in the heading appropriate to that function. 5. For the purposes of these Notes, the expression 'machine' means any machine, machinery, plant, equipment, apparatus or appliance cited in the headings of Chapter 84 or 85.
Quelle: Europäische Kommission - Erläuterungen zur KN (ENKN) und HS-Anmerkungen.
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2018/1207
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.
710/2013
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.”
714/2012
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.