RD/RO/11 5 October 2012 
 
 
Committee on Rules of Origin 
  
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  This document contains the result of the tran sposition of draft harmonized rules of origin 
from the 2002 to the 2007 version of the Harmonized Sy stem (HS) of tariff nomenclature. It contains 
the Secretariat's recommendations for Chapter 44 (inadvertently omitted from document RD/MA/38) 
as well as for Chapters 51 to 96. In Chapters 84-90 and 92, only the rules in column 3 were 
transposed.   1. Heading 44.02 
(a) HS Change 
HS2002 Description HS 2007 Description Reason for 
change 
44.02 Wood charcoal 
(including shell or nut 
charcoal), whether or not agglomerated. 44.02 Wood charcoal (including 
shell or nut charcoal), 
whether or not agglomerated. Heading 44.02 has 
been subdivided to 
provide separately 
for wood charcoal of bamboo. 
   - Of bamboo  
   - Other  
 
(b) Technical Rectification 
HS 1996 Description Rule 
44.02 Wood charcoal (including shell or nut charcoal), whether or 
not agglomerated. As specified for split 
headings 
ex44.02(a) - Agglomerated CTHS 
ex44.02(b) - Non-agglomerated CTH 
 
HS 2002 Description Rule 
44.02 Wood charcoal (including shell or nut charcoal), whether or 
not agglomerated. As specified for split 
headings 
ex44.02(a) - Agglomerated CTHS 
ex44.02(b) - Non-agglomerated CTH 
 
                                                      
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HS 2007 Description Rule 
44.02 Wood charcoal (including shell or nut charcoal), whether or 
not agglomerated. As specified for split 
headings 
ex44.02(a) - Agglomerated CTHS 
ex44.02(b) - Non-agglomerated CTH 
 
(c) Comments by the Secretariat 
 No modification has been done in the nomenclature from HS 1996 to HS2002. In 2007, the 
amendment to the nomenclature occurs at subhead ing level and does not alter the scope of the 
rule, which is set out at split heading level. Th erefore, no modification is needed; the rule can 
be transposed directly. 
 
2. Heading 44.07 
(a) HS Change 
HS2002 Description HS 2007 Description Reason for 
change 
44.07 Wood sawn or chipped 
lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not 
planed, sanded or end-
jointed, of a thickness exceeding 6 mm. 44.07 Wood sawn or chipped 
lengthwise, sliced or peeled, 
whether or not planed, 
sanded or end-jointed, of a thickness exceeding 6 mm.  
4407.10 - Coniferous 4407.10 - Coniferous  
 - Of tropical wood 
specified in Subheading 
Note 1 to this Chapter :  - Of tropical wood specified 
in Subheading Note 1 to this 
Chapter :  
  4407.21 -- Mahogany ( Swietenia 
spp.)  
  4407.22 -- Virola, Imbuia and Balsa  
4407.24 -- Virola, Mahogany 
(Swietenia spp. ), Imbuia 
and Balsa - deleted Subheading 
4407.24 has been subdivided to 
provide separately 
for wood of mahogany. 
4407.25 -- Dark Red Meranti, 
Light Red Meranti and 
Meranti Bakau 4407.25 -- Dark Red Meranti, Light 
Red Meranti and Meranti 
Bakau  
4407.26 -- White Lauan, White 
Meranti, White Seraya, 
Yellow Meranti and Alan 4407.26 -- White Lauan, White 
Meranti, White Seraya, 
Yellow Meranti and Alan  
  4407.27 -- Sapelli New subheadings 
4407.27 and 4407.28 have been 
created to provide 
separately for 
wood of sapelli 
and iroko. 
  4407.28 -- Iroko  
4407.29 -- Other 4407.29 -- Other   RD/RO/1 
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  HS2002 Description HS 2007 Description Reason for 
change 
 - Other :  - Other : New subheading 
4407.93 to 4407.95 have been 
to provide 
separately for 
woodof maple, 
cherry and ash. 
4407.91 -- Of oak (Quercus spp.)  4407.91 -- Of oak (Quercus spp.)   
4407.92 -- Of beech (Fagus spp.)  4407.92 -- Of beech (Fagus spp.)   
  4407.93 -- Of maple (Acer spp.)   
  4407.94 -- Of cherry (Prunus spp.)   
  4407.95 -- Of ash (Fraxinus spp.)   
4407.99 -- Other 4407.99 -- Other  
 
(b) Technical Rectification 
HS 1996 Description Rule 
44.07 Wood sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether 
or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, of a thickness 
exceeding 6 mm. As specified for split 
headings  
ex 44.07(a) - Finger- or end-jointed CTHS 
ex 44.07(b)  - Other  CTH 
 
HS 20022 Description Rule 
44.07 Wood sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether 
or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, of a thickness exceeding 6 mm. As specified for split 
headings  
ex 44.07(a) - Finger- or end-jointed CTHS 
ex 44.07(b)  - Other  CTH 
 
HS 2007 Description Rule 
44.07 Wood sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether 
or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, of a thickness exceeding 6 mm. As specified for split 
headings  
ex 44.07(a) - Finger- or end-jointed CTHS 
ex 44.07(b)  - Other  CTH 
 
(c) Comments by the Secretariat 
 To maintain the initial split heading structure.  The amendment to the nomenclature occurs at 
subheading level and does not alter the scope of  the rule, which is set out at split heading 
level. 
                                                      
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  3. Heading 44.09 
(a) HS Change 
HS2002 Description HS 2007 Description Reason for 
change 
44.09 Wood (including strips 
and friezes for parquet 
flooring, not assembled) 
continuously shaped 
(tongued, grooved, 
rebated, chamfered, V-jointed, beaded, 
moulded, rounded or the 
like) along any of its edges, ends or faces, 
whether or not planed, 
sanded or end-jointed.  Wood (including strips and 
friezes for parquet flooring, 
not assembled) continuously 
shaped (tongued, grooved, 
rebated, chamfered, V-jointed, beaded, moulded, 
rounded or the like) along 
any of its edges, ends or faces, whether or not planed, 
sanded or end-jointed. Subheading 
4409.20 has been 
subdivided to quote separately 
bamboo. 
4409.10 - Coniferous 4409.10 - Coniferous :  
4409.20 - Non-coniferous  - Non-coniferous  
  4409.21 -- Of bamboo  
  4409.29 -- Other  
 
(b) Technical Rectification 
HS 1996 Description Rule 
44.09 Wood (including strips and fri ezes for parquet flooring, not 
assembled) continuously shaped (tongued, grooved, rebated 
chamfered, V-jointed, beaded, moulded, rounded or the like) 
along any of its edges or faces, whether or not planed, sanded 
or finger-jointed. As specified for split 
headings 
ex44.09(a) - Finger or end-jointed CTHS 
ex44.09(b) - Other CTH 
 
HS 2002 Description Rule 
44.09 Wood (including strips and fri ezes for parquet flooring, not 
assembled) continuously shaped (tongued, grooved, rebated 
chamfered, V-jointed, beaded, moulded, rounded or the like) along any of its edges or faces, whether or not planed, sanded 
or finger-jointed. As specified for split 
headings 
ex44.09(a) - Finger or end-jointed CTHS 
ex44.09(b) - Other CTH 
 
HS 2007 Description Rule 
44.09 Wood (including strips and fri ezes for parquet flooring, not 
assembled) continuously shaped (tongued, grooved, rebated chamfered, V-jointed, beaded, moulded, rounded or the like) 
along any of its edges or faces, whether or not planed, sanded 
or finger-jointed. As specified for split 
headings 
ex44.09(a) - Finger or end-jointed CTHS 
ex44.09(b) - Other CTH 
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  (c) Comments by the Secretariat 
 No modification has been done in the nomenclature from HS 1996 to HS2002. In 2007, the 
amendment to the nomenclature occurs at subhead ing level and does not alter the scope of the 
rule, which is set out at split heading level. Th erefore, no modification is needed; the rule can 
be transposed directly. 
 
4. Heading 44.10 
(a) HS Change 
HS2002 Description HS 2007 Description Reason for 
change 
44.10 Particle board and 
similar board (for 
example, oriented strand board and waferboard) of 
wood or other ligneous 
materials, whether or not agglomerated with resins 
or other organic binding 
substances. 44.10 Particle board, oriented 
strand board (OSB) and 
similar board (for example, waferboard) of wood or 
other ligneous materials, 
whether or not agglomerated 
with resins or other organic 
binding substances. New subheadings 
4410.11, 4410.12 
and 4410.19 have been created to 
provide separately 
for particle boards 
and oriented strand 
board of wood. 
   - Of wood :  
  4410.11 -- Particle board  
  4410.12 -- Oriented strand board 
(OSB)  
  4410.19 -- Other  
 - Oriented strand board 
and waferboard, of wood 
:    
4410.21 -- Unworked or not 
further worked than 
sanded - (deleted)  
4410.29 -- Other - (deleted)  
 - Other, of wood :    
4410.31 -- Unworked or not 
further worked than 
sanded - (deleted)  
4410.32 -- Surface-covered with 
melamine-impregnated paper - (deleted)  
4410.33 -- Surface-covered with 
decorative laminates of 
plastics - (deleted)  
4410.39 -- Other - (deleted)  
4410.90 - Other 4410.90 - Other  
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  (b) Technical Rectification 
HS 1996 Description Rule 
44.10 Particle board and similar board of wood or other ligneous 
materials, whether or not agglomerated with resins or other organic binding substances. As specified for split 
headings 
ex44.10(a) -Surface covered with sheets of wood, plastics plastic 
impregnated paper or paper board or basic metal. CTHS 
ex44.10(b) - Other CTH 
 
HS 20023 Description Rule 
44.10 Particle board and similar board (for example, oriented strand 
board and waferboard) of wood or other ligneous materials, whether or not agglomerated with resins or other organic 
binding substances. As specified for split 
headings  
ex44.10(a) -  Surface covered with  sheets of wood, plastics, plastic 
impregnated paper or paper board or basic metal. CTHS 
ex44.10(b)  - Other  CTH 
 
HS 2007 Description Rule 
44.10 Particle board and similar board (for example, oriented strand 
board and waferboard) of wood or other ligneous materials, 
whether or not agglomerated with resins or other organic binding substances. As specified for split 
headings  
ex44.10(a) -  Surface covered with  sheets of wood, plastics, plastic 
impregnated paper or paper board or basic metal. CTHS 
ex44.10(b)  - Other  CTH 
 
(c) Comments by the Secretariat 
 To maintain the initial split heading structure.  The amendment to the nomenclature occurs at 
subheading level and does not alter the scope of  the rule, which is set out at split heading 
level. 
 
5. Heading 44.11 
(a) HS Change 
HS2002 Description HS 2007 Description Reason for 
change 
44.11 Fibreboard of wood or 
other ligneous materials, 
whether or not bonded 
with resins or other organic substances. 44.11 Fibreboard of wood or other 
ligneous materials, whether 
or not bonded with resins or 
other organic substances. Deletion of 
subheadings 
4411.31 et 4411.39 
because of the low volume of trade 
and complete 
transposition of heading 44.11 
subdividing 
between "medium density fibreboard 
                                                      
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  HS2002 Description HS 2007 Description Reason for 
change 
(MDF)" and "other 
fibreboard". 
 - Fibreboard of a density 
exceeding 0.8 g/cm3 :  - Medium density fibreboard 
(MDF) :  
4411.11 -- Not mechanically 
worked or surface covered - deleted  
  4411.12 -- Of a thickness not 
exceeding 5 mm  
  4411.13 -- Of a thickness exceeding 
5 mm but not exceeding 9 mm  
  4411.14 -- Of a thickness exceeding 
9 mm  
4411.19 -- Other    
 - Fibreboard of a density 
exceeding 0.5 g/cm3 but 
not exceeding 0.8 g/cm3 :    
4411.21 -- Not mechanically 
worked or surface 
covered - (deleted)  
4411.29 -- Other - (deleted)  
 - Fibreboard of a density 
exceeding 0.35 g/cm3 but 
not exceeding 0.5 g/cm3 :    
4411.31 -- Not mechanically 
worked or surface 
covered - (deleted)  
4411.39 -- Other - (deleted)  
 - Other :  - Other :  
4411.91 -- Not mechanically 
worked or surface covered - (deleted)  
  4411.92 -- Of a density exceeding 0.8 
g/cm³  
  4411.93 -- Of a density exceeding 0.5 
g/cm³ but not exceeding 0.8 g/cm³  
  4411.94 -- Of a density not exceeding 
0.5 g/cm³  
4411.99 -- Other - (deleted)  
 
(b) Technical Rectification 
HS 1996 Description Rule 
44.11 Fibreboard of wood or other ligneous materials, whether or 
not bonded with resins or other organic substances. As specified for split 
headings 
ex44.11(a) -Surface covered with sheets of wood, plastics plastic 
impregnated paper or paper board or basic metal. CTHS 
ex44.11(b) - Other CTH 
 
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  HS 2002 Description Rule 
44.11 Fibreboard of wood or other ligneous materials, whether or 
not bonded with resins or other organic substances. As specified for split 
headings 
ex44.11(a) -Surface covered with sheets of wood, plastics plastic 
impregnated paper or paper board or basic metal. CTHS 
ex44.11(b) - Other CTH 
 
HS 2007 Description Rule 
44.11 Fibreboard of wood or other ligneous materials, whether or 
not bonded with resins or other organic substances. As specified for split 
headings 
ex44.11(a) -Surface covered with sheets of wood, plastics plastic 
impregnated paper or paper board or basic metal. CTHS 
ex44.11(b) - Other CTH 
 
(c) Comments by the Secretariat 
 No modification has been done in the nomenclature from HS1996 in HS 2007; the 
amendment to the nomenclature occurs at subhead ing level and does not alter the scope of the 
rule, which is set out at heading level. Therefore, no modification is needed; the rule can be 
transposed directly. 
 
6. Heading 44.12 
(a) HS Change  
HS2002 Description HS 2007 Description Reason for 
change 
44.12 Plywood, veneered 
panels and similar laminated wood.  Plywood, veneered panels 
and similar laminated wood. New subheadings 
4412.10, 4412.31, 
4412.32 and 
4412.39 have been 
created to provide separately for 
plywood of 
bamboo and other plywood. 
 - Plywood consisting 
solely of sheets of wood, 
each ply not exceeding 6 mm thickness : 4412.10 - Of bamboo Subheadings 
4412.22 to 
4412.93 have been deleted. 
4412.13 -- With at least one outer 
ply of tropical wood 
specified in Subheading Note 1 to this Chapter    
4412.14 -- Other, with at least one 
outer ply of non-
coniferous wood    
4412.19 -- Other    
 - Other, with at least one 
outer ply of non-
coniferous wood :    
4412.22 -- With at least one ply 
of tropical wood 
specified in Subheading 
Note 1 to this Chapter     RD/RO/1 
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  HS2002 Description HS 2007 Description Reason for 
change 
4412.23 -- Other, containing at 
least one layer of particle board    
4412.29 -- Other    
   - Other plywood, consisting 
solely of sheets of wood (other than bamboo), each 
ply not exceeding 
6 mm thickness :  
  4412.31 -- With at least one outer ply 
of tropical wood specified in 
Subheading Note 1 to this 
Chapter  
  4412.32 -- Other, with at least one 
outer ply of non-coniferous 
wood  
  4412.39 -- Other  
 - Other :  - Other :  
4412.92 -- With at least one ply 
of tropical wood specified in Subheading 
Note 1 to this Chapter    
4412.93 -- Other, containing at 
least one layer of particle board    
  4412.94 -- Blockboard, laminboard 
and battenboard Subheading 
4412.94 has been created to provide 
separately for 
blockboard, laminboard and 
battenboard. 
4412.99 -- Other 4412.99 -- Other  
 
(b) Technical Rectification 
HS 1996 Description Rule 
44.12 Plywood, veneered panels and similar laminated wood. As specified for split 
headings 
ex44.12(a) -  Surface covered with sheet s of wood, plastics, plastic 
impregnated paper or paper board or basic metal. CTHS 
 
ex44.12(b) -  Other CTH  
 
HS 20024 Description Rule 
44.12 Plywood, veneered panels and similar laminated wood. As specified for split 
headings  
ex44.12(a) -  Surface covered with  sheets of wood, plastics, plastic 
impregnated paper or paper board or basic metal. CTHS 
 
ex44.12(b)  -  Other  CTH 
 
                                                      
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  HS 2007 Description Rule 
44.12 Plywood, veneered panels and similar laminated wood. As specified for split 
headings  
ex44.12(a) -  Surface covered with  sheets of wood, plastics, plastic 
impregnated paper or paper board or basic metal. CTHS 
 
ex44.12(b)  -  Other CTH 
 
(c) Comments by the Secretariat 
 To maintain the initial split structure. Th e amendment to the nomenclature occurs at 
subheading level and does not alter the scope of  the rule, which is set out at split heading 
level. 
 
7. Heading 44.18 
(a) HS Change 
HS2002 Description HS 2007 Description Reason for 
change 
44.18 Builders' joinery and 
carpentry of wood, 
including cellular wood panels, assembled 
parquet panels, shingles 
and shakes.  Builders' joinery and 
carpentry of wood, including 
cellular wood panels, assembled flooring panels, 
shingles and shakes. New subheading 
4418.60 has been 
created for posts and beams.  
 
4418.10 - Windows, French-
windows and their 
frames  - Windows, French-windows 
and their frames  
4418.20 - Doors and their frames 
and thresholds  - Doors and their frames and 
thresholds  
4418.30 - Parquet panels   Subheading 
4418.30 has been 
deleted. 
4418.40 - Shuttering for concrete 
constructional work  - Shuttering for concrete 
constructional work  
4418.50 - Shingles and shakes  - Shingles and shakes  
  4418.60 - Posts and beams  
   - Assembled flooring panels 
: New subheadings 
4418.71 to 
4418.79 have been 
created for 
assembled flooring 
panels. 
  4418.71 -- For mosaic floors  
  4418.72 -- Other, multilayer  
  4418.73 -- Other  
4418.90 - Other 4418.90 - Other  
 
(b) Technical Rectification 
HS 1996 Description Rule 
44.18 Builders' joinery and carpentry of wood, including cellular 
wood panels, assembled parquet panels, shingles and shakes. CTH  RD/RO/1 
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HS 2002 Description Rule 
44.18 Builders' joinery and carpentry of wood, including cellular 
wood panels, assembled parquet panels, shingles and shakes. CTH 
 
HS 2007 Description Rule 
44.18 Builders' joinery and carpentry of wood, including cellular 
wood panels, assembled parquet panels, shingles and shakes. CTH 
 
(c) Comments by the Secretariat 
 No modification has been done in the nomenclature from HS1996 in HS 2007; the 
amendment to the nomenclature occurs at subhead ing level and does not alter the scope of the 
rule, which is set out at heading level. Therefore, no modification is needed; the rule can be transposed directly. 
 
8. Heading 52.08 
(a) HS change 
HS2002 Description HS 2007 Description Reason for 
change 
52.08 Woven fabrics of cotton, 
containing 85 % or more 
by weight of cotton, 
weighing not more than 200 g/m
2. 52.08 Woven fabrics of cotton, 
containing 85 % or more 
by weight of cotton, 
weighing not more than 200 g/m
2. Deletion of 
subheading 
5208.53 because 
of the low volume of trade. 
 - Printed :  - Printed :  
5208.51 -- Plain weave, weighing 
not more than 100 g/m2 5208.51 -- Plain weave, weighing 
not more than 100 g/m2  
5208.52 -- Plain weave, weighing 
more than 100 g/m2 5208.52 -- Plain weave, weighing 
more than 100 g/m2  
5208.53 -- 3-thread or 4-thread 
twill, including cross 
twill - (deleted)  
5208.59 -- Other fabrics 5 208.59 -- Other fabrics  
 
(b) Technical Rectification 
HS 1996 Description Rule 
52.08 Woven fabrics of cotton, containing 
85 % or more by weight  of cotton, 
weighing not more than 200 g/m2. As specified for split headings 
ex52.08(a) - Woven fabrics of cotton, 
containing 85%  or more by weight of cotton, weighing not more than 
200 g/m2: printed, dyed (including 
dyed white) [CTH; or change from unbleached or 
prebleached fabric to the product of this split heading by permanent dyeing or printing, 
accompanied by at least two preparatory or 
finishing operations.] 
ex52.08(b) - Other CTH, except from heading 52.09 
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HS 2002 Description Rule 
52.08 Woven fabrics of cotton, containing 
85 % or more by weight  of cotton, weighing not more than 200 g/m
2. As specified for split headings 
ex52.08(a) - Woven fabrics of cotton, 
containing 85%  or more by weight 
of cotton, weighing not more than 200 g/m2: printed, dyed (including 
dyed white) [CTH; or change from unbleached or 
prebleached fabric to the product of this split 
heading by permanent dyeing or printing, accompanied by at least two preparatory or 
finishing operations.] 
ex52.08(b) - Other CTH, except from heading 52.09 
 
HS 2007 Description Rule 
52.08 Woven fabrics of cotton, containing 
85 % or more by weight  of cotton, weighing not more than 200 g/m
2. As specified for split headings 
ex52.08(a) - Woven fabrics of cotton, 
containing 85%  or more by weight 
of cotton, weighing not more than 200 g/m2: printed, dyed (including 
dyed white) [CTH; or change from unbleached or 
prebleached fabric to the product of this split 
heading by permanent dyeing or printing, accompanied by at least two preparatory or 
finishing operations.] 
ex52.08(b) - Other CTH, except from heading 52.09 
 
(c) Comments by the Secretariat 
 No modification has been done in the nomenclature from HS1996 to HS2002.  In HS2007, 
the amendment to the nomenclature occurs at subheading level and does not alter the scope of 
the rule, which is set out at split heading level.  Therefore, no modification is needed; the rule 
can be transposed directly. 
 
9. Heading 52.10 
(a) HS Change 
HS2002 Description HS 2007 Description Reason for 
change 
52.10 Woven fabrics of cotton, 
containing less than 85 
% by weight of cotton, 
mixed mainly or solely 
with man-made fibres, weighing not more than 
200 g/m
2. 52.10 Woven fabrics of cotton, 
containing less than 85 
% by weight of cotton, 
mixed mainly or solely 
with man-made fibres, weighing not more than 
200 g/m
2.  Deletion of 
subheading 
5210.12, 5210.22, 
5210.42 and 
5210.52, because of the low volume 
of trade. 
 - Unbleached :  - Unbleached :  
5210.11 -- Plain weave 5210.11 -- Plain weave  
5210.12 -- 3-thread or 4-thread 
twill, including cross twill - (deleted)  
5210.19 -- Other fabrics 5210.19 -- Other fabrics  
 - Bleached :  - Bleached :  
5210.21 -- Plain weave 5210.21 -- Plain weave  
5210.22 -- 3-thread or 4-thread 
twill, including cross 
twill - (deleted)  
5210.29 -- Other fabrics 5210.29 -- Other fabrics   RD/RO/1 
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  HS2002 Description HS 2007 Description Reason for 
change 
 - Dyed :  - Dyed :  
5210.31 -- Plain weave 5210.31 -- Plain weave  
5210.32 -- 3-thread or 4-thread 
twill, including cross 
twill 5210.32 -- 3-thread or 4-thread 
twill, including cross 
twill  
5210.39 -- Other fabrics 5210.39 -- Other fabrics  
 - Of yarns of different 
colours :  - Of yarns of different 
colours :  
5210.41 -- Plain weave 5210.41 -- Plain weave  
5210.42 -- 3-thread or 4-thread 
twill, including cross 
twill - (deleted)  
5210.49 -- Other fabrics 5210.49 -- Other fabrics  
 - Printed :  - Printed :  
5210.51 -- Plain weave 5210.51 -- Plain weave  
5210.52 -- 3-thread or 4-thread 
twill, including cross twill - (deleted)  
5210.59 -- Other fabrics 5210.59 -- Other fabrics  
 
(b) Technical Rectification 
HS 1996 Description Rule 
52.10 Woven fabrics of cotton, containing 
less than 85 % by weight of cotton, 
mixed mainly or solely with man-
made fibres, weighing not more 
than 200 g/m2. As specified for split headings 
ex52.10(a) - Woven fabrics of cotton, 
containing less than 85% by weight 
of cotton, mixed mainly or solely 
with man-made fibres, weighing not more than 200g/m2: printed, 
dyed (including dyed white) [CTH; Change from unbl eached or prebleached 
fabric to the product of this split heading by 
permanent dyeing or printing, accompanied by at least two preparatory or finishing operations.] 
ex52.10(b) - Other CTH, except from heading 52.11 
 
HS 2002 Description Rule 
52.10 Woven fabrics of cotton, containing 
less than 85 % by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-
made fibres, weighing not more 
than 200 g/m
2. As specified for split headings 
ex52.10(a) - Woven fabrics of cotton, 
containing less than 85% by weight 
of cotton, mixed mainly or solely 
with man-made fibres, weighing not more than 200g/m2: printed, 
dyed (including dyed white) [CTH; Change from unbl eached or prebleached 
fabric to the product of this split heading by 
permanent dyeing or printing, accompanied by at least two preparatory or finishing operations.] 
ex52.10(b) - Other CTH, except from heading 52.11 
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HS 2007 Description Rule 
52.10 Woven fabrics of cotton, containing 
less than 85 % by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-
made fibres, weighing not more 
than 200 g/m
2. As specified for split headings 
ex52.10(a) - Woven fabrics of cotton, 
containing less than 85% by weight 
of cotton, mixed mainly or solely 
with man-made fibres, weighing not more than 200g/m2: printed, 
dyed (including dyed white) [CTH; Change from unbl eached or prebleached 
fabric to the product of this split heading by 
permanent dyeing or printing, accompanied by at least two preparatory or finishing operations.] 
ex52.10(b) - Other CTH, except from heading 52.11 
 
(c) Comments by the Secretariat 
 No modification has been done in the nomenclature from HS1996 to HS2002.  In HS2007, 
the amendment to the nomenclature occurs at subheading level and does not alter the scope of 
the rule, which is set out at split heading level.  Therefore, no modification is needed; the rule 
can be transposed directly. 
 
10. Heading 52.11 
(a) HS Change 
HS2002 Description HS 2007 Description Reason for 
change 
52.11 Woven fabrics of cotton, 
containing less than 85 
% by weight of cotton, 
mixed mainly or solely 
with man-made  fibres, weighing more than 200 
g/m
2. 52.11 Woven fabrics of cotton, 
containing less than 85 
% by weight of cotton, 
mixed mainly or solely 
with man-made fibres, weighing more than 200 
g/m
2. Deletion of 
subheadings 5211.21, 5211.22 
and 5211.29 
because of the low volume of trade. 
 - Bleached : 5211.20 - Bleached  
5211.21 -- Plain weave - (deleted)  
5211.22 -- 3-thread or 4-thread 
twill, including cross twill - (deleted)  
5211.29 -- Other fabrics - (deleted)  
 
(b) Technical Assistance 
HS 1996 Description Rule 
52.11 Woven fabrics of cotton, containing 
less than 85 % by weight of cotton, 
mixed mainly or solely with man-made  fibres, weighing more than 
200 g/m
2. As specified for split headings 
ex52.11(a) - Woven fabrics of cotton, 
containing less than 85% by weight 
of cotton, mixed mainly or solely 
with man-made fibres, weighing more than 200 g/m2.: printed, dyed 
(including dyed white) [CTH; Change from unbl eached or prebleached 
fabric to the product of this split heading by 
permanent dyeing or printing, accompanied by at least two preparatory or finishing operations.]  RD/RO/1 
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ex52.11(b) -Other CTH, except from heading 52.10 
 
HS 2002 Description Rule 
52.11 Woven fabrics of cotton, containing 
less than 85 % by weight of cotton, 
mixed mainly or solely with man-made  fibres, weighing more than 
200 g/m
2. As specified for split headings 
ex52.11(a) - Woven fabrics of cotton, 
containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely 
with man-made fibres, weighing 
more than 200 g/m2.: printed, dyed (including dyed white) [CTH; Change from unbl eached or prebleached 
fabric to the product of this split heading by 
permanent dyeing or printing, accompanied by at 
least two preparatory or finishing operations.] 
ex52.11(b) -Other CTH, except from heading 52.10 
 
HS 2007 Description Rule 
52.11 Woven fabrics of cotton, containing 
less than 85 % by weight of cotton, 
mixed mainly or solely with man-made  fibres, weighing more than 
200 g/m
2. As specified for split headings 
ex52.11(a) - Woven fabrics of cotton, 
containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely 
with man-made fibres, weighing 
more than 200 g/m2.: printed, dyed 
(including dyed white) [CTH; Change from unbl eached or prebleached 
fabric to the product of this split heading by 
permanent dyeing or printing, accompanied by at 
least two preparatory or finishing operations.] 
ex52.11(b) -Other CTH, except from heading 52.10 
 
(c) Comments by the Secretariat 
 No modification has been done in the nomenclature from HS1996 to HS2002.  In HS2007, 
the amendment to the nomenclature occurs at subheading level and does not alter the scope of the rule, which is set out at split heading level.  Therefore, no modification is needed; the rule 
can be transposed directly. 
 
