WORLD TRADE
ORGANIZATIONG/IT/5/Rev.1/Add.1
1 September 2000
(00-3432)
Committee of Participants on the Expansion of Trade in
Information Technology Products
CLASSIFICATION OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS
Communication from the World Customs Organization (WCO)
Addendum
This following communication, dated 31 August 2000, has been received from the World
Customs Organization (WCO).
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After the preparation of the document referencing all products that the Harmonized System
Committee has classified since the 22nd Session, concerning Chapters 84, 85 and 90 (annex to our
letter n° 00NL0702 – RI/Fl, dated 25 July 2000), we took note of the fact that the previous documentsent by WCO Secretariat to the World Trade Organization (10 March 1998) referred to the
classification decisions taken by the Harmonized System Committee through the 20
th Session.  Thus,
all products that the HS Committee classified during the 21st Session were not included in the
previous letter nor in the list included in the letter of 25 July 2000.
For the ITA participants' information, we are now sending an addendum to the annex to our
letter dated 25 July 2000, listing products that the Harmonized System Committee classified at the 21st
Session, concerning Chapters 84, 85 and 90.G/IT/5/Rev.1/Add.1
Page 2Annex
Product description Classification Classification rationale
Composite apparatus for treatment of water consisting of two filters (a pre-filter and a
carbon filter), an ionizer and a control device, fitted on a common base.  In this apparatus,the water passes through the pre-filter which removes sediment; the sediment-free water
then passes through the carbon filter which removes chlorine, bacteria and odours; the
treated water then undergoes ionization to separate the positive and the negative ions.8421.21 Note 3 to Section XVI.
Works trucks : electrically powered pallet trucks, capable of raising pallets a maximum of
9.25 inches (23.5 cm) from the ground by means of forks and a built-in hydraulic jack or
lifting device. (The forks raise the pallet just high enough to provide ground clearance inorder to move it from one place to another. The trucks are used to transport pallets over
short distances).8427.10
Automatic data processing machine, presented together with an atomic absorption
spectrometer.8471.49
Cryptographic processor containing a Data Encryption Standard (DES) encryption
algorithm, which is connected as a peripheral device to one or more automatic data
processing machines from which it receives commands to perform pre-programmedoperations.  Its function is to provide the necessary data security functions (e.g.,
authentication and encryption) which would otherwise have to be performed by software
loaded onto the host automatic data processi ng machine; this eliminates the need for
storage of certain security data bases in the automatic data processing machine(s).  The
functions of the apparatus are controlled by firmware (a chip containing a programme)installed in the product at the manufacturing process.  The apparatus has an RS 232C
physical interface to an automatic data processing machine.  With suitable modification of
the firmware, it can be used in various financial institutions for purposes such as
generating the cryptographic values used in  credit or debit cards or for providing data
security in financial transactions.8471.80G/IT/5/Rev.1/Add.1
Page 3Product description Classification Classification rationale
Dry and wet vacuum cleaning machine consisting of a power unit (electric motor) and a
water basin, mounted on a base with adjustable castors.  To perform various functions, it
is presented with accessories, such as a set of nozzles, brushes and an upholstery tool for
vacuuming, a special hose and sprayer assembly for spraying liquid solutions (e.g.,insecticides) and an inflator nozzle.  The bottom of the machine also contains a high speed
centrifuge which, if a few drops of fragrance are put into the water, permits the machine
to disperse home fragrance or air freshener.  The water also acts as a filter for collecting
both dust and other impurities.8509.10 Note 3 to Section XVI.
Apparatus for linking an automatic data pr ocessing machine to a telephone line.  It
converts digital automatic data processing machine signals into analogue signals, and viceversa, thus permitting communication with another automatic data processing machine
through the telephone line system.  This apparatus enables an automatic data processing
machine, combined with a scanner and a prin ter, to send and receive faxes. It also
incorporates a microphone and a speaker and can be used as a hands-free telephone.8517.50
Apparatus for linking an automatic data pr ocessing machine to a telephone line.  It
converts digital automatic data processing machine signals into other digital signals to betransmitted through the Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN), and vice versa, thus
permitting communication with another automatic data processing machine through the
ISDN telephone line system.  It also incorporates two analogue ports for connecting a
telephone, a fax machine or a modem.8517.50
Card designed to be inserted into an auto matic data processing machine (slot-in card).
