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Information for ruling 600005446

This section is Advance Tariff Ruling

Start date
02 Feb 2023
Expiry date
01 Feb 2026
Description
Universal Telescopic Handle made of high-density plastic and aluminium. The handle is compatible with most mop frames of all types (Hook and Loop, Pocket or Flat style) with or without universal ball head, these additional items are not sold with the handle and must be purchased separately. Product is telescopic and the height can be adjusted and used to extend reach under furniture. Product is available in 1 main colour (black) with 6 different coloured bands for the purpose of colour coding compliance for different areas of cleaning. Product measures 1600 mm H x 30 mm W x 30mm L and weighs 716 grams. The product is used by partially pulling the aluminium pole from the aluminium plastic encased pole to extend the reach, handle has a quarter turn lock that locks the desired length in place. Attachments that are sold separately can be fixed to the end of the handle. Product is packaged in a plastic bag and packed in a cardboard box with 5 units in total. Bought to be sold to retail and janitorial markets.
Keywords
  • OF BASE METALS
  • FOR CLEANING
  • TELESCOPIC
  • OF ALUMINIUM
  • OF PLASTIC
  • MOPS
  • HANDLES
  • OF METAL
  • MULTI-PURPOSE
Justification
Classification has been determined in accordance with the following: For the purposes of determining the commodity codes within which goods most appropriately fall, reg 3 (1) of The Customs Tariff (Establishment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 sets out that the rules of interpretation contained in the following have effect – a. Part Two (Goods Classification Table Rules of Interpretation) of the Tariff of the United Kingdom (Reg 3(1)(a)); and b. Notes to a section or chapter of the Goods Classification Table (Reg 3(1)(b)). General Interpretative Rules (GIRS): GIR 1 has been used to classify this product by the terms of Heading 7616 - Other articles of aluminium. GIR 3B has been used as the aluminium is the essential character. GIR 5B has been used to identify the type of packaging – Cardboard box (5 units) GIR 6 has been used to classify the goods to Subheading Level 761699 - Other than nails, tacks, staples (other than those of heading 8305), screws, bolts, nuts, screw hooks, rivets, cotters, cotter pins, washers and similar articles; Other than cloth, grill, netting and fencing, of aluminium wire. 8 Digit Code: 76169990 - Other than cast. 10 Digit Code: 7616999099 - Other than elsewhere specified. Also classified in accordance with: Section Note 3 to Chapter 76 Harmonised System Explanatory Notes (HSEN)s to Chapter 76. Harmonised System Explanatory Notes (HSEN)s to Heading 7616.