11. Heading 53.04 and 53.05 
(a) HS Change 
HS2002 Description HS 2007 Description Reason for 
change 
53.04 Sisal and other textile 
fibres of the genus 
Agave , raw or processed 
but not spun; tow and 
waste of these fibres 
(including yarn waste and garnetted stock). - (deleted) Deletion of 
subheadings 
5304.10 and 5304.90 because 
of the low volume 
of trade. 
5304.10 - Sisal and other textile 
fibres of the genus 
Agave, raw - (deleted)  RD/RO/1 
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change 
5304.90 - Other - (deleted)  
53.05 Coconut, abaca (Manila 
hemp or Musa  textilis 
Nee), ramie  and other 
vegetable textile fibres, 
not elsewhere specified  
or included, raw or 
processed but not spun; tow, noils and waste of 
these fibres (including 
yarn waste and garnetted stock). 5305.00 Coconut, abaca (Manila 
hemp or Musa  textilis 
Nee), ramie and other 
vegetable textile fibres, 
not elsewhere specified 
or included, raw or 
processed but not spun; tow, noils and waste of 
these fibres (including 
yarn waste and garnetted stock). Deletion of 
subheadings 
5305.11, 5305.19, 
5305.21, 5305.29 
and 5305.90 because of the low 
volume of trade.  
 - Of coconut (coir) :    
5305.11 -- Raw - (deleted)  
5305.19 -- Other - (deleted)  
 - Of abaca :    
5305.21 -- Raw - (deleted)  
5305.29 -- Other - (deleted)  
5305.90 - Other - (deleted)  
 
(b) Technical Rectification 
HS 1996 Description Rule 
53.04 Sisal and other textile fibres of the 
genus Agave , raw or processed but 
not spun; tow and waste of these 
fibres (including yarn waste and 
garnetted stock). As specified for split headings 
ex53.04(a) - Sisal and other textile fibres of the 
genus Agave, raw or processed but 
not spun The origin shall be the country where the sisal 
and other textile fibres of the genus Agave of 
this split heading are obtained in their natural or 
unprocessed state. 
ex53.04(b) - Garnetted  stock CTHS 
ex53.04(c) Other The origin shall be the country where the tow 
and waste of this split heading are derived from 
manufacturing or processing operations or from 
consumption 
  
HS 1996 Description Rule 
53.05 Coconut, abaca (Manila hemp or 
Musa textilis Nee), ramie  and other 
vegetable textile fibres, not 
elsewhere specified  or included, raw or processed but not spun; tow, 
noils and waste of these fibres 
(including yarn waste and garnetted stock). As specified for split headings 
ex53.04(a) - Coconut, abaca (Manila hemp or 
Musa textilis Nee), ramie and other 
vegetable textile fibres, not elsewhere specified or included, 
raw or processed but not spun The origin shall be the country where the 
coconut, abaca, ramie and other vegetable textile fibres of this split heading are obtained in their 
natural or unprocessed state. 
ex53.04(b) - Garnetted stock of these fibres CTHS  RD/RO/1 
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  HS 1996 Description Rule 
ex53.04(c) -Other The origin shall be the country where the tow 
and waste of this split heading are derived from 
manufacturing or processing operations or from consumption 
 
HS 2002 Description Rule 
53.04 Sisal and other textile fibres of the 
genus Agave , raw or processed but 
not spun; tow and waste of these fibres (including yarn waste and 
garnetted stock). As specified for split headings 
ex53.04(a) - Sisal and other textile fibres of the 
genus Agave, raw or processed but 
not spun The origin shall be the country where the sisal 
and other textile fibres of the genus Agave of this split heading are obtained in their natural or 
unprocessed state. 
ex53.04(b) - Garnetted  stock CTHS 
ex53.04(c) Other The origin shall be the country where the tow 
and waste of this split heading are derived from 
manufacturing or processing operations or from 
consumption 
  
HS 2002 Description Rule 
53.05 Coconut, abaca (Manila hemp or 
Musa textilis Nee), ramie  and other vegetable textile fibres, not 
elsewhere specified  or included, 
raw or processed but not spun; tow, 
noils and waste of these fibres 
(including yarn waste and garnetted stock). As specified for split headings 
ex53.04(a) - Coconut, abaca (Manila hemp or 
Musa textilis Nee), ramie and other 
vegetable textile fibres, not elsewhere specified or included, 
raw or processed but not spun The origin shall be the country where the 
coconut, abaca, ramie and other vegetable textile 
fibres of this split heading are obtained in their natural or unprocessed state. 
ex53.04(b) - Garnetted stock of these fibres CTHS 
ex53.04(c) -Other The origin shall be the country where the tow 
and waste of this split heading are derived from manufacturing or processing operations or from 
consumption 
 
HS 2007 Description Rule 
53.05 Coconut, abaca (Manila hemp or 
Musa textilis Nee), ramie  and other vegetable textile fibres, not 
elsewhere specified  or included, 
raw or processed but not spun; tow, noils and waste of these fibres 
(including yarn waste and garnetted 
stock). As specified for split headings 
ex53.04(a) - Coconut, abaca (Manila hemp or 
Musa textilis Nee), ramie and other 
vegetable textile fibres, not The origin shall be the country where the 
coconut, abaca, ramie and other vegetable textile 
fibres of this split heading are obtained in their RD/RO/1 
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elsewhere specified or included, 
raw or processed but not spun natural or unprocessed state. 
ex53.04(b) - Garnetted stock of these fibres CTHS 
ex53.04(c) -Other The origin shall be the country where the tow 
and waste of this split heading are derived from 
manufacturing or processing operations or from 
consumption 
 
(c) Comments by the Secretariat 
 No modification has been done in the nomenclature from HS1996 to HS2002.  In HS2007, 
the amendment to the nomenclature occurs at subheading level and does not alter the scope of 
the rule, which is set out at split heading level.  Therefore, no modification is needed; the rule 
can be transposed directly. 
 
12. Heading 54.02 
(a) HS Change 
HS2002 Description HS 2007 Description Reason for 
change 
54.02 Synthetic filament yarn 
(other than sewing thread), not put up for 
retail sale, including 
synthetic monofilament of less than 67 decitex. 54.02 Synthetic filament yarn 
(other than sewing thread), not put up for 
retail sale, including 
synthetic monofilament of less than 67 decitex.  
5402.10 - High tenacity yarn of 
nylon or other 
polyamides  - High tenacity yarn of 
nylon or other 
polyamides : Subheading 
5402.10 has been 
subdivided to provide separately 
for yarn of 
aramids. 
  5402.11 --Of aramids  
  5402.19 --  Other  
5402.20 - High tenacity yarn of 
polyesters 5402.20 - High tenacity yarn of 
polyesters  
 - Textured yarn :  - Textured yarn :  
5402.31 -- Of nylon or other 
polyamides, measuring per single yarn not more 
than 50 tex 5402.31 -- Of nylon or other 
polyamides, measuring per single yarn not more 
than 50 tex  
5402.32 -- Of nylon or other 
polyamides, measuring per single yarn more 
than 50 tex 5402.32 -- Of nylon or other 
polyamides, measuring per single yarn more than 
50 tex  
5402.33 -- Of polyesters 5402.33 -- Of polyesters  
  5402.34 -- Of polypropylene New subheading 
5402.34 has been created to provide 
separately for 
textured yarn of polypropylene. 
5402.39 -- Other 5402.39 -- Other  
 - Other yarn, single,  - Other yarn, single,   RD/RO/1 
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change 
untwisted or with a twist 
not exceeding 50 turns per metre : untwisted or with a twist 
not exceeding 50 turns per metre : 
5402.41 -- Of nylon or other 
polyamides - (deleted) 
5402.42 -- Of polyesters, 
partially oriented - (deleted) 
5402.43 -- Of polyesters, other - (deleted)  
  5402.44 -- Elastomeric New subheadings 
5402.44 to 
5402.48 have been created to provide 
separately for 
elastomeric yarn and that of 
polypropylene. 
  5402.45 -- Other, of nylon or 
other polyamides Subheadings 
5402.41 to 5402.43 have been 
redrafted and 
renumbered 
  5402.46 -- Other, of polyesters, 
partially oriented  
  5402.47 -- Other, of polyesters  
  5402.48 -- Other, of 
polypropylene  
5402.49 -- Other 5402.49 -- Other  
 - Other yarn, single, 
with a twist exceeding 
50 turns per metre :  - Other yarn, single, with 
a twist exceeding 50 
turns per metre :  
5402.51 -- Of nylon or other 
polyamides 5402.51 -- Of nylon or other 
polyamides  
5402.52 --  Of polyesters 5402.52 -- Of polyesters  
5402.59 --  Of polyesters 5402.59 -- Other  
 - Other yarn, multiple 
(folded) or cabled :  - Other yarn, multiple 
(folded) or cabled :  
5402.61 -- Of nylon or other 
polyamides 5402.61 -- Of nylon or other 
polyamides  
5402.62 -- Of polyesters 5402.62 -- Of polyesters  
5402.69 -- Other 5402.69 -- Other  
 
(b) Technical Rectification 
HS 1996 Description Rule 
54.02 Synthetic filament yarn (other than 
sewing thread), not put up for retail 
sale, including synthetic 
monofilament of less than 67 decitex. As specified for split headings 
ex54.02(a) -Synthetic filament yarn (other than 
sewing thread), not put up for retail 
sale, including synthetic monofilament of less than 67 
decitex:processed [CTH; change by core spinning.] RD/RO/1 
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ex54.02(b) -Synthetic filament yarn (other than 
sewing thread), not put up for retail 
sale, including synthetic monofilament of less than 67 
decitex: printed, dyed 
(includingdyed white) [CTH; or change by permanent dyeing or 
permanent printing from unbleached or prebleached yarn with at least two preparatory or 
finishing operations.] 
ex54.02(c) -Other CTH, except from headings 54.01 or 54.06 
 
HS 2002 Description Rule 
54.02 Synthetic filament yarn (other than 
sewing thread), not put up for retail 
sale, including synthetic 
monofilament of less than 67 decitex. As specified for split headings 
ex54.02(a) -Synthetic filament yarn (other than 
sewing thread), not put up for retail 
sale, including synthetic 
monofilament of less than 67 
decitex:processed [CTH; change by core spinning.] 
ex54.02(b) -Synthetic filament yarn (other than 
sewing thread), not put up for retail 
sale, including synthetic 
monofilament of less than 67 decitex: printed, dyed 
(includingdyed white) [CTH; or change by permanent dyeing or 
permanent printing from unbleached or 
prebleached yarn with at least two preparatory or 
finishing operations.] 
ex54.02(c) -Other CTH, except from headings 54.01 or 54.06 
 
HS 2007 Description Rule 
54.02 Synthetic filament yarn (other than 
sewing thread), not put up for retail sale, including synthetic 
monofilament of less than 67 
decitex. As specified for split headings 
ex54.02(a) -Synthetic filament yarn (other than 
sewing thread), not put up for retail 
sale, including synthetic 
monofilament of less than 67 decitex:processed [CTH; change by core spinning.] 
ex54.02(b) -Synthetic filament yarn (other than 
sewing thread), not put up for retail 
sale, including synthetic monofilament of less than 67 
decitex: printed, dyed 
(includingdyed white) [CTH; or change by permanent dyeing or 
permanent printing from unbleached or prebleached yarn with at least two preparatory or 
finishing operations.] 
ex54.02(c) -Other CTH, except from headings 54.01 or 54.06 
 
(c) Comments by the Secretariat 
 No modification has been done in the nomenclature from HS1996 to HS2002.  In HS2007, 
the amendment to the nomenclature occurs at subheading level and does not alter the scope of the rule, which is set out at split heading level.  Therefore, no modification is needed; the rule 
can be transposed directly.  RD/RO/1 
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  13. Heading 54.03 
(a) HS Change 
HS2002 Description HS 2007 Description Reason for 
change 
54.03 Artificial filament yarn 
(other than sewing 
thread), not put up for 
retail sale, including 
artificial monofilament 
of less than 67 decitex. 54.03 Artificial filament yarn 
(other than sewing 
thread), not put up for 
retail sale, including 
artificial monofilament 
of less than 67 decitex. Deletion of 
subheading 
5403.20 because of low volume of 
trade. 
5403.10 - High tenacity yarn of 
viscose rayon 5403.10 - High tenacity yarn of 
viscose rayon  
5403.20 - Textured yarn - (deleted)  
 - Other yarn, single :  - Other yarn, single :  
5403.31 -- Of viscose rayon, 
untwisted or with a twist 
not exceeding 120 turns per metre 5403.31 -- Of viscose rayon, 
untwisted or with a twist 
not exceeding 120 turns per metre  
5403.32 -- Of viscose rayon, 
with a twist exceeding 
120 turns per metre 5403.32 -- Of viscose rayon, with 
a twist exceeding 120 
turns per metre  
5403.33 -- Of cellulose acetate 5 403.33 -- Of cellulose acetate  
5403.39 -- Other 5403.39 -- Other  
 - Other yarn, multiple 
(folded) or cabled :  - Other yarn, multiple 
(folded) or cabled :  
5403.41 -- Of viscose rayon 5403.41 -- Of viscose rayon  
5403.42 -- Of cellulose acetate 5 403.42 -- Of cellulose acetate  
5403.49 -- Other 5403.49 -- Other  
 
(b) Technical Rectification 
HS 1996 Description Rule 
54.03 Artificial filament yarn (other than 
sewing thread), not put up for retail sale, including artificial 
monofilament of less than 67 
decitex. As specified for split headings 
ex54.03(a) - Artificial filament yarn (other than 
sewing thread), not put up for retail 
sale, including artificial 
monofilament of less than 67 decitex: processed [CTH, or change by core spinning.] 
ex54.03(b) - Artificial filament yarn (other than 
sewing thread), not put up for retail 
sale, including artificial monofilament of less than 67 
decitex: printed, dyed (including 
dyed white) [CTH; or change by permanenz dyeing or 
permanent printing from unbleached or prebleached yarn with at least two preparatory or 
finishing operations.] 
ex54.03(c) - Other CTH, except from heading 54.01 or 54.06 
 
HS 2002 Description Rule 
54.03 Artificial filament yarn (other than 
sewing thread), not put up for retail As specified for split headings RD/RO/1 
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sale, including artificial 
monofilament of less than 67 
decitex. 
ex54.03(a) - Artificial filament yarn (other than 
sewing thread), not put up for retail 
sale, including artificial 
monofilament of less than 67 
decitex: processed [CTH, or change by core spinning.] 
ex54.03(b) - Artificial filament yarn (other than 
sewing thread), not put up for retail sale, including artificial 
monofilament of less than 67 
decitex: printed, dyed (including dyed white) [CTH; or change by permanenz dyeing or 
permanent printing from unbleached or 
prebleached yarn with at least two preparatory or 
finishing operations.] 
ex54.03(c) - Other CTH, except from heading 54.01 or 54.06 
 
HS 2007 Description Rule 
54.03 Artificial filament yarn (other than 
sewing thread), not put up for retail 
sale, including artificial monofilament of less than 67 
decitex. As specified for split headings 
ex54.03(a) - Artificial filament yarn (other than 
sewing thread), not put up for retail sale, including artificial 
monofilament of less than 67 
decitex: processed [CTH, or change by core spinning.] 
ex54.03(b) - Artificial filament yarn (other than 
sewing thread), not put up for retail 
sale, including artificial 
monofilament of less than 67 decitex: printed, dyed (including 
dyed white) [CTH; or change by permanenz dyeing or 
permanent printing from unbleached or 
prebleached yarn with at least two preparatory or 
finishing operations.] 
ex54.03(c) - Other CTH, except from heading 54.01 or 54.06 
 
(c) Comments by the Secretariat 
 No modification has been done in the nomenclature from HS1996 to HS2002.  In HS2007, 
the amendment to the nomenclature occurs at subheading level and does not alter the scope of 
the rule, which is set out at split heading level.  Therefore, no modification is needed; the rule 
can be transposed directly. 
 
14. Heading 54.04 
(a) HS Change 
HS2002 Description HS 2007 Description Reason for 
change 
54.04 Synthetic monofilament 
of 67 decitex or more and of which no cross-
sectional dimension 
exceeds 1 mm; strip and the like (for example, 54.04 Synthetic monofilament 
of 67 decitex or more and of which no cross-
sectional dimension 
exceeds 1 mm; strip and the like (for example, New subheadings 
5404.11 and 5404.12 have been 
created to provide 
separately for elastomeric  RD/RO/1 
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  HS2002 Description HS 2007 Description Reason for 
change 
artificial straw) of 
synthetic textile materials of an apparent 
width not exceeding 5 
mm. artificial straw) of 
synthetic textile materials of an apparent 
width not exceeding 5 
mm. monofilament and 
that of polypropylene. 
5404.10 - Monofilament  - Monofilament :  
  5404.11 -- Elastomeric  
  5404.12 -- Other, of 
polypropylene  
  5404.19 -- Other  
5404.90 - Other 5404.90 - Other  
 
(b) Technical Rectification 
HS 1996 Description Rule 
54.04 Synthetic monofilament of 67 
decitex or more and of which no cross-sectional dimension exceeds 
1 mm; strip and the like (for 
example, artificial straw) of synthetic textile materials of an 
apparent width not exceeding 5 
mm. As specified for split headings 
ex54.04(a)(1) - Synthetic monofilament of 67 
decitex or more and of which no 
cross-sectional dimension exceeds 
1mm; strip and the like (for 
example, artificial straw) of 
synthetic textile materials of an apparent width not exceeding 
5mm.: processed [CTH; change by core spinning] 
ex54.04(b)(1) - Synthetic monofilament of 67 
decitex or more and of which no cross-sectional dimension exceeds 
1 mm; strip and the like (for 
example, artificial straw) of synthetic textile materials of an 
apparent width not exceeding 
5mm.: printed, dyed (including dyed white) [CTH, or change by permanent dyeing or 
permanent printing from unbleached or 
prebleached yarn with at  least two preparatory 
or finishing operations.] 
ex54.04(c)(1) - Other [CTH, except from headings 54.01 or 54.06] 
 - Synthetic monofilament of 67 
decitex or more and of which no 
cross-sectional dimension exceeds 1mm; strip and the like (for 
example, artificial straw) of 
synthetic textile materials of an 
apparent width not exceeding 5 
mm.: As specified for split headings 
ex54.04(a)(2) -- Cut from sheet CTH, except from heading 39.20 or 39.21 
ex54.04(b)(2) -- Other CC 
 RD/RO/1 
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HS 2002 Description Rule 
54.04 Synthetic monofilament of 67 
decitex or more and of which no cross-sectional dimension exceeds 
1 mm; strip and the like (for 
example, artificial straw) of synthetic textile materials of an 
apparent width not exceeding 5 
mm. As specified for split headings 
ex54.04(a)(1) - Synthetic monofilament of 67 
decitex or more and of which no 
cross-sectional dimension exceeds 
1mm; strip and the like (for example, artificial straw) of 
synthetic textile materials of an 
apparent width not exceeding 
5mm.: processed [CTH; change by core spinning] 
ex54.04(b)(1) - Synthetic monofilament of 67 
decitex or more and of which no cross-sectional dimension exceeds 
1 mm; strip and the like (for 
example, artificial straw) of synthetic textile materials of an 
apparent width not exceeding 
5mm.: printed, dyed (including dyed white) [CTH, or changeby permanent dyeing or 
permanent printing from unbleached or 
prebleached yarn with at  least two preparatory 
or finishing operations.] 
ex54.04(c)(1) - Other [CTH, except from heading 54.01 or 54.06] 
 - Synthetic monofilament of 67 
decitex or more and of which no 
cross-sectional dimension exceeds 1mm; strip and the like (for 
example, artificial straw) of 
synthetic textile materials of an apparent width not exceeding 5 
mm.: As specified for split headings 
ex54.04(a)(2) -- Cut from sheet CTH, except from heading 39.20 or 39.21 
ex54.04(b)(2) -- Other CC 
 
HS 2007 Description Rule 
54.04 Synthetic monofilament of 67 
decitex or more and of which no cross-sectional dimension exceeds 
1 mm; strip and the like (for 
example, artificial straw) of synthetic textile materials of an 
apparent width not exceeding 5 
mm. As specified for split headings 
ex54.04(a)(1) - Synthetic monofilament of 67 
decitex or more and of which no 
cross-sectional dimension exceeds 1mm; strip and the like (for 
example, artificial straw) of 
synthetic textile materials of an apparent width not exceeding 
5mm.: processed [CTH; change by core spinning]  RD/RO/1 
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  HS 2007 Description Rule 
ex54.04(b)(1) - Synthetic monofilament of 67 
decitex or more and of which no 
cross-sectional dimension exceeds 1 mm; strip and the like (for 
example, artificial straw) of 
synthetic textile materials of an 
apparent width not exceeding 
5mm.: printed, dyed (including dyed white) [CTH, or changeby permanent dyeing or 
permanent printing from unbleached or 
prebleached yarn with at  least two preparatory 
or finishing operations.] 
ex54.04(c)(1) - Other [CTH, except from heading 54.01 or 54.06] 
 - Synthetic monofilament of 67 
decitex or more and of which no 
cross-sectional dimension exceeds 1mm; strip and the like (for 
example, artificial straw) of 
synthetic textile materials of an apparent width not exceeding 5 
mm.: As specified for split headings 
ex54.04(a)(2) -- Cut from sheet CTH, except from heading 39.20 or 39.21 
ex54.04(b)(2) -- Other CC 
 
(c) Comments by the Secretariat 
 No modification has been done in the nomenclature from HS1996 to HS2002.  In HS2007, 
the amendment to the nomenclature occurs at subheading level and does not alter the scope of the rule, which is set out at split heading level.  Therefore, no modification is needed; the rule 
can be transposed directly. 
 
15. Heading 54.06 
(a) HS Change 
 HS2002 Description HS 2007 Description Reason for change 
54.06 Man-made filament 
yarn (other than sewing 
thread), put up for retail sale. 5406.00 Man-made filament yarn 
(other than sewing 
thread), put up for retail sale. Deletion of 
subheadings5406.10 
and 5406.20 
because of the low volume of trade. 
5406.10 - Synthetic filament 
yarn - (deleted)  
5406.20 - Artificial filament 
yarn - (deleted)  
 
(b) Technical Rectification 
HS 1996 Description Rule 
54.06 Man-made filament yarn (other 
than sewing thread), put up for 
retail sale. As specified for split headings 
ex54.06(a) - Man-made filament yarn (other 
than sewing thread), put up for 
retail sale: processed [CTH; change by core spinning.] RD/RO/1 
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ex54.06(b) -Man-made filament yarn (other 
than sewing thread), put up for 
retail sale: printed, dyed (including dyed white) [CTH; or change by permanent dyeing or 
permanent printing from unbleached or 
prebleached yarn with at least two preparatory or 
finishing operations.] 
ex54.06(c) -Other CTH, except from headings 54.01 through 54.05 
 
HS 2002 Description Rule 
54.06 Man-made filament yarn (other 
than sewing thread), put up for 
retail sale. As specified for split headings 
ex54.06(a) - Man-made filament yarn (other 
than sewing thread), put up for 
retail sale: processed [CTH; change by core spinning.] 
ex54.06(b) -Man-made filament yarn (other 
than sewing thread), put up for 
retail sale: printed, dyed (including 
dyed white) [CTH; or change by permanent dyeing or 
permanent printing from unbleached or 
prebleached yarn with at least two preparatory or 
finishing operations.] 
ex54.06(c) -Other CTH, except from headings 54.01 through 54.05 
 
HS 2007 Description Rule 
54.06 Man-made filament yarn (other 
than sewing thread), put up for retail sale. As specified for split headings 
ex54.06(a) - Man-made filament yarn (other 
than sewing thread), put up for 
retail sale: processed [CTH; change by core spinning.] 
ex54.06(b) -Man-made filament yarn (other 
than sewing thread), put up for 
retail sale: printed, dyed (including dyed white) [CTH; or change by permanent dyeing or 
permanent printing from unbleached or 
prebleached yarn with at least two preparatory or 
finishing operations.] 
ex54.06(c) -Other CTH, except from headings 54.01 through 54.05 
 
(c) Comments by the Secretariat 
 No modification has been done in the nomenclature from HS1996 to HS2002.  In HS2007, 
the amendment to the nomenclature occurs at subheading level and does not alter the scope of the rule, which is set out at split heading level.  Therefore, no modification is needed; the rule 
can be transposed directly. 
 16. Heading 55.01 
(a) HS Change 
HS2002 Description HS 2007 Description Reason for 
change 
55.01 Synthetic filament tow. 55.01 Synthetic filament tow. New subheading 
5501.40 has been 
created for 
synthetic filament tow of 
polypropylene 
5501.10 - Of nylon or other 
polyamides 5501.10 - Of nylon or other 
polyamides   RD/RO/1 
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  HS2002 Description HS 2007 Description Reason for 
change 
5501.20 - Of polyesters 5501.20 - Of polyesters  
5501.30 - Acrylic or modacrylic 5501.30 - Acrylic or modacrylic  
  5501.40 - Of polypropylene  
5501.90 - Other 5501.90 - Other  
 
(b) Technical Rectification 
HS 1996 Description Rule 
55.01 Synthetic filament tow. CTH, except from headings 54.01 through 54.06 
 
HS 2002 Description Rule 
55.01 Synthetic filament tow. CTH, except from headings 54.01 through 54.06 
 
HS 2007 Description Rule 
55.01 Synthetic filament tow. CTH, except from headings 54.01 through 54.06 
 
(c) Comments by the Secretariat 
 No modification has been done in the nomenclature from HS1996 to HS2002.  In HS2007, 
the amendment to the nomenclature occurs at subheading level and does not alter the scope of the rule, which is set out at split heading level.  Therefore, no modification is needed; the rule 
can be transposed directly. 
 
17. Heading 55.03 
(a) HS Change 
HS2002 Description HS 2007 Description Reason for 
change 
55.03 Synthetic staple fibres, 
not carded, combed or otherwise processed for 
spinning. 55.03 Synthetic staple fibres, 
not carded, combed or otherwise processed for 
spinning. Subheading 
5503.10 has been 
subdivided to provide separately 
for synthetic staple 
fibres of aramids. 
5503.10 - Of nylon or other 
polyamides  - Of nylon or other 
polyamides :  
  5503.11 -- Of aramids  
  5503.19 -- Other  
5503.20 - Of polyesters 5503.20 - Of polyesters  
5503.30 - Acrylic or modacrylic 5503.30 - Acrylic or modacrylic  
5503.40 - Of polypropylene 5503.40 - Of polypropylene  
5503.90 - Other 5503.90 - Other  
 
(b) Technical Rectification 
HS 1996 Description Rule 
55.03 Synthetic staple fibres, not carded, 
combed or otherwise processed for spinning. [CTH, except from headings 54.01 through 
5406, 55.01, 55.05. RD/RO/1 
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HS 2002 Description Rule 
55.03 Synthetic staple fibres, not carded, 
combed or otherwise processed for spinning. [CTH, except from headings 54.01 through 
5406, 55.01, 55.05. 
 
HS 2007 Description Rule 
55.03 Synthetic staple fibres, not carded, 
combed or otherwise processed for 
spinning. [CTH, except from headings 54.01 through 
5406, 55.01, 55.05. 
 
(c) Comments by the Secretariat 
 No modification has been done in the nomenclature from HS1996 to HS2002.  In HS2007, 
the amendment to the nomenclature occurs at subheading level and does not alter the scope of 
the rule, which is set out at split heading level.  Therefore, no modification is needed; the rule 
can be transposed directly. 
 
