Official tariff classification decisions published by the European Commission
6 Rulings
Telepresence robot
Mobile and autonomous electric machine, called 'telepresence robot', comprising notably a motorized wheeled chassis, an accelerometer, a gyroscope, a Bluetooth module, a rechargeable battery, and a motorized telescopic handle with a removable tablet support, which includes a USB charging port. Controlled remotely only via a Bluetooth-compatible device, this robot allows moving, height adjustment, and recharging a tablet, facilitating telepresence or remote communication. It falls under self-propelled electromechanical machines for supporting and positioning electronic equipment, subject to electrical safety requirements, CE marking, electromagnetic compatibility, and regulations related to wireless connected devices.
Oct 23, 2019
Reusable water bottle
Reusable water bottle approximately 220 mm in height and 60 mm in diameter, made of transparent borosilicate glass, with a maximum capacity of 0.6 liters. It is equipped with a stainless steel screw cap with an internal silicone gasket to ensure hermeticity, a carrying handle attached to the cap, and a removable silicone non-slip sleeve for comfort. Intended to contain beverages for food use, this bottle is subject to regulations on materials in contact with foodstuffs (Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004, REACH regulations and/or LFGB for constituent materials).
Oct 23, 2019
Item 1: Crackled-glass receptacle with three glass feet, of a height of approximately 9 cm, with, at the top, a circular opening of a diameter of approximately 7,5 cm. A candle can be placed in the receptacle. The receptacle is presented without a candle (See photograph A) (*)
Classification is determined by the provisions of General Rules 1 and 6 for the interpretation of the Combined Nomenclature, and the wording of CN codes 7013 and 7013 99 00 The receptacle is not designed to hold a candle in a fixed position and, therefore, does not have the characteristics of a candlestick of heading 9405 Documented CN 2026 code: 70139900.
Jan 25, 2002
Item 2: Three articles, put up in a set in a cardboard box for retail sale, consisting of: a colourless-glass receptacle, of a height of approximately 15 cm, with, at the top, a circular opening of a diameter of approximately 11 cm; a cylindrical candle, of a height of approximately 4,5 cm and a diameter of approximately 5 cm; and approximately 150 g of fine sand contained in a plastic bag. The candle is to be placed on the sand in the bottom of the receptacle (See photograph B) (*)
Classification is determined by the provisions of General Rules 1, 3(b) and 6 for the interpretation of the Combined Nomenclature, and the wording of CN codes 7013 and 7013 99 00 The three articles fulfil the criteria for classification as goods put up in sets. The glass receptacle is the article, which give the set its essential character The receptacle is not designed to hold the candle in a fixed position and, therefore, does not have the characteristics of a candlestick of heading 9405 Documented CN 2026 code: 70139900.
Jan 25, 2002
Item 3: ‘Musical snowstorm globe’, consisting of a mechanically-gathered-glass globe fixed to a plastic base containing a music- box. The globe is filled with a liquid and contains figurines and artificial snowflakes. When the globe is shaken, the flakes simulate a snowstorm.
Classification is determined by the provisions of General Rules 1, 3 (b) and 6 for the interpretation of the combined nomenclature and by the wording of CN codes 7013, 7013 99 and 7013 99 00 Documented CN 2026 code: 70139900.
Jul 30, 1997
Glass-fronted clip-frame, of dimensions 30 x 40 cm, consisting of a sheet of mechanically-gathered glass with worked edges, a sheet of printed paper, and a piece of hardboard to support the picture, all held together by four clips of base metal
Classification is determined by the provisions of General Rules 1, 3 (b) and 6 for the interpretation of the combined nomenclature and the wording of CN codes 7013 and 7013 99 00. The article is used for indoor decoration Documented CN 2026 code: 70139900.
Sep 4, 1996