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2019/647
8519810000

Soundbar

This is an audio device of the 'soundbar' type (approximately 110 × 14 × 7 cm), designed for stereophonic or surround sound reproduction, equipped with Ethernet, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi interfaces, a digital optical input, RCA input/output connections, and two USB ports (including a mini-USB for maintenance). Suitable for use with televisions, other audio devices, or storage media, it allows playback of various audio formats and internet radio. It is classified outside the category of amplification or sound reproduction devices, and is subject to regulations on electrical/electronic equipment (RoHS Directive, CE marking) and safety standards for consumer audio equipment.

Apr 15, 2019

311/2014
8519810000

Sound reproduction and editing machine

This is an electronic device for sound reproduction and editing (approximately 43 × 15 × 8 cm), incorporating a CD player, an audio output, manual controls (buttons, sliders, fader), an LCD display, and advanced functions such as looping, effects creation, and BPM counter. It allows for sound manipulations (mixing, editing, effects) for domestic or amateur use, without professional studio functionalities. The device falls under CE standards related to consumer audio and electrical equipment.

Mar 25, 2014

400/2006
8519810000

Item 1: Set put up for retail sale, consisting of: — a portable battery-operated digital sound recording and reproducing apparatus, containing the following components in a single housing: a signalling electronic system with a digital/analogue converter, a flash memory, control buttons, a battery compartment, a USB plug and a connector for headphones; — a battery-operated radio-broadcast receiver with earphones with a connecting cable, — USB cable, — a CD-ROM, and — a manual. The digital sound r

Classification is determined by General Rules 1, 3(b) and 6 for the interpretation of the Combined Nomenclature, and by the wording of CN codes 8519, 8519 81 and 8519 81 95. The digital sound recording and reproducing apparatus gives the whole set its essential character. Documented CN 2026 code: 85198100, 8519. Commission 2026 transposition note: 8519 81 00 Modification of structure of heading 8519.

Mar 8, 2006

1488/1999
8519810000

Item 1: Battery-powered cassette-player, in the form of a cylinder like a beverage-can approximately 10 cm high with a diameter of 7 cm, not incorporating a sound-recording device, but with an analogue reading-system, and lightweight stereo-headphones connected by cable. It has several press- buttons for operating it, a volume- control, a carrying-strap and a belt-clip

Classification is determined by the provisions of General Rules 1 and 6 for the interpretation of the Combined Nomenclature, Note 4 to Section XVI and the wording of CN codes 8519, 8519 81 and 8519 81 25. Due to its shape and dimensions, the device cannot be regarded as a pocket-size cassette- player (additional note 2 to Chapter 85) Documented CN 2026 code: 85198100, 8519. Commission 2026 transposition note: 8519 81 00 Modification of structure of heading 8519 Regulation to be repealed

Jul 7, 1999

883/94
8519810000

Item 2: Portable battery-powered audio-cassette tape-recorder/player, in a housing of coloured plastic, with large control- buttons, and a microphone attached, to enable the user to broadcast through the built-in loudspeaker, with or without the audio-cassette playing

Classification is determined by the provisions of General Rules 1 and 6 for the interpretation of the combined nomenclature and by the texts of CN codes 8519, 8519 81 and 8519 81 55 Although the product appears to be designed for children, having regard to its function it cannot be classified as a toy under Chapter 95 Documented CN 2026 code: 85198100, 8519. Commission 2026 transposition note: 8519 81 00 Modification of structure of heading 8519.

Apr 20, 1994