18. Heading 55.13 
(a) HS Change 
HS2002 Description HS 2007 Description Reason for 
change 
55.13 Woven fabrics of 
synthetic staple fibres, containing less than 85 
% by weight of such 
fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, of a 
weight not exceeding 
170 g/m². 55.13 Woven fabrics of 
synthetic staple fibres, containing less than 85 
% by weight of such 
fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, of a 
weight not exceeding 
170 g/m². Deletion of 
subheadings 5513.22, 5513.32, 
5513.33, 5513.42 
and 5513.43, 
because of the low 
volume of trade. 
 - Unbleached or 
bleached :  - Unbleached or bleached 
:  
5513.11 -- Of polyester staple 
fibres, plain weave 5513.11 -- Of polyester staple 
fibres, plain weave  
5513.12 -- 3-thread or 4-thread 
twill, including cross twill, of polyester staple 
fibres 5513.12 -- 3-thread or 4-thread 
twill, including cross twill, of polyester staple 
fibres  
5513.13 -- Other woven fabrics 
of polyester staple fibres 5513.13 -- Other woven fabrics of 
polyester staple fibres  
5513.19 -- Other woven fabrics 5513.19 -- Other woven fabrics  
 - Dyed :  - Dyed :  
5513.21 -- Of polyester staple 
fibres, plain weave 5513.21 -- Of polyester staple 
fibres, plain weave  
5513.22 -- 3-thread or 4-thread 
twill, including cross twill, of polyester staple 
fibres - (deleted)  
5513.23 -- Other woven fabrics 
of polyester staple fibres 5513.23 -- Other woven fabrics of 
polyester staple fibres  
5513.29 -- Other woven fabrics 5513.29 -- Other woven fabrics   RD/RO/1 
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  HS2002 Description HS 2007 Description Reason for 
change 
 - Of yarns of different 
colours :  - Of yarns of different 
colours :  
5513.31 -- Of polyester staple 
fibres, plain weave 5513.31 -- Of polyester staple 
fibres, plain weave  
5513.32 -- 3-thread or 4-thread 
twill, including cross twill, of polyester staple 
fibres - 
(deleted)  
5513.33 -- Other woven fabrics 
of polyester staple fibres - (deleted)  
5513.39 -- Other woven fabrics 5513.39 -- Other woven fabrics  
 - Printed :  - Printed :  
5513.41 -- Of polyester staple 
fibres, plain weave 5513.41 -- Of polyester staple 
fibres, plain weave  
5513.42 -- 3-thread or 4-thread 
twill, including cross 
twill, of polyester staple fibres - (deleted)
  
5513.43 -- Other woven fabrics 
of polyester staple fibres - (deleted)   
5513.49 -- Other woven fabrics 5513.49 -- Other woven fabrics  
 
(b) Technical Rectification 
HS 1996 Description Rule 
55.13 Woven fabrics of synthetic staple 
fibres, containing less than 85 % by 
weight of such fibres, mixed mainly 
or solely with cotton, of a weight not exceeding 170 g/m². As specified for split headings 
ex55.13(a) - Woven fabrics of synthetic staple 
fibres, containing less than 85% by 
weight of such fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, of a weight 
not exceeding 170g/m
2: printed, 
dyed (including dyed white) [CTH; or change from unbleached or 
prebleached fabric to the product of this split 
heading by permanent dyeing or printing, accompanied by at least two preparatory or 
finishing operations.] 
ex55.13(b) - Other CTH except from heading 55.14 
 
HS 2002 Description Rule 
55.13 Woven fabrics of synthetic staple 
fibres, containing less than 85 % by 
weight of such fibres, mixed mainly 
or solely with cotton, of a weight not exceeding 170 g/m². As specified for split headings 
ex55.13(a) - Woven fabrics of synthetic staple 
fibres, containing less than 85% by 
weight of such fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, of a weight 
not exceeding 170g/m
2: printed, 
dyed (including dyed white) [CTH; or change from unbleached or 
prebleached fabric to the product of this split 
heading by permanent dyeing or printing, 
accompanied by at least two preparatory or 
finishing operations.] 
ex55.13(b) - Other CTH except from heading 55.14 
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  HS 2007 Description Rule 
55.13 Woven fabrics of synthetic staple 
fibres, containing less than 85 % by 
weight of such fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, of a weight 
not exceeding 170 g/m². As specified for split headings 
ex55.13(a) - Woven fabrics of synthetic staple 
fibres, containing less than 85% by 
weight of such fibres, mixed mainly 
or solely with cotton, of a weight not exceeding 170g/m
2: printed, 
dyed (including dyed white) [CTH; or change from unbleached or 
prebleached fabric to the product of this split 
heading by permanent dyeing or printing, 
accompanied by at least two preparatory or 
finishing operations.] 
ex55.13(b) - Other CTH except from heading 55.14 
 
(c) Comments by the Secretariat 
 No modification has been done in the nomenclature from HS1996 to HS2002.  In HS2007, 
the amendment to the nomenclature occurs at subheading level and does not alter the scope of the rule, which is set out at split heading level.  Therefore, no modification is needed; the rule 
can be transposed directly. 
 
19. Heading 55.14 
(a) HS Change 
HS2002 Description HS 2007 Description Reason for 
change 
55.14 Woven fabrics of 
synthetic staple fibres, 
containing less than 85 % by weight of such 
fibres, mixed mainly or 
solely with cotton, of a weight exceeding 170 
g/m². 55.14 Woven fabrics of 
synthetic staple fibres, 
containing less than 85 % by weight of such 
fibres, mixed mainly or 
solely with cotton, of a weight exceeding 170 
g/m². Deletion of 
subheadings 
5514.13, 5514.31, 
5514.32, 5514.33 
and 5514.39 because of the low 
volume of trade. 
 - Unbleached or 
bleached :  - Unbleached or bleached 
:  
5514.11 -- Of polyester staple 
fibres, plain weave 5514.11 -- Of polyester staple 
fibres, plain weave  
5514.12 -- 3-thread or 4-thread 
twill, including cross twill, of polyester staple 
fibres 5514.12 -- 3-thread or 4-thread 
twill, including cross twill, of polyester staple 
fibres  
5514.13 -- Other woven fabrics 
of polyester staple fibres - (deleted)  
5514.19 -- Other woven fabrics 5514.19 -- Other woven fabrics  
 - Dyed :  - Dyed :  
5514.21 -- Of polyester staple 
fibres, plain weave 5514.21 -- Of polyester staple 
fibres, plain weave  
5514.22 -- 3-thread or 4-thread 
twill, including cross 
twill, of polyester staple fibres 5514.22 -- 3-thread or 4-thread 
twill, including cross 
twill, of polyester staple fibres  
5514.23 -- Other woven fabrics 
of polyester staple fibres 5514.23 -- Other woven fabrics of 
polyester staple fibres  
5514.29 -- Other woven fabrics 5514.29 -- Other woven fabrics   RD/RO/1 
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  HS2002 Description HS 2007 Description Reason for 
change 
 - Of yarns of different 
colours :  - Of yarns of different 
colours  
5514.31 -- Of polyester staple 
fibres, plain weave - (deleted)   
5514.32 -- 3-thread or 4-thread 
twill, including cross twill, of polyester staple 
fibres - (deleted)
  
5514.33 -- Other woven fabrics 
of polyester staple fibres - (deleted)   
5514.39 -- Other woven fabrics - (deleted)  
 - Printed :  - Printed :  
5514.41 -- Of polyester staple 
fibres, plain weave 5514.41 -- Of polyester staple 
fibres, plain weave  
5514.42 -- 3-thread or 4-thread 
twill, including cross 
twill, of polyester staple fibres 5514.42 -- 3-thread or 4-thread 
twill, including cross 
twill, of polyester staple fibres  
5514.43 -- Other woven fabrics 
of polyester staple fibres 5514.43 -- Other woven fabrics of 
polyester staple fibres  
5514.49 -- Other woven fabrics 5514.49 -- Other woven fabrics  
 
(b) Technical Rectification 
HS 1996 Description Rule 
55.14 Woven fabrics of synthetic staple 
fibres, containing less than 85 % by 
weight of such fibres, mixed mainly 
or solely with cotton, of a weight exceeding 170 g/m².  As specified for split headings 
ex55.14(a) - Woven fabrics of synthetic staple 
fibres, containing less than 85% by 
weight of such fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, of a weight 
exceeding 170g/m2: printed, dyed 
(including dyed white) [CTH; or change from unbleached or 
prebleached fabric to the product of this split 
heading by permanent dyeing or printing, accompanied by at least two preparatory or 
finishing operations.]  
ex55.14(b) - Other CTH, except from heading 55.13 
 
HS 2002 Description Rule 
55.14 Woven fabrics of synthetic staple 
fibres, containing less than 85 % by 
weight of such fibres, mixed mainly 
or solely with cotton, of a weight exceeding 170 g/m².  As specified for split headings 
ex55.14(a) - Woven fabrics of synthetic staple 
fibres, containing less than 85% by 
weight of such fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, of a weight 
exceeding 170g/m2: printed, dyed 
(including dyed white) [CTH; or change from unbleached or 
prebleached fabric to the product of this split 
heading by permanent dyeing or printing, 
accompanied by at least two preparatory or 
finishing operations.]  
ex55.14(b) - Other CTH, except from heading 55.13 
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  HS 2007 Description Rule 
55.14 Woven fabrics of synthetic staple 
fibres, containing less than 85 % by 
weight of such fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, of a weight 
exceeding 170 g/m².  As specified for split headings 
ex55.14(a) - Woven fabrics of synthetic staple 
fibres, containing less than 85% by 
weight of such fibres, mixed mainly 
or solely with cotton, of a weight exceeding 170g/m2: printed, dyed 
(including dyed white) [CTH; or change from unbleached or 
prebleached fabric to the product of this split 
heading by permanent dyeing or printing, 
accompanied by at least two preparatory or 
finishing operations.]  
ex55.14(b) - Other CTH, except from heading 55.13 
 
(c) Comments by the Secretariat 
 No modification has been done in the nomenclature from HS1996 to HS2002.  In HS2007, 
the amendment to the nomenclature occurs at subheading level and does not alter the scope of the rule, which is set out at split heading level.  Therefore, no modification is needed; the rule 
can be transposed directly. 
 
20. Heading 55.15 
(a) HS Change 
HS2002 Description HS 2007 Description Reason for 
change 
55.15 Other woven fabrics of 
synthetic staple fibres. 55.15 Other woven fabrics of 
synthetic staple fibres. Deletion of 
subheading 
5515.92 because of the low volume 
of trade. 
 - Other woven fabrics :  - Other woven fabrics :  
5515.91 -- Mixed mainly or 
solely with man-made filaments 5515.91 -- Mixed mainly or 
solely with man-made filaments  
5515.92 -- Mixed mainly or 
solely with wool or fine 
animal hair - (deleted)  
5515.99 -- Other 5515.99 -- Other  
 
(b) Technical Rectification 
HS 1996 Description Rule 
55.15 Other woven fabrics of synthetic 
staple fibres. As specified for split headings 
ex55.15(a) - Other woven fabrics of synthetic 
staple fibres; printed, dyed 
(including dyed white) [CTH; or change from unbleached or 
prebleached fabric to the product of this split heading by permanent dyeing or printing, 
accompanied by at least two preparatory or 
finishing operations.] 
ex55.15(b) - Other CTH 
  RD/RO/1 
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HS 2002 Description Rule 
55.15 Other woven fabrics of synthetic 
staple fibres. As specified for split headings 
ex55.15(a) - Other woven fabrics of synthetic 
staple fibres; printed, dyed 
(including dyed white) [CTH; or change from unbleached or 
prebleached fabric to the product of this split 
heading by permanent dyeing or printing, 
accompanied by at least two preparatory or 
finishing operations.] 
ex55.15(b) - Other CTH 
 
HS 2007 Description Rule 
55.15 Other woven fabrics of synthetic 
staple fibres. As specified for split headings 
ex55.15(a) - Other woven fabrics of synthetic 
staple fibres; printed, dyed 
(including dyed white) [CTH; or change from unbleached or 
prebleached fabric to the product of this split heading by permanent dyeing or printing, 
accompanied by at least two preparatory or 
finishing operations.] 
ex55.15(b) - Other CTH 
 
(c) Comments by the Secretariat 
 No modification has been done in the nomenclature from HS1996 to HS2002.  In HS2007, 
the amendment to the nomenclature occurs at subheading level and does not alter the scope of 
the rule, which is set out at split heading level.  Therefore, no modification is needed; the rule 
can be transposed directly. 
 
21. Heading 56.04 
(a) HS Change 
HS2002 Description HS 2007 Description Reason for 
change 
56.04 Rubber thread and cord, 
textile covered; textile yarn, and strip and the 
like of heading 54.04 or 
54.05, impregnated, 
coated, covered or 
sheathed with rubber or plastics. 56.04 Rubber thread and cord, 
textile covered; textile yarn, and strip and the 
like of heading 54.04 or 
54.05, impregnated, 
coated, covered or 
sheathed with rubber or plastics. Deletion of 
subheading 
5604.20 because of the low volume 
of trade. 
5604.10 - Rubber thread and 
cord, textile covered 5604.10 - Rubber thread and cord, 
textile covered  
5604.20 - High tenacity yarn of 
polyesters, of nylon or other polyamides or of 
viscose rayon, 
impregnated or coated - (deleted)  
5604.90 - Other 5604.90 - Other  
 RD/RO/1 
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  (b) Technical Rectification 
HS 1996 Description Rule 
56.04 Rubber thread and cord, textile 
covered; textile yarn, and strip and the like of heading 54.04 or 54.05, 
impregnated, coated, covered or 
sheathed with rubber or plastics. CTH 
 
HS 2002 Description Rule 
56.04 Rubber thread and cord, textile 
covered; textile yarn, and strip and 
the like of heading 54.04 or 54.05, 
impregnated, coated, covered or sheathed with rubber or plastics. CTH 
 
HS 2007 Description Rule 
56.04 Rubber thread and cord, textile 
covered; textile yarn, and strip and 
the like of heading 54.04 or 54.05, impregnated, coated, covered or 
sheathed with rubber or plastics. CTH 
 
(c) Comments by the Secretariat 
 No modification has been done in the nomenclature from HS1996 to HS2002.  In HS2007, 
the amendment to the nomenclature occurs at subheading level and does not alter the scope of the rule, which is set out at split heading level.  Therefore, no modification is needed; the rule 
can be transposed directly. 
 
22. Heading 56.07 
(a) HS Change 
HS2002 Description HS 2007 Description Reason for 
change 
56.07 Twine, cordage, ropes 
and cables, whether or 
not plaited or braided and whether or not 
impregnated, coated, 
covered or sheathed with rubber or plastics. 56.07 Twine, cordage, ropes 
and cables, whether or 
not plaited or braided and whether or not 
impregnated, coated, 
covered or sheathed with rubber or plastics. Deletion of 
subheading 5607.10 because 
of the low volume 
of trade. 
5607.10 - Of jute or other textile 
bast fibres of heading 
53.03 - (deleted)  
 - Of sisal or other textile 
fibres of the genus 
Agave :  - Of sisal or other textile 
fibres of the genus 
Agave :  
5607.21 -- Binder or baler twine 5607.21 -- Binder or baler twine  
5607.29 -- Other 5607.29 -- Other  
 - Of polyethylene or 
polypropylene :  - Of polyethylene or 
polypropylene :  
5607.41 -- Binder or baler twine 5607.41 --Binder or baler twine   RD/RO/1 
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  HS2002 Description HS 2007 Description Reason for 
change 
5607.49 -- Other 5607.49 -- Other  
5607.50 - Of other synthetic 
fibres 5607.50 - Of other synthetic 
fibres  
5607.90 - Other 5607.90 - Other  
 
(b) Technical Rectification 
HS 1996 Description Rule 
56.07 Twine, cordage, ropes and cables, 
whether or not plaited or braided 
and whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or sheathed with 
rubber or plastics. CTH 
 
HS 20025 Description Rule 
56.07 Twine, cordage, ropes and cables, 
whether or not plaited or braided and whether or not impregnated, 
coated, covered or sheathed with 
rubber or plastics. CTH 
 
HS 2007 Description Rule 
56.07 Twine, cordage, ropes and cables, 
whether or not plaited or braided and whether or not impregnated, 
coated, covered or sheathed with 
rubber or plastics. CTH 
 
(c) Comments by the Secretariat 
 In HS2007, the amendment to the nomenclature occurs at subheading le vel and does not alter 
the scope of the rule, which is set out at head ing level. Therefore, no modification is needed; 
the rule can be transposed directly. 
 
23. Heading 57.02 
(a) HS Change 
HS2002 Description HS 2007 Description Reason for 
change 
57.02 Carpets and other textile 
floor coverings, woven, not tufted or flocked, 
whether or not made up, 
including "Kelem",             "Schumacks", 
"Karamanie" and similar 
hand-woven rugs. 57.02 Carpets and other textile 
floor coverings, woven, not tufted or flocked, 
whether or not made up, 
including “Kelem”, “Schumacks”, 
“Karamanie” and similar 
hand-woven rugs. Deletion of 
subheadings 
5702.51, 5702.52 
and 5702.59 because of the low 
volume of trade. 
                                                      
5 As per recommendation JOB/RO/2. RD/RO/1 
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  HS2002 Description HS 2007 Description Reason for 
change 
 - Other, not of pile 
construction, not made up : 5702.50 - Other, not of pile 
construction, not made up  
5702.51 -- Of wool or fine 
animal hair - (deleted)   
5702.52 -- Of man-made textile 
materials - (deleted)   
5702.59 -- Of other textile 
materials - (deleted)   
 
(b) Technical Rectification 
HS 1996 Description Rule 
57.02 Carpets and other textile floor 
coverings, woven, not tufted or flocked, whether or not made up, 
including "Kelem",              
"Schumacks", "Karamanie" and similar hand-woven rugs. As specified for split headings 
ex57.02(a) - Industrial carpets: printed, dyed 
(including dyed white) [CTH; or change from unbleached or 
prebleached fabric to the product of this split 
heading by permanent dyeing or printing, accompanied by at least two preparatory or 
finishing operations.] 
ex57.02(b) - Other CTH 
 
HS 2002 Description Rule 
57.02 Carpets and other textile floor 
coverings, woven, not tufted or flocked, whether or not made up, 
including "Kelem",              
"Schumacks", "Karamanie" and similar hand-woven rugs. As specified for split headings 
ex57.02(a) - Industrial carpets: printed, dyed 
(including dyed white) [CTH; or change from unbleached or 
prebleached fabric to the product of this split 
heading by permanent dyeing or printing, 
accompanied by at least two preparatory or 
finishing operations.] 
ex57.02(b) - Other CTH 
 
HS 2007 Description Rule 
57.02 Carpets and other textile floor 
coverings, woven, not tufted or flocked, whether or not made up, 
including "Kelem",              
"Schumacks", "Karamanie" and 
similar hand-woven rugs. As specified for split headings 
ex57.02(a) - Industrial carpets: printed, dyed 
(including dyed white) [CTH; or change from unbleached or 
prebleached fabric to the product of this split heading by permanent dyeing or printing, 
accompanied by at least two preparatory or 
finishing operations.]  RD/RO/1 
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  HS 2007 Description Rule 
ex57.02(b) - Other CTH 
 
(c) Comments by the Secretariat 
 No modification has been done in the nomenclature from HS1996 to HS2002.  In HS2007, 
the amendment to the nomenclature occurs at subheading level and does not alter the scope of the rule, which is set out at split heading level.  Therefore, no modification is needed; the rule 
can be transposed directly. 
 
24. Heading 58.03 
(a) HS Change 
HS2002 Description HS 2007 Description Reason for 
change 
58.03 Gauze, other than 
narrow fabrics of 
heading 58.06. 5803.00 Gauze, other than narrow 
fabrics of heading 58.06. Deletion of 
subheadings 
5803.10 et 5803.90 
because of the low 
volume of trade. 
5803.10 - Of cotton - (deleted)  
5803.90 - Of other textile 
materials - (deleted)   
 
(b) Technical Rectification 
HS 1996 Description Rule 
58.03 Gauze, other than narrow fabrics of 
heading 58.06. As specified for split headings 
ex58.03(a) - Gauze, other than narrow fabrics 
of heading 58.06: printed, dyed (including dyed white) [CTH; or change from unbleached or 
prebleached fabric to the product of this split 
heading by permanent dyeing or printing, accompanied by at least two preparatory or 
finishing operations. 
ex58.03(b) - Other CTH 
 
HS 2002 Description Rule 
58.03 Gauze, other than narrow fabrics of 
heading 58.06. As specified for split headings 
ex58.03(a) - Gauze, other than narrow fabrics 
of heading 58.06: printed, dyed 
(including dyed white) [CTH; or change from unbleached or 
prebleached fabric to the product of this split 
heading by permanent dyeing or printing, 
accompanied by at least two preparatory or 
finishing operations. 
ex58.03(b) - Other CTH 
 
HS 2007 Description Rule 
58.03 Gauze, other than narrow fabrics of 
heading 58.06. As specified for split headings 
ex58.03(a) - Gauze, other than narrow fabrics 
of heading 58.06: printed, dyed (including dyed white) [CTH; or change from unbleached or 
prebleached fabric to the product of this split heading by permanent dyeing or printing, RD/RO/1 
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  HS 2007 Description Rule 
accompanied by at least two preparatory or 
finishing operations. 
ex58.03(b) - Other CTH 
 
(c) Comments by the Secretariat 
 No modification has been done in the nomenclature from HS1996 to HS2002.  In HS2007, 
the amendment to the nomenclature occurs at subheading level and does not alter the scope of 
the rule, which is set out at split heading level.  Therefore, no modification is needed; the rule 
can be transposed directly. 
 
25. Heading 60.02 and 60.03 
(a) HS Change 
HS2002 Description HS 2007 Description Reason for 
change 
60.02 Knitted or crocheted 
fabrics of a width not exceeding 30 cm, 
containing by weight 5 
% or more of elastomeric yarn or 
rubber thread, other than 
those of heading 60.01. 60.02 Knitted or crocheted 
fabrics of a width not exceeding 30 cm, 
containing by weight 5 
% or more of elastomeric yarn or rubber thread, 
other than those of 
heading 60.01. Part of 
subheadings 
6002.40 and 
6002.90 has been 
moved to subheading 
3006.10, which 
has been expanded to include sterile 
absorbable 
surgical or dental yarns and sterile or 
dental adhesion 
barriers. 
6002.40 - Containing by weight 
5 % or more of 
elastomeric yarn but not 
containing rubber thread 6002.40 - Containing by weight 5 
% or more of elastomeric 
yarn but not containing 
rubber thread  
6002.90 - Other 6002.90 - Other  
60.03 Knitted or crocheted 
fabrics of a width not 
exceeding 30 cm, other than those of heading 
60.01 or 60.02. 60.03 Knitted or crocheted 
fabrics of a width not 
exceeding 30 cm, other than those of heading 
60.01 or 60.02. Part of 
subheadings 
6003.10, 6003.20, 
6003.30, 6003.40 
and 6003.90 has 
been moved to subheading 
3006.10, which 
has been expanded to include sterile 
surgical or dental 
adhesion barriers. 
6003.10 - Of wool or fine animal 
hair 6003.10 - Of wool or fine animal 
hair  
6003.20 - Of cotton 6003.20 - Of cotton  
6003.30 - Of synthetic fibres 6003.30 - Of synthetic fibres  
6003.40 - Of artificial fibres 6 003.40 - Of artificial fibres  
6003.90 - Other 6003.90 - Other   RD/RO/1 
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  (b) Technical Rectification 
HS 1996 Description Rule 
60.02 Other knitted or crocheted fabrics. As specified for split headings 
ex60.02(a) - Other knitted or crocheted fabrics: 
printed, dyed (including dyed white) [CTH;  Change from unbleached or prebleached 
fabric to the product of this split heading by permanent dyeing or printing, accompanied by at 
least two preparatory or finishing operations.] 
ex60.02(b) - Other CTH  
 
HS 20026 Description Rule 
60.02 Knitted or crocheted fabrics of a 
width not exceeding 30 cm, containing by weight 5 % or more 
of elastomeric yarn or rubber 
thread, other than those of heading 60.01. As specified for split headings 
ex60.02(a) 
through 
ex60.06(a) - knitted or crocheted fabrics: 
printed, dyed (including dyed 
white) [CTH;  Change from unbleached or prebleached 
fabric to the product of this split heading by 
permanent dyeing or printing, accompanied by at least two preparatory or finishing operations.] 
ex60.02(b) through ex60.06(b) - Other CTH  
 
HS 2007 Description Rule 
60.02 Knitted or crocheted fabrics of a 
width not exceeding 30 cm, 
containing by weight 5 % or more of elastomeric yarn or rubber 
thread, other than those of heading 
60.01. As specified for split headings 
ex60.02(a) 
through ex60.04(a) - Knitted or crocheted fabrics: 
printed, dyed (including dyed white) [CTH except from split subheading ex3006.10(y) 
ex3006.10(z), ex3006.10(ai), ex3006.10(bi), 
ex3006.10(ci), ex3006.10(di), ex3006.10(ei);  
Change from unbleached or prebleached fabric to the product of this split heading by permanent 
dyeing or printing, accomp anied by at least two 
preparatory or finishing operations.] 
ex60.02(b) 
through 
ex60.04(b) - Other CTH  
 
26. Heading 60.05 
(a) HS Change 
HS2002 Description HS 2007 Description Reason for 
change 
60.05 Warp knit fabrics 
(including those made 
on galloon knitting 60.05 Warp knit fabrics 
(including those made on 
galloon knitting Deletion of 
subheading 
6005.10 because 
                                                      
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  HS2002 Description HS 2007 Description Reason for 
change 
machines), other than 
those of headings 60.01 to 60.04. machines), other than 
those of headings 60.01 to 60.04. of the low volume 
of trade.  
Part of subheading  
6005.90 has been 
moved to 
subheading 3006.10, which 
has been expanded 
to include sterile absorbable 
surgical or dental 
yarns and sterile surgical or dental 
adhesion barriers. 
6005.10 - Of wool or fine animal 
hair - (deleted)  
 - Of cotton :  - Of cotton :  
6005.21 -- Unbleached or 
bleached 6005.21 -- Unbleached or 
bleached  
6005.22 -- Dyed 6005.22 -- Dyed  
6005.23 -- Of yarns of different 
colours 6005.23 -- Of yarns of different 
colours  
6005.24 -- Printed 6005.24 -- Printed  
 - Of synthetic fibres :  - Of synthetic fibres :  
6005.31 -- Unbleached or 
bleached 6005.31 -- Unbleached or 
bleached  
6005.32 -- Dyed 6005.32 -- Dyed  
6005.33 -- Of yarns of different 
colours 6005.33 -- Of yarns of different 
colours  
6005.34 -- Printed 6005.34 -- Printed  
 - Of artificial fibres :  - Of artificial fibres :  
6005.41 -- Unbleached or 
bleached 6005.41 -- Unbleached or 
bleached  
6005.42 -- Dyed 6005.42 -- Dyed  
6005.43 -- Of yarns of different 
colours 6005.43 -- Of yarns of different 
colours  
6005.44 -- Printed 6005.44 -- Printed  
6005.49 - Other 6005.49 - Other  
 
(b) Technical Rectification 
HS 1996 Description Rule 
60.02 Other knitted or crocheted fabrics. As specified for split headings 
ex60.02(a) - Other knitted or crocheted fabrics: 
printed, dyed (including dyed 
white) [CTH;  Change from unbleached or prebleached 
fabric to the product of this split heading by 
permanent dyeing or printing, accompanied by at 
least two preparatory or finishing operations.] 
ex60.02(b) - Other CTH  
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HS 20027 Description Rule 
60.02 Other knitted or crocheted fabrics. As specified for split headings 
ex60.02(a) 
through ex60.06(a) - Other knitted or crocheted fabrics: 
printed, dyed (including dyed white) [CTH;  Change from unbleached or prebleached 
fabric to the product of this split heading by permanent dyeing or printing, accompanied by at 
least two preparatory or finishing operations.] 
ex60.02(b) 
through 
ex60.06(b) - Other CTH  
 
HS 2007 Description Rule 
60.02 Other knitted or crocheted fabrics. As specified for split headings 
ex60.02(a) 
through 
ex60.06(a) - Other knitted or crocheted fabrics: 
printed, dyed (including dyed 
white) [CTH;  Change from unbleached or prebleached 
fabric to the product of this split heading by permanent dyeing or printing, accompanied by at 
least two preparatory or finishing operations, 
except from split subheading ex3006.10(fi)] 
ex60.02(b) through 
ex60.06(b) - Other CTH  
 
27. Heading 61.01 
(a) HS Change 
HS2002 Description HS 2007 Description Reason for 
change 
61.01 Men's or boys' overcoats, 
car-coats, capes, cloaks, 
anoraks (including ski-jackets), 
wind-cheaters, 
wind-jackets and similar articles, knitted or 
crocheted, other than 
those of heading 61.03. 61.01 Men's or boys' overcoats, 
car-coats, capes, cloaks, 
anoraks (including ski-jackets), 
wind-cheaters, 
wind-jackets and similar articles, knitted or 
crocheted, other than 
those of heading 61.03. Deletion of 
subheading 
6101.10 because 
of the low volume of trade. 
6101.10 - Of wool or fine animal 
hair - (deleted)  
6101.20 - Of cotton 6001.20 - Of cotton  
6101.30 - Of man-made fibres 6001.30 - Of man-made fibres  
6101.90 - Of other textile 
materials 6001.90 - Of other textile 
materials  
 
(b) Technical Rectification 
HS 1996 Description Rule 
Chapter 61 
 Articles of apparel and clothing 
accessories, knitted or crocheted As specified for split headings  
                                                      
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  HS 1996 Description Rule 
ex Chapter 
61(a) 
(ex61.01 through 
61.17) - Goods including parts and 
accessories,  knitted or crocheted to 
shape The origin shall be the country where the goods 
of this split chapter have been knitted or crocheted to shape 
ex Chapter 61(b) 
(ex61.01 
through ex61.15) - Goods of heading 61.01 through 
61.15 assembled from parts knitted 
or crocheted to shape [The origin shall be the country where the parts 
of the goods of this split chapter have been 
knitted or crocheted to shape.] 
ex Chapter 
61(c)  
(ex 61.01 through ex 
61.15) - Goods of  heading 61.01 through 
61.15 assembled from parts cut to 
shape [Change to goods of this split chapter provided 
that the goods are assemb led in a single country.] 
 
HS 2002 Description Rule 
Chapter 61 
 Articles of apparel and clothing 
accessories, knitted or crocheted As specified for split headings  
ex Chapter 
61(a) 
(ex61.01 
through 61.17) - Goods including parts and 
accessories,  knitted or crocheted to 
shape The origin shall be the country where the goods 
of this split chapter have been knitted or 
crocheted to shape 
  
 
ex Chapter 
61(b) (ex61.01 
through 
ex61.15)   - Goods of heading 61.01 through 
61.15 assembled from parts knitted or crocheted to shape [The origin shall be the country where the parts 
of the goods of this split chapter have been 
knitted or crocheted to shape.] 
ex Chapter 
61(c)  
(ex 61.01 through ex 
61.15) - Goods of  heading 61.01 through 
61.15 assembled from parts cut to 
shape [Change to goods of this split chapter provided 
that the goods are assemb led in a single country.] 
 
HS 2007 Description Rule 
Chapter 61 
 Articles of apparel and clothing 
accessories, knitted or crocheted As specified for split headings  
ex Chapter 
61(a) 
(ex61.01 
through 61.17) - Goods including parts and 
accessories,  knitted or crocheted to 
shape The origin shall be the country where the goods 
of this split chapter have been knitted or 
crocheted to shape 
  
 
ex Chapter 
61(b) 
(ex61.01 
through ex61.15)  
 - Goods of heading 61.01 through 
61.15 assembled from parts knitted 
or crocheted to shape [The origin shall be the country where the parts 
of the goods of this split chapter have been 
knitted or crocheted to shape.]  RD/RO/1 
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ex Chapter 
61(c)  
(ex 61.01 through ex 
61.15) - Goods of  heading 61.01 through 
61.15 assembled from parts cut to 
shape [Change to goods of this split chapter provided 
that the goods are assemb led in a single country.] 
 
(c) Comments by the Secretariat 
 No modification has been done in the nomenclature from HS1996 to HS2002.  In HS2007, 
the amendment to the nomenclature occurs at subheading level and does not alter the scope of 
the rule, which is set out at split heading level.  Therefore, no modification is needed; the rule 
can be transposed directly. 
 
28. Heading 61.03 
(a) HS Change 
HS2002 Description HS 2007 Description Reason for 
change 
61.03 Men's or boys' suits, 
ensembles, jackets, blazers, trousers, bib 
and brace overalls, 
breeches and shorts (other than swimwear), 
knitted or crocheted. 61.03 Men's or boys' suits, 
ensembles, jackets, blazers, trousers, bib and 
brace overalls, breeches 
and shorts (other than swimwear), knitted or 
crocheted. Deletion of 
subheadings 6103.11, 6103.12, 
6103.19 and 
6103.21 because of the low volume 
of trade. 
 - Suits : 6103.10 - Suits  
6103.11 -- Of wool or fine 
animal hair - (deleted)   
6103.12 -- Of synthetic fibres - (deleted)  
6103.19 -- Of other textile 
materials - (deleted)   
 - Ensembles :  - Ensembles :  
6103.21 -- Of wool or fine 
animal hair - (deleted)  
6103.22 -- Of cotton 6103.22 -- Of cotton  
6103.23 -- Of synthetic fibres 6103.23 -- Of synthetic fibres  
6103.29 -- Of other textile 
materials 6103.29 -- Of other textile 
materials  
 - Jackets and blazers :  - Jackets and blazers :  
6103.31 -- Of wool or fine 
animal hair 6103.31 -- Of wool or fine animal 
hair  
6103.32 -- Of cotton 6103.32 -- Of cotton  
6103.33 -- Of synthetic fibres 6103.33 -- Of synthetic fibres  
6103.39 -- Of other textile 
materials 6103.39 -- Of other textile 
materials  
 - Trousers, bib and 
brace overalls, breeches 
and shorts :  - Trousers, bib and brace 
overalls, breeches and 
shorts :  
6103.41 -- Of wool or fine 
animal hair 6103.41 -- Of wool or fine animal 
hair  
6103.42 -- Of cotton 6103.42 -- Of cotton  
6103.43 -- Of synthetic fibres 6103.43 -- Of synthetic fibres  
6103.49 -- Of other textile 
materials 6103.49 -- Of other textile 
materials  RD/RO/1 
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  (b) Technical Rectification 
HS 1996 Description Rule 
Chapter 61 
 Articles of apparel and clothing 
accessories, knitted or crocheted As specified for split headings  
ex Chapter 
61(a) 
(ex61.01 
through 61.17) - Goods including parts and 
accessories,  knitted or crocheted to 
shape The origin shall be the country where the goods 
of this split chapter have been knitted or 
crocheted to shape 
ex Chapter 
61(b) 
(ex61.01 through 
ex61.15) - Goods of heading 61.01 through 
61.15 assembled from parts knitted 
or crocheted to shape [The origin shall be the country where the parts 
of the goods of this split chapter have been knitted or crocheted to shape.] 
ex Chapter 61(c)  
(ex 61.01 
through ex 61.15) - Goods of  heading 61.01 through 
61.15 assembled from parts cut to 
shape [Change to goods of this split chapter provided 
that the goods are assemb led in a single country.] 
 
HS 2002 Description Rule 
Chapter 61 
 Articles of apparel and clothing 
accessories, knitted or crocheted As specified for split headings  
ex Chapter 
61(a) 
(ex61.01 through 
61.17) - Goods including parts and 
accessories,  knitted or crocheted to 
shape The origin shall be the country where the goods 
of this split chapter have been knitted or crocheted to shape 
ex Chapter 61(b) 
(ex61.01 
through ex61.15) - Goods of heading 61.01 through 
61.15 assembled from parts knitted 
or crocheted to shape [The origin shall be the country where the parts 
of the goods of this split chapter have been 
knitted or crocheted to shape.] 
ex Chapter 
61(c)  
(ex 61.01 through ex 
61.15) - Goods of  heading 61.01 through 
61.15 assembled from parts cut to 
shape [Change to goods of this split chapter provided 
that the goods are assemb led in a single country.] 
 
HS 2007 Description Rule 
Chapter 61 
 Articles of apparel and clothing 
accessories, knitted or crocheted As specified for split headings  
ex Chapter 
61(a) 
(ex61.01 
through 61.17) - Goods including parts and 
accessories,  knitted or crocheted to 
shape The origin shall be the country where the goods 
of this split chapter have been knitted or 
crocheted to shape 
ex Chapter 
61(b) 
(ex61.01 through 
ex61.15) - Goods of heading 61.01 through 
61.15 assembled from parts knitted 
or crocheted to shape [The origin shall be the country where the parts 
of the goods of this split chapter have been knitted or crocheted to shape.] 
ex Chapter 61(c)  - Goods of  heading 61.01 through 
61.15 assembled from parts cut to [Change to goods of this split chapter provided 
that the goods are assemb led in a single country.]  RD/RO/1 
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  HS 2007 Description Rule 
(ex 61.01 
through ex 
61.15) shape 
 
(c) Comments by the Secretariat 
 No modification has been done in the nomenclature from HS1996 to HS2002.  In HS2007, 
the amendment to the nomenclature occurs at subheading level and does not alter the scope of the rule, which is set out at split heading level.  Therefore, no modification is needed; the rule 
can be transposed directly. 
 
29. Heading 61.04 
(a) HS Change 
HS2002 Description HS 2007 Description Reason for 
change 
61.04 Women's or girls' suits, 
ensembles, jackets, 
blazers, dresses, skirts, 
divided skirts, trousers, bib and brace overalls, 
breeches and shorts 
(other than swimwear), knitted or crocheted. 61.04 Women's or girls' suits, 
ensembles, jackets, 
blazers, dresses, skirts, 
divided skirts, trousers, bib and brace overalls, 
breeches and shorts 
(other than swimwear), knitted or crocheted. Deletion of 
subheadings 
6104.11, 6104.12 and 6104.21 
because of the low 
volume of trade. 
 - Suits :  - Suits :  
6104.11 -- Of wool or fine 
animal hair - (deleted)   
6104.12 -- Of cotton - (deleted)  
6104.13 -- Of synthetic fibres 6104.13 -- Of synthetic fibres  
6104.19 -- Of other textile 
materials 6104.19 -- Of other textile 
materials  
 - Ensembles :  - Ensembles :  
6104.21 -- Of wool or fine 
animal hair - (deleted)  
6104.22 -- Of cotton 6104.22 -- Of cotton  
6104.23 -- Of synthetic fibres 6104.23 -- Of synthetic fibres  
6104.29 -- Of other textile 
materials 6104.29 -- Of other textile 
materials  
 - Jackets and blazers :  - Jackets and blazers :  
6104.31 -- Of wool or fine 
animal hair 6104.31 -- Of wool or fine animal 
hair  
6104.32 -- Of cotton 6104.32 -- Of cotton  
6104.33 -- Of synthetic fibres 6104.33 -- Of synthetic fibres  
6104.39 -- Of other textile 
materials 6104.39 -- Of other textile 
materials  
 - Dresses :  - Dresses :  
6104.41 -- Of wool or fine 
animal hair 6104.41 -- Of wool or fine animal 
hair  
6104.42 -- Of cotton 6104.42 -- Of cotton  
6104.43 -- Of synthetic fibres 6104.43 -- Of synthetic fibres  
6104.44 -- Of artificial fibres 6104.44 -- Of artificial fibres  
6104.49 -- Of other textile 
materials 6104.49 -- Of other textile 
materials  RD/RO/1 
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  HS2002 Description HS 2007 Description Reason for 
change 
 - Skirts and divided 
skirts :  - Skirts and divided 
skirts :  
6104.51 -- Of wool or fine 
animal hair 6104.51 -- Of wool or fine animal 
hair  
6104.52 -- Of cotton 6104.52 -- Of cotton  
6104.53 -- Of synthetic fibres 6104.53 -- Of synthetic fibres  
6104.59 -- Of other textile 
materials 6104.59 -- Of other textile 
materials  
 - Trousers, bib and 
brace overalls, breeches 
and shorts :  - Trousers, bib and brace 
overalls, breeches and 
shorts :  
6104.61 -- Of wool or fine 
animal hair 6104.61 -- Of wool or fine animal 
hair  
6104.62 -- Of cotton 6104.62 -- Of cotton  
6104.63 -- Of synthetic fibres 6104.63 -- Of synthetic fibres  
6104.69 -- Of other textile 
materials 6104.69 -- Of other textile 
materials  
 
(b) Technical Rectification 
HS 1996 Description Rule 
Chapter 61 
 Articles of apparel and clothing 
accessories, knitted or crocheted As specified for split headings  
ex Chapter 
61(a) (ex61.01 
through 
61.17) - Goods including parts and 
accessories,  knitted or crocheted to shape The origin shall be the country where the goods 
of this split chapter have been knitted or 
crocheted to shape 
ex Chapter 61(b) 
(ex61.01 through 
ex61.15) - Goods of heading 61.01 through 
61.15 assembled from parts knitted 
or crocheted to shape [The origin shall be the country where the parts 
of the goods of this split chapter have been knitted or crocheted to shape.] 
ex Chapter 61(c)  (ex 61.01 
through ex 
61.15) - Goods of  heading 61.01 through 
61.15 assembled from parts cut to shape [Change to goods of this split chapter provided 
that the goods are assemb led in a single country.] 
 
HS 2002 Description Rule 
Chapter 61 
 Articles of apparel and clothing 
accessories, knitted or crocheted As specified for split headings  
ex Chapter 
61(a) 
(ex61.01 through 
61.17) - Goods including parts and 
accessories,  knitted or crocheted to 
shape The origin shall be the country where the goods 
of this split chapter have been knitted or crocheted to shape 
ex Chapter 61(b) (ex61.01 
through 
ex61.15) - Goods of heading 61.01 through 
61.15 assembled from parts knitted or crocheted to shape [The origin shall be the country where the parts 
of the goods of this split chapter have been 
knitted or crocheted to shape.] 
ex Chapter - Goods of  heading 61.01 through [Change to goods of this split chapter provided  RD/RO/1 
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  HS 2002 Description Rule 
61(c)  
(ex 61.01 
through ex 61.15) 61.15 assembled from parts cut to 
shape that the goods are assemb led in a single country.] 
 
HS 2007 Description Rule 
Chapter 61 
 Articles of apparel and clothing 
accessories, knitted or crocheted As specified for split headings  
ex Chapter 
61(a) (ex61.01 
through 
61.17) - Goods including parts and 
accessories,  knitted or crocheted to shape The origin shall be the country where the goods 
of this split chapter have been knitted or 
crocheted to shape 
ex Chapter 
61(b) 
(ex61.01 
through 
ex61.15) - Goods of heading 61.01 through 
61.15 assembled from parts knitted 
or crocheted to shape [The origin shall be the country where the parts 
of the goods of this split chapter have been 
knitted or crocheted to shape.] 
ex Chapter 61(c)  (ex 61.01 
through ex 
61.15) - Goods of  heading 61.01 through 
61.15 assembled from parts cut to shape [Change to goods of this split chapter provided 
that the goods are assemb led in a single country.] 
 
(c) Comments by the Secretariat 
 No modification has been done in the nomenclature from HS1996 to HS2002.  In HS2007, 
the amendment to the nomenclature occurs at subheading level and does not alter the scope of 
the rule, which is set out at split heading level.  Therefore, no modification is needed; the rule 
can be transposed directly. 
 
30. Heading 61.07 
(a) HS Change 
HS2002 Description HS 2007 Description Reason for 
change 
61.07 Men's or boys' 
underpants, briefs, nightshirts, pyjamas, 
bathrobes, dressing 
gowns and similar articles, knitted or 
crocheted. 61.07 Men's or boys' 
underpants, briefs, nightshirts, pyjamas, 
bathrobes, dressing 
gowns and similar articles, knitted or 
crocheted. Deletion of 
subheading 
6107.92 because 
of the low volume of trade. 
 - Other :  - Other :  
6107.91 -- Of cotton 6107.91 -- Of cotton  
6107.92 -- Of man-made fibres - (deleted)  
6107.99 -- Of other textile 
materials 6107.99 -- Of other textile 
materials  
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  (b) Technical Rectification 
HS 1996 Description Rule 
Chapter 61 
 Articles of apparel and clothing 
accessories, knitted or crocheted As specified for split headings  
ex Chapter 
61(a) 
(ex61.01 
through 61.17) - Goods including parts and 
accessories,  knitted or crocheted to 
shape The origin shall be the country where the goods 
of this split chapter have been knitted or 
crocheted to shape 
ex Chapter 
61(b) 
(ex61.01 through 
ex61.15) - Goods of heading 61.01 through 
61.15 assembled from parts knitted 
or crocheted to shape [The origin shall be the country where the parts 
of the goods of this split chapter have been knitted or crocheted to shape.] 
ex Chapter 61(c)  
(ex 61.01 
through ex 61.15) - Goods of  heading 61.01 through 
61.15 assembled from parts cut to 
shape [Change to goods of this split chapter provided 
that the goods are assemb led in a single country.] 
 
HS 2002 Description Rule 
Chapter 61 
 Articles of apparel and clothing 
accessories, knitted or crocheted As specified for split headings  
ex Chapter 
61(a) 
(ex61.01 through 
61.17) - Goods including parts and 
accessories,  knitted or crocheted to 
shape The origin shall be the country where the goods 
of this split chapter have been knitted or crocheted to shape 
ex Chapter 61(b) 
(ex61.01 
through ex61.15) - Goods of heading 61.01 through 
61.15 assembled from parts knitted 
or crocheted to shape [The origin shall be the country where the parts 
of the goods of this split chapter have been 
knitted or crocheted to shape.] 
ex Chapter 
61(c)  
(ex 61.01 through ex 
61.15) - Goods of  heading 61.01 through 
61.15 assembled from parts cut to 
shape [Change to goods of this split chapter provided 
that the goods are assemb led in a single country.] 
 
HS 2007 Description Rule 
Chapter 61 
 Articles of apparel and clothing 
accessories, knitted or crocheted As specified for split headings  
ex Chapter 
61(a) 
(ex61.01 
through 61.17) - Goods including parts and 
accessories,  knitted or crocheted to 
shape The origin shall be the country where the goods 
of this split chapter have been knitted or 
crocheted to shape 
ex Chapter 
61(b) 
(ex61.01 through 
ex61.15) - Goods of heading 61.01 through 
61.15 assembled from parts knitted 
or crocheted to shape [The origin shall be the country where the parts 
of the goods of this split chapter have been knitted or crocheted to shape.]  RD/RO/1 
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  HS 2007 Description Rule 
ex Chapter 
61(c)  
(ex 61.01 through ex 
61.15) - Goods of  heading 61.01 through 
61.15 assembled from parts cut to 
shape [Change to goods of this split chapter provided 
that the goods are assemb led in a single country.] 
 
(c) Comments by the Secretariat 
 No modification has been done in the nomenclature from HS1996 to HS2002.  In HS2007, 
the amendment to the nomenclature occurs at subheading level and does not alter the scope of 
the rule, which is set out at split heading level.  Therefore, no modification is needed; the rule 
can be transposed directly. 
 
31. Heading 61.11 
(a) HS Change 
HS2002 Description HS 2007 Description Reason for 
change 
61.11 Babies' garments and 
clothing accessories, 
knitted or crocheted.  Babies' garments and 
clothing accessories, 
knitted or crocheted. Deletion of 
subheading 6111.10 because 
of the low volume 
of trade. 
6111.10 - Of wool or fine animal 
hair - (deleted)  
6111.20 - Of cotton 6111.20 - Of cotton  
6111.30 - Of synthetic fibres 6111.30 - Of synthetic fibres  
6111.90 - Of other textile 
materials 6111.90 - Of other textile 
materials  
 
(b) Technical Rectification 
HS 1996 Description Rule 
Chapter 61 
 Articles of apparel and clothing 
accessories, knitted or crocheted As specified for split headings  
ex Chapter 
61(a) 
(ex61.01 
through 
61.17) - Goods including parts and 
accessories,  knitted or crocheted to 
shape The origin shall be the country where the goods 
of this split chapter have been knitted or 
crocheted to shape 
ex Chapter 61(b) (ex61.01 
through 
ex61.15) - Goods of heading 61.01 through 
61.15 assembled from parts knitted or crocheted to shape [The origin shall be the country where the parts 
of the goods of this split chapter have been 
knitted or crocheted to shape.] 
ex Chapter 
61(c)  
(ex 61.01 
through ex 61.15) - Goods of  heading 61.01 through 
61.15 assembled from parts cut to 
shape [Change to goods of this split chapter provided 
that the goods are assemb led in a single country.] 
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HS 2002 Description Rule 
Chapter 61 
 Articles of apparel and clothing 
accessories, knitted or crocheted As specified for split headings  
ex Chapter 
61(a) 
(ex61.01 
through 61.17) - Goods including parts and 
accessories,  knitted or crocheted to 
shape The origin shall be the country where the goods 
of this split chapter have been knitted or 
crocheted to shape 
ex Chapter 
61(b) 
(ex61.01 through 
ex61.15) - Goods of heading 61.01 through 
61.15 assembled from parts knitted 
or crocheted to shape [The origin shall be the country where the parts 
of the goods of this split chapter have been knitted or crocheted to shape.] 
ex Chapter 61(c)  
(ex 61.01 
through ex 61.15) - Goods of  heading 61.01 through 
61.15 assembled from parts cut to 
shape [Change to goods of this split chapter provided 
that the goods are assemb led in a single country.] 
 
HS 2007 Description Rule 
Chapter 61 
 Articles of apparel and clothing 
accessories, knitted or crocheted As specified for split headings  
ex Chapter 
61(a) 
(ex61.01 through 
61.17) - Goods including parts and 
accessories,  knitted or crocheted to 
shape The origin shall be the country where the goods 
of this split chapter have been knitted or crocheted to shape 
ex Chapter 61(b) 
(ex61.01 
through ex61.15) - Goods of heading 61.01 through 
61.15 assembled from parts knitted 
or crocheted to shape [The origin shall be the country where the parts 
of the goods of this split chapter have been 
knitted or crocheted to shape.] 
ex Chapter 
61(c)  
(ex 61.01 through ex 
61.15) - Goods of  heading 61.01 through 
61.15 assembled from parts cut to 
shape [Change to goods of this split chapter provided 
that the goods are assemb led in a single country.] 
 
(c) Comments by the Secretariat 
 No modification has been done in the nomenclature from HS1996 to HS2002.  In HS2007, 
the amendment to the nomenclature occurs at subheading level and does not alter the scope of the rule, which is set out at split heading level.  Therefore, no modification is needed; the rule 
can be transposed directly. 
 
32. Heading 61.14 
(a) HS Change 
HS2002 Description HS 2007 Description Reason for 
change 
61.14 Other garments, knitted 
or crocheted. 61.14 Other garments, knitted 
or crocheted. Deletion of 
subheading 
6114.10 because  RD/RO/1 
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  HS2002 Description HS 2007 Description Reason for 
change 
of the low volume 
of trade. 
6114.10 - Of wool or fine animal 
hair - (deleted)  
6114.20 - Of cotton 6114.20 - Of cotton  
6114.30 - Of man-made fibres 6114.30 - Of man-made fibres  
6114.90 - Of other textile 
materials 6114.90 - Of other textile 
materials  
 
(b) Technical Rectification 
HS 1996 Description Rule 
Chapter 61 
 Articles of apparel and clothing 
accessories, knitted or crocheted As specified for split headings  
ex Chapter 
61(a) 
(ex61.01 through 
61.17) - Goods including parts and 
accessories,  knitted or crocheted to 
shape The origin shall be the country where the goods 
of this split chapter have been knitted or crocheted to shape 
ex Chapter 61(b) (ex61.01 
through 
ex61.15) - Goods of heading 61.01 through 
61.15 assembled from parts knitted or crocheted to shape [The origin shall be the country where the parts 
of the goods of this split chapter have been 
knitted or crocheted to shape.] 
ex Chapter 
61(c)  
(ex 61.01 
through ex 
61.15) - Goods of  heading 61.01 through 
61.15 assembled from parts cut to 
shape [Change to goods of this split chapter provided 
that the goods are assemb led in a single country.] 
 
HS 2002 Description Rule 
Chapter 61 
 Articles of apparel and clothing 
accessories, knitted or crocheted As specified for split headings  
ex Chapter 
61(a) (ex61.01 
through 
61.17) - Goods including parts and 
accessories,  knitted or crocheted to shape The origin shall be the country where the goods 
of this split chapter have been knitted or 
crocheted to shape 
ex Chapter 61(b) 
(ex61.01 through 
ex61.15) - Goods of heading 61.01 through 
61.15 assembled from parts knitted 
or crocheted to shape [The origin shall be the country where the parts 
of the goods of this split chapter have been knitted or crocheted to shape.] 
ex Chapter 61(c)  (ex 61.01 
through ex 
61.15) - Goods of  heading 61.01 through 
61.15 assembled from parts cut to shape [Change to goods of this split chapter provided 
that the goods are assemb led in a single country.] 
 
HS 2007 Description Rule 
Chapter 61 
 Articles of apparel and clothing 
accessories, knitted or crocheted As specified for split headings  RD/RO/1 
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  HS 2007 Description Rule 
ex Chapter 
61(a) 
(ex61.01 through 
61.17) - Goods including parts and 
accessories,  knitted or crocheted to 
shape The origin shall be the country where the goods 
of this split chapter have been knitted or crocheted to shape 
ex Chapter 61(b) 
(ex61.01 
through ex61.15) - Goods of heading 61.01 through 
61.15 assembled from parts knitted 
or crocheted to shape [The origin shall be the country where the parts 
of the goods of this split chapter have been 
knitted or crocheted to shape.] 
ex Chapter 
61(c)  
(ex 61.01 through ex 
61.15) - Goods of  heading 61.01 through 
61.15 assembled from parts cut to 
shape [Change to goods of this split chapter provided 
that the goods are assemb led in a single country.] 
 
(c) Comments by the Secretariat 
 No modification has been done in the nomenclature from HS1996 to HS2002.  In HS2007, 
the amendment to the nomenclature occurs at subheading level and does not alter the scope of the rule, which is set out at split heading level.  Therefore, no modification is needed; the rule 
can be transposed directly. 
 
33. Heading 61.15 
(a) HS Change 
HS2002 Description HS 2007 Description Reason for 
change 
61.15 Panty hose, tights, 
stockings, socks and 
other hosiery, including 
stockings for varicose 
veins and footwear without applied soles, 
knitted or crocheted. 61.15 Panty hose, tights, 
stockings, socks and 
other hosiery, including 
graduated compression 
hosiery (for example, 
stockings for varicose veins) and footwear 
without applied soles, 
knitted or crocheted. Creation of new 
subheading 
6115.10 for graduated 
compression 
hosiery. Subheadings 
6115.11 to 
6115.20 have been 
redistributed over 
new subheadings 6115.11 to 
6115.20. 
Subheadings 6115.91, 6115.92 
and 6115.93 have 
been renumbered 6115.94, 6115.95 
and 6115.96. 
 - Panty hose and tights : 6115.10 - Graduated compression 
hosiery (for example, stockings for varicose 
veins)  
6115.11 -- Of synthetic fibres, 
measuring per single yarn less than 67 decitex - deleted   RD/RO/1 
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  HS2002 Description HS 2007 Description Reason for 
change 
6115.12 -- Of synthetic fibres, 
measuring per single yarn 67 decitex or more - (deleted)
  
6115.19 -- Of other textile 
materials - (deleted)   
6115.20 - Women's full-length or 
knee-length hosiery, 
measuring per single 
yarn less than 67 decitex - (deleted)   
   - Other panty hose and 
tights :  
  6115.21 -- Of synthetic fibres, 
measuring per single 
yarn less than 67 decitex  
  6115.22 -- Of synthetic fibres, 
measuring per single 
yarn 67 decitex or more  
  6115.29 -- Of other textile 
materials  
  6115.30 - Other women's full-
length or knee-length 
hosiery, measuring per 
single yarn less than 67 decitex  
 - Other :  - Other :  
6115.91 -- Of wool or fine 
animal hair - (deleted)   
6115.92 -- Of cotton - (deleted)  
6115.93 -- Of synthetic fibres - (deleted)  
  6115.94 -- Of wool or fine animal 
hair  
  6115.95 -- Of cotton  
  6115.96 -- Of synthetic fibres  
6115.99 -- Of other textile 
materials 6115.99 -- Of other textile 
materials  
 
(b) Technical Rectification 
HS 1996 Description Rule 
Chapter 61 
 Articles of apparel and clothing 
accessories, knitted or crocheted As specified for split headings  
ex Chapter 
61(a) 
(ex61.01 
through 61.17) - Goods including parts and 
accessories,  knitted or crocheted to 
shape The origin shall be the country where the goods 
of this split chapter have been knitted or 
crocheted to shape 
ex Chapter 61(b) (ex61.01 
through 
ex61.15) - Goods of heading 61.01 through 
61.15 assembled from parts knitted or crocheted to shape [The origin shall be the country where the parts 
of the goods of this split chapter have been 
knitted or crocheted to shape.] 
ex Chapter 
61(c)  
(ex 61.01 
through ex - Goods of  heading 61.01 through 
61.15 assembled from parts cut to 
shape [Change to goods of this split chapter provided 
that the goods are assemb led in a single country.] RD/RO/1 
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  61.15) 
 
HS 2002 Description Rule 
Chapter 61 
 Articles of apparel and clothing 
accessories, knitted or crocheted As specified for split headings  
ex Chapter 
61(a) (ex61.01 
through 
61.17) - Goods including parts and 
accessories,  knitted or crocheted to shape The origin shall be the country where the goods 
of this split chapter have been knitted or 
crocheted to shape 
ex Chapter 
61(b) 
(ex61.01 
through ex61.15) - Goods of heading 61.01 through 
61.15 assembled from parts knitted 
or crocheted to shape [The origin shall be the country where the parts 
of the goods of this split chapter have been 
knitted or crocheted to shape.] 
ex Chapter 
61(c)  
(ex 61.01 
through ex 
61.15) - Goods of  heading 61.01 through 
61.15 assembled from parts cut to 
shape [Change to goods of this split chapter provided 
that the goods are assemb led in a single country.] 
 
