Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1089/2012
Of 19 November 2012 — CELEX 32012R1089
Description of the goods
An electronic apparatus (so-called ‘multi-switch’) in a housing with dimensions of approximately 26 × 12 × 7 cm, equipped with the following interfaces: — four intermediate frequency inputs with level adjuster for low noise block (LNB) down-converters, — one input with level adjuster for terrestrial TV aerials, — four outputs for connection of satellite receivers. It has a built-in amplifier for compensating cable loss. The apparatus is designed for use in multi-subscriber systems for television reception via satellite, such as ‘quad LNB’ systems. It enables several satellite receivers to receive different television signals via one satellite dish, but does not convert nor modify the signals. The apparatus also allows distribution of one terrestrial TV signal.
Reasons
Classification is determined by General Rules 1 and 6 for the interpretation of the Combined Nomenclature and by the wording of CN codes 8543, 8543 70 and 8543 70 90. Given that the apparatus only allows the distribution of television signals, and given that the satellite aerial can function without the apparatus, the apparatus is not considered essential for the functioning of the aerial. Consequently, classification as a part of an aerial of heading 8529 is excluded. The apparatus is therefore to be classified under CN code 8543 70 90 as an apparatus having an individual function not specified or included elsewhere in Chapter 85.