Official tariff classification decisions published by the European Commission
4 Rulings
Electronic cigarette cartridge
This item is a cylindrical, empty, and rechargeable transparent plastic cartridge (approximately 44 mm), equipped with a mouthpiece with an inhalation opening and a removable protective cap. Intended to be filled with e-liquid and then inserted into an electronic cigarette, it functions as a reservoir and filter for vapor inhalation; it is designed for 10 to 20 uses before disposal. This product generally falls under parts and accessories for electronic cigarettes (tariff heading 8543 or according to specific legal note), subject to REACH regulation and potentially to the Tobacco Products Directive (TPD) concerning devices related to inhalation of substances.
Mar 30, 2017
IPL handpiece (Intense Pulsed Light)
Portable interchangeable device (IPL handpiece) consisting of a flash lamp, optical system, trigger, and indicator light; operates exclusively connected to a dedicated base unit (power supply, control, cooling) to generate intense pulsed light (650–1200 nm, 16 × 46 mm, max. 45 J/cm², duration up to 100 ms) used notably for permanent hair removal in aesthetics. Portable interchangeable device (laser handpiece) comprising a laser module, optical system, beam width switch, trigger; intended for exclusive use with the same base unit, producing a laser light (1064 nm, adjustable beam widths 1.5–9 mm, max. 700 J/cm², duration up to 100 ms) specifically for aesthetic treatment of varicose veins. Main use: specialized, non-autonomous applicators for professional aesthetic treatments with centralized control, command, and cooling via the main unit. Regulatory specifics: subject to the Medical Devices Directive or Cosmetic Directive depending on indications, compliant with laser and IPL equipment safety standards, CE marking requirements, REACH/RoHS declaration of conformity, training and traceability obligations.
Nov 18, 2011
IPL handpiece (Intense Pulsed Light)
Portable interchangeable device (IPL handpiece) consisting of a flash lamp, optical system, trigger, and indicator light; operates exclusively connected to a dedicated base unit (power supply, control, cooling) to generate intense pulsed light (650–1200 nm, 16 × 46 mm, max. 45 J/cm², duration up to 100 ms) used notably for permanent hair removal in aesthetics. Portable interchangeable device (laser handpiece) comprising a laser module, optical system, beam width switch, trigger; intended for exclusive use with the same base unit, producing a laser light (1064 nm, adjustable beam widths 1.5–9 mm, max. 700 J/cm², duration up to 100 ms) specifically for aesthetic treatment of varicose veins. Main use: specialized, non-autonomous applicators for professional aesthetic treatments with centralized control, command, and cooling via the main unit. Regulatory specifics: subject to the Medical Devices Directive or Cosmetic Directive depending on indications, compliant with laser and IPL equipment safety standards, CE marking requirements, REACH/RoHS declaration of conformity, training and traceability obligations.
Nov 18, 2011
Electronic cigarette
This retail-packaged set consists of an electronic cigarette comprising a stainless steel device with an electronic circuit and sensor, two disposable cartridges containing nicotine, flavors, and additives, as well as two rechargeable lithium batteries and a charger. During inhalation, the system vaporizes the nicotine solution to allow the user to inhale the vapor, thus mimicking the use of a traditional cigarette without combustion. This product is subject to the European regulation on tobacco products (Directive 2001/37/EC, as amended by Regulation 1143/2008), electrical device legislation (CE marking, RoHS), and the specific regime applicable to products containing nicotine delivered electronically.
Nov 13, 2008