HS 2007 Description Rule 
Chapter 61 
 Articles of apparel and clothing 
accessories, knitted or crocheted As specified for split headings  
ex Chapter 
61(a) 
(ex61.01 
through 
61.17) - Goods including parts and 
accessories,  knitted or crocheted to 
shape The origin shall be the country where the goods 
of this split chapter have been knitted or 
crocheted to shape 
ex Chapter 61(b) (ex61.01 
through 
ex61.15) - Goods of heading 61.01 through 
61.15 assembled from parts knitted or crocheted to shape [The origin shall be the country where the parts 
of the goods of this split chapter have been 
knitted or crocheted to shape.] 
ex Chapter 
61(c)  
(ex 61.01 
through ex 61.15) - Goods of  heading 61.01 through 
61.15 assembled from parts cut to 
shape [Change to goods of this split chapter provided 
that the goods are assemb led in a single country.] 
 
(c) Comments by the Secretariat 
 No modification has been done in the nomenclature from HS1996 to HS2002.  In HS2007, 
the amendment to the nomenclature occurs at subheading level and does not alter the scope of the rule, which is set out at split heading level.  Therefore, no modification is needed; the rule 
can be transposed directly. 
 34. Heading 61.17 
(a) HS Change 
HS2002 Description HS 2007 Description Reason for 
change 
61.17 Other made up clothing 61.17 Other made up clothing Deletion of  RD/RO/1 
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  HS2002 Description HS 2007 Description Reason for 
change 
accessories, knitted or 
crocheted; knitted or crocheted parts of 
garments or of clothing 
accessories. accessories, knitted or 
crocheted; knitted or crocheted parts of 
garments or of clothing 
accessories. subheading 
6117.20 because of the low volume 
of trade. 
6117.10 - Shawls, scarves, 
mufflers, mantillas, veils 
and the like 6117.10 - Shawls, scarves, 
mufflers, mantillas, veils 
and the like  
6117.20 - Ties, bow ties and 
cravats - (deleted)  
6117.80 - Other accessories 6 117.80 - Other accessories  
6117.90 - Parts 6117.90 - Parts  
 
(b) Technical Rectification 
HS 1996 Description Rule 
Chapter 61 
 Articles of apparel and clothing 
accessories, knitted or crocheted As specified for split headings  
ex Chapter 
61(a) (ex61.01 
through 
61.17) - Goods including parts and 
accessories,  knitted or crocheted to shape The origin shall be the country where the goods 
of this split chapter have been knitted or 
crocheted to shape 
ex Chapter 
61(b) 
(ex61.01 
through 
ex61.15) - Goods of heading 61.01 through 
61.15 assembled from parts knitted 
or crocheted to shape [The origin shall be the country where the parts 
of the goods of this split chapter have been 
knitted or crocheted to shape.] 
ex Chapter 61(c)  (ex 61.01 
through ex 
61.15) - Goods of  heading 61.01 through 
61.15 assembled from parts cut to shape [Change to goods of this split chapter provided 
that the goods are assemb led in a single country.] 
ex Chapter 
61(d)  
(ex 6117.10, 
ex 6117.80) - Embroidered flat products 
(handkerchiefs, shawls, scarves, 
mufflers, mantillas, veils and the 
like) [Change to goods of this split chapter if the value 
of non-originating materials used does not 
exceed 50% of the ex-work price of the product.] 
ex Chapter 
61(e) 
(ex6117.10, 
ex6117.80) - Other flat products (other 
handkershiefs, shawls, scarves, 
mufflers, mantillas, veils and the 
like. [Change to this split Chapter provided the 
starting material is pr ebleached or unbleached 
fabric.] 
ex Chapter 61(f) (ex 
61.16, 
ex6117.20, 6117.80) - Accessories asse mbled from parts 
knitted or crocheted to shape (ties, 
bow ties, cravats, globes, mittens, 
mitts, muffs, headbands and the like) [The origin shall be the country where the parts 
of the goods of this split chapter have been 
knitted or crocheted to shape.] 
ex Chapter 61(g) (ex61.16, 
ex6117.20, 
ex6117.80) - Accessories asse mbled from parts 
cut to shape.(ties, bow ties, cravats, gloves, mittens, mitts, muffs, 
headbands and the like) [Change to goods of this split chapter provided 
that the goods are assemb led in a single country.] 
ex Chapter 
61 (h) 
(ex6117.90) - Other [The origin shall be the country where the goods 
of this split chapter are produced from fabric] 
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HS 2002 Description Rule 
Chapter 61 
 Articles of apparel and clothing 
accessories, knitted or crocheted As specified for split headings  
ex Chapter 
61(a) 
(ex61.01 
through 61.17) - Goods including parts and 
accessories,  knitted or crocheted to 
shape The origin shall be the country where the goods 
of this split chapter have been knitted or 
crocheted to shape 
ex Chapter 
61(b) 
(ex61.01 through 
ex61.15) - Goods of heading 61.01 through 
61.15 assembled from parts knitted 
or crocheted to shape [The origin shall be the country where the parts 
of the goods of this split chapter have been knitted or crocheted to shape.] 
ex Chapter 61(c)  
(ex 61.01 
through ex 61.15) - Goods of  heading 61.01 through 
61.15 assembled from parts cut to 
shape [Change to goods of this split chapter provided 
that the goods are assemb led in a single country.] 
ex Chapter 
61(d)  
(ex 6117.10, ex 6117.80) - Embroidered flat products 
(handkerchiefs, shawls, scarves, 
mufflers, mantillas, veils and the like) [Change to goods of this split chapter if the value 
of non-originating materials used does not 
exceed 50% of the ex-work price of the product.] 
ex Chapter 
61(e) 
(ex6117.10, ex6117.80) - Other flat products (other 
handkershiefs, shawls, scarves, 
mufflers, mantillas, veils and the like. [Change to this split Chapter provided the 
starting material is pr ebleached or unbleached 
fabric.] 
ex Chapter 
61(f) (ex 
61.16, ex6117.20, 
6117.80) - Accessories asse mbled from parts 
knitted or crocheted to shape (ties, 
bow ties, cravats, globes, mittens, mitts, muffs, headbands and the 
like) [The origin shall be the country where the parts 
of the goods of this split chapter have been knitted or crocheted to shape.] 
ex Chapter 61(g) (ex61.16, 
ex6117.20, 
ex6117.80) - Accessories asse mbled from parts 
cut to shape.(ties, bow ties, cravats, gloves, mittens, mitts, muffs, 
headbands and the like) [Change to goods of this split chapter provided 
that the goods are assemb led in a single country.] 
ex Chapter 
61 (h) 
(ex6117.90) - Other [The origin shall be the country where the goods 
of this split chapter are produced from fabric] 
 
HS 2007 Description Rule 
Chapter 61 
 Articles of apparel and clothing 
accessories, knitted or crocheted As specified for split headings  
ex Chapter 
61(a) 
(ex61.01 
through 
61.17) - Goods including parts and 
accessories,  knitted or crocheted to 
shape The origin shall be the country where the goods 
of this split chapter have been knitted or 
crocheted to shape 
ex Chapter 61(b) (ex61.01 
through 
ex61.15) - Goods of heading 61.01 through 
61.15 assembled from parts knitted or crocheted to shape [The origin shall be the country where the parts 
of the goods of this split chapter have been 
knitted or crocheted to shape.]  RD/RO/1 
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ex Chapter 
61(c)  
(ex 61.01 through ex 
61.15) - Goods of  heading 61.01 through 
61.15 assembled from parts cut to 
shape [Change to goods of this split chapter provided 
that the goods are assemb led in a single country.] 
ex Chapter 
61(d)  
(ex 6117.10, 
ex 6117.80) - Embroidered flat products 
(handkerchiefs, shawls, scarves, 
mufflers, mantillas, veils and the 
like) [Change to goods of this split chapter if the value 
of non-originating materials used does not 
exceed 50% of the ex-work price of the product.] 
ex Chapter 
61(e) 
(ex6117.10, 
ex6117.80) - Other flat products (other 
handkershiefs, shawls, scarves, 
mufflers, mantillas, veils and the 
like. [Change to this split Chapter provided the 
starting material is pr ebleached or unbleached 
fabric.] 
ex Chapter 
61(f) (ex 
61.16, 
ex6117.20, 6117.80) - Accessories asse mbled from parts 
knitted or crocheted to shape (ties, 
bow ties, cravats, globes, mittens, 
mitts, muffs, headbands and the like) [The origin shall be the country where the parts 
of the goods of this split chapter have been 
knitted or crocheted to shape.] 
ex Chapter 
61(g) 
(ex61.16, ex6117.20, 
ex6117.80) - Accessories asse mbled from parts 
cut to shape.(ties, bow ties, cravats, 
gloves, mittens, mitts, muffs, headbands and the like) [Change to goods of this split chapter provided 
that the goods are assemb led in a single country.] 
ex Chapter 
61 (h) (ex6117.90) - Other [The origin shall be the country where the goods 
of this split chapter are produced from fabric] 
 
(c) Comments by the Technical Rectification 
 No modification has been done in the nomenclature from HS1996 to HS2002.  In HS2007, 
the amendment to the nomenclature occurs at subheading level and does not alter the scope of the rule, which is set out at split heading level.  Therefore, no modification is needed; the rule 
can be transposed directly. 
 
35. Heading 62.03 
(a) HS Change 
HS2002 Description HS 2007 Description Reason for 
change 
62.03 Men's or boys' suits, 
ensembles, jackets, 
blazers, trousers, bib and brace overalls, 
breeches and shorts 
(other than swimwear). 62.03 Men's or boys' suits, 
ensembles, jackets, 
blazers, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches 
and shorts (other than 
swimwear). Deletion of 
subheading 
6203.21 because of the low volume 
of trade. 
 - Ensembles :  - Ensembles :  
6203.21 -- Of wool or fine 
animal hair - (deleted)  
6203.22 -- Of cotton 6203.22 -- Of cotton  
6203.23 -- Of synthetic fibres 6203.23 -- Of synthetic fibres  
6203.29 -- Of other textile 
materials 6203.29 -- Of other textile 
materials  
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  (b) Technical Rectification 
HS 1996 Description Rule 
Chapter 62 
 Articles of apparel and clothing 
accessories, not knitted or crocheted As specified for split headings  
Ex Chapter 
62 (a) 
(ex62.01 through 
ex62.12 - Goods of heading 62.01 through 
62.12 assembled from parts, other than diapers of heading 62.09 [Change to goods of this split chapter provided 
that the goods are assemb led in a single country 
in accordance with  Chapter Note.] 
 
HS 2002 Description Rule 
Chapter 62 
 Articles of apparel and clothing 
accessories, not knitted or crocheted As specified for split headings  
Ex Chapter 
62 (a) 
(ex62.01 through 
ex62.12 - Goods of heading 62.01 through 
62.12 assembled from parts, other than diapers of heading 62.09 [Change to goods of this split chapter provided 
that the goods are assemb led in a single country 
in accordance with  Chapter Note.] 
 
HS 2007 Description Rule 
Chapter 62 
 Articles of apparel and clothing 
accessories, not knitted or crocheted As specified for split headings  
Ex Chapter 
62 (a) 
(ex62.01 through 
ex62.12 - Goods of heading 62.01 through 
62.12 assembled from parts, other than diapers of heading 62.09 [Change to goods of this split chapter provided 
that the goods are assemb led in a single country 
in accordance with  Chapter Note.] 
 
(c) Comments by the Secretariat 
 No modification has been done in the nomenclature from HS1996 to HS2002.  In HS2007, 
the amendment to the nomenclature occurs at subheading level and does not alter the scope of the rule, which is set out at split heading level.  Therefore, no modification is needed; the rule 
can be transposed directly. 
 
36. Heading 62.05 
(a) HS Change 
HS2002 Description HS 2007 Description Reason for 
change 
62.05 Men's or boys' shirts. 62.05 Men's or boys' shirts. Deletion of 
subheading 
6205.10 because of the low volume 
of trade. 
6205.10 - Of wool or fine animal 
hair - deleted  
6205.20 - Of cotton 6205.20 - Of cotton  
6205.30 - Of man-made fibres 6205.30 - Of man-made fibres   RD/RO/1 
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change 
6205.90 - Of other textile 
materials 6205.90 - Of other textile 
materials  
 
(b) Technical Rectification 
HS 1996 Description Rule 
Chapter 62 
 Articles of apparel and clothing 
accessories, not knitted or 
crocheted As specified for split headings  
Ex Chapter 
62 (a) 
(ex62.01 
through ex62.12 - Goods of heading 62.01 through 
62.12 assembled from parts, other 
than diapers of heading 62.09 [Change to goods of this split chapter provided 
that the goods are assemb led in a single country 
in accordance with  Chapter Note.] 
 
HS 2002 Description Rule 
Chapter 62 
 Articles of apparel and clothing 
accessories, not knitted or 
crocheted As specified for split headings  
Ex Chapter 
62 (a) 
(ex62.01 
through ex62.12 - Goods of heading 62.01 through 
62.12 assembled from parts, other 
than diapers of heading 62.09 [Change to goods of this split chapter provided 
that the goods are assemb led in a single country 
in accordance with  Chapter Note.] 
 
HS 2007 Description Rule 
Chapter 62 
 Articles of apparel and clothing 
accessories, not knitted or 
crocheted As specified for split headings  
Ex Chapter 
62 (a) 
(ex62.01 
through ex62.12 - Goods of heading 62.01 through 
62.12 assembled from parts, other 
than diapers of heading 62.09 [Change to goods of this split chapter provided 
that the goods are assemb led in a single country 
in accordance with  Chapter Note.] 
 
(c) Comments by the Secretariat 
 No modification has been done in the nomenclature from HS1996 to HS2002.  In HS2007, 
the amendment to the nomenclature occurs at subheading level and does not alter the scope of the rule, which is set out at split heading level.  Therefore, no modification is needed; the rule 
can be transposed directly. 
 37. Heading 62.07 
(a) HS Change 
HS2002 Description HS 2007 Description Reason for 
change 
62.07 Men's or boys' singlets 
and other vests, 
underpants, briefs, 62.07 Men's or boys' singlets 
and other vests, 
underpants, briefs, Deletion of 
subheading 
6207.92 because RD/RO/1 
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  HS2002 Description HS 2007 Description Reason for 
change 
nightshirts, pyjamas, 
bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar 
articles. nightshirts, pyjamas, 
bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar 
articles. of the low volume 
of trade. 
 - Other :  - Other :  
6207.91 -- Of cotton 6207.91 -- Of cotton  
6207.92 -- Of man-made fibres - (deleted)  
6207.99 -- Of other textile 
materials 6207.99 -- Of other textile 
materials  
 
(b) Technical Rectification 
HS 1996 Description Rule 
Chapter 62 
 Articles of apparel and clothing 
accessories, not knitted or 
crocheted As specified for split headings  
Ex Chapter 
62 (a) 
(ex62.01 
through ex62.12 - Goods of heading 62.01 through 
62.12 assembled from parts, other 
than diapers of heading 62.09 [Change to goods of this split chapter provided 
that the goods are assemb led in a single country 
in accordance with  Chapter Note.] 
 
HS 2002 Description Rule 
Chapter 62 
 Articles of apparel and clothing 
accessories, not knitted or 
crocheted As specified for split headings  
Ex Chapter 
62 (a) 
(ex62.01 
through ex62.12 - Goods of heading 62.01 through 
62.12 assembled from parts, other 
than diapers of heading 62.09 [Change to goods of this split chapter provided 
that the goods are assemb led in a single country 
in accordance with  Chapter Note.] 
 
HS 2007 Description Rule 
Chapter 62 
 Articles of apparel and clothing 
accessories, not knitted or 
crocheted As specified for split headings  
Ex Chapter 
62 (a) 
(ex62.01 
through ex62.12 - Goods of heading 62.01 through 
62.12 assembled from parts, other 
than diapers of heading 62.09 [Change to goods of this split chapter provided 
that the goods are assemb led in a single country 
in accordance with  Chapter Note.] 
 
(c) Comments by the Secretariat 
 No modification has been done in the nomenclature from HS1996 to HS2002.  In HS2007, 
the amendment to the nomenclature occurs at subheading level and does not alter the scope of the rule, which is set out at split heading level.  Therefore, no modification is needed; the rule 
can be transposed directly.  RD/RO/1 
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  38. Heading 62.09 
(a) HS Change 
HS2002 Description HS 2007 Description Reason for 
change 
62.09 Babies' garments and 
clothing accessories. 62.09 Babies' garments and 
clothing accessories. Deletion of 
subheading 
6209.10 because 
of the low volume 
of trade. 
6209.10 - Of wool or fine animal 
hair - (deleted)  
6209.20 - Of cotton 6209.20 - Of cotton  
6209.30 - Of synthetic fibres 6209.30 - Of synthetic fibres  
6209.90 - Of other textile 
materials 6209.90 - Of other textile 
materials  
 
(b) Technical Rectification 
HS 1996 Description Rule 
Chapter 62 
 Articles of apparel and clothing 
accessories, not knitted or 
crocheted As specified for split headings  
ex Chapter 
62 (a) 
(ex62.01 
through ex62.12 - Goods of heading 62.01 through 
62.12 assembled from parts, other 
than diapers of heading 62.09 [Change to goods of this split chapter provided 
that the goods are assemb led in a single country 
in accordance with  Chapter Note.] 
ex Chapter 
62(b) (ex62.09) - Diapers of heading 62.09 CC, except by cutting and/or hemming only. 
 
HS 2002 Description Rule 
Chapter 62 
 Articles of apparel and clothing 
accessories, not knitted or 
crocheted As specified for split headings  
ex Chapter 
62 (a) (ex62.01 
through 
ex62.12 - Goods of heading 62.01 through 
62.12 assembled from parts, other 
than diapers of heading 62.09 [Change to goods of this split chapter provided 
that the goods are assemb led in a single country 
in accordance with  Chapter Note.] 
ex Chapter 
62(b) 
(ex62.09) - Diapers of heading 62.09 CC, except by cutting and/or hemming only. 
 
HS 2007 Description Rule 
Chapter 62 
 Articles of apparel and clothing 
accessories, not knitted or crocheted As specified for split headings  RD/RO/1 
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  HS 2007 Description Rule 
ex Chapter 
62 (a) 
(ex62.01 through 
ex62.12 - Goods of heading 62.01 through 
62.12 assembled from parts, other than diapers of heading 62.09 [Change to goods of this split chapter provided 
that the goods are assemb led in a single country 
in accordance with  Chapter Note.] 
ex Chapter 
62(b) 
(ex62.09) - Diapers of heading 62.09 CC, except by cutting and/or hemming only. 
 
(c) Comments by the Secretariat 
 No modification has been done in the nomenclature from HS1996 to HS2002.  In HS2007, 
the amendment to the nomenclature occurs at subheading level and does not alter the scope of the rule, which is set out at split heading level.  Therefore, no modification is needed; the rule 
can be transposed directly. 
 
39. Heading 62.11 
(a) HS Change 
HS2002 Description HS 2007 Description Reason for 
change 
62.11 Track suits, ski suits and 
swimwear; other garments. 62.11 Track suits, ski suits and 
swimwear; other garments. Deletion of 
subheading 
6211.31 because of the low volume 
of trade. 
 - Other garments, men's 
or boys' :  - Other garments, men's 
or boys' :  
6211.31 -- Of wool or fine 
animal hair - (deleted)  
6211.32 -- Of cotton 6211.32 -- Of cotton  
6211.33 -- Of man-made fibres 6211.33 -- Of man-made fibres  
6211.39 -- Of other textile 
materials 6211.39 -- Of other textile 
materials  
 
(b) Technical Rectification 
HS 1996 Description Rule 
Chapter 62 
 Articles of apparel and clothing 
accessories, not knitted or 
crocheted As specified for split headings  
Ex Chapter 
62 (a) (ex62.01 
through 
ex62.12 - Goods of heading 62.01 through 
62.12 assembled from parts, other 
than diapers of heading 62.09 [Change to goods of this split chapter provided 
that the goods are assemb led in a single country 
in accordance with  Chapter Note.] 
 
HS 2002 Description Rule 
Chapter 62 
 Articles of apparel and clothing 
accessories, not knitted or 
crocheted As specified for split headings   RD/RO/1 
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  HS 2002 Description Rule 
Ex Chapter 
62 (a) 
(ex62.01 through 
ex62.12 - Goods of heading 62.01 through 
62.12 assembled from parts, other than diapers of heading 62.09 [Change to goods of this split chapter provided 
that the goods are assemb led in a single country 
in accordance with  Chapter Note.] 
 
HS 2007 Description Rule 
Chapter 62 
 Articles of apparel and clothing 
accessories, not knitted or crocheted As specified for split headings  
Ex Chapter 
62 (a) 
(ex62.01 through 
ex62.12 - Goods of heading 62.01 through 
62.12 assembled from parts, other than diapers of heading 62.09 [Change to goods of this split chapter provided 
that the goods are assemb led in a single country 
in accordance with  Chapter Note.] 
 
(c) Comments by the Secretariat 
 No modification has been done in the nomenclature from HS1996 to HS2002.  In HS2007, 
the amendment to the nomenclature occurs at subheading level and does not alter the scope of 
the rule, which is set out at split heading level.  Therefore, no modification is needed; the rule 
can be transposed directly. 
 
40. Heading 62.13 
(a) HS Change 
HS2002 Description HS 2007 Description Reason for 
change 
62.13 Handkerchiefs. 62.13 Handkerchiefs. Deletion of 
subheading 6213.10 because 
of the low volume 
of trade. 
6213.10 - Of silk or s ilk waste - (deleted)  
6213.20 - Of cotton 6213.20 - Of cotton  
6213.90 - Of other textile 
materials 6213.90 - Of other textile 
materials  
 
(b) Technical Rectification 
HS 1996 Description Rule 
Chapter 62 
 Articles of apparel and clothing 
accessories, not knitted or 
crocheted As specified for split headings  
ex Chapter 
62 (a) 
(ex62.01 
through 
ex62.12 - Goods of heading 62.01 through 
62.12 assembled from parts, other 
than diapers of heading 62.09 [Change to goods of this split chapter provided 
that the goods are assemb led in a single country 
in accordance with  Chapter Note.] RD/RO/1 
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  HS 1996 Description Rule 
ex Chapter 
62(c) 
(ex62.13, ex 62.14, 
ex6217.10) - Embroidered flat products( 
handkerchiefs, shawls, scarves, mufflers, mantillas, veils and the 
like.) [Change to goods of this split chapter if the value 
of non-originating materials used does not exceed 50% of the ex-work price of the product.] 
ex Chapter 
62(d) 
(ex62.13, 
ex62.14, ex6217.10)  -Other flat products (other 
handkerchiefs, shawls, scarves, 
mufflers, mantillas, veils and the 
like) [Change to goods of this split chapter provided 
the starting material is prebleached or 
unbleached fabric.] 
 
HS 2002 Description Rule 
Chapter 62 
 Articles of apparel and clothing 
accessories, not knitted or 
crocheted As specified for split headings  
ex Chapter 
62 (a) 
(ex62.01 
through ex62.12 - Goods of heading 62.01 through 
62.12 assembled from parts, other 
than diapers of heading 62.09 [Change to goods of this split chapter provided 
that the goods are assemb led in a single country 
in accordance with  Chapter Note.] 
ex Chapter 
62(c) 
(ex62.13, ex 62.14, 
ex6217.10) - Embroidered flat products( 
handkerchiefs, shawls, scarves, 
mufflers, mantillas, veils and the like.) [Change to goods of this split chapter if the value 
of non-originating materials used does not exceed 50% of the ex-work price of the product.] 
ex Chapter 
62(d) (ex62.13, 
ex62.14, 
ex6217.10)  -Other flat products (other 
handkerchiefs, shawls, scarves, 
mufflers, mantillas, veils and the 
like) [Change to goods of this split chapter provided 
the starting material is prebleached or 
unbleached fabric.] 
 
HS 2007 Description Rule 
Chapter 62 
 Articles of apparel and clothing 
accessories, not knitted or 
crocheted As specified for split headings  
ex Chapter 
62 (a) (ex62.01 
through 
ex62.12 - Goods of heading 62.01 through 
62.12 assembled from parts, other 
than diapers of heading 62.09 [Change to goods of this split chapter provided 
that the goods are assemb led in a single country 
in accordance with  Chapter Note.] 
ex Chapter 
62(c) 
(ex62.13, ex 
62.14, ex6217.10) - Embroidered flat products( 
handkerchiefs, shawls, scarves, 
mufflers, mantillas, veils and the like.) [Change to goods of this split chapter if the value 
of non-originating materials used does not 
exceed 50% of the ex-work price of the product.] 
ex Chapter 
62(d) 
(ex62.13, 
ex62.14, 
ex6217.10)  -Other flat products (other 
handkerchiefs, shawls, scarves, mufflers, mantillas, veils and the 
like) [Change to goods of this split chapter provided 
the starting material is prebleached or 
unbleached fabric.] 
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  (c) Comments by the Secretariat 
 No modification has been done in the nomenclature from HS1996 to HS2002.  In HS2007, 
the amendment to the nomenclature occurs at subheading level and does not alter the scope of the rule, which is set out at split heading level.  Therefore, no modification is needed; the rule 
can be transposed directly. 
 
41. Heading 63.02 
(a) HS Change 
HS2002 Description HS 2007 Description Reason for 
change 
63.02 Bed linen, table linen, 
toilet linen and kitchen linen. 63.02 Bed linen, table linen, 
toilet linen and kitchen linen. Deletion of 
subheading 
6302.52 and 6302.92 because 
of the low volume 
of trade. 
 - Other table linen :  - Other table linen :  
6302.51 -- Of cotton 6302.51 -- Of cotton  
6302.52 -- Of flax - (deleted)  
6302.53 -- Of man-made fibres 6302.53 -- Of man-made fibres  
6302.59 -- Of other textile 
materials 6302.59 -- Of other textile 
materials  
6302.60 - Toilet linen and 
kitchen linen, of terry 
towelling or similar terry fabrics, of cotton 6302.60 - Toilet linen and kitchen 
linen, of terry towelling 
or similar terry fabrics, of cotton  
 - Other :  - Other :  
6302.91 -- Of cotton 6302.91 -- Of cotton  
6302.92 -- Of flax - (deleted)  
6302.93 -- Of man-made fibres 6302.93 -- Of man-made fibres  
6302.99 -- Of other textile 
materials 6302.99 -- Of other textile 
materials  
 
(b) Technical Rectification 
HS 1996 Description Rule 
63.02 Bed linen, table linen, toilet linen 
and kitchen linen. As specified for split headings 
ex63.02(a) - Quilted textile articles [CTH, except from heading 58.11 or subheading 
6307.90.] 
ex63.02(b) - Other [CTH, provided the starting material is 
prebleached or unbleached fabric.] 
 
HS 2002 Description Rule 
63.02 Bed linen, table linen, toilet linen 
and kitchen linen. As specified for split headings 
ex63.02(a) - Quilted textile articles [CTH, except from heading 58.11 or subheading 
6307.90.] 
ex63.02(b) - Other [CTH, provided the starting material is 
prebleached or unbleached fabric.] 
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  HS 2007 Description Rule 
63.02 Bed linen, table linen, toilet linen 
and kitchen linen. As specified for split headings 
ex63.02(a) - Quilted textile articles [CTH, except from heading 58.11 or subheading 
6307.90.] 
ex63.02(b) - Other [CTH, provided the starting material is 
prebleached or unbleached fabric.] 
 
(c) Comments by the Secretariat 
 No modification has been done in the nomenclature from HS1996 to HS2002.  In HS2007, 
the amendment to the nomenclature occurs at subheading level and does not alter the scope of the rule, which is set out at split heading level.  Therefore, no modification is needed; the rule 
can be transposed directly. 
 
