Information for ruling 600012471
This section is Advance Tariff Ruling
- Start date
- 26 Feb 2025
- Expiry date
- 25 Feb 2028
- Commodity code
- 3824999699 (opens in new tab)
- Description
- Non-electric, interior dehumidifier. Small space dehumidifier bags, designed to absorb moisture/humidity from the atmosphere. This action also reduces the formation of mould and fungus, from cupboards, rooms, boats, caravans. They can be used anywhere moisture is present. An interior dehumidifier based on 100% calcium chloride (CC) anhydrous beads which is the chemical element that absorbs moisture/humidity from the atmosphere. The product is a sealed polybag, designed to be places in a small area such as wardrobes, small cupboards or other areas. The product is a one-way permeable membrane, polypropylene bag (non-woven) divided centrally into two sections, a top part, containing 170 gms of Calcium Chloride beads, and a sealed lower half. There is a plastic hook on the top to allow the product to be hung up. The beads attract and absorb moisture in the atmosphere which then dissolves the beads turning it into a clear viscus liquid, this liquid drips into the bottom half of the bag. 1 packet; 29 x 16 x 1 cm; sealed in an outer poly bag describing the product. Available in Jasmin, Gardenia, and Magnolia scents. Once all the beads have dissolved the whole product is disposed of. It is a single use item; they cannot be replenished. The product is supplied to the trade for onwards retail sale.
- Keywords
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- CHEMICALS
- FOR PROTECTION AGAINST DAMP
- SCENTED
- FOR INDOOR USE
- ORGANIC CHEMICALS
- OF PLASTICS
- BEADS
- HUMIDITY ABSORBING
- BAGS
- 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 (GIR)s: GIR 1 has been used to classify this product by the terms of heading 3824 - prepared binders for foundry moulds or cores; chemical products and preparations of the chemical or allied industries (including those consisting of mixtures of natural products), not elsewhere specified, or included. GIR 3b - essential Character the calcium chloride balls. GIR 5b - has been used to identify the type of packaging: a plastic poly bag with a plastic hook. GIR 6 - has been used to classify the goods to subheading level. 382499 - other than elsewhere specified within this heading. 8-digit code 38249996 - other than chemical products or preparations, predominantly composed of organic compounds, not elsewhere specified, or included in this heading. 10-digit code 3824999699 - other than elsewhere specified within this heading. Also Classified in accordance with:- Heading 2827 Chapter notes 1 (a)(b)(c)(d)(e) Harmonised System Explanatory notes (HSEN) Legal Note (e) Harmonised System Explanatory notes (HSEN 3824 Note 1(e)