Information for ruling 600015199
This section is Advance Tariff Ruling
- Start date
- 09 Apr 2026
- Expiry date
- 08 Apr 2029
- Commodity code
- 8479899790 (opens in new tab)
- Description
- Vibration Test and Measurement System. The product is designed and built for the purpose of subjecting articles to physical vibrations and shaking to determine durability. It functions by subjecting the test item to shaking using vibrations via the use of magnetic coils and electrical current. This machinery is also fitted with various sensors that measure the severity of the vibrations giving the user a read out that enables them to adjust the machinery accordingly. This system is manufactured in the UK and will be exported after configuration according to the customers' requirements. The product is designed to operate with a compatible vibration controller (external control interface) and power amplifier, which regulate output based on accelerometer feedback. Installation is carried out by HBK Field service engineers, provide service and repair capability. System can vary in size and complexity up to 50 tonnes, but all have the same basic functionality.
- Keywords
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- FOR MEASURING VIBRATION
- FOR TESTING
- VIBRATION MOTORS
- FOR VIBRATION EFFECT
- CHECKING INSTRUMENTS
- 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 8479 - Machines and mechanical appliances having individual functions, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter. GIR 3(b) - has been used as the vibration plate is considered to be the essential character. GIR 5(b) - Has been used to identify the type of packaging. GIR 6 - Has been used to classify the goods to subheading level 8479 89 – Other machines and mechanical appliances - other than elsewhere specified within this heading. 8 Digit Code 8479 89 97 - Other than elsewhere specified in this subheading. 10 Digit Code 8479 89 97 90 - Other than elsewhere specified in this subheading. Also classified in accordance with: Note 8 to chapter 84 Harmonised System Explanatory Notes (HSEN) note 5 of section 1 to heading 8479