42. Heading 63.03 
(a) HS Change 
HS2002 Description HS 2007 Description Reason for 
change 
63.03 Curtains (including 
drapes) and interior 
blinds; curtain or bed valances. 63.03 Curtains (including 
drapes) and interior 
blinds; curtain or bed valances. Deletion of 
subheading 
6303.11 because of the low volume 
of trade. 
 - Knitted or crocheted :  - Knitted or crocheted :  
6303.11 -- Of cotton - (deleted)  
6303.12 -- Of synthetic fibres 6303.12 -- Of synthetic fibres  
6303.19 -- Of other textile 
materials 6303.19 -- Of other textile 
materials  
 
(b) Technical Rectification 
HS 1996 Description Rule 
63.03 Curtains (including drapes) and 
interior blinds; curtain or bed 
valances. As specified for split headings 
ex63.03(a) - Quilted textile articles [CTH, except from heading 58.11 or subheading 
6307.90.] 
ex63.03(b) - Other [CTH, provided the starting material is 
prebleached or unbleached fabric.] 
 
HS 2002 Description Rule 
63.03 Curtains (including drapes) and 
interior blinds; curtain or bed 
valances. As specified for split headings 
ex63.03(a) - Quilted textile articles [CTH, except from heading 58.11 or subheading 
6307.90.] 
ex63.03(b) - Other [CTH, provided the starting material is 
prebleached or unbleached fabric.] 
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HS 2007 Description Rule 
63.03 Curtains (including drapes) and 
interior blinds; curtain or bed valances. As specified for split headings 
ex63.03(a) - Quilted textile articles [CTH, except from heading 58.11 or subheading 
6307.90.] 
ex63.03(b) - Other [CTH, provided the starting material is 
prebleached or unbleached fabric.] 
 
(c) Comments by the Secretariat 
 No modification has been done in the nomenclature from HS1996 to HS2002.  In HS2007, 
the amendment to the nomenclature occurs at subheading level and does not alter the scope of 
the rule, which is set out at split heading level.  Therefore, no modification is needed; the rule 
can be transposed directly. 
 
43. Heading 63.06 
(a) HS Change 
HS2002 Description HS 2007 Description Reason for 
change 
63.06 Tarpaulins, awnings and 
sunblinds; tents; sails 
for boats, sailboards or landcraft; camping 
goods. 63.06 Tarpaulins, awnings and 
sunblinds; tents; sails for 
boats, sailboards or landcraft; camping 
goods. Deletion of 
subheading 6306.11, 6306.21, 
6306.31, 6306.39, 
6306.41 and 6306.49, because 
of the low volume 
of trade. 
 - Tarpaulins, awnings 
and sunblinds :  - Tarpaulins, awnings 
and sunblinds :  
6306.11 -- Of cotton - (deleted)  
6306.12 -- Of synthetic fibres 6306.12 -- Of synthetic fibres  
6306.19 -- Of other textile 
materials 6306.19 -- Of other textile 
materials  
 - Tents :  - Tents :  
6306.21 -- Of cotton - (deleted)  
6306.22 -- Of synthetic fibres 6306.22 -- Of synthetic fibres  
6306.29 -- Of other textile 
materials 6306.29 -- Of other textile 
materials  
 - Sails : 6306.30 - Sails  
6306.31 -- Of synthetic fibres - (deleted)  
6306.39 -- Of other textile 
materials - (deleted)   
 - Pneumatic mattresses : 6306.40 - Pneumatic mattresses  
6306.41 -- Of cotton - (deleted)  
6306.49 -- Of other textile 
materials - (deleted)   
 - Other :  - Other :  
6306.91 -- Of cotton 6306.91 -- Of cotton  
6306.99 -- Of other textile 
materials 6306.99 -- Of other textile 
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  (b) Technical Rectification 
HS 1996 Description Rule 
63.06 Tarpaulins, awnings and sunblinds; 
tents; sails for boats, sailboards or landcraft; camping goods. CTH 
 
HS 2002 Description Rule 
63.06 Tarpaulins, awnings and sunblinds; 
tents; sails for boats, sailboards or 
landcraft; camping goods. CTH 
 
HS 2007 Description Rule 
63.06 Tarpaulins, awnings and sunblinds; 
tents; sails for boats, sailboards or landcraft; camping goods. CTH 
 
(c) Comments by the Secretariat 
 No modification has been done in the nomenclature from HS1996 to HS2002.  In HS2007, 
the amendment to the nomenclature occurs at subheading level and does not alter the scope of the rule, which is set out at split heading level.  Therefore, no modification is needed; the rule 
can be transposed directly. 
 
44. Heading 64.01 
(a) HS change 
HS2002 Description HS 2007 Description Reason for 
change 
64.01 Waterproof footwear 
with outer soles and 
uppers of rubber or of plastics, the uppers of 
which are neither fixed 
to the sole nor assembled by stitching, riveting, 
nailing, screwing, 
plugging or similar processes. 64.01 Waterproof footwear 
with outer soles and 
uppers of rubber or of plastics, the uppers of 
which are neither fixed 
to the sole nor assembled by stitching, riveting, 
nailing, screwing, 
plugging or similar processes. Deletion of 
subheading 
6401.91 because of the low volume 
of trade. 
6401.10 -  Footwear 
incorporating a 
protective metal toe-cap 6401.10 - Footwear incorporating 
a protective metal toe-cap  
 -  Other footwear :  -  Other footwear :  
6401.91 --   Covering the knee - (deleted)  
6401.92 --  Covering the ankle 
but not covering the knee 6401.92 --  Covering the ankle 
but not covering the knee  
6401.99 --   Other 6401.99 --   Other  
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  (b) Technical Rectification 
HS 1996 Description Rule 
64.01 Waterproof footwear with outer 
soles and uppers of rubber or of plastics, the uppers of which are 
neither fixed to the sole nor 
assembled by stitching, riveting, nailing, screwing, plugging or 
similar processes. [CTH, except from split heading ex64.06(a)] 
 
HS 2002 Description Rule 
64.01 Waterproof footwear with outer 
soles and uppers of rubber or of plastics, the uppers of which are 
neither fixed to the sole nor 
assembled by stitching, riveting, nailing, screwing, plugging or 
similar processes. [CTH, except from split heading ex64.06(a)] 
 
HS 2007 Description Rule 
64.01 Waterproof footwear with outer 
soles and uppers of rubber or of plastics, the uppers of which are 
neither fixed to the sole nor 
assembled by stitching, riveting, nailing, screwing, plugging or 
similar processes. [CTH, except from split heading ex64.06(a)]  
 
(c) Comments by the Secretariat 
 Notwithstanding the structure of HS2007 heading does not correspond to the HS2002, its 
overall coverage remains unchanged. The am endment to the nomenclature occurs at 
subheading level and does not modify the scope of the product specific rule, which requires a 
change of heading to confer origin.  Therefore, no modification is needed; the rule can be 
transposed directly.  
 
45. Heading 64.02 
(a) HS change 
HS2002 Description HS 2007 Description Reason for 
change 
64.02 Other footwear with 
outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics. 64.02 Other footwear with 
outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics. Deletion of 
subheading 6402.30 because 
of the low volume 
of trade. 
6402.30 - Other footwear, 
incorporating a 
protective metal toe-cap - (deleted) 
 
 -  Other footwear :  -  Other footwear :  
6402.91 --   Covering the ankle 6402.91 --   Covering the ankle  
6402.99 --   Other 6402.99 --   Other  RD/RO/1 
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  (b) Technical Rectification 
HS 1996 Description Rule 
64.02 Other footwear with outer soles and 
uppers of rubber or plastics. [CTH, except from split heading ex64.06(a)] 
 
HS 2002 Description Rule 
64.02 Other footwear with outer soles and 
uppers of rubber or plastics. [CTH, except from split heading ex64.06(a)] 
 
HS 2007 Description Rule 
64.02 Other footwear with outer soles and 
uppers of rubber or plastics. [CTH, except from split heading ex64.06(a)]  
 
(c) Comments by the Secretariat 
 Notwithstanding the structure of HS2007 heading does not correspond to the HS2002, its 
overall coverage remains unchanged. The am endment to the nomenclature occurs at 
subheading level and does not modify the scope of the product specific rule, which requires a change of heading to confer origin.  Therefore, no modification is needed; the rule can be 
transposed directly.  
 
46. Heading 64.03 
(a) HS change 
HS2002 Description HS 2007 Description Reason for 
change 
64.03 Footwear with outer 
soles of rubber, plastics, 
leather or composition leather and uppers of 
leather. 64.03 Footwear with outer 
soles of rubber, plastics, 
leather or composition leather and uppers of 
leather. Deletion of 
subheading 
6403.30 because of the low volume 
of trade. 
6403.30 - Footwear made on a 
base or platform of wood, not having an 
inner sole or a protective 
metal toe-cap - (deleted) 
 
 - Other footwear :  - Other footwear :  
6403.91 --  Coverin g the ankle 6403.91 -- Coverin g the ankle  
6403.99 --  Othe r 6403.99 -- Othe r  
 
(b) Technical Rectification 
HS 1996 Description Rule 
64.03 Footwear with outer soles of 
rubber, plastics, leather or 
composition leather and uppers of leather. [CTH, except from split heading ex64.06(a)] 
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HS 2002 Description Rule 
64.03 Footwear with outer soles of 
rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather and uppers of 
leather. [CTH, except from split heading ex64.06(a)] 
 
HS 2007 Description Rule 
64.03 Footwear with outer soles of 
rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather and uppers of 
leather. [CTH, except from split heading ex64.06(a)] 
 
(c) Comments by the Secretariat 
 Notwithstanding the structure of HS2007 heading does not correspond to the HS2002, its 
overall coverage remains unchanged. The am endment to the nomenclature occurs at 
subheading level and does not modify the scope of the product specific rule, which requires a 
change of heading to confer origin.  Therefore, no modification is needed; the rule can be 
transposed directly.  
 
47. Heading 65.03 and 65.05 
(a) HS change 
HS2002 Description HS 2007 Description Reason for 
change 
65.03 Felt hats and other felt 
headgear, made from the 
hat bodies, hoods or 
plateaux of heading 
65.01, whether or not lined or trimmed. - (deleted) Deletion of 
subheading 6503.00 because 
of the low volume 
of trade. 
65.05 Hats and other headgear, 
knitted or crocheted, or 
made up from lace, felt or other textile fabric, in 
the piece (but   not in 
strips), whether or not lined or trimmed; hair-
nets of any material, 
whether or not lined or trimmed. 65.05 Hats and other headgear, 
knitted or crocheted, or 
made up from lace, felt or other textile fabric, in 
the piece (but not in 
strips), whether or not lined or trimmed; hair-
nets of any material, 
whether or not lined or trimmed.  
6505.10 -  Hai r-nets 6505.10 -  Hai r-nets  
6505.90 -  Othe r 6505.90 -  Othe r  
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  (b) Technical Rectification 
HS 1996 Description Rule 
65.03 Felt hats and other felt headgear, made from the hat 
bodies, hoods or plateaux of heading 65.01, whether or not lined or trimmed. CTH 
65.05 Hats and other headgear, knitted or crocheted, or made 
up from lace, felt or other textile fabric, in the piece 
(but   not in strips), whether or not lined or trimmed; 
hair-nets of any material, whether or not lined or 
trimmed. CTH 
 
HS 2002 Description Rule 
65.03 Felt hats and other felt headgear, made from the hat 
bodies, hoods or plateaux of heading 65.01, whether or 
not lined or trimmed. CTH 
65.05 Hats and other headgear, knitted or crocheted, or made 
up from lace, felt or other textile fabric, in the piece 
(but   not in strips), whether or not lined or trimmed; 
hair-nets of any material, whether or not lined or trimmed. CTH 
 
HS 2007 Description Rule 
65.05 Hats and other headgear, knitted or crocheted, or made 
up from lace, felt or other textile fabric, in the piece 
(but not in strips), whether or not lined or trimmed; hair-nets of any material, whether or not lined or 
trimmed. As specified for split heading 
ex65.05(a) - Felt hats and other felt headgear, made from the hat 
bodies, hoods or plateaux of heading 65.01, whether or not lined or trimmed. CTHS 
ex65.05(b) - Other CTHS 
 
(c) Comments by the Secretariat 
 In HS1996 RoO, a change to heading 65.03 from  any other heading, and a change to heading 
65.05 from heading 65.03 was origin conferring. Th erefore, to maintain the same outcome in 
HS2007, a RoO set out at split heading level may be needed. However, the CTH rule 
originally intends to confer origin upon ha ts made from parts of a hat; therefore the 
Secretariat is of the view that "CTH" is appropriate. 
 
48. Heading 65.06 
(a) HS change 
HS2002 Description HS 2007 Description Reason for 
change 
65.06 Other headgear, whether 
or not lined or trimmed. 65.06 Other headgear, whether 
or not lined or trimmed. Deletion of 
subheading 6506.92 because 
of the low volume 
of trade. 
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  HS2002 Description HS 2007 Description Reason for 
change 
6506.91 -- Of rubber or of 
plastics 6506.91 -- Of rubber or of plastics  
6506.92 -- Of furskin - (deleted)  
6506.99 -- Of other materials 6506.99 -- Of other materials  
 
(b) Technical Rectification 
HS 1996 Description Rule 
65.06 Other headgear, whether or not lined or trimmed CTH 
 
HS 2002 Description Rule 
65.06 Other headgear, whether or not lined or trimmed CTH 
 
HS 2007 Description Rule 
65.06 Other headgear, whether or not lined or trimmed CTH 
 
(c) Comments by the Secretariat 
 Notwithstanding the structure of HS2007 heading does not correspond to the HS2002, its 
overall coverage remains unchanged. The am endment to the nomenclature occurs at 
subheading level and does not modify the scope of the product specific rule, which requires a change of heading to confer origin.  Therefore, no modification is needed; the rule can be 
transposed directly.  
 
49. Heading 66.03 
(a) HS change 
HS2002 Description HS 2007 Description Reason for 
change 
66.03 Parts, trimmings and 
accessories of articles of 
heading 66.01 or 66.02. 66.03 Parts, trimmings and 
accessories of articles of 
heading 66.01 or 66.02. Deletion of 
subheading 
6603.10 because of the low volume 
of trade. 
6603.10 - Handles and knobs - (deleted)  
6603.20 - Umbrella frames, 
including frames 
mounted on shafts 
(sticks) 6603.20 - Umbrella frames, 
including frames mounted 
on shafts (sticks)  
6603.90 - Other 6603.90 - Other  
 
(b) Technical Rectification 
HS 1996 Description Rule 
66.03 Parts, trimmings and accessories of articles of heading 
No. 66.01 or 66.02. CTH 
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HS 2002 Description Rule 
66.03 Parts, trimmings and accessories of articles of heading 
No. 66.01 or 66.02. CTH 
 
HS 2007 Description Rule 
66.03 Parts, trimmings and accessories of articles of heading 
No. 66.01 or 66.02. CTH 
 
(c) Comments by the Secretariat 
 Notwithstanding the structure of HS2007 heading does not correspond to the HS2002, its 
overall coverage remains unchanged. The am endment to the nomenclature occurs at 
subheading level and does not modify the scope of the product specific rule, which requires a change of heading to confer origin.  Therefore, no modification is needed; the rule can be 
transposed directly.  
 
50. Heading 68.02 
(a) HS change 
HS2002 Description HS 2007 Description Reason for 
change 
68.02 Worked monumental or 
building stone (except 
slate) and articles thereof, other than 
goods of heading 68.01; 
mosaic cubes and the 
like, of natural stone 
(including slate), whether or not on a 
backing; artificially 
coloured granules, chippings and powder, 
of natural stone 
(including slate). 68.02 Worked monumental or 
building stone (except 
slate) and articles thereof, other than goods 
of heading 68.01; mosaic 
cubes and the like, of 
natural stone (including 
slate), whether or not on a backing; artificially 
coloured granules, 
chippings and powder, of natural stone (including 
slate). Deletion of 
subheading 
6802.22 because of the low volume 
of trade. 
 - Other monumental or 
building stone and 
articles thereof,  simply 
cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface :  - Other monumental or 
building stone and 
articles thereof,  simply 
cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface :  
6802.21 --  Marble, travertine and 
alabaste r 6802.21 --  Marble, travertine and 
alabaste r 
6802.22 -- Other calcareous stone- (deleted)  
6802.23 --  Granite 6802.23 --  Granite  
6802.29 -- Other stone 6802.29 -- Other stone  
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  (b) Technical Rectification 
HS 1996 Description Rule 
68.02 Worked monumental or building stone (except slate) 
and articles thereof, other th an goods of headings No. 
68.01; mosaic cubes and the like of natural stone 
(including slate), whether or not on a backing; 
artificially coloured granul es, chippings and powder, 
of natural stone (including slate) As specified for subheadings  
6802.10 - Tiles, cubes and similar articles, whether or not 
rectangular (including square), the largest surface area of which is capable of bein g enclosed in a square the 
side of which is less than 7 cm; artificially coloured 
granules, chippings and powder As specified for split 
subheadings  
ex6802.10(a) --   Artificially coloured granules,        chippings and 
powder of natural stone (including slate)  CTH, except from granules, 
chippings and powder of 
slate of heading 25.14, or of subheadings 2517.41 or 
2517.49  
ex6802.10(b) -- Other CTSH 
 -  Other monumental or building stone and articles 
thereof, simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface:  
 
6802.21 --   Marble, trav ertine and alabaster CTH 
6802.22 --   Other calcareous stone CTH 
6802.23 --   Granite CTH 
6802.29 --   Other stone CTH 
 - Other:  
6802.91 --   Marble, trav ertine and alabaster CTSH 
6802.92 --   Other calcareous stone CTSH 
6802.93 --   Granite CTSH 
6802.99   --   Other stone CTSH 
 
HS 2002 Description Rule 
68.02 Worked monumental or building stone (except slate) 
and articles thereof, other th an goods of headings No. 
68.01; mosaic cubes and the like of natural stone (including slate), whether or not on a backing; 
artificially coloured granules, chippings and powder, 
of natural stone (including slate) As specified for subheadings  
6802.10 - Tiles, cubes and similar articles, whether or not 
rectangular (including square), the largest surface area 
of which is capable of being enclosed in a square the side of which is less than 7 cm; artificially coloured 
granules, chippings and powder As specified for split 
subheadings  
ex6802.10(a) --   Artificially coloured granules,        chippings and 
powder of natural stone (including slate)  CTH, except from granules, 
chippings and powder of slate of heading 25.14, or of 
subheadings 2517.41 or 
2517.49  
ex6802.10(b) -- Other CTSH 
 -  Other monumental or building stone and articles 
thereof, simply cut or sa wn, with a flat or even 
surface:  
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  HS 2002 Description Rule 
6802.21 --   Marble, trav ertine and alabaster CTH 
6802.22 --   Other calcareous stone CTH 
6802.23 --   Granite CTH 
6802.29 --   Other stone CTH 
 - Other:  
6802.91 --   Marble, trav ertine and alabaster CTSH 
6802.92 --   Other calcareous stone CTSH 
6802.93 --   Granite CTSH 
6802.99 --   Other stone CTSH 
 
 
HS 2007 Description Rule 
68.02 Worked monumental or building stone (except slate) 
and articles thereof, other th an goods of headings No. 
68.01; mosaic cubes and the like of natural stone 
(including slate), whether or not on a backing; artificially coloured granules, chippings and powder, 
of natural stone (including slate) As specified for subheadings  
6802.10 - Tiles, cubes and similar articles, whether or not 
rectangular (including square), the largest surface area 
of which is capable of being enclosed in a square the 
side of which is less than 7 cm; artificially coloured granules, chippings and powder As specified for split 
subheadings  
ex6802.10(a) --   Artificially coloured granules,        chippings and 
powder of natural stone (including slate)  CTH, except from granules, 
chippings and powder of 
slate of heading 25.14, or of 
subheadings 2517.41 or 
2517.49  
ex6802.10(b) -- Other CTSH 
 -  Other monumental or building stone and articles 
thereof, simply cut or sa wn, with a flat or even 
surface:  
 
6802.21 --   Marble, trav ertine and alabaster CTH 
6802.23 --   Granite CTH 
6802.29 --   Other stone CTH 
 - Other:  
6802.91 --   Marble, trav ertine and alabaster CTSH 
6802.92 --   Other calcareous stone CTSH 
6802.93 --   Granite CTSH 
6802.99   --   Other stone CTSH 
 
(c) Comments by the Secretariat 
 The deletion of HS2002 subheading 6802.22 (products now classified in HS2007 subheading 
ex6802.29) does not modify the scope of the product specific rules set out in the rest of the subheadings of heading 68.02.  Therefore, the RoO can be transposed by the sole elimination 
of subheading 6802.22 RoO.   RD/RO/1 
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  51. Heading 68.11 
(a) HS change 
HS2002 Description HS 2007 Description Reason for 
change 
68.11 Articles of asbestos-
cement, of cellulose 
fibre-cement or the like. 68.11 Articles of asbestos-
cement, of cellulose 
fibre-cement or the like. Deletion of 
subheading 
6811.30 because 
of the low volume 
of trade. 
 Creation of a new 
subheading 
6811.40 for products with 
asbestos and the 
nomenclature of the heading has 
been restructured 
for goods not containing 
asbestos based on 
the Basel Convention on the 
control of the 
transboundery movements of 
hazardous waste 
and their disposal. 
6811.10 -  Corrugated sheets - (deleted)  
6811.20 -  Other sheets, panels, 
tiles and similar articles - (deleted)  
6811.30 -  Tubes, pipes and tube 
or pipe fittings - (deleted)  
  6811.40 - Containing asbestos  
   - Not containing 
asbestos:  
  6811.81 -- Corrugated sheets  
  6811.82 -- Other sheets, panels, 
tiles and similar articles  
  6811.83 -- Tubes, pipes and tube 
or pipe fittings  
  6811.89 -- Other articles  
6811.90 -  Other articles - (deleted)  
 
(b) Technical Rectification 
HS 1996 Description Rule 
68.11 Articles of asbestos-cemen t, of cellulose fibres-cement 
or the like CTSH 
 
HS 2002 Description Rule 
68.11 Articles of asbestos-cemen t, of cellulose fibres-cement 
or the like CTSH RD/RO/1 
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HS 2007 Description Rule 
68.11 Articles of asbestos-cemen t, of cellulose fibres-cement 
or the like As specified for split heading 
ex68.11(a) - Corrugated sheets CTHS 
ex68.11(b)  - Other sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles CTHS  
ex68.11(c)  - Tubes, pipes and tube or pipe fittings CTHS  
ex68.11(d)  - Other  CTHS  
 
(c) Comments by the Secretariat 
In HS2007 nomenclature, articles of heading 68.1 1 which contain asbestos are classified in new 
subheading 6811.40 (HS2002 ex6811.10, ex6811.20, ex6811.30, and ex6811.90). Therefore, in order 
to keep the same outcome as in  HS1996 RoO, a HS2007 RoO set out at split heading level may be 
needed. This split structure recognises as origin c onferring processes,  changes from or to corrugated 
sheets to other sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles; or to tubes, pipes and tube or pipe fittings; or  
other articles. 
 
52. Heading 68.12 
(a) HS change 
HS2002 Description HS 2007 Description Reason for 
change 
68.12 Fabricated asbestos 
fibres; mixtures with a 
basis of asbestos or with 
a basis of asbestos and magnesium carbonate; 
articles of such mixtures 
or of asbestos (for 
example, thread, woven 
fabric, clothing, headgear, footwear, 
gaskets), whether or not 
reinforced, other than goods of heading 68.11 
or 68.13. 68.12 Fabricated asbestos 
fibres; mixtures with a 
basis of asbestos or with 
a basis of asbestos and magnesium carbonate; 
articles of such mixtures 
or of asbestos (for 
example, thread, woven 
fabric, clothing, headgear, footwear, 
gaskets), whether or not 
reinforced, other than goods of heading 68.11 
or 68.13. New subheading 
6812.80 has been 
created for goods 
of heading 68.12 made of 
crocidolite based 
on the Rotterdam 
Convention.  
 New subheading 
6812.91 to 
6812.99 have been created to cover 
products of 
heading 68.12 other than those 
made of 
crocidolite. 
6812.50 -  Clothing, clothing 
accessories, footwear 
and headgear - (deleted) 
 
6812.60 -  Paper, millboard and 
felt - (deleted)  
6812.70 -  Compressed asbestos 
fibre jointing, in sheets 
or rolls - (deleted) 
 
  6812.80 - Of crocidolite  
6812.90 -  Other  - Other:  
  6812.91 -- Clothing, clothing 
accessories, footwear and 
headgear   RD/RO/1 
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  HS2002 Description HS 2007 Description Reason for 
change 
  6812.92 -- Paper, millboard and 
felt  
  6812.93 -- Compressed asbestos 
fibre jointing, in sheets or 
rolls  
  6812.99 -- Other  
  
(b) Technical Rectification 
HS 1996 Description Rule 
68.12 Fabricated asbestos fibres; mixtures with a basis of 
asbestos or with a basis of asbestos and magnesium 
carbonate; articles of such mixt ures or of asbestos (for 
example, thread, woven fabric, clothing, headgear, footwear, gaskets), whether or not reinforced, other 
than goods of heading No. 68.11 or 68.13. As specified for subheadings 
 
 
 
 
6812.10 - Fabricated asbestos fi bres; mixtures with a basis of 
asbestos or with a basis of asbestos and magnesium 
carbonate CTH 
 
 
6812.20 - Yarn and thread CTSH 
6812.30 - Cords and string, whether or not plaited [CTSH, except from 
subheading 6812.20]  
6812.40 - Woven or knitted fabric CTSH 
6812.50 - Clothing, clothing accessori es, footwear and headgear CTSH 
 
6812.60 - Paper, millboard and felt CTSH 
6812.70 - Compressed asbestos fibre jointing, in sheets or rolls CTSH 
6812.90 - Other CTSH 
 
HS 20028 Description Rule 
68.12 Fabricated asbestos fibres; mixtures with a basis of 
asbestos or with a basis of asbestos and magnesium 
carbonate; articles of such mixtures or of asbestos (for example, thread, woven fabric, clothing, headgear, 
footwear, gaskets), whether or not reinforced, other 
than goods of heading No. 68.11 or 68.13. As specified for subheading 
 
  
6812.50 - Clothing, clothing  accessories, footwear and 
headgear CTSH 
 
6812.60 - Paper, millboard and felt CTSH  
6812.70 - Compressed asbestos fibre jointing, in sheets or rolls CTSH  
6812.90 Other As specified for split 
subheading 
ex6812.90(a) -- fabricated asbestos fibres; mixtures with a basis of 
asbestos or with a basis of asbestos and magnesium 
carbonate CTH 
ex6812.90(b) --Yarn and thread CTSHS 
ex6812.90(c) --Cords and string, whether or not plaited [CTSHS, except from split 
subheading 6812.90(b)] 
ex6812.90(d) --woven or knitted fabric CTSHS 
ex6812.90(e) --Other CTSHS 
                                                      
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HS 2007 Description Rule 
68.12 Fabricated asbestos fibres; mixtures with a basis of 
asbestos or with a basis of asbestos and magnesium carbonate; articles of such mixt ures or of asbestos (for 
example, thread, woven fabric, clothing, headgear, 
footwear, gaskets), whether or not reinforced, other than goods of heading 68.11 or 68.13. As specified for split heading 
ex68.12(a) - Clothin g, clothin g accessories, footwear and head gearCTHS 
ex6812(b) -P aper, millboard and fel tCTHS  
ex6812(c) -C o m pressed asbestos fibre jointin g, in sheets or rollsCTHS  
ex68.12(d) - Fabricated asbestos fibres; mixtures with a basis of 
asbestos or with a basis of asbestos and magnesium 
carbonate CTH 
ex68.12(e) - Yarn and thread CTHS 
ex68.12(f) - Cords and string, whether or not plaited [CTHS, except from split 
heading ex68.12(e)] 
ex68.12(g) - Woven or knitted fabric CTHS 
ex68.12(h) - Other CTHS 
 
(c) Comments by the Secretariat 
 In HS2007 nomenclature, articles of heading 68.1 2 which contain crocidolite are classified in 
new subheading 6812.80. Therefore, in order to keep the same outcome as in HS1996 RoO, a 
HS2007 RoO set out at split heading level may be needed. This split structure recognises as 
origin conferring processes, changes from fibres to ya rn, yarn to fabrics, and fabrics to articles 
of asbestos as origin conferring processes regardless of their content in crocidolite.  For fibres 
of HS2002 split subheading ex6812.90 (a), a CT H rule should be maintained in HS2007 not 
to allow any changes within heading 68.12. 
 
