Official tariff classification decisions published by the European Commission
8 Rulings
Topical pain relief gel with isopropyl alcohol, menthol, camphor, plant extracts (Ilex paraguariensis), carbomer, triethanolamine, excipients, and colorants, intended for external use for temporary relief of muscular and joint pain (arthritis, back pain, sprains, strains). Main use: topical application for local analgesic effect.
Customs classification under Regulation 1303/2011. The product is a topical analgesic gel formulated with isopropyl alcohol, menthol, camphor, plant extracts (Ilex paraguariensis), carbomer, triethanolamine, excipients, and colorants, intended for external use to provide temporary relief from muscular and joint pain such as arthritis, back pain, sprains, and strains. Its primary use is for cutaneous application with a local analgesic purpose. Regulatory particularities include compliance with medical device or cosmetic legislation depending on commercial presentation and claims, adherence to labeling requirements, restrictions on substances under REACH/COSMOS, and safety assessment for active ingredients and excipients.
Dec 9, 2011
Foot patches with adhesive comprising tourmaline, chitosan, wood vinegar, pearl powder, silica, glycolic acid, and dextrin, presented in individual boxes.
The product is a set of adhesive patches composed notably of tourmaline, chitosan, wood vinegar, pearl powder, silica, glycolic acid, and dextrin, presented in a single box. According to the provided indications, these patches are intended to be applied to the soles of the feet for 8 to 10 hours with the claimed purpose of improving blood circulation and eliminating body toxins. Given their primarily claimed wellness function, without proven therapeutic action in the pharmaceutical sense, they are considered various preparations for bodily use, generally classified under heading 3304 (beauty articles, body care, including non-therapeutic patches), provided that no active ingredient confers pharmaceutical properties according to customs standards; otherwise, classification under heading 3004 may be necessary. The product is also subject to cosmetic regulations (safety, CE marking, restricted substances).
Dec 5, 2007
Item 2: Mixture of carboxylic acids, containing approximately by weight: 79 % azelaic acid, 20 % other dibasic acids and 1 % monobasic acids.
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 3824, 3824 90 and 3824 90 97. The product is considered to be insufficiently pure to be classified in Chapter 29. Documented CN 2026 code: 38249993, 3824. Commission 2026 transposition note: 3824 99 93 Modification of structure of heading 3824. Predominantly composed of organic compounds. The product is not a liquid at 20 °C.
Apr 16, 1996
Base-preparation for chewing-gum, in the form of plates or granules consisting mainly of: specially-purified elastomeric polymers, resins, refined waxes, glycerol esters of edible fatty acids, mineral fillers, and antioxidants. The preparation may also contain natural emulsifiers and natural gum.
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 3824, 3824 90 and 3824 90 97 Documented CN 2026 code: 38249993, 3824. Commission 2026 transposition note: 3824 99 93 Modification of structure of heading 3824. Predominantly composed of organic compounds.
Oct 7, 1992
Item 6: Solid extract from the residual material insoluble in aliphatic solvents, obtained during the extraction of rosin from wood, having the following characteristics: a resin-acid-content not exceeding 30 % by weight, an acid-number not exceeding 110, and a melting point of not less than 100° C.
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 3824, 3824 90 and 3824 90 97. Documented CN 2026 code: 38249993, 3824. Commission 2026 transposition note: 3824 99 93 Modification of structure of heading 3824. Predominantly composed of organic compounds. Source material is wood (organic), thus the product is also organic.
Jun 12, 1992
Item 6: Blend of adipic-acid esters of alcohols having mainly 12 and 13 carbon atoms, used principally in the manufacture of synthetic lubricants
Classfication 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 3824, 3824 90 and 3824 90 97. Documented CN 2026 code: 38249993, 3824. Commission 2026 transposition note: 3824 99 93 Modification of structure of heading 3824. The product is a base for producing the gels, it is not a gel itself.
Jul 12, 1991
Item 8: Preparation, of the kind used as raw material in the production of cosmetics, having the following approximate composition by weight: 5 % elastin, 45 % propare-1,2-diol, 50 % water.
Classification is determined by the provisions of general rules 1 and 6 and the texts of CN codes 3824, 3824 90 and 3824 90 97. The product cannot be considered as a protein substance of CN code 3504. It is covered by the second part of the text of CN code 3824. It is an intermediate product not yet having the characteristics of a cosmetic preparation. Documented CN 2026 code: 38249993, 3824. Commission 2026 transposition note: 3824 99 93 Modification of structure of heading 3824. Predominantly composed of organic compounds. Elastin is not soluble; thus, the product is dispersion, and it is not in the form of liquid at 20 °C.
Jul 25, 1988
Base-preparation for chewing-gum, in the form of cylindrical pieces, consisting by weight of 34 % butyl rubber, 15 % polyethylene, 13 % poly(vinyl acetate), 28 % vegetable-resin and 10 % calcium carbonate
Whereas to ensure uniform application of the nomenclature of the Common Customs Tariff, provision should be made for the tariff classification of a base preparation for chewing gum, in the form of cylindrical pieces consisting (by weight) of 34 % butyl rubber, 15 % polyethylene, 13 % poly(vinyl acetate), 28 % vegetable resin and 10 % calcium carbonate; Whereas heading No 38.19 of the Common Customs Tariff, annexed to Council Regulation (EEC) No 950/68 (2), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 3000/82 (3) includes inter alia preparations of the chemical and allied industries not elsewhere specified or included; Whereas the product in question has the characteristics of a preparation of the chemical or allied industries; Whereas, in the absence of a more specific heading, it must be classified in heading No 3824; whereas, within that heading, subheading 3824 90 97 is appropriate; Whereas the provisions of this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee on Common Customs Tariff Nomenclature, Documented CN 2026 code: 38249993, 3824. Commission 2026 transposition note: 3824 99 93 Modification of structure of heading 3824. Predominantly composed of organic compounds.
Dec 17, 1982