Official tariff classification decisions published by the European Commission
12 Rulings
Textile and gel finger and toe tube
Flexible tube, offered for retail sale, composed of a knitted textile envelope (85% nylon, 15% elastane) and an internal layer of non-cellular plastic gel, available in various lengths and diameters (65–150 mm × 15–30 mm), adaptable by cutting. Specifically designed to relieve pressure and pain caused by friction on fingers, toes, or nails, this body-use device falls under non-medical personal hygiene or care articles, which may be subject to requirements regarding materials in contact with the skin (REACH, biocompatibility) and to regulations on over-the-counter comfort devices.
Feb 10, 2020
Tubular sports belt made of knitted fabric (88% polyester, 12% elastane) with a circumference of 66 cm, formed by superimposing and sewing two rectangular pieces. Reversible, elastic, without fasteners, featuring a zippered flat pocket, two small openings (one with elastic band), and reflectors for visibility. Designed to be worn at the waist during sports activities to carry small personal items (keys, cards).
This tubular sports belt is made of knitted fabric composed of 88% polyester and 12% elastane, with a circumference of 66 cm. It is constructed by superimposing and sewing two rectangular pieces. The belt is reversible, elastic, and lacks fasteners. It includes a flat zippered pocket, two small openings (one fitted with an elastic band), and reflectors for visibility. It is intended to be worn at the waist during sporting activities to carry small personal items such as keys and cards. The product is classified among textile articles for clothing or sports accessories, subject to regulations concerning textile safety, labeling, and reflective materials, in accordance with Regulation 2019/925.
Jun 3, 2019
lace-up ankle brace
The described article is an ankle-foot orthosis, specifically a lace-up ankle brace, mainly composed of elastic knitted textile materials with an integrated flexible plastic plate for stabilization. Worn inside a shoe, it serves to support and stabilize the ankle for rehabilitation or prevention of ligament injuries, while allowing a certain degree of mobility. This orthopedic device, which does not completely restrict movement, contributes to compression and stabilization of the foot and calf without causing full immobilization, thus falling under orthopedic equipment as defined by the Combined Nomenclature (CN).
May 25, 2018
Wrist stabilizer
Textile article intended for wrist stabilization, designed as a fabric sleeve approximately 20 cm long, finely padded on the palm side, equipped with a foldable aluminum palmar splint and two soft dorsal plastic stabilizers, all removable and inserted into special patches. Multiple Velcro straps allow precise adjustment and restriction of wrist movement as needed. This product, classified as a wrist stabilizer or orthosis, falls under medical or orthopedic textile articles, subject to REACH regulation for materials, strict labeling requirements, and potentially classified as a medical device according to its intended use and destination.
Apr 23, 2015
Decorated textile article in the shape of a bird, approximately 26 x 32 cm, made of various fabrics including a long-pile fabric and decorative elements (wings, beak, eyes, feet, tail) sewn or printed textiles, with multiple colored and numbered legs, loops, and bands attached for a playful and interactive appearance, intended mainly as a toy or baby sensory item, complying with safety standards EN 71 and CE marking.
The product is a textile item approximately 26 x 32 cm in the shape of a bird, composed of various fabrics, primarily a long-pile fabric complemented with decorative elements (wings, beak, eyes, feet, tail) made from sewn or printed textiles. Multiple colored and numbered legs, loops, and bands are attached to enhance its playful and interactive aspect. It is mainly intended as a toy or sensory item for children, subject to safety requirements for children's articles (EN 71 standards, CE marking). Under the Union Customs Code (UCC) and the Combined Nomenclature (CN), this product is classified considering its textile nature and intended use.
Jul 9, 2013
Textile accessory, small storage pouch
This is a textile article made by knitting, forming a small storage pouch (approximately 12.5 × 6.5 cm at the base), composed of two nearly rectangular pieces sewn together on three sides, with a sliding tunnel and a drawstring with a top blocker and rounded lower edges. Intended for storing or transporting small objects, it is a versatile accessory subject to textile labeling requirements and classified according to the principal material.
