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Information for ruling 600005455

This section is Advance Tariff Ruling

Start date
30 Jan 2023
Expiry date
29 Jan 2026
Description
Mini Universal Telescopic Handle made of plastic and aluminium, is ultra light, has an ergonomic non-slip grip handle. The handle is compatible with mop head attachments, window cleaning equipment and dusters, 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 to high surfaces such as windows or mirrors for cleaning. Product is available in 1 colour and measures 77cm in length (unextended) and weighs 278 grams. The product is used by partially pulling the aluminium pole from the plastic pole to extend the reach, handle has a plastic rotary locking device that locks the desired length in place. Attachments that are sold separately can be fixed to the end of the handle by using their own locking device to self-secure using the predrilled hole in the inner aluminium pole. Product is packaged in a plastic bag and packed in a cardboard box with 10 units in total. Bought to be sold to retail and janitorial markets.
Keywords
  • OF BASE METALS
  • FOR CLEANING
  • AS POLES
  • TELESCOPIC
  • OF ALUMINIUM
  • OF PLASTIC
  • MOPS
  • OF METAL
  • MULTI-PURPOSE
  • WITH HANDLE
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 (6 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.