Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1204/2011
Of 18 November 2011 — CELEX 32011R1204
Description of the goods
1. A handheld, interchangeable device comprising a flash lamp, a lens, a trigger button and an indicator light (so-called "intense pulse light (IPL) handpiece"). The device generates intense pulsed light at different pulse widths of up to 100 ms, a wavelength of 650-1 200 nm, a spot size of 16 x 46 mm and a maximum fluence of 45 J/cm2. It works only in conjunction with a machine (the "base unit") from which it receives power, control signals and cooling fluid. The "base unit" comprises a power supply, a control unit with a display and a cooling unit and it is also able to work with "laser handpieces". When connected to the "base unit", the device is used for specific cosmetic treatments, for example, permanent hair removal.
Reasons
Classification is determined by General Rules 1 and 6 for the interpretation of the Combined Nomenclature, Note 2(b) to Section XVI and by the wording of CN codes 8543 and 8543 90 00. As the intense pulse light generated by the flash lamp is not a laser beam, classification under heading 9013 as a laser is excluded. Given its characteristics and objective properties, namely its construction of an electronic nature, the device is not similar to an interchangeable tool (see note 1(o) to Section XVI). The device when working in conjunction with the "base unit" is identifiable as a working machine which performs an individual function not specified or included elsewhere in Chapter 85. The device is essential for the functioning of the machine as the machine cannot function without it. The device is therefore to be classified under CN code 8543 90 00 as a part of other electrical machines and apparatus, having individual functions, not specified or included elsewhere in Chapter 85.
Description of the goods
2. A handheld, interchangeable device comprising a solid state laser, a lens, a spot size selection switch and a trigger button (so-called "laser handpiece"). The device generates laser light at different pulse widths of up to 100 ms, a wavelength of 1 064 nm, adjustable spot sizes with a diameter of 1,5, 3, 6 and 9 mm and a maximum fluence of 700 J/cm2. It works only in conjunction with a machine (the "base unit") from which it receives power, control signals and cooling fluid. The "base unit" comprises a power supply, a control unit with a display and a cooling unit and it is also able to work with "intense pulse light (IPL) handpieces". When connected to the "base unit", the device is specifically used for cosmetic treatment of leg veins.
Reasons
Classification is determined by General Rules 1 and 6 for the interpretation of the Combined Nomenclature, Note 2(b) to Section XVI and by the wording of CN codes 8543 and 8543 90 00. As the laser is specifically designed for generating laser light with certain pulse widths and spot sizes, the device is adapted to perform a specific function. When working in conjunction with the "base unit", the device is identifiable as a working machine which performs an individual function not specified or included elsewhere in Chapter 85. Classification under heading 9013 as a laser is therefore excluded (see also HS Explanatory Note to heading 9013 (2), fourth paragraph). Given its characteristics and objective properties, namely its construction of electronic nature, the device is not similar to an interchangeable tool (see note 1(o) to Section XVI). The device is essential for the functioning of the machine as the machine cannot function without it. The device is therefore to be classified under CN code 8543 90 00 as a part of other electrical machines and apparatus, having individual functions, not specified or included elsewhere in Chapter 85.