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Official journal of the European Union
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Product |
HS Classification |
Country |
Status |
Duty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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High-pressure seamless steel cylinders |
CN codes Ex 7311 00 11 Ex 7311 00 13 Ex 7311 00 19 Ex 7311 00 30 |
China |
Notice of initiation of ADD proceeding |
N/A (Notice of initiation of an anti-dumping proceeding concerning imports of high-pressure seamless steel cylinders originating in the People’s Republic of China) |
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Sweetcorn in kernels |
CN codes Ex 2001 90 30 Ex 2005 80 00 |
China |
Notice of initiation of ADD proceeding |
N/A (Notice of initiation of an anti-dumping proceeding concerning imports of certain prepared or preserved sweetcorn in kernels, originating in the People’s Republic of China) |
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Ceramic tableware and kitchenware |
CN codes Ex 6911 10 00 Ex 6912 00 21 Ex 6912 00 23 Ex 6912 00 25 Ex 6912 00 29 |
China |
Initiation of partial interim review |
N/A (Notice of initiation of a partial interim review of the anti-dumping measures applicable to imports of ceramic tableware and kitchenware originating in the People’s Republic of China) |
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Sweetcorn in kernels |
CN codes Ex 2001 90 30 Ex 2005 80 00 |
Thailand |
Initiation of expiry review |
N/A (Notice of initiation of an expiry review of the anti-dumping measures applicable to imports of certain prepared or preserved sweetcorn in kernels originating in Thailand) |
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Valine |
CN code 2922 49 85 |
China |
Notice of initiation of ADD proceeding |
N/A (Notice of initiation of an anti-dumping proceeding concerning imports of valine originating in the People’s Republic of China) |
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Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene Resins |
CN code 3903 30 00 |
Korea Taiwan |
Notice of initiation of ADD proceeding |
N/A (Notice of initiation of an anti-dumping proceeding concerning imports of Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene Resins originating in the Republic of Korea and Taiwan) |
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Optical fibre cables |
CN code |
India |
Imposing definitive ADD |
Cooperating companies 6.9% - 11,4%. All other companies 11,4% (Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/3014 of 13 December 2024 imposing a definitive anti-dumping duty and definitively collecting the provisional duty imposed on imports of optical fibre cables originating in India) |
Update on EU Anti-subsidy duty (ASD) proceedings
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Product |
HS Classification |
Country |
Status |
Duty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Biodiesel |
CN code Ex 1516 20 98 Ex 1518 00 91 Ex 1518 00 95 Ex 1518 00 99 Ex 2710 19 43 Ex 2710 19 46 Ex 2710 19 47 2710 20 11 2710 20 16 Ex 3824 99 92 3826 00 10 Ex 3826 00 90 |
Indonesia |
Notice of initiation of expiry review of ASD |
N/A (Notice of initiation of an expiry review of the anti-subsidy measures applicable to imports of biodiesel originating in Indonesia) |
Imports subject to registration
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Product |
HS Classification |
Country |
Status |
Duty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Hardwood plywood |
CN code Ex 4412 31 Ex 4412 33 Ex 4412 34 |
China |
Imports subject to registration |
N/A (Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/3140 of 17 December 2024 making imports of hardwood plywood originating in the People’s Republic of China subject to registration) |
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Description of the goods |
Classification (CN code) |
Reasons |
|---|---|---|
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Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/3133: A rectangular article, measuring approximately 185 cm × 132 cm, made up of a thick, densely woven, single coloured textile fabric of man-made fibres (100 % polyester) having the shape of a shell (which is designed to be filled) for a rectangular giant cushion (so-called bean bag). The article has wide hemmed edges along its sides. Four metal eyelets are attached to the four corners of the hemmed edges and another two metal eyelets are attached each to one of the two longer hemmed sides (approximately one quarter of the length of the side measured from the corner). The article has a zip opening to allow for filling. Two adjustable straps made of the same textile fabric as the main article and having a snap hook attached to each side are presented together with the article. The straps are designed to be fixed to the metal eyelets by means of their snap hooks, in order to raise part of the cushion. |
6307 90 98 |
Classification is determined by general rules 1 and 6 for the interpretation of the Combined Nomenclature (GIR), Note 7 (f) to Section XI and by the wording of CN codes 6307, 6307 90 and 6307 90 98.
