Information for ruling 600012437
This section is Advance Tariff Ruling
- Start date
- 24 Feb 2025
- Expiry date
- 23 Feb 2028
- Commodity code
- 9021400000 (opens in new tab)
- Description
- A battery operated personal sound amplifier (hearing amplifier) earpiece which filters the sound to make it clearer by amplifying sound. The amplifier which has a skin colour finish is made from ABs and silicone which has moulded components put together. The device is discreet, powerful hearing assistance made simple with a compact design for discreet wear. With enhanced sound amplification technology for people with limited hearing and enables all sounds to be amplified up to 60db’s. Easy-to-use with adjustable volume control. Long-lasting battery for daily use. It operates by LR41 battery and sits in the ear comfortably. Dimensions are 2cm x 2cm without ear tip, it comes with 3 different size of ear tips and cleaning brush. Packaged plastic box inside cardboard outer box.
- Keywords
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- FOR THE EARS
- BATTERY OPERATED
- ELECTRONIC
- AMPLIFIERS
- OF PLASTICS
- HEARING AIDS
- FOR HUMAN USE
- VOLUME CONTROLS
- 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)). GIR 1 - Has been used to classify this product by the terms of heading 9021 - Orthopaedic appliances, including crutches, surgical belts and trusses; splints and other fracture appliances; artificial parts of the body; hearing aids and other appliances which are worn or carried, or implanted in the body, to compensate for a defect or disability. GIR 5b - Has been used to identify the type of packaging - Packaged plastic box inside cardboard outer box. GIR 6 - Has been used to classify this product by the terms of heading 9021 40 - Hearing aids, excluding parts and accessories. Also Classified in Accordance with: Harmonized System Explanatory Note (HSENs) (IV) to Heading 9021