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Information for ruling 600012649

This section is Advance Tariff Ruling

Start date
06 May 2025
Expiry date
05 May 2028
Description
The fibrinogen degradation product (FDP) control reagent, is used to monitor the accuracy of an FDP test, it is typically a commercially prepared solution containing a known concentration of fibrin degradation products, often used in a latex agglutination assay format, which allows for the visual assessment of the test's performance by comparing the reaction of the control to a positive and negative control on the same test kit; this helps ensure the assay is working correctly and can accurately detect FDPs in patient samples. Key points about FDP control reagents: The FDP Control Contains 0.0500% w/w Human Serum and 1-5 % BSA. Function: Is to verify the accuracy of an FDP test by providing a reference point for interpreting patient results. Composition: Contains a known concentration of fibrin degradation products. Testing method: It can be used in conjunction with a latex agglutination assay where visible agglutination indicates the presence of the FDPs product, it is contained in 3ml glass vial and packaged in a cardboard box.
Keywords
  • REAGENTS
  • FOR ANALYSIS
  • PREPARED
  • FOR LABORATORY USE
  • DIAGNOSTIC REAGENTS
  • AS LIQUID
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 3822 - Diagnostic or laboratory reagents on a backing, prepared diagnostic or laboratory reagents whether or not on a backing, whether or not put up in the form of kits, other than those of heading 3006; certified reference materials GIR 5b) - has been used to identify the type of packaging - In a 3ml glass vial, stored in a cardboard box. GIR 6 - has been used to classify the goods to subheading level 382219 – Diagnostic or laboratory reagents on a backing, prepared diagnostic or laboratory reagents whether or not on a backing, whether or not put up in the form of kits. Other than elsewhere specified 10 digit code - 3822190090 – Other than for sars-cov virus species Also classified in accordance with: Harmonised System Explanatory Notes (HSENs) to Heading 3822