53. Heading 68.13 
(a) HS change 
HS2002 Description HS 2007 Description Reason for 
change 
68.13 Friction material and 
articles thereof (for 
example, sheets, rolls, 
strips, segments, discs, 
washers, pads), not 
mounted, for brakes, for clutches or the like, with 
a basis of asbestos, of 
other mineral substances or of cellulose, whether 
or not combined with 
textile or other materials 68.13 Friction material and 
articles thereof (for 
example, sheets, rolls, 
strips, segments, discs, 
washers, pads), not 
mounted, for brakes, for clutches or the like, with 
a basis of asbestos, of 
other mineral substances or of cellulose, whether 
or not combined with 
textile or other materials. Creation of new 
subheading 
6813.20 for 
products with 
asbestos and the 
nomenclature of the heading has 
been restructured 
for goods not containing 
asbestos based on 
the Basel Convention on the 
control of the 
transboundery mouvements of 
hazardous waste 
and their disposal.  RD/RO/1 
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  HS2002 Description HS 2007 Description Reason for 
change 
6813.10 - Brake linings and pads    
  6813.20 - Containing asbestos  
   - Not containing 
asbestos:  
  6813.81 -- Brake linings and pads  
  6813.89 -- Other  
6813.90 - Other    
 
(b) Technical Rectification 
HS 1996 Description Rule 
68.13 Friction material and articles thereof (for example, 
sheets, rolls, strips, segments, discs, washers, pads), not 
mounted, for brakes, for clutches or the like, with a basis of asbestos, of other mineral substances or of 
cellulose, whether or not combined with textile or other 
materials. CTH 
 
HS 2002 Description Rule 
68.13 Friction material and ar ticles thereof (for example, 
sheets, rolls, strips, segments, discs, washers, pads), not 
mounted, for brakes, for clutches or the like, with a 
basis of asbestos, of other mineral substances or of cellulose, whether or not combined with textile or other 
materials CTH 
 
HS 2007 Description Rule 
68.13 Friction material and ar ticles thereof (for example, 
sheets, rolls, strips, segments, discs, washers, pads), not mounted, for brakes, for clutches or the like, with a 
basis of asbestos, of other mineral substances or of 
cellulose, whether or not combined with textile or other materials. CTH 
 
(c) Comments by the Secretariat 
 Notwithstanding the structure of HS2007 heading does not correspond to the HS2002, its 
overall coverage remains unchanged. The am endment to the nomenclature occurs at 
subheading level and does not modify  the scope  of the product specific rule, which requires a 
change of heading to confer origin.  Therefore, no modification is needed; the rule can be 
transposed directly.  
 
54. Heading 69.09 (to be revised when RoO 85.36 is done) 
(a) HS change 
HS2002 Description HS 2007 Description Reason for 
change 
69.09 Ceramic wares for 
laboratory, chemical or 
other technical uses; 69.09 Ceramic wares for 
laboratory, chemical or 
other technical uses; Creation of new 
subheading 
8536.70 for RD/RO/1 
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  HS2002 Description HS 2007 Description Reason for 
change 
ceramic troughs, tubs 
and similar receptacles of a kind used in 
agriculture; ceramic 
pots, jars and similar 
articles of a kind used 
for the conveyance or packing of goods. ceramic troughs, tubs 
and similar receptacles of a kind used in 
agriculture; ceramic pots, 
jars and similar articles 
of a kind used for the 
conveyance or packing of goods. connectors for 
optical fibres, optical fibre 
bundles or cables 
which have been 
initially classified 
according to the constituent 
material. 
 -  Ceramic wares for 
laboratory, chemical or other technical uses :  - Ceramic wares for 
laboratory, chemical or other technical uses :  
6909.11 -- Of porcelain or china  -- Of porcelain or china  
6909.12 -- Articles having a 
hardness equivalent to 9 
or more on the Mohs scale  -- Articles having a 
hardness equivalent to 9 
or more on the Mohs scale  
6909.19 -- Other  -- Other  
  85.36 Electrical apparatus for 
switching or protecting 
electrical circuits, or for making connections to or 
in electrical circuits (for 
example, switches, relays, fuses, surge 
suppressors, plugs, 
sockets, lamp-holders 
and other connectors, 
junction boxes), for a voltage not exceeding 
1,000 volts; connectors 
for optical fibres, optical fibre bundles or cables.  
  8536.70 - Connectors for optical 
fibres, optical fibre 
bundles or cables  
 
(b) Technical Rectification 
HS 1996 Description Rule 
69.09 Ceramic wares for laboratory, chemical or other 
technical uses; ceramic troughs, tubs and similar 
receptacles of a kind used in agriculture; ceramic pots, jars and similar articles of a kind used for the 
conveyance or packing of goods. CTH 
 
85.36 Electrical apparatus for switching or protecting 
electrical circuits, or for ma king connections to or in 
electrical circuits (for exampl e, switches, relays, fuses, 
surge suppressors, plugs, sockets, lamp-holders, junction boxes), for a voltage not exceeding 1,000 
volts. CTH CTH, except 
from heading 
85.38; or 
35% value added. 
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HS 2002 Description Rule 
69.09 Ceramic wares for laboratory, chemical or other 
technical uses; ceramic troughs, tubs and similar receptacles of a kind used in agriculture; ceramic pots, 
jars and similar articles of a kind used for the 
conveyance or packing of goods. CTH 
 
 
HS 2007 Description Rule 
69.09 Ceramic wares for laboratory, chemical or other 
technical uses; ceramic troughs, tubs and similar 
receptacles of a kind used in agriculture; ceramic pots, 
jars and similar articles of a kind used for the conveyance or packing of goods. CTH, except from ceramic 
connectors for optical fibres, 
optical fibre bundles or 
cables, classified in subheading 8536.70 
 
(c) Comments by the Secretariat 
 Ceramic connectors for optical fibres, optical fibre bundles or cables previously classified in 
heading ex69.09 are now part of subheading 8536.70. Therefore, an exception to the CTH 
rule may be needed in the product specific rule of heading 69.09. 
 
55. Heading 70.12 and 70.20 
(a) HS change 
HS2002 Description HS 2007 Description Reason for 
change 
70.12 Glass inners for vacuum 
flasks or for other 
vacuum vessels. - (deleted) Deletion of 
heading 70.12 
because of the low 
volume of trade. 
70.20 Other articles of glass.70.20 Other articles of glass.  
 
(b) Technical Rectification 
HS 1996 Description Rule 
70.12 Glass inner for vacuum flasks or for other vacuum 
vessels. CTH  
70.20 Other articles of glass. CTH 
 
HS 2002 Description Rule 
70.12 Glass inner for vacuum flasks or for other vacuum 
vessels. CTH  
70.20 Other articles of glass. CTH 
 
HS 2007 Description Rule 
70.20 Other articles of glass. As specified for split heading 
ex70.20(a) - Glass inner for vacuum flasks or for other vacuum 
vessels CTHS 
ex70.20(b) - Other CTHS 
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  (c) Comments by the Secretariat 
 In HS1996 and HS2002, change from or to glass inner vacuum flasks or for other vacuum 
vessels (heading 70.12) from or to other articles of glass classified in heading 70.20 was 
origin conferring. To maintain these changes as origin conferring processes, a RoO at split 
heading level may be needed. 
 56. Heading 70.13 
(a) HS change 
HS2002 Description HS 2007 Description Reason for 
change 
70.13 Glassware of a kind 
used for table, kitchen, 
toilet, office, indoor decoration or similar 
purposes (other than that 
of heading 70.10 or 70.18). 70.13 Glassware of a kind used 
for table, kitchen, toilet, 
office, indoor decoration or similar purposes 
(other than that of 
heading 70.10 or 70.18). Subheadings 
7073.21 and 
7013.29 have been subdivided for 
stemware type 
drinking glasses, and subheadings 
7013.31 to 39 have 
been renumbered respectively. 
7013.10  - Of glass-ceramics 7013.10  - Of glass-ceramics  
 - Drinking glasses other 
than of glass-ceramics :    
   - Stemware drinking 
glasses, other than of glass-ceramics:  
7013.21 -- Of lead crystal - (deleted)  
  7013.22 -- Of lead crystal  
  7013.28 -- Other  
7013.29 -- Other - (deleted)  
 - Glassware of a kind 
used for table (other than drinking glasses) or 
kitchen purposes other 
than of glass-ceramics : - (deleted) 
 
   - Other drinking glasses, 
other than of glass 
ceramics :  
7013.31 -- Of lead crystal - (deleted)  
7013.32 -- Of glass having a 
linear coefficient of expansion not exceeding 
5 x 10
-6 per Kelvin 
within a temperature 
range of   0 C to 300 C - (deleted) 
 
  7013.33 -- Of lead crystal  
  7013.37 -- Other  
7013.39 -- Other - (deleted)  
   - Glassware of a kind 
used for table (other than 
drinking glasses) or 
kitchen purposes, other than of glass-ceramics :   RD/RO/1 
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  HS2002 Description HS 2007 Description Reason for 
change 
  7013.41 -- Of lead crystal  
  7013.42 -- Of glass having a 
linear coefficient of expansion not exceeding 
5 x 10
-6 per Kelvin 
within a temperature 
range of 0 °C to 300 °C  
  7013.49 -- Other  
 
(b) Technical Rectification 
HS 1996 Description Rule 
70.13 Glassware of a kind used for table, kitchen, toilet, 
office, indoor decoration or similar purposes (other than that of heading No. 70.10 or 70.18).  As specified for split headings  
 
ex70.13(a) - Cut  [CTH or change by chemically 
etching, sand-blasting or grinding with subsequent acid 
polishing, of unworked 
glassware (not etched, sand-blasted, ground, carved, 
engraved or otherwise 
decorated).]  
ex70.13(b) - Other CTH  
 
HS 2002 Description Rule 
70.13 Glassware of a kind used for table, kitchen, toilet, 
office, indoor decoration or similar purposes (other than that of heading No. 70.10 or 70.18).  As specified for split 
headings  
 
ex70.13(a) - Cut  [CTH or change by 
chemically etching, sand-blasting or grinding with 
subsequent acid polishing, of 
unworked glassware (not etched, sand-blasted, ground, 
carved, engraved or 
otherwise decorated).]  
ex70.13(b) - Other CTH  
 
HS 2007 Description Rule 
70.13 Glassware of a kind used for table, kitchen, toilet, 
office, indoor decoration or similar purposes (other than that of heading No. 70.10 or 70.18).  As specified for split 
headings  
 
ex70.13(a) - Cut  [CTH or change by 
chemically etching, sand-blasting or grinding with 
subsequent acid polishing, of 
unworked glassware (not 
etched, sand-blasted, ground, 
carved, engraved or otherwise decorated).]  RD/RO/1 
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  HS 2007 Description Rule 
ex70.13(b) - Other CTH  
 
(c) Comments by the Secretariat 
 Notwithstanding the structure of HS2007 heading does not correspond to the HS2002, its 
overall coverage remains unchanged. The am endment to the nomenclature occurs at 
subheading level and does not modify the scope of the product specific rules, set out at split 
heading level.  Therefore, no modification is n eeded; the rule can be transposed directly.  
 
57. Heading 72.25 
(a) HS change 
HS2002 Description HS 2007 Description Reason for 
change 
72.25 Flat-rolled products of 
other alloy steel, of a 
width of 600 mm or more. 72.25 Flat-rolled products of 
other alloy steel, of a 
width of 600 mm or more. Deletion of 
subheading 
7225.20 because of the low volume 
of trade. 
7225.20 - Of high speed steel - (deleted)  
7225.30 - Other, not further 
worked than hot-rolled, in coils 7225.30 - Other, not further 
worked than hot-rolled, in coils  
7225.40 - Other, not further 
worked than hot-rolled, 
not in coils 7225.40 - Other, not further 
worked than hot-rolled, 
not in coils  
7225.50 - Other, not further 
worked than cold-rolled 
(cold-reduced) 7225.50 - Other, not further 
worked than cold-rolled 
(cold-reduced)  
 - Other :  - Other :  
7225.91 --  Electrolytically 
plated or coated with 
zinc 7225.91 --  Electrolytically 
plated or coated with zinc  
7225.92 --  Otherwise plated or 
coated with zinc 7225.92 --  Otherwise plated or 
coated with zinc  
7225.99 --  Other 7225.99 --  Other  
 
(b) Technical Rectification 
HS 1996 Description Rule 
72.25 Flat-rolled products of other alloy steel, of a width 
of 600 mm or more. As specified for split headings 
ex72.25(a) - Not further worked than hot-rolled CTH 
ex72.25(b) - Not further worked than cold-rolled CTHS 
ex72.25(c) - Clad CTHS 
ex72.25(d) - Other [CTHS] 
 
HS 2002 Description Rule 
72.25 Flat-rolled products of other alloy steel, of a width of 
600 mm or more. As specified for split 
headings 
ex72.25(a) - Not further worked than hot-rolled CTH  RD/RO/1 
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  HS 2002 Description Rule 
ex72.25(b) - Not further worked than cold-rolled CTHS 
ex72.25(c) - Clad CTHS 
ex72.25(d) - Other [CTHS] 
 
HS 2007 Description Rule 
72.25 Flat-rolled products of other alloy steel, of a width of 
600 mm or more. As specified for split 
headings 
ex72.25(a) - Not further worked than hot-rolled CTH 
ex72.25(b) - Not further worked than cold-rolled CTHS 
ex72.25(c) - Clad CTHS 
ex72.25(d) - Other [CTHS] 
 
(c) Comments by the Secretariat 
 Notwithstanding the structure of HS2007 heading does not correspond to the HS2002, its 
overall coverage remains unchanged. The am endment to the nomenclature occurs at 
subheading level and does not modify the scope of the product specific rules, set out at split 
heading level.  Therefore, no modification is n eeded; the rule can be transposed directly.  
 
58. Heading 72.26 
(a) HS change 
HS2002 Description HS 2007 Description Reason for 
change 
72.26 Flat-rolled products of 
other alloy steel, of a 
width of less than 600 
mm. 72.26 Flat-rolled products of 
other alloy steel, of a 
width of less than 600 
mm. Deletion of 
subheading 
7226.93 and 
7226.94 because 
of the low volume of trade. 
 - Other :  - Other :  
7226.91 --  Not further worked 
than hot-rolled 7226.91 --  Not further worked 
than hot-rolled  
7226.92 --  Not further worked 
than cold-rolled (cold-reduced) 7226.92 --  Not further worked 
than cold-rolled (cold-reduced)  
7226.93 --  Electrolytically 
plated or coated with 
zinc - (deleted) 
 
7226.94 --  Otherwise plated or 
coated with zinc - (deleted)  
7226.99 --  Other 7226.99 --  Other  
 
(b) Technical Rectification 
HS 1996 Description Rule 
72.26 Flat-rolled products of other alloy steel, of a width 
of less than 600 mm. As specified for split headings 
ex72.26(a) - Not further worked than hot-rolled CTH, except from  heading 
72.25 
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  HS 1996 Description Rule 
products of heading 72.25 
ex72.26(c) - Clad CTHS 
ex72.26(d) - Other CTHS 
 
HS 2002 Description Rule 
72.26 Flat-rolled products of other alloy steel, of a width of 
less than 600 mm. As specified for split 
headings 
ex72.26(a) - Not further worked than hot-rolled CTH, except from  heading 
72.25 
ex72.26(b) - Not further worked than cold-rolled CTHS, except from cold-
rolled products of heading 
72.25 
ex72.26(c) - Clad CTHS 
ex72.26(d) - Other CTHS 
 
HS 2007 Description Rule 
72.26 Flat-rolled products of other alloy steel, of a width of 
less than 600 mm. As specified for split 
headings 
ex72.26(a) - Not further worked than hot-rolled CTH, except from  heading 
72.25 
ex72.26(b) - Not further worked than cold-rolled CTHS, except from cold-rolled products of heading 72.25 
ex72.26(c) - Clad CTHS 
ex72.26(d) - Other CTHS 
 
(c) Comments by the Secretariat 
 Notwithstanding the structure of HS2007 heading does not correspond to the HS2002, its 
overall coverage remains unchanged. The am endment to the nomenclature occurs at 
subheading level and does not modify the scope of the product specific rules, set out at split heading level.  Therefore, no modification is n eeded; the rule can be transposed directly.  
 59. Heading 72.29 
(a) HS change 
HS2002 Description HS 2007 Description Reason for 
change 
72.29 Wire of other alloy 
steel. 72.29 Wire of other alloy steel. Deletion of 
subheading 
7229.10 because of the low volume 
of trade. 
7229.10 - Of hi gh speed steel - (deleted )  
7229.20 - Of silico-manganese 
steel 7229.20 - Of silico-manganese 
steel 
7229.90 - Othe r 7229.90 - Othe r  
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  (b) Technical Rectification 
HS 1996 Description Rule 
72.29 Wire of other alloy steel. CTH, except from headings 
72.27 through 72.28; or change from headings 72.27 
through 72.28, provided the 
material has been cold-formed. 
 
HS 2002 Description Rule 
72.29 Wire of other alloy steel. CTH, except from headings 
72.27 through 72.28; or 
change from headings 72.27 through 72.28, provided the 
material has been cold-
formed. 
 
HS 2007 Description Rule 
72.29 Wire of other alloy steel. CTH, except from headings 
72.27 through 72.28; or 
change from headings 72.27 
through 72.28, provided the material has been cold-
formed. 
 
(c) Comments by the Secretariat 
 Notwithstanding the structure of HS2007 heading does not correspond to the HS2002, its 
overall coverage remains unchanged. The am endment to the nomenclature occurs at 
subheading level and does not modify the scope of the product specific rules, which require a 
change of heading to confer origin.  Therefore, no modification is needed; the rule can be 
transposed directly.  
 
60. Heading 73.04 
(a) HS change 
HS2002 Description HS 2007 Description Reason for 
change 
73.04 Tubes, pipes and hollow 
profiles, seamless, of iron (other than cast 
iron) or steel. 73.04 Tubes, pipes and hollow 
profiles, seamless, of iron (other than cast iron) 
or steel. Subheadings 
7304.10 and 7304.21 have been 
subdivided to 
create new subheadings for 
line pipe of 
stainless steel and for casing, tubing 
and drill pipe of 
stainless steel. 
7304.10 - Line pipe of a kind 
used for oil or gas 
pipelines  - Line pipe of a kind 
used for oil or gas 
pipelines :  RD/RO/1 
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  HS2002 Description HS 2007 Description Reason for 
change 
  7304.11 -- Of stainless steel  
  7304.19 -- Other  
 - Casing, tubing and drill 
pipe, of a kind used in 
drilling for oil or gas :  - Casing, tubing and drill 
pipe, of a kind used in 
drilling for oil or gas :  
7304.21 -- Drill pipe - (deleted)  
  7304.22 -- Drill pipe of stainless 
steel  
  7304.23 -- Other drill pipe  
  7304.24 -- Other, of stainless steel  
7304.29 -- Other 7304.29 -- Other  
 
(b) Technical Rectification 
HS 1996 Description Rule 
73.04 Tubes, pipes and hollow profiles, seamless, of iron 
(other than cast iron) or steel. As specified for subheadings 
7304.10 - Line pipe of a kind used for oil or gas pipelines CTH 
 - Casing, tubing and drill pipe, of a kind used in 
drilling for oil or gas   
7304.21 --   Drill pipe  CTH 
7304.29 --   Other  CTH  
 --   Other, of circular cross-section, of iron or non-alloy 
steel :   
7304.31 --   Cold-drawn or cold-rolled (cold-reduced)  CTH;  or change from hollow 
profiles of  subheading 
7304.39 
7304.39 -- Other CTH  
 - Other, of circular cross-s ection, of stainless steel :  
7304.41 -- Cold-drawn or cold-rolled (cold-reduced) CTH, or change from hollow 
profiles of subheading 
7304.49 
7304.49 --   Other CTH  
 - Other, of circular cross-section, of other alloy steel :  
7304.51 --   Cold-drawn or cold-rolled (cold-reduced) CTH, or change from hollow 
profiles of subheading 
7304.59 
7304.59 --   Other CTH  
7304.90 - Other CTH  
 
HS 2002 Description Rule 
73.04 Tubes, pipes and hollow profiles, seamless, of iron 
(other than cast iron) or steel. As specified for subheadings 
7304.10 - Line pipe of a kind used for oil or gas pipelines CTH 
 - Casing, tubing and drill pipe, of a kind used in 
drilling for oil or gas   
7304.21 --   Drill pipe  CTH 
7304.29 --   Other  CTH  
 --   Other, of circular cross-section, of iron or non-alloy 
steel :    RD/RO/1 
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  HS 2002 Description Rule 
7304.31 --   Cold-drawn or cold-rolled (cold-reduced)  CTH;  or change from hollow 
profiles of  subheading 
7304.39 
7304.39 -- Other CTH  
 - Other, of circular cross-s ection, of stainless steel :  
7304.41 -- Cold-drawn or cold-rolled (cold-reduced) CTH, or change from hollow 
profiles of subheading 
7304.49 
7304.49 --   Other CTH  
 - Other, of circular cross-section, of other alloy steel :  
7304.51 --   Cold-drawn or cold-rolled (cold-reduced) CTH, or change from hollow 
profiles of subheading 
7304.59 
7304.59 --   Other CTH  
7304.90 - Other CTH  
 
HS 2007 Description Rule 
73.04 Tubes, pipes and hollow profiles, seamless, of iron 
(other than cast iron) or steel. As specified for subheadings 
 - Line pipe of a kind used for oil or gas pipelines  
7304.11 -- Of stainless steel CTH 
7304.19 -- Othe r CTH 
 - Casing, tubing and drill pipe, of a kind used in 
drilling for oil or gas:   
7304.22 --   Drill pipe of stainless steel  CTH 
7304.23 -- Other drill pipe CTH 
7304.24 -- Other, of stainless steel CTH 
7304.29 --   Other  CTH  
 --   Other, of circular cross-section, of iron or non-alloy 
steel :   
7304.31 --   Cold-drawn or cold-rolled (cold-reduced)  CTH;  or change from hollow 
profiles of  subheading 
7304.39 
7304.39 -- Other CTH  
 - Other, of circular cross-s ection, of stainless steel :  
7304.41 -- Cold-drawn or cold-rolled (cold-reduced) CTH, or change from hollow 
profiles of subheading 
7304.49 
7304.49 --   Other CTH  
 - Other, of circular cross-section, of other alloy steel :  
7304.51 --   Cold-drawn or cold-rolled (cold-reduced) CTH, or change from hollow 
profiles of subheading 
7304.59 
7304.59 --   Other CTH  
7304.90 - Other CTH  
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  (c) Comments by the Secretariat 
 Subheadings 7304.10 and 7304.21 have been divided to create additional subheadings. 
However, the coverage of the heading remains unchanged. The RoO can be transposed by the 
sole reproduction of the product specific rule  "CTH" to the newly created subheadings 
7304.11, 7304.19; and 7304.22 to 7304.24.  
 
61. Heading 73.06 
(a) HS change 
HS2002 Description HS 2007 Description Reason for 
change 
73.06 Other tubes, pipes and 
hollow profiles (for 
example, open seam or welded, riveted or 
similarly closed), of iron 
or steel. 73.06 Other tubes, pipes and 
hollow profiles (for 
example, open seam or welded, riveted or 
similarly closed), of iron 
or steel. Subheadings 
7306.10 and 
7306.20 have been subdivided to 
create new 
subheadings for welded line pipe, 
casing and tubing 
of stainless steel and other welded 
line pipe, casing 
and tubing. 
7306.10 - Line pipe of a kind 
used for oil or gas 
pipelines  - Line pipe of a kind 
used for oil or gas 
pipelines :  
  7306.11 -- Welded, of stainless 
steel  
  7306.19 -- O ther  
7306.20 - Casing and tubing of a 
kind used in drilling for oil or gas  - Casing and tubing of a 
kind used in drilling for oil or gas :  
  7306.21 -- Welded, of stainless 
steel  
  -- Othe r  
7306.60 - Other, welded, of 
non-circular cross-
section - Other, welded, of non-
circular cross-section: Subheading 
73.06.60 has been 
subdivided to 
create a new subheading 
7306.61 for tubes, 
pipes and hollows of square or 
rectangular cross-
section 
  7306.61 -- Of square or 
rectangular cross-section  
  7306.69 -- Of other non-circular 
cross-section  
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  (b) Technical Rectification 
HS 1996 Description Rule 
73.06 Other tubes, pipes and hollow profiles (for example, 
open seam or welded, riveted or similarly closed), of iron or steel. CTH 
 
HS 2002 Description Rule 
73.06 Other tubes, pipes and hollow profiles (for example, 
open seam or welded, riveted or similarly closed), of 
iron or steel. CTH 
 
HS 2007 Description Rule 
73.06 Other tubes, pipes and hollow profiles (for example, 
open seam or welded, riveted or similarly closed), of 
iron or steel. CTH 
 
(c) Comments by the Secretariat 
 Notwithstanding the structure of HS2007 heading does not correspond to the HS2002, its 
overall coverage remains unchanged. The am endment to the nomenclature occurs at 
subheading level and does not modify the scope of the product specific rules, which require a 
change of heading to confer origin.  Therefore, no modification is needed; the rule can be transposed directly.  
 
62. Heading 73.14 
(a) HS change 
HS2002 Description HS 2007 Description Reason for 
change 
73.14 Cloth (including endless 
bands), grill, netting and 
fencing, of iron or steel 
wire; expanded metal of iron or steel. 73.14 Cloth (including endless 
bands), grill, netting and 
fencing, of iron or steel 
wire; expanded metal of iron or steel. Deletion of 
subheading 
7314.13 because 
of the low volume of trade. 
 - Woven cloth : - Woven cloth :  
7314.12 -- Endless bands for 
machinery, of stainless 
steel 7314.12 -- Endless bands for 
machinery, of stainless 
steel 
7314.13 -- Other endless bands 
for machiner y - (deleted)  
7314.14 -- Other woven cloth, 
of stainless steel 7314.14 -- Other woven cloth, of 
stainless steel 
7314.19 -- Othe r 7314.19 -- Othe r  
 
(b) Technical Rectification 
HS 1996 Description Rule 
73.14 Cloth (including endl ess bands), grill, netting and 
fencing, of iron or steel wire; expanded metal of iron or 
steel. CTH RD/RO/1 
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HS 2002 Description Rule 
73.14 Cloth (including endless bands), grill, netting and 
fencing, of iron or steel wire; expanded metal of iron or steel. CTH 
 
HS 2007 Description Rule 
73.14 Cloth (including endless bands), grill, netting and 
fencing, of iron or steel wire; expanded metal of iron or 
steel. CTH 
 
(c) Comments by the Secretariat 
 Notwithstanding the structure of HS2007 heading does not correspond to the HS2002, its 
overall coverage remains unchanged. The am endment to the nomenclature occurs at 
subheading level and does not modify the scope of the product specific rules, which require a 
change of heading to confer origin.  Therefore, no modification is needed; the rule can be transposed directly.  
 
63. Heading 73.19 
(a) HS change 
HS2002 Description HS 2007 Description Reason for 
change 
73.19 Sewing needles, knitting 
needles, bodkins, crochet hooks, 
embroidery stilettos and 
similar articles, for use 
in the hand, of iron or 
steel; safety pins and other pins of iron or 
steel, not elsewhere 
specified or included. 73.19 Sewing needles, knitting 
needles, bodkins, crochet hooks, embroidery 
stilettos and similar 
articles, for use in the 
hand, of iron or steel; 
safety pins and other pins of iron or steel, not 
elsewhere specified or 
included. Deletion of 
subheading 7319.10 because 
of the low volume 
of trade. 
7319.10 - Sewing, darning or 
embroider y needles- (deleted)  
7319.20 - Safet y pins 7319.20 - Safet y pins  
7319.30 - Other pins 7319.30 - Other pins  
7319.90 - Othe r 7319.90 - Othe r  
 
(b) Technical Rectification 
HS 1996 Description Rule 
73.19 Sewing needles, knitting needles, bodkins, crochet 
hooks, embroidery stilettos and similar articles, for use 
in the hand, of iron or steel; safety pins and other pins of iron or steel, not  else where specified or included. CTH 
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HS 2002 Description Rule 
73.19 Sewing needles, knitting needles, bodkins, crochet 
hooks, embroidery stilettos and similar articles, for use in the hand, of iron or steel; safety pins and other pins 
of iron or steel, not elsewh ere specified or included. CTH 
 
HS 2007 Description Rule 
73.19 Sewing needles, knitting needles, bodkins, crochet 
hooks, embroidery stilettos and similar articles, for use in the hand, of iron or steel; safety pins and other pins 
of iron or steel, not elsewh ere specified or included. CTH 
 
(c) Comments by the Secretariat 
 Notwithstanding the structure of HS2007 heading does not correspond to the HS2002, its 
overall coverage remains unchanged. The am endment to the nomenclature occurs at 
subheading level and does not modify the scope of the product specific rules, which require a 
change of heading to confer origin.  Therefore, no modification is needed; the rule can be 
transposed directly.  
 
