Order — ECLI:EU:C:2007:2
Date: 2007-01-09
Language of the case: German
Court formation: Fifth Chamber
Based on: Treaty establishing the European Economic Community (1957)
Subject matter: Free movement of goods;Common customs tariff;Customs Union
Concepts: The various tariff headings
Procedure: Reference for a preliminary ruling
Origin: Germany

Summary of the Order Common Customs Tariff – Tariff headings – Capsules containing primarily melatonin On a proper interpretation of the Combined Nomenclature in Annex I to Regulation No 2658/87 on the tariff and statistical nomenclature and on the Common Customs Tariff, tariff heading 3004 covers capsules containing primarily melatonin which, since they principally constitute a treatment for insomnia and the effects of jetlag through their stabilising effect on the human nervous system, have a clearly defined therapeutic or prophylactic purpose and are sold in the form of capsules which each correspond to a daily dose. (see paras 25-26, 30, operative part)