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Information for ruling 600013743

This section is Advance Tariff Ruling

Start date
22 Oct 2025
Expiry date
21 Oct 2028
Description
A Video mini Converter, used to convert SDI to optical fibre and optical fibre to SDI in both directions at the same time. This enables SDI connections to be extended over long distances. Different video standards can be sent in each direction. The 12G SDI connections are multi rate, making it compatible with all SD, HD and Ultra HD formats and equipment up to 2160p60. Any standard 3G, 6G or 12G SDI SFP optical fibre module can be installed so you can send SDI using the same low-cost optical fibre cables that are commonly used for computer networks. The Converter is presented with a universal 12V power supply. Dimensions: 110mm x 59mm x 23mm. Weight: 210g.
Keywords
  • OPTICAL FIBRES
  • CONVERTERS
  • SIGNAL CONVERTERS
  • FOR VIDEO
  • FOR VIDEO SIGNALS
  • FOR VOLTAGE < 80 V
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 8517 - Telephone sets, including smartphones and other telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks; other apparatus for the transmission or reception of voice, images or other data, including apparatus for communication in a wired or wireless network (such as a local or wide area network), other than transmission or reception apparatus of heading 8443, 8525, 8527 or 8528 GIR 6 has been used to classify this product to subheading level 851762 - Machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other data, including switching and routing apparatus Also classified in accordance with: Harmonised System Explanatory Notes (HSENs) (II) (G) to Heading 8517