Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 697/2012
Of 25 July 2012 — CELEX 32012R0697
Description of the goods
An article (so-called ‘transformer module with RJ 45 plug’) with connecting pins in a housing with dimensions of approximately 2 × 1,5 × 1,5 cm. The article comprises a printed circuit board equipped with four transformers, a capacitor and four resistors. It also incorporates two light emitting diodes which are not connected to the other components. The article is specifically designed for a 10/100 BASE-T Ethernet network and is for placement onto a printed circuit board for the purposes of connecting machines within a local area network for signal transmission and reception. It also provides for galvanic separation and protection of signals against over-voltage and common mode noise.
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 8517, 8517 70 and 8517 70 90. In addition to the connector, the article contains several different electrical components. Furthermore, it also performs several different electrical functions besides making connections to or in electrical circuits, such as galvanic separation and protection against over-voltage and common mode noise. These components are equally important as all contribute together to the technical requirements necessary for the establishment of a connection over an Ethernet network. Consequently, classification under heading 8536 as a plug is excluded. As the article is used in apparatus for communication in a wired network, it is therefore to be classified under CN code 8517 70 90 as a part of apparatus for communication in a wired or wireless network.