Information for ruling 600013788
This section is Advance Tariff Ruling
- Start date
- 27 Nov 2025
- Expiry date
- 26 Nov 2028
- Commodity code
- 8525890000 (opens in new tab)
- Description
- A detection camera is used to avoid collisions with objects in the working area of a robotic lawn mower. It enhances safety and operational efficiency by identifying obstacles such as animals, people, hoses, and garden furniture, thereby preventing damage and unnecessary stops. The 'Camera module' is integrated into the mower to identify the obstacles and avoid collision. The camera does not record any images; it’s programmed only to detect the obstacles and mow in a clear path. The camera captures real-time images of the mower’s surroundings. These images are processed using AI-based object recognition algorithms to detect obstacles. If an object is detected: The mower slows down or stops It may perform an S-turn to avoid the object. The system can be configured to enable or disable avoidance behaviour. The radar sensor (if present - As it is optional feature it is not included within this ATaR) provides redundancy and alerts the main system of any critical errors This ensures safe and intelligent navigation, even in complex environments or low-light conditions. The detection system typically includes: A camera module (likely CMOS-based) Infrared (IR) lighting for night-time detection and a plastic housing for environmental protection and Electronic components such as a PCB, connectors, and possibly a radar sensor for redundancy. The production process involves: Assembly of the camera module and IR components, Integration onto a PCB with supporting electronics and encapsulation in a protective housing to meet environmental standards (e.g. vibration, shock, humidity.) With system-level testing as part of the mower’s verification plan, including object detection, terrain behaviour, and compliance testing. Voltage - 15-42 VDC. Each object detection camera unit is: Individually packed in an ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) bag. Then placed inside a standard carton box with dividers to prevent movement and damage during transport This packaging method ensures protection from both physical and electrostatic damage during shipping and handling.
- Keywords
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- LAWNMOWERS
- FOR DETECTION
- CAMERAS
- FOR AUTOMATIC CONTROL
- MODULES
- SENSORS
- NAVIGATIONAL APPARATUS PARTS
- 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 8525 - Transmission apparatus for radio-broadcasting or television, whether or not incorporating reception apparatus or sound recording or reproducing apparatus; television cameras, digital cameras and video camera recorders. GIR 3b - Has been used as the essential character - As the 'Camera Module' GIR 5b - Has been used to identify the type of packaging - Individually packed in an ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) bag. Then placed inside a standard carton box with dividers. GIR 6 - Has been used to classify this product by the terms of heading 8525 89 - Other than; Television cameras, digital cameras and video camera recorders. Also Classified in Accordance with: Note 2 (a) to Section XVI Harmonized System Explanatory Note (HSENs) to Heading 8525