64. Heading 73.21 
(a) HS change 
HS2002 Description HS 2007 Description Reason for 
change 
73.21 Stoves, ranges, grates, 
cookers (including those 
with subsidiary boilers 
for central heating), 
barbecues, braziers, gas-rings, plate warmers and 
similar non-electric 
domestic appliances, and parts thereof, of iron 
or steel. 73.21 Stoves, ranges, grates, 
cookers (including those 
with subsidiary boilers 
for central heating), 
barbecues, braziers, gas-rings, plate warmers and 
similar non-electric 
domestic appliances, and parts thereof, of iron or 
steel. The scope of new 
subheading 
7321.19 and 
7321.89 has been 
expanded to cover other cooking 
appliances and 
plate warmers, and other appliances of 
heading 73.21.  
 Consequently 
subheadings 
7321.13 and 7321.83 have been 
deleted. 
 - Cooking appliances 
and plate warmers : - Cooking appliances 
and plate warmers : 
7321.11 -- For gas fuel or for 
both gas and other fuels7321.11 -- For gas fuel or for 
both gas and other fuels  
7321.12 -- For li quid fuel 7321.12 -- For li quid fuel  
7321.13 -- For solid fuel - (deleted )  
  7321.19 -- Other, including 
appliances for solid fuel  
 -O t h e r  a ppliances : - Other a ppliances :  
7321.81 -- For gas fuel or for 7321.81 -- For gas fuel or for  RD/RO/1 
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  HS2002 Description HS 2007 Description Reason for 
change 
both gas and other fuels both gas and other fuels 
7321.82 -- For li quid fuel 7321.82 -- For li quid fuel  
7321.83 -- For solid fuel - (deleted )  
  7321.89 -- Other, including 
appliances for solid fuel  
7321.90 - Parts 7321.90 - Parts  
 
(b) Technical Rectification 
HS 1996 Description Rule 
73.21 Stoves, ranges, grates, cookers (including those with 
subsidiary boilers for central heating), barbecues, 
braziers, gas-rings, plate warmers and similar non-electric domestic appliances and parts thereof, of iron 
or steel. CTH 
 
HS 2002 Description Rule 
73.21 Stoves, ranges, grates, cookers (including those with 
subsidiary boilers for central heating), barbecues, braziers, gas-rings, plate warmers and similar non-
electric domestic appliances, an d parts thereof, of iron 
or steel. CTH 
 
HS 2007 Description Rule 
73.21 Stoves, ranges, grates, cookers (including those with 
subsidiary boilers for central heating), barbecues, 
braziers, gas-rings, plate warmers and similar non-
electric domestic appliances, an d parts thereof, of iron 
or steel. CTH 
 
(c) Comments by the Secretariat 
 Notwithstanding the structure of HS2007 heading does not correspond to the HS2002, its 
overall coverage remains unchanged. The am endment to the nomenclature occurs at 
subheading level and does not modify the scope of the product specific rules, which require a 
change of heading to confer origin.  Therefore, no modification is needed; the rule can be transposed directly.  
 65. Heading 74.01 
(a) HS change 
HS2002 Description HS 2007 Description Reason for 
change 
74.01 Copper mattes; cement 
copper (precipitated 
copper). 74.01 Copper mattes; cement 
copper (precipitated 
copper). Deletion of 
subheading 
7401.10 and 7401.20 because 
of the low volume 
of trade.  RD/RO/1 
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  HS2002 Description HS 2007 Description Reason for 
change 
7401.10 - Co pper mattes - (deleted )  
7401.20 - Cement copper 
(precipitated co pper)- (deleted)  
 
(b) Technical Rectification 
HS 1996 Description Rule 
74.01 Copper mattes; cement copp er (precipitated copper). CTH 
 
HS 2002 Description Rule 
74.01 Copper mattes; cement copp er (precipitated copper). CTH 
 
 
HS 2007 Description Rule 
74.01 Copper mattes; cement co pper (precipitated copper). CTH 
 
(c) Comments by the Secretariat 
 Notwithstanding the structure of HS2007 heading does not correspond to the HS2002, its 
overall coverage remains unchanged. The am endment to the nomenclature occurs at 
subheading level and does not modify the scope of the product specific rules, which require a 
change of heading to confer origin.  Therefore, no modification is needed; the rule can be 
transposed directly.  
 
66. Heading 74.03 
(a) HS change 
HS2002 Description HS 2007 Description Reason for 
change 
74.03 Refined copper and 
copper alloys, 
unwrought. 74.03 Refined copper and 
copper alloys, 
unwrought. Deletion of 
subheading 
7403.23 because of the low volume 
of trade. 
 - Copper alloys :  - Copper alloys :  
7403.21 -- Copper-zinc base 
alloys (brass) 7403.21 -- Copper-zinc base 
alloys (brass)  
7403.22 -- Copper-tin base 
alloys (bronze) 7403.22 -- Copper-tin base 
alloys (bronze)  
7403.23 -- Copper-nickel base 
alloys (cupro-nickel) or copper-nickel-zinc base 
alloys (nickel silver) - (deleted) 
 
7403.29 -- Other copper alloys 
(other than master alloys of heading 74.05) 7403.29 -- Other copper alloys 
(other than ma ster alloys 
of heading 74.05)  
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  (b) Technical Rectification 
HS 1996 Description Rule 
74.03 Refined copper and copper alloys, unwrought. As specified for subheadings  
  - Refined copper :  
7403.11 --   Cathodes and sections of cathodes CTH  
7403.12 --   Wire-bars CTH 
7403.13 --   Billets CTH 
7403.19 --   Other CTH 
 - Copper alloys :  
7403.21 --   Copper-zinc base alloys (brass) CTSH 
7403.22 --   Copper-tin base alloys (bronze) CTSH 
7403.23 --   Copper-nickel base alloys (cupro-nickel) or copper-
nickel-zinc base alloys (nickel silver) CTSH 
7403.29 --   Other copper alloys (other than master alloys of 
heading No. 74.05) CTSH 
 
HS 2002 Description Rule 
74.03 Refined copper and copper alloys, unwrought. As specified for subheadings  
  - Refined copper :  
7403.11 --   Cathodes and sections of cathodes CTH  
7403.12 --   Wire-bars CTH 
7403.13 --   Billets CTH 
7403.19 --   Other CTH 
 - Copper alloys :  
7403.21 --   Copper-zinc base alloys (brass) CTSH 
7403.22 --   Copper-tin base alloys (bronze) CTSH 
7403.23 --   Copper-nickel base alloys (cupro-nickel) or copper-
nickel-zinc base alloys (nickel silver) CTSH 
7403.29 --   Other copper alloys (other than master alloys of 
heading No. 74.05) CTSH 
 
HS 2007 Description Rule 
74.03 Refined copper and copper alloys, unwrought. As specified for subheadings  
  - Refined copper :  
7403.11 --   Cathodes and sections of cathodes CTH  
7403.12 --   Wire-bars CTH 
7403.13 --   Billets CTH 
7403.19 --   Other CTH 
 - Copper alloys :  
7403.21 --   Copper-zinc base alloys (brass) CTSH 
7403.22 --   Copper-tin base alloys (bronze) CTSH 
7403.29 --   Other copper alloys (other than master alloys of 
heading No. 74.05) As specified for split 
subheading 
ex7403.29(a) --- Copper-nickel base alloys (cupro-nickel) or copper-
nickel-zinc base alloys (nickel silver) CTSHS 
ex7403.29(b) --- Other CTSHS 
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  (c) Comments by the Secretariat 
 Products classified in HS2002 subheading 7403.23 are now part of HS2007 subheading 
7403.29. A rule set out at split subheading leve l may be needed for subheading 7403.29, in 
order to recognise as origin conferring processe s a change from/to copper-nickel base alloys 
or copper-nickel-zinc base alloys from or to other cooper alloys, 
 
67. Heading 74.07 
(a) HS change 
HS2002 Description HS 2007 Description Reason for 
change 
74.07 Copper bars, rods and 
profiles. 74.07  Deletion of 
subheading 
7407.22 because of the low volume 
of trade. 
7407.10 - Of refined co pper 7407.10 - Of refined co pper  
 -O f  c o pper allo ys : - Of co pper allo ys :  
7407.21 -- Of copper-zinc base 
alloys (brass ) 7407.21 -- Of copper-zinc base 
alloys (brass ) 
7407.22 -- Of copper-nickel 
base alloys (cupro-nickel) or copper-nickel-
zinc base alloys (nickel 
silver
) - (deleted) 
 
7407.29 -- Othe r 7407.29 -- Othe r  
 
(b) Technical Rectification 
HS 1996 Description Rule 
74.07 Copper bars, rods and profiles. CTH 
 
HS 2002 Description Rule 
74.07 Copper bars, rods and profiles. CTH 
 
HS 2007 Description Rule 
74.07 Copper bars, rods and profiles. CTH 
 
(c) Comments by the Secretariat 
 Notwithstanding the structure of HS2007 heading does not correspond to the HS2002, its 
overall coverage remains unchanged. The am endment to the nomenclature occurs at 
subheading level and does not modify the scope of the product specific rules, which require a 
change of heading to confer origin.  Therefore, no modification is needed; the rule can be transposed directly.  
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  68. Headings 74.14, 74.16, 74.17 and 74.19 (to be revised when 85.36 is done) 
(a) HS change 
HS2002 Description HS 2007 Description Reason for 
change 
74.14 Cloth (including endless 
bands), grill and netting, 
of copper wire; 
expanded metal of 
copper. - (deleted) Deletion of 
headings 74.14, 
74.16, and 74.17 
because of the low 
volume of trade.  
 Creation of new 
subheading 
8536.70 to cover connectors for 
optical fibres, 
optical fibre bundles or cables, 
which were 
classified according to 
constituent 
material. 
7414.20 - Cloth - (deleted)  
7414.90 - Other - (deleted)  
74.16 Cooper springs. - (deleted)  
74.17 Cooking or heating 
apparatus of a kind used 
for domestic purposes, 
non-electric, and parts 
thereof, of copper. - (deleted) 
 
74.19 Other articles of copper. 74.19 Other articles of copper.  
7419.10 - Chain and parts thereof 7419.10 - Chain and parts thereof  
 - Other :  - Other :  
7419.91 -- Cast, moulded, 
stamped or forged, but 
not further worked 7419.91 
 -- Cast, moulded, 
stamped or forged, but 
not further worked  
7419.99 -- Other 7419.99 -- Other  
 
(b) Technical Rectification 
HS 1996 Description Rule 
74.14 Cloth (including endless bands), grill and netting, of 
copper wire; expanded metal of copper. CTH 
74.16 Copper springs. CTH 
74.17 Cooking or heating apparatus of a kind used for 
domestic purposes, non-electri c, and parts thereof, of 
copper. CTH 
 
74.19 Other articles of copper. As specified for subheadings  
7419.10 - Chain and parts thereof CTH 
 - Other :  
7419.91 --   Cast, moulded, stamped or forged, but not further 
worked CTH 
7419.99 --   Other CTSH  RD/RO/1 
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HS 2002 Description Rule 
74.14 Cloth (including endless bands), grill and netting, of 
copper wire; expanded metal of copper. CTH 
74.16 Copper springs. CTH 
74.17 Cooking or heating apparatus of a kind used for 
domestic purposes, non-electri c, and parts thereof, of 
copper. CTH 
 
74.19 Other articles of copper. As specified for subheadings  
7419.10 - Chain and parts thereof CTH 
 - Other :  
7419.91 --   Cast, moulded, stamped or forged, but not further 
worked CTH 
7419.99 --   Other CTSH 
 
HS 2007 Description Rule 
74.19 Other articles of copper. As specified for subheadings  
7419.10 - Chain and parts thereof CTH 
 - Other :  
7419.91 --   Cast, moulded, stamped or forged, but not further 
worked of copper CTH, except from cooper 
connectors for op tical fibres, 
optical fibre bundles or 
cables classified in subheading 8536.70 
7419.99 --   Other As specified for split 
subheading: 
ex7419.99(a) --- Cloth, of copper CTHS 
ex7419.99(b) --- Copper springs. CTHS 
ex7419.99(c) --- Cooking or heating apparatus of a kind used for 
domestic purposes, non-electri c, and parts thereof, of 
copper. CTHS, except from split 
heading ex74.18(a) 
ex7419.99(d) --- Other CTHS, except from cooper 
connectors for op tical fibres, 
optical fibre bundles or cables classified in 
subheading 8536.70 
 
(c) Comments by the Secretariat 
 The content of HS1996 and HS2002 headings 74.14, 74.16, and ex74.17 has been transferred 
to HS2007 subheading ex7419.99. On the other hand, connectors for optical fibres, optical 
fibre bundles or cables, previously classified in  subheading ex7418.91 and ex7418.91 are now 
part of new HS2007 subheading 8536.70. 
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  69. Headings 74.17 and 74.18 
(a) HS change 
HS2002 Description HS 2007 Description Reason for 
change 
74.17 Cooking or heating 
apparatus of a kind used 
for domestic purposes, 
non-electric, and parts 
thereof, of copper. - (deleted) Deletion of 
heading 7417 
because of the low volume of trade. 
74.18 Table, kitchen or other 
household articles and parts thereof, of copper; 
pot scourers and 
scouring or polishing pads, gloves and the like, 
of copper; sanitary ware 
and parts thereof, of copper. 74.18 Table, kitchen or other 
household articles and parts thereof, of copper; 
pot scourers and scouring 
or polishing pads, gloves and the like, of copper; 
sanitary ware and parts 
thereof, of copper.  
 - Table, kitchen or other 
household articles and 
parts thereof; pot scourers and scouring or 
polishing pads, gloves 
and the like :  - Table, kitchen or other 
household articles and 
parts thereof; pot scourers and scouring or polishing 
pads, gloves and the like :  
7418.11 -- Pot scourers and 
scouring or polishing 
pads, gloves and the like 7418.11 -- Pot scourers and 
scouring or polishing 
pads, gloves and the like  
7418.19 -- Other 7418.19 -- Other  
 
(b) Technical Rectification 
HS 1996 Description Rule 
74.17 Cooking or heating apparatus of a kind used for 
domestic purposes, non-electri c, and parts thereof, of 
copper. CTH 
 
74.18 Table, kitchen or other household articles and parts 
thereof, of copper; pot scourers and scouring or 
polishing pads, gloves and the like, of copper; sanitary 
ware and parts thereof, of copper. CTH 
 
HS 2002 Description Rule 
74.17 Cooking or heating apparatus of a kind used for 
domestic purposes, non-electri c, and parts thereof, of 
copper. CTH 
 
74.18 Table, kitchen or other household articles and parts 
thereof, of copper; pot scourers and scouring or 
polishing pads, gloves and the like, of copper; sanitary 
ware and parts thereof, of copper. CTH 
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HS 2007 Description Rule 
74.18 Table, kitchen or other household articles and parts 
thereof, of copper; pot scourers and scouring or polishing pads, gloves and the like, of copper; sanitary 
ware and parts thereof, of copper. As specified for split heading 
ex74.18(a) - Cooking or heating apparatus of a kind used for 
domestic purposes, non-electri c, and parts thereof, of 
copper. CTHS, except from split 
subheading ex7419.99(c) 
ex74.18(b) - Other CTHS 
 
(c) Comments by the Secretariat 
 The Secretariat is of the view that the cha nge from split heading ex74.18 (a) to ex74.18 (b) is 
unfeasible. Therefore, the rule fo r heading 74.18could be "CTH". 
 
70. Heading 78.03, 78.05, and 78.06 
(a) HS change 
HS2002 Description HS 2007 Description Reason for 
change 
78.03 Lead bars, rods, profiles 
and wire. - (deleted) Deletion of 
headings 78.03 
and 78.05 because of the low volume 
of trade. 
78.05 Lead tubes, pipes and 
tube or pipe fittings (for example, couplings, 
elbows, sleeves). - (deleted) 
 
78.06 Other articles of lead. 78.06 Other articles of lead.  
 
(b) Technical Rectification 
HS 1996 Description Rule 
78.03 Lead bars, rods, profiles and wire. As specified for split 
headings 
ex78.03(a) -   Bars, rods and profiles CTH 
ex78.03(b) - Wire [CTHS provided that the cross-sectional area of input 
material is reduced by at least 25%.] 
78.05 Lead tubes, pipes and tube or pipe fittings (for 
example, couplings, elbows, sleeves). As specified for split 
headings 
ex78.05(a) - Tubes and pipes CTHS 
ex78.05(b) - Other CTHS 
78.06 Other articles of lead. CTH 
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HS 2002 Description Rule 
78.03 Lead bars, rods, profiles and wire. As specified for split 
headings 
ex78.03(a) -   Bars, rods and profiles CTH 
ex78.03(b) - Wire [CTHS provided that the cross-sectional area of input 
material is reduced by at least 
25%.] 
78.05 Lead tubes, pipes and tube or pipe fittings (for 
example, couplings, elbows, sleeves). As specified for split 
headings 
ex78.05(a) - Tubes and pipes CTHS 
ex78.05(b) - Other CTHS 
78.06 Other articles of lead. CTH 
 
HS 2007 Description Rule 
78.06 Other articles of lead. As specified for split 
headings  
ex78.06(a) - Bars, rods, and profiles CTHS, except from split 
heading ex78.06(b) 
ex78.06(b) - Wire [CTHS provided that the 
cross-sectional area of input material is reduced by at least 
25%.] 
ex78.06(c) - Tubes and pipes CTHS 
ex78.06(d) - Tube or pipe fittings CTHS 
ex78.06(e) - Others CTHS 
 
(c) Comments by the Secretariat 
Products previously classified in HS1996 and HS2002 headings 78.03 and 78.05 are now part 
of HS2007 heading 78.06. To maintain the same outcome as in HS1996 product specific rules, additional split headings may be needed  in RoO for heading 78.06, which correspond to 
the product coverage of HS2002 heading 78.03 and 78.05. 
71. Heading 79.06 and 79.07 
(a) HS change 
HS2002 Description HS 2007 Description Reason for 
change 
79.06 Zinc tubes, pipes and 
tube or pipe fittings (for 
example, couplings, 
elbows, sleeves). - (deleted) Deletion of 
heading 79.06 
because of the low 
volume of trade. 
79.07 Other articles of zinc. 79.07 Other articles of zinc.  
 
(b) Technical Rectification 
HS 1996 Description Rule 
79.06 
 Zinc tubes, pipes and tube or pipe fittings (for example, 
couplings, elbows, sleeves). As specified for split 
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  HS 1996 Description Rule 
ex79.06(a) - Tubes and pipes CTHS 
ex79.06(b) - Other CTHS 
79.07 Other articles of zinc. As specified for split 
headings  
ex79.07(a) - Electroplating anodes [CTH, except from the 
change by tapping or piercing 
or the addition of hooks] 
ex79.07(b) - Other CTH 
 
HS 2002 Description Rule 
79.06 
 Zinc tubes, pipes and tube or pipe fittings (for example, 
couplings, elbows, sleeves). As specified for split 
headings 
ex79.06(a) - Tubes and pipes CTHS 
ex79.06(b) - Other CTHS 
79.07 Other articles of zinc. As specified for split 
headings  
ex79.07(a) - Electroplating anodes [CTH, except from the 
change by tapping or piercing 
or the addition of hooks] 
ex79.07(b) - Other CTH 
 
HS 2007 Description Rule 
79.07 Other articles of zinc. As specified for split 
headings  
ex79.07(a) - Tubes and pipes CTHS 
ex79.07(b) - Tubes or pipe fittings CTHS 
ex79.07(c) - Electroplating anodes [CTHS, except from the 
change by tapping or piercing 
or the addition of hooks 
ex79.07(d)] , or except from split heading 78.07(d) 
ex79.07(d) - Other CTHS, except from split heading ex79.07(c) 
 
(c) Comments by the Secretariat 
Products previously classified in HS1996 and HS2002 heading 79.06 are now part of HS2007 
heading 77.07. To maintain the same outcome as in HS1996 product specific rules, additional 
split headings may be needed in RoO for h eading 79.07, which correspond to the product 
coverage of HS2002 heading 79.06. 
72. Heading 80.04, 80.05, 80.06, and 80.07 
(a) HS change 
HS2002 Description HS 2007 Description Reason for 
change 
80.04 Tin plates, sheets and 
strip, of a thickness exceeding 0.2 mm. - (deleted) Deletion of 
headings 80.04, 80.05, and 80.06 RD/RO/1 
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  HS2002 Description HS 2007 Description Reason for 
change 
because of the low 
volume of trade. 
80.05 Tin foil (whether or not 
printed or backed with 
paper, paperboard, 
plastics or similar 
backing materials), of a 
thickness (excluding any backing) not exceeding 
0.2 mm; tin powders and 
flakes. - (deleted) 
 
80.06 Tin tubes, pipes and tube 
or pipe fittings (for 
example, couplings, 
elbows, sleeves). - (deleted) 
 
80.07 Other articles of tin. 80.07 Other articles of tin.  
 
(b) Technical Rectification 
HS 1996 Description Rule 
80.04 Tin plates, sheets and st rip, of a thickness exceeding 
0.2 mm  CTH 
80.05 Tin foil (whether or not printed or backed with paper, 
paperboard, plastics or similar backing materials), of a thickness (excluding any ba cking) not exceeding 0.2 
mm; tin powders and flakes.  As specified for split 
headings   
ex80.05(a) Foil CTHS  
ex80.05(b) Powders and flakes CTHS 
80.06 Tin tubes, pipes and tube or pipe fittings (for example, 
couplings, elbows, sleeves) As specified for split 
headings   
ex80.06(a) - Tubes and pipes CTHS 
ex80.06(b) - Other CTHS 
80.07 Other articles of tin As specified for split 
headings  
ex80.07(a) -   Electroplating anodes CTH, except from the change 
by tapping or piercing or the 
addition of hooks 
ex80.07(b) -   Other CTH  
 
HS 2002 Description Rule 
80.04 Tin plates, sheets and st rip, of a thickness exceeding 
0.2 mm  CTH 
80.05 Tin foil (whether or not printed or backed with paper, 
paperboard, plastics or similar backing materials), of a 
thickness (excluding any ba cking) not exceeding 0.2 
mm; tin powders and flakes.  As specified for split 
headings   
ex80.05(a) Foil CTHS  
ex80.05(b) Powders and flakes CTHS 
80.06 Tin tubes, pipes and tube or pipe fittings (for example, 
couplings, elbows, sleeves) As specified for split 
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  HS 2002 Description Rule 
ex80.06(a) - Tubes and pipes CTHS 
ex80.06(b) - Other CTHS 
80.07 Other articles of tin As specified for split 
headings  
ex80.07(a) -   Electroplating anodes CTH, except from the change 
by tapping or piercing or the 
addition of hooks 
ex80.07(b) -   Other CTH  
 
HS 2007 Description Rule 
80.07 Other articles of tin As specified for split 
headings  
ex80.07(a) - Plates, sheets and stri p, of a thickness exceeding 0.2 
mm CTHS 
ex80.07(b) - Foil, (whether or not printed or backed with paper, 
paperboard, plastics or similar backing materials), of a 
thickness (excluding any ba cking) not exceeding 0.2 
mm CTHS 
ex80.07(c) - Powders and flakes CTHS 
ex80.07(d) - Tubes and pipes CTHS 
ex80.07(e) - Tubes or pipe fittings CTHS 
ex80.07(f) - Elect roplating anodes CTHS, except from the 
change by tapping or piercing 
or the addition of hooks, and 
from split heading ex80.07(g) 
ex80.07(g) - Other CTHS, except from split heading ex80.07(f) 
 
(c) Comments by the Secretariat 
Products previously classified in HS1996 and HS 2002 heading 80.04 to 80.06 are now part of 
HS2007 heading 80.07. To maintain the same outcome as in HS1996 product specific rules, 
additional split headings may be needed in RoO for heading 80.07, which correspond to the 
product coverage of HS2002 headings 80.04 to 80.06. 
73. Heading 81.01 
(a) HS change 
HS2002 Description HS 2007 Description Reason for 
change 
81.01 Tungsten (wolfram) and 
articles thereof, 
including waste and 
scrap.   Deletion of 
subheading 
8101.95 because 
of the low volume of trade. 
 - Other :  - Other :  
8101.94 -- Unwrought tungsten, 
including bars and rods 
obtained simply by 
sintering  8101.94 -- Unwrought tungsten, 
including bars and rods 
obtained simply by 
sintering   
8101.95 -- Bars and rods, other - (deleted)  RD/RO/1 
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  HS2002 Description HS 2007 Description Reason for 
change 
than those obtained 
simply by sintering, profiles, plates, sheets, 
strip and foil 
8101.96 -- Wire 8101.96 -- Wire  
8101.97 -- Waste and scrap 8101.97 -- Waste and scrap  
8101.99 -- Other 8101.99 -- Other  
 
(b) Technical Rectification 
HS 1996 Description Rule 
81.01 Tungsten (wolfram) and articles thereof, including 
waste and scrap As specified for split 
headings 
ex81.01(a) - Alloys CTHS 
ex81.01(b) - Refined tungsten CTHS 
 
ex81.01(c) - Waste and scrap The origin shall be the 
country where the waste and 
scrap of this split heading are derived from manufacturing 
or processing operations or 
from consumption 
ex81.01(d) - Bars and rods, other than those obtained simply by 
sintering, profiles CTHS 
ex81.01(e) - Plates, sheets, strip and foil CTHS; or cold-rolling from 
articles of the same split 
heading 
ex81.01(f) - Wire CTHS 
ex81.01(g) - Tubes and pipes  CTHS;  or cold-rolling from articles of the same split 
heading 
ex81.01(gi) - Tube or pipe fittings CTHS 
ex81.01(h) - Powders CTHS  
ex81.01(ij) - Flakes CTHS 
ex81.01(k) - Cables CTHS 
ex81.01(l) - Other CTHS 
 
HS 20029 Description Rule 
81.01 Tungsten (wolfram) and articles thereof, including 
waste and scrap As specified for split 
headings 
ex81.01(a) - Alloys CTHS 
ex81.01(b) - Refined tungsten CTHS 
 
ex81.01(c) - Waste and scrap The origin shall be the 
country where the waste and 
scrap of this split heading are derived from manufacturing 
or processing operations or 
from consumption 
                                                      
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  HS 20029 Description Rule 
ex81.01(d) - Bars and rods, other than those obtained simply by 
sintering, profiles CTHS 
ex81.01(e) - Plates, sheets, strip and foil CTHS; or cold-rolling from 
articles of the same split 
heading 
ex81.01(f) - Wire CTHS 
ex81.01(g) - Tubes and pipes  CTHS;  or cold-rolling from 
articles of the same split 
heading 
ex81.01(gi) - Tube or pipe fittings CTHS 
ex81.01(h) - Powders CTHS  
ex81.01(ij) - Flakes CTHS 
ex81.01(k) - Cables CTHS 
ex81.01(l) - Other CTHS 
 
HS 2007 Description Rule 
81.01 Tungsten (wolfram) and articles thereof, including 
waste and scrap As specified for split 
headings 
ex81.01(a) - Alloys CTHS 
ex81.01(b) - Refined tungsten CTHS 
 
ex81.01(c) - Waste and scrap The origin shall be the 
country where the waste and 
scrap of this split heading are 
derived from manufacturing 
or processing operations or from consumption 
ex81.01(d) - Bars and rods, other than those obtained simply by 
sintering, profiles CTHS 
ex81.01(e) - Plates, sheets, strip and foil CTHS; or cold-rolling from articles of the same split heading 
ex81.01(f) - Wire CTHS 
ex81.01(g) - Tubes and pipes  CTHS;  or cold-rolling from 
articles of the same split 
heading 
ex81.01(gi) - Tube or pipe fittings CTHS 
ex81.01(h) - Powders CTHS  
ex81.01(ij) - Flakes CTHS 
ex81.01(k) - Cables CTHS 
ex81.01(l) - Other CTHS 
 
(c) Comments by the Secretariat 
 Notwithstanding the structure of HS2007 heading does not correspond to the HS2002, its 
overall coverage remains uncha nged. The changes at subheading level do not affect the 
product specific rules of origin, set out at split heading level. Therefore, no modification is 
needed; the rule can be  transposed directly.