Dec 3, 2012
Genouillère
Le classement de l'article dans la position 9021 comme terie (genouillère) dans la nomenclature combinée. article et appareil d'orthopédie est exclu, parce que les char- nières ne peuvent pas être ajustées en fonction de l'infirmité (2) Dans son arrêt dans les affaires jointes C-260/00 à C- particulière d'un patient. En outre, l'article ne montre pas 263/00 (4) concernant le classement de genouillères et une grande précision. autres bandages, la Cour de justice des Communautés L'article est donc un support ordinaire à usage général et européennes établit des critères pour faire une distinc- n'est pas destiné à un usage médical particulier. tion entre les versions ordinaires des bandages destinées à un usage général et les versions destinées à remplir La mise en place de l'article autour de la jambe à l'aide de une fonction médicale particulière, et par conséquent deux bandes de type “velcro” ne sert pas à un usage médical classées sous la position 9021 de la nomenclature particulier, car les bandes de type “velcro” n'ont d'autre combinée. fonction que de maintenir la genouillère en place.» (3) Pour assurer une application uniforme de la nomencla-
Nov 7, 2003
Item 1: Article made of cellular plastic, approximately 4 mm thick (measuring approximately 20 × 24 cm), nearly rectangular because of its rounded corners, covered on one side with a layer of approximately 0,2 mm of multi- coloured printed knitted textile fabric (mouse-pads and similar articles) (see photograph No 618)
Classification is determined by general rules 1 and 6 for the interpretation of the Combined Nomenclature, notes 7(a) and 8(a) to Section XI, notes 1 and 2(a)(5) to Chapter 59, notes 1 and 2(a) to Chapter 63 and by the wording of CN codes 6307, 6307 90 and 6307 90 10 The article is ‘made-up’ within the meaning of note 7(a) to Section XI because it is cut otherwise than into squares or rectangles Classification in Chapter 39 is excluded according to note 2(a)(5) to Chapter 59, because the knitted fabric is not present merely for reinforcing purposes. See also the Harmonised System explanatory notes to Chapter39, general considerations (plastics and textile combinations), (d) According to note 8(a) to Section XI made-up articles belong to Chapters 61 to 63 Documented CN 2026 code: 63079010.
Mar 15, 2002
Item 2: Made-up textile article, in the shape of a stylised cat's head, with rounded corners and measuring approximately 44 × 39 cm, used as a sun-shield. It is made from transparent knitted close- weave fabric, printed with a cat-motif, stretched over a flexible wire-frame and stitched onto it.In the middle of the fabric, there is a plastic suction-cap, by means of which the the sun-shield can be attached to a windowpane (other made- up articles) (see photograph No 596)
Classification is determined by General Rules 1 and 6 for the interpretation of the Combined Nomenclature, note 7(f) to Section XI, Note 1 to Chapter 63 and the wording of CN codes 6307, 6307 90 and 6307 90 10. The product cannot be classified under heading No 8708, ‘parts and accessories of motor vehicles’, as its shape covers only one particular section of a window and it is therefore not suitable for use solely or principally with the articles of Chapters 86, 87 or 88. It does not fall within heading Nos 6303 and 6304 as it is neither an interior blind nor an interior fitting. Documented CN 2026 code: 63079010.
Jul 18, 2000
Made-up article (knee-pad) of rubberised knitted fabric, intended to cover the knee and part of the leg, with an opening for the knee-cap and a smaller opening behind the knee. Small metal plates sheathed in leather at each side act as a hinge. The knee-pad is adjustable, by means of two velcro strips. (see photograph No 468)
Classification is determined by General Rules 1 .and 6 for the interpretation of the combined nomenclature and the wording of CN codes 6307, 6307 90 and 6307 90 10. Classification of the article in heading 9021 as orthopaedic appliance is excluded, because the hinges are not adjustable to a specific handicap of a patient. Moreover, the article does not show a high degree of precision. Therefore, the article is an ordinary support for general use and it does not serve a specific medical purpose. The adjustment of the article around the leg by two “velcro-type” strips, does not serve any specific medical purpose, because the “velcro- type” strips merely hold the knee-pad in place. Documented CN 2026 code: 63079010.
Apr 12, 1995
Item 8: Item made up of knitted elasticated fabric, intended to encase the ankle and part of the foot, with an aperture for the heel. The ends and the edges of the aperture are fitted with rubber strips for tightening (ankle-support) (see photograph No 469).
The classification is determined by the provisions of general rules 1 and 6 for the interpretation of the combined nomenclature, by note 1 b) to chapter 90 and the wording of CN codes 6307, 6307 90 and 6307 90 10. Documented CN 2026 code: 63079010.
Jul 9, 1992
Item 9: Item made up of cellular rubber covered on both sides with knitted fabric, intended to encase the knee and part of the leg, with an aperture for the kneecap. An elastic tape covers the seam at the back (knee-support) (see photograph No 502)
The classification is determined by the provisions of general rules 1 and 6 for the interpretation of the combined nomenclature, by note 1 b) to chapter 90 and the wording of CN codes 6307, 6307 90 and 6307 90 10. Documented CN 2026 code: 63079010.
Jul 9, 1992