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Information for ruling 600015690

This section is Advance Tariff Ruling

Start date
23 Jun 2026
Expiry date
22 Jun 2029
Description
A remotely operated machine used to remove hydrate blockages in water systems. It works by heating the system, lowering the pressure, and injecting an antifreeze fluid such as methanol or glycol. The unit includes several main components, such as pumps, hydraulic valves, electronic controls and sensors, all housed within an aluminium frame. It operates on 110V AC power at 2 amps. The unit measures 257cm L x 188cm W x 55cm H and weighs 726kg.
Keywords
  • MACHINERY
  • HYDRAULIC PUMPS
  • IN WATER
  • REMOTE OPERATED
  • DISPERSION
Justification
Classification has been determined in accordance with the following: - General Interpretative Rules (GIR)s: 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 8479 - Machines and mechanical appliances having individual functions, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter. GIR 6 - has been used to classify the goods to subheading level 847989 - Other machines and mechanical appliances; Other than elsewhere specified in this heading. 8-digit code 84798997 - Other than elsewhere specified in this subheading. 10-digit code 8479899790 - Other than elsewhere specified in this subheading. Also classified in accordance with: Section XVI - Section Note 4. Harmonized System Explanatory Notes (HSEN) to Heading 8479.