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of18December1973
openingpreferentialtariffsforcertainproductsoriginatingindevelopingcountries
UNCTADthatthisoffer,whilebeingofatemporary
nature,doesnotconstituteabindingcommitment
and,inparticular,maybewithdrawnwhollyorin
partatalaterdate;whereasthispossibilitymaybe
adoptedinteraliawithaviewtoremedyinganyun­
favourablesituationswhichmightariseintheasso­
ciatedcountriesfollowingtheimplementation ofthe
generalizedpreferencescheme;
Whereas,moreover,theConferenceoftheHeadsof
StateorofGovernment oftheMemberStatesand
theStatesaccedingtotheEuropeanCommunities
heldinParisfrom19to21October1972invitedthe
CommunityinstitutionsandtheMemberStatespro­
gressivelytoadoptanoverallpolicyofdevelopment
cooperationonaworldwidescalecomprisingin
particulartheimprovementofgeneralizedpreferences
withtheaimofachievingasteadyincreaseinimports
ofmanufacturesfromthedevelopingcountries;
Whereastariffpreferenceshavebeenappliedfrom
thesecondhalfof1971undertheconditionssetout
aboveandwhereasthesepreferencesshouldcontinue
tobeappliedthroughout1974;whereas,having
regardtothetermsoftheofferconcernedandtothe
needtoimprovethegeneralizedpreferences,the
abovementioned basicandadditionalamountsshould
normallyreferto1971;
Whereas,inaccordancewithProtocolNo23tothe
ActofAccession(1),thegeneralizedtariffpreferences
schemewillbefullyapplicableinthenewMember
Statesfrom1January1974;
Whereasitisexpedient,therefore,inrespectofthe
productsreferredtoinAnnexAwhichoriginatein
thecountriesandterritorieslistedinAnnexB,that
theCommunityshouldallow,foreachcategoryof
theseproductsandthroughout1974,duty-freeim­
portswithinthelimitsoftheCommunityceilings
calculatedinthemannersetoutabove;whereasthe
benefitofsuchtariffexemptionshouldbereserved
forproductsoriginatinginthecountriesandterri­
toriesunderconsideration ,theconceptof'originating
products'beingdeterminedinaccordancewiththe
procedurelaiddowninArticle14ofCouncilRegu­
lation(EEC)No802/68(2)of27June1968onthe
commondefinitionoftheconceptoftheoriginof
goods;whereaschargesagainsteachoftheseceilings
must,asageneralrule,comewithinamaximumTHECOUNCILOFTHEEUROPEAN COMMUNITIES ,
HavingregardtotheTreatyestablishingtheEuro­
peanEconomicCommunity ;
HavingregardtotheproposalfromtheCommission ;
HavingregardtotheOpinionoftheEuropeanPar­
liament;
Whereas,withinthecontextofUNCTAD,theEuro­
peanEconomicCommunityofferedtogranttariff
preferencesonfinishedandsemi-finishedproducts
comingfromdevelopingcountries;whereasthepre­
ferentialtreatmentproposedinthatoffercovers,
generallyspeaking,allfinishedandsemi-finishedin­
dustrialproductscoveredbyChapters25to99of
theBrusselsNomenclature whichoriginateindevel­
opingcountries;whereasthepreferenceconsistsin
thegrantingofexemptionfromcustomsduties;
whereasprefentialimportsareeffecteduptothelevel
ofceilingscalculatedbyvalueinrespectofeach
productonthebasisoffactorswhichareuniform
foralltheproducts;whereasinoderthattheprefer­
encesgrantedtothemostcompetitivedeveloping
countryorcountriesshouldberestrictedandthata
substantialshareshouldbereservedfortheleast
competitive,preferentialimportsfromanyone
developingcountryinrespectofagivenproduct
shouldnot,asageneralrule,exceed50°/oofthe
ceilingfixedforthatproduct;
Whereas,intheoffermadebytheCommunity,the
annualceilingsshouldnormallybecalculatedonthe
basisofthetotