Information for ruling 600015364
This section is Advance Tariff Ruling
- Start date
- 28 Apr 2026
- Expiry date
- 27 Apr 2029
- Commodity code
- 7616999099 (opens in new tab)
- Description
- The product is an aluminium ramp that can be used for wheelchairs that comes in various sizes 2ft – 8ft. The weight of the product starts at 4.2kg. Its sole purpose is to provide a portable transition over architectural barriers such as steps, kerbs, and vehicle thresholds for individuals with physical disabilities., or heavy machinery. It is deployed by unfolding the two halves and resting the curved head-section onto the elevated surface. Made from high-strength aluminium with a permanent high-friction anti-slip coating bonded to the aluminium surface, non-marking rubberized pads on the "rest-on" head to provide a secure connection and prevent movement. Sidewalls (safety curbs) are integrated into the profile to prevent the castor wheels of a wheelchair from veering off the track. A central longitudinal hinge is mechanically fastened to allow the device to fold into a compact "suitcase" format. This design is specifically intended for easy storage Packaged as a single, ready-to-use and included is a user manual Smaller models (2ft–5ft) are often supplied in a nylon carry bag with shoulder straps. Larger models include a centred comfort-grip handle positioned for ergonomic carrying.
- Keywords
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- OF BASE METALS
- NON SLIP
- ALUMINIUM
- PLATFORMS
- FOLDABLE
- 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 (GIRs): GIR 1 has been used to classify this product by the terms of heading 7616 - Other articles of aluminium GIR 5b has been used to identify the type of packaging GIR 6 has been used to classify the goods to subheading level 761699 - Other than nails, tacks, staples (other than those of heading 8305), screws, bolts, nuts, screw hooks, rivets, cotters, cotter pins, washers and similar articles: other than cloth, grill, netting and fencing, of aluminium wire 8 digit code - 76169990 - Other than cast 10 digit code - 7616999099 - Other than elsewhere specified in this heading Also classified in accordance with: Note 3 to Section XV Harmonised System Explanatory Notes (HSENs) to heading 8714 Harmonised System Explanatory Notes (HSENs) to heading 7616