This card converts digital automatic data processing machine signals into analoguesignals, and vice versa, thus permitting  communication with another automatic data
processing machine through the telephone line system.  It also enables the automatic data
processing machine to send and receive faxes and e-mail, permitting those operations to
be achieved even via a cellular (mobile) telephone.8517.50
CD-ROM (special software), presented together with an atomic absorption spectrometer. 85.24G/IT/5/Rev.1/Add.1
Page 4Product description Classification Classification rationale
Digital still camera fitted with a Charge Coupled Device (CCD) and based on video
camera recorder technology.  It records, processes and stores images in digital format. It
features a built-in, high-resolution, 1.8" colour LCD screen that is used as a viewfinder
when shooting images and as a monitor when viewing recorded or uploaded images.  Thesemiconductor memory of the apparatus holds up to 96 colour still images.  The images
can be transferred to an automatic data processing machine by means of an optional
accessory package for viewing and storing on an automatic data processing machine.  For
this purpose it has been designed with built-in digital input and output connection ports.
It is also designed with a connection port for video cables so that the images can betransferred directly to a TV or a VCR.  It can also deliver its stored images to labels by
connecting to a label printer specifically designed for use with the digital camera.8525.40 GIRs 1 and 6.
Modular system for physical vapour deposition of metal on semiconductor wafers,
forming a whole and consisting essentially of a deposition module fitted with a
magnetron, a turbomolecular vacuum pump, a robotic handling device, and a heating
device.  Once a wafer has entered the deposition chamber, a target disk of high-puritymetal, e.g., aluminium, is bombarded with ions produced from argon gas (introduced into
the chamber via a gas distribution system).  This causes particles of metal to be removed
from its surface and deposited onto the wafer ("sputtering").  The action of the gas hitting
the target disk causes neutral (uncharged) atoms of metal to be "dislodged" from the target
by the kinetic (physical) force of the bombar ding ions.  Once these atoms are "dislodged",
they are deposited on the wafer to form a thin film of conductive material.
The system is used for coating semiconductor wafers used in the production of complexintegrated circuits.8543.89 Note 3 to Section XVIG/IT/5/Rev.1/Add.1
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Atomic absorption spectrometer, consisting of an analysis device which, under the control
of an external automatic data processing machine, measures the spectroscopy of various
substances by means of atomic absorption.  The analysis device uses optical radiations of
the wavelength range 185 - 900 nm (UV, visible).  This device is presented together withan automatic data processing machine and a CD-ROM (special software) which are used
for controlling the analysis device and processing the data obtained from the analysis.
The analysis device must be connected to the automatic data processing machine, since all
its operations are performed in conformity with the instructions given by the automatic
data processing machine, e.g., measurement mode, sampling mode, etc.  The results fromthe analysis are communicated to the automatic data processing machine, which converts
them into a spectrograph and intelligible data for further use (e.g., for quantitative
analysis).  The CD-ROM is classified separately in heading 85.24.9027.30 Note 4 to Section XVI,
Note 3 to Chapter 90 and
Note 6 to Chapter 85.
Atomic absorption spectrometer, consisting of an analysis device which, in the form of astand-alone, keyboard-controlled unit with built-in LCD display, measures the
spectroscopy of various substances by means of atomic absorption. The analysis deviceuses optical radiation of the wavelength range 185 - 900 nm (UV, visible).
The analysis device is presented together with an automatic data processing machine (in
the form of a system) and a CD-ROM (special software) which are used for upgrading the
functions of the analysis device.  Being capable of carrying out the analysis by itself, the
analysis device is merely connected to the automatic data processing machine in order to
have the controlling of its operation and the processing of its results upgraded from a
stand-alone, keyboard-controlled unit to an automatic data processing machine controlledflame or furnace system for automated multi-element analysis. The automatic data
processing machine and the software are classified separately in subheading 8471.49 and
heading 85.24, respectively.9027.30 Note 1 (m) to section
XVI, Note 5 (E) to
Chapter 84 and Note 6 toChapter 85.
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