# C_2017089EN.01002101.xml

| 22.3.2017 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 89/21 |
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22.3.2017

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 89/21

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Explanatory Notes to the Combined Nomenclature of the European Union

(2017/C 89/06)

Pursuant to the second indent of Article 9(1)(a) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 (1), the Explanatory Notes to the Combined Nomenclature of the European Union (2) are hereby amended as follows:

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On page 344, the explanatory note to CN subheading 8536 69 10 to 8536 69 90 is replaced by the following:

On page 344, the explanatory note to CN subheading 8536 69 10

8536 69 90

‘Other

These subheadings include electromechanical plugs (so-called male type connectors) and sockets (so-called female type connectors) which permit connection, for example, between appliances, cables and connector boards.

The connectors may have a plug or socket on both sides or a plug or socket on one side and another contact device on the other (for example, crimp, clamp, soldered or screw-type) see the examples in figures 1 and 2.

Figure 1:

On one side the cable is connected to the connector by means of a crimp/clamp connection. On the other side the connection is made by plugging the male-type/female type connector.

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Figure 2:

On one side, the cable is connected to the connector by means of a crimp/clamp connection. On the other side, the connection is made by plugging the female-type connector. In addition, this connector is also fitted with an additional connection in the form of a male-type connector.

These subheadings also include plug-in couplings comprising a plug and socket pair (two pieces). The plug and the socket pieces each have one socket and one other contact device.

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These subheadings do not include connection or contact elements with which an electrical connection is solely established by other means (for example, crimp, screw-type, soldered or clamp terminals). These are covered by subheading 8536 90 (see the examples in figures 3 to 7).

However plugs and sockets, threaded internally or externally, are included.

Figures 3 and 4:

On one side the cable is connected to the connector by means of a crimp/clamp connection. On the other side the connection is made by using a screw or a bolt and nut.

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Figures 5, 6 and 7:

The electrical connection is not made by plugging. There is no male or female type connector present. The electrical connection is made by screwing or clamping.

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On page 344, the explanatory note to CN subheading 8536 69 10 is replaced by the following:

On page 344, the explanatory note to CN subheading 8536 69 10

‘For coaxial cables

This subheading covers only plugs and sockets used for coaxial connections (see the examples in figures 1 to 6).

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  Coaxial plug | Figure 2

  Coaxial socket |
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  Coaxial plug | Figure 4

  Coaxial socket |
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  Threaded coaxial plug | Figure 6

  Coaxial adapter

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Figure 1

Coaxial plug

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Figure 2

Coaxial socket

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Figure 3

Coaxial plug

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Figure 4

Coaxial socket

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Figure 5

Threaded coaxial plug

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Figure 6

Coaxial adapter

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(1)  Council Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 of 23 July 1987 on the tariff and statistical nomenclature and on the Common Customs Tariff (OJ L 256, 7.9.1987, p. 1).

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(2)  OJ C 76, 4.3.2015, p. 1.

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