Official tariff classification decisions published by the European Commission
5 Rulings
Bathtub step stool
This product is a bathtub step stool measuring approximately 41 × 31 × 14 cm, consisting of a plastic surface resting on four aluminum legs, each equipped with rubber anti-slip tips. It is designed to facilitate access to or exit from the bathtub by providing additional height and improved stability for users, particularly those with reduced mobility. It is generally classified under Chapter 76 (aluminium articles), or according to the predominant material (GRI 3b), and may be subject to safety requirements or CE marking if intended for medical or assistance use.
Jun 7, 2017
Textile hammock with metal frame
Hammock on a frame approximately 230 × 140 × 205 cm, consisting of a triangular steel stand and an adjustable sleeping fabric (100 × 190 cm) supported by fabric-covered bars, equipped with a textile roof and mosquito nets, designed for outdoor use due to weather-resistant materials. Intended to accommodate one or two persons (maximum load 180 kg), it is classified as outdoor or leisure furniture, falling under the subheadings for outdoor furniture or other rest articles, with no specific regulatory requirements apart from standard safety checks on materials (absence of restricted substances, possible REACH/CE compliance for textile). Regulatory reference: Regulation 2016/1321.
Jul 26, 2016
TV stand
The furniture is designed to hold a television, measuring approximately 80 × 40 × 45 cm, composed of a top surface and two transparent tempered glass shelves, supported by four cylindrical metal legs (45 × 5 cm). Maximum load capacity: 80 kg. The value of the metal parts (approximately 47%) and glass parts (approximately 44%) is comparable. Main use: furniture for audiovisual equipment. Regulatory particularities: compliant with furniture legislation (safety, stability, absence of hazardous substances – REACH), strength requirements, no CE marking unless integrated into an electrical furniture set.
Mar 30, 2011
Item 2: Mobile shelving-unit of a height up to 225 cm, consisting of a base mounted on four small wheels, with four steel corner- supports and at least two wooden shelves. The shelving-unit is generally used during the transport and storage of goods sold by florists
Classification is determined by General Rules 1, 3 (b) and 6 for the interpretation of the combined nomenclature, note 2 to Chapter 94 and the wording of CN codes 9403, 9403 20 and 9403 20 80 Classification as a container is precluded because the shelving unit is open all sides Documented CN 2026 code: 94032080.
Apr 1, 1992
Item 6: Ice-storage bin for the storage of ice- cubes. The bin consists of a shaped frame with an internal container of steel sheet. The bin is double-skinned, with a layer of foam plastic between the skins
The classification is determined by the provisions of General Rules 1 and 6 for the interpretation of the combined nomenclature and by the text of CN codes 9403, 9403 20 and 9403 20 80. The goods in question are not equipped with a refrigerating unit nor are they designed to receive one (see Harmonized System Explanatory Notes, heading 94.03, exclusion (h)). Documented CN 2026 code: 94032080.
Jul 6, 1990