Once the article is filled, due to its objective characteristics, it is similar to cushions. It is designed like a giant rectangular cushion and not as a seat of heading 9401 due to its instability (which makes it yield to the body weight and collapse when a user is leaning into it). Therefore, the filled article would be classified under CN code 9404 90 90 as articles of bedding and similar furnishing (for example, cushions, pouffes and pillows) by the application of GIR 1 and 6. However, classification of the unfilled, unfinished article under heading 9404 as articles of bedding and similar furnishing is excluded, because the article does not have the essential character of a complete article of heading 9404 within the meaning of GIR 2 (a). It is not yet stuffed or internally fitted with any material. Given that the article is a shell for a giant cushion, classification under heading 6302 as bed linen is excluded, because the article does not have the objective characteristics and properties of bed linen of heading 6302. It is not covering a pillow or cushion like bed linen is. (See Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/966 (OJ L, 2024/966, 27.3.2024, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_impl/2024/966/oj).
Given that the article cannot be classified in a heading that is more specific than heading 6307, it is therefore to be classified under CN code 6307 90 98 as other made-up article of textile fabrics |
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Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/3020: So-called pipette tips, made of translucent polypropylene plastics, of a cylindrical body with conical tip, of various diameters and lengths. The pipette tips are interchangeable, disposable components which can be fitted in a pipetting apparatus and in automated dosing systems (dosing robots). These products are designed to be used in various specific diagnostic and research applications to transfer small, precise amounts of liquids accurately and consistently. |
3926 90 97 |
Classification is determined by general rules 1 and 6 for the interpretation of the Combined Nomenclature and by the wording of CN codes 3926, 3926 90 and 3926 90 97. Although the pipette tips are suitable for use solely or principally with the pipetting apparatus and automated dosing systems of heading 8479 and they are significantly involved in the absorption and precise dosing of the liquid, they cannot be considered as parts of these apparatuses, as they are interchangeable and disposable components. Moreover, while a pipetting apparatus or automated dosing system cannot carry out its function without the pipette tips, it is nevertheless established that the mechanical and electrical functioning of those machines is not dependent on the pipette tips. Consequently, classification under heading 8479, as parts of the pipetting apparatus is excluded. (See also judgment of the Court of Justice of the European Union of 19 July 2012 in Case C-336/11, Rohm & Haas Electronic Materials CMP Europe GmbH and Others, ECLI:EU:C:2012:500, paragraphs 35-39.) Due to their objective characteristics, the products are to be classified according to their constituent material, under heading 3926, as articles of plastics. The products are therefore to be classified under CN code 3926 90 97, as other articles of plastics. |
Amendments to CN Explanatory Notes to CN subheadings covering: yogurt (C/2024/7254)
The Explanatory Notes to the Combined Nomenclature of the European Union are amended as follows:
On page 38, in the Explanatory note to CN subheadings "0403 10 11 to 0403 10 99 Yogurt", the CN codes "0403 10 11 to 0403 10 99" are replaced with CN codes "0403 20 11 to 0403 20 99".
On page 39, in the Explanatory note to CN subheadings "0403 90 11 to 0403 90 99 Other", the first paragraph is replaced by the following:
"See the explanatory note to subheadings 0403 20 11 to 0403 20 99".
Amendments to CN Explanatory Notes to CN subheadings covering: construction sets and constructional toys (C/2024/7397)
The Explanatory Notes to the Combined Nomenclature of the European Union are amended as follows:
On page 412
9503 00 35
and Other construction sets and constructional toys
9503 00 39
The existing text is replaced by the following text:
"These subheadings include construction sets and constructional toys other than reduced-size ("scale") model assembly kits, which have the character of toys. Such goods have the following characteristics:
- They consist of a number of individual components presented together in a packing
- The individual components are mutually complementary and are not suitable for playing with on their own merits. An assembly instruction may be provided with these construction sets
- The basic principle is that the construction/assembling itself is the main purpose of the toy
These subheadings do not include goods presented unassembled (GIR 2 [a]), for example, for packaging reasons, whose entertainment value is only given after assembling".
Amendments to CN Explanatory Notes to CN subheadings covering: transmission shaft, cranks, flywheels and pulleys (C/2024/7447)
The Explanatory Notes to the Combined Nomenclature of the European Union are amended as follows:
On page 344, the following explanatory note is inserted:
"8483 Transmission shafts (including cam shafts and crank shafts) and cranks; bearing housings and plain shaft bearings; gears and gearing; ball or roller screws; gear boxes and other speed changers, including torque converters; flywheels and pulleys, including pulley blocks; clutches and shaft couplings (including universal joints
848350 Flywheels and pulleys, including pulley blocks
This subheading includes track idler wheels made of base metals, designed to be used in tracked earthmoving machines for guiding and sliding the track. These articles are considered as free pulleys. They do not transmit any power themselves, but maintain the tension of the track, transmit rotary movement, and as such act as a guide (see the HSEN to heading 8483, part (G) “Pulleys, including pulley blocks”, second paragraph)".