Amendments to the Compendium of Classification Opinions
The following list contains the decisions taken by the Harmonized System Committee
(45th Session – March 2010) concerning amendments to the Harmonized System
Compendium of Classification Opinions. This publication will be updated regularly.
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AMENDMENTS TO THE COMPENDIUM OF CLASSIFICATION OPINIONS
Page VI/7 E.
Insert the following Classification Opinion :
“3307.90 3. Sampler for fragrance containing essential oils, consisting of two
layers of transparent polyester film which are glued together. One side of
the bottom layer is self-adhesive and backed with a supporting paper. This
product contains essential fragrance oils deposited between the two film
layers which pull apart and reseal to deliver a multiple sample of olfactory
fragrance trials, up to 25 times. The essential fragrance oils are not
perfumes and only mimic the scent of the perfume that is the subject of the
advertisement.
The product may have printed on its surface publicity material and
indications about its use (e.g., Eau de Toilette, Tonic Body Lotion,
Deodorant). It is intended to be incorporated onto a magazine page or
card to form an integral part of an advertisement.
Application of GIRs 1 (Note 2 to Section VI and Note 4 to
Chapter 33) and 6.
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".
Page XVI/21a E.
Insert the following Classification Opinions :
“8517.62 14. Digital encoder, which converts analogue or digital video, audio and data signals
of the source information (such as CATV (Cable television) programming) into
digital signals by means of compressing and encoding techniques in compliance
with the MPEG-2 standard.
Application of GIRs 1 and 6.
See also Opinions 8517.62/15 to 8517.62/19.”
“8517.62 15. Digital multiplexer, which combines several input MPEG-2 transport stream
signals into a single MPEG-2 transport stream, using multiplexing technologies,
in order to increase efficiency in transmission. The apparatus is capable of
receiving up to 24 input MPEG-2 transport stream signals and integrating and
reproducing those input transport stream signals into a MPEG-2 transport
stream signal compliant with the DVB-ASI (Digital Video Broadcasting –
Asynchronous Serial Interface) standard. It can integrate multiple video, audio
(including multi-channel audio) and data signals in the same multiplexed output
signal.
Application of GIRs 1 and 6.
See also Opinions 8517.62/14 and 8517.62/16 to 8517.62/19.
16. Remultiplexer, which combines up to 16 ASI (Asynchronous Serial Interface)
input signals into a transport stream output signal compliant with the DVB-ASI
(Digital Video Broadcasting – Asynchronous Serial Interface) standard, reshapes
the bit rate of incoming transport streams, and enables local programming to be
inserted into the data stream. The apparatus can convert a CBR (Constant Bit
Rate) stream into a VBR (Variable Bit Rate) signal and performs real time
statistical multiplexing for dynamic bandwidth allocation. The system operator
can choose desired programmes from the incoming transport streams, discard
one or more unwanted programmes, and switch programming line-ups
dynamically.
Application of GIRs 1 and 6.
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See also Opinions 8517.62/14, 8517.62/15 and 8517.62/17 to 8517.62/19.”
“8517.62 17. Modulator, which converts MPEG-2 transport stream signals into standard
wireless transmission signals (QPSK (Quadrature Phase Shift Keying), 8 PSK (8
Phase Shift Keying) or 160 QAM (160 Quadrature Amplitude Modulation)). The
apparatus offers a frequency-agile IF (intermediate frequency) output from 50 to
90, 100 to 180, or 950 to 1750 MHz in 100 Hz steps. Variable data rates from 1 to
238 megabits per second can be set in 1 bit per second steps.
Application of GIRs 1 and 6.
See also Opinions 8517.62/14 to 8517.62/16, 8517.62/18 and 8517.62/19.
18. Modulator, which converts MPEG-2 transport stream signals into standard
wireless transmission signals (QPSK (Quadrature Phase Shift Keying) or BPSK
(Binary Phase Shift Keying)). The apparatus offers an IF (intermediate
frequency) output from 50 to 90, or 100 to 180 MHz in 100 Hz steps. Variable
data rates from 1 to 78.75 megabits per second can be set in 1 bit per second
steps. The apparatus complies with ETS (European Telecom Standard), DVB
(Digital Video Broadcasting) and MPEG-2 standards.
Application of GIRs 1 and 6.
See also Opinions 8517.62/14 to 8517.62/17 and 8517.62/19.
19. Modulator, which converts input MPEG-2 transport stream signals into DVB-T
(standard terrestrial digital video broadcast) transmission signals employing
OFDM (Orthogonal frequency-division multiplexing).
Application of GIRs 1 and 6.
See also Opinions 8517.62/14 to 8517.62/18.”
Page XVI/22 E.
Insert the following Classification Opinion :
“8518.10 1. Wireless microphone set. Two wireless microphones which transmit in
the UHF radio frequency band, packaged with a UHF dual-channel
wireless receiver which includes separate level controls for controlling the
output level of each of the two corresponding microphones independently.
The receiver has three output plugs for connection to other audio or video
equipment. Two of them are for sending an unmixed signal received from
each microphone. The third one is for sending a signal combining the two
microphone signals received. The package includes an audio cable for
connecting the receiver to other audio or video equipment (such as an
amplifier), two batteries to power the microphones and two aerials for
fitting onto the receiver. The components are contained in a reusable
padded case with separate compartments for protecting each component
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during transport.
Application of GIRs 1 (Note 4 to Section XVI) and 6.
”.
Page XVII/5 E.
Insert the following Classification Opinion :
“8704.23 1. Tipping lorry (truck), with a six cylinder compression-ignition internal
combustion piston engine of a cylinder capacity of 11,051 cc. The vehicle
is 7,775 mm in length, 2,555 mm in width and 3,060 mm in height, and has
a g.v.w. (gross vehicle weight) of 33.5 tonnes. The structure of the vehicle
consists of a cab and tipping body mounted on a ladder type rigid truck
chassis.
- The tipping body is made of rolled steel for welded structure; its front
part is not extended over the driver’s cab but covers only the back side
of the cab; the whole or part of the floor does not slope upwards towards
the rear; it has a tailgate;
- The cab occupies the full-width of the vehicle;
- The front and rear suspensions contain semi-elliptical leaf springs, and
the front axle has shock absorbers;
- The front and rear brake systems are full air dual circuit;
- The maximum speed is 97 km/h;
- The tyre type is 315/80R22.5;
- The curb weight is 11.17 tonnes and the tare weight/payload ratio is
calculated as 1:2 (11.17 tonnes : 22.33 tonnes).
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The vehicle is intended for the transport and dumping of excavated or
other materials.
Application of GIRs 1 and 6."
Page XVIII/4 E.
Insert the following Classification Opinion :
“9021.10 1. Orthopaedic walking aid known as a "rollator" to assist persons who
have difficulty in walking by providing support for the person pushing it as
he/she walks. It consists of a tubular aluminium frame on four wheels (the
front two of which swivel), handles and hand-brakes. The “rollator” is
adjustable in height and is equipped with a seat between the handles and
with a wire basket for carrying personal items. This seat allows the user to
take short rest breaks whenever necessary. The “rollator’s” collapsible
design allows the product to be folded for transport or storage.
Application of GIRs 1 (Note 6 to Chapter 90) and 6.
”.
Page XX-3a E. Opinion 9503.00/8.
1) Delete "Application of GIRs 1 and 6." and substitute "Application of GIR 1 (Note 4 to
Chapter 95).".
2) Delete the last sentence.
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Page XX/4 E.
Insert the following Classification Opinion :
“9506.99 1. Ice hockey pants, specially designed to be worn for the protection of the
body against injury while playing ice hockey, consisting of an interior
comprising several pieces of protective equipment of plastics, fitted in an
exterior textile shell.
Application of GIRs 1 and 6.
”.
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