Information for ruling 600012387
This section is Advance Tariff Ruling
- Start date
- 06 Feb 2025
- Expiry date
- 05 Feb 2028
- Commodity code
- 8528710000 (opens in new tab)
- Description
- A set-top box with a DVB-T2 tuner and it is capable of receiving free-to-air digital TV channels either via an aerial or the internet. It is an electronic device that is powered by a 12v DC external power adapter. At the rear of the unit is the power socket, an ethernet port for connection to the internet, an HDMI socket for connection a TV set which outputs a resolution of up to 4K and an RF antenna connector to receive a digital signal via an aerial. There is also an optical audio output for connection to an amplifier using a fibre optic cable. At the front of the unit is a blue LED to indicate power operation. The unit is controlled using a supplied remote control. As well as connecting to the internet using an ethernet cable this unit can also be connected using its built in Wi-Fi adapter for a wireless internet connection.
- Keywords
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- ETHERNET DEVICES
- IP-STREAMING
- NETWORKS, TELECOMMUNICATIONS
- FOR TELEVISION SET
- WI-FI
- SET-TOP BOXES
- WITH ETHERNET INTERFACE
- RECEPTION APPARATUS FOR TELEVISION
- WITH TUNER
- DIGITAL
- WITHOUT SCREEN
- TELEVISION RECEIVERS
- FOR INTERNET
- Justification
- Classification has been determined in accordance with the following: - General Interpretative Rules (GIR)s: 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)). GIR 1 - has been used to classify this product by the terms of heading 8528 - Monitors and projectors, not incorporating television reception apparatus; reception apparatus for television, whether or not incorporating radio-broadcast receivers or sound or video recording or reproducing apparatus. GIR 6 - has been used to classify the goods to subheading level 852871 - Reception apparatus for television, whether or not incorporating radio-broadcast receivers or sound or video recording or reproducing apparatus: Not designed to incorporate a video display or screen. Also classified in accordance with: Section XVI - Note 4. Harmonized System Explanatory Notes (HSEN) to heading 8528 - Note (3). Harmonized System Explanatory Notes (HSEN) to heading 8528 - Note (D) (1).