Commission Regulation (EC) No 400/2006
Of 8 March 2006 — CELEX 32006R0400
Description of the goods
1. A set put up for retail sale consisting of: — a portable battery-operated digital sound recording and reproducing apparatus, containing the following components in a single housing: a signalling electronic system with a digital/analogue converter, a flash memory, control buttons, a battery compartment, a USB plug and a connector for headphones; — a battery-operated radio-broadcast receiver with earphones with a connecting cable, — USB cable, — a CD-ROM and — a manual. The digital sound recording and reproducing apparatus records sound in the MP3 format and can be connected to an automatic data-processing machine through a USB port in order to download or upload MP3 or other formats. It can also record voice. The storage capacity is 128 MB. The radio-broadcast receiver can function independently.
Reasons
Classification is determined by General Rules 1, 3(b) and 6 for the interpretation of the Combined Nomenclature, and by the wording of CN codes 8520 and 8520 90 00. The digital sound recording and reproducing apparatus gives the whole set its essential character.
Description of the goods
2. A portable battery-operated apparatus for the reception of radio-broadcasts combined in the same housing with sound recording or reproducing apparatus. It contains the following elements: — a flash memory, — a microprocessor in the form of integrated circuits (chips), — an electronic system, including an audio-frequency amplifier, — an LCD display, — a radio tuner and — control buttons. The microprocessor is programmed for the use of the MP3 format. The device has stereo-, head- and earphone connectors and a remote control connector. It can be connected to an automatic data-processing machine through a USB port in order to download or upload MP3 or other formats. It can also record voice. The storage capacity is 128 MB.
Reasons
Classification is determined by General Rules 1 and 6 for the interpretation of the Combined Nomenclature, and by the wording of CN codes 8527, 8527 13 and 8527 13 99. The classification is based on the wording of heading 8527; reception apparatus for radio-broadcasting, whether or not combined, in the same housing, with sound recording or reproducing apparatus.
Description of the goods
3. A motorised golf cart, with a tubular aluminium frame, on wheels, a seat for use while the cart is not in motion, and a handlebar. It is pedestrian-controlled. The controls for operating the golf cart are located on the handlebar. The golf cart has a maximum speed of 6,5 km/h and is equipped with a 24 volt battery-operated motor. It is designed for carrying one bag of golf clubs. (See photograph) (*1)
Reasons
Classification is determined by General Rules 1 and 6 for the interpretation of the Combined Nomenclature and by the wording of CN codes 8704 and 8704 90 00. The golf cart is excluded from heading 8703 because it cannot transport a person. Furthermore, it is excluded from heading 8709 because it is not of the type used in factories, warehouses, dock areas or airports for the short-distance transport of goods. Its sole use is that of a vehicle used on golf courses for the transport of golf bags.
Description of the goods
4. A multifunctional apparatus capable of performing the following functions: — scanning, — laser printing, — laser copying (indirect process). The apparatus, which has several paper feed trays, is capable of reproducing up to 40 A4 pages per minute. The apparatus operates either autonomously (as a copier) or in conjunction with an automatic data-processing machine or in a network (as a printer, a scanner and a copier).
Reasons
Classification is determined by General Rules 1, 3(c) and 6 for the interpretation of the Combined Nomenclature, Note 5(E) to Chapter 84 and the wording of CN codes 9009 and 9009 12 00. The apparatus has several functions none of which are considered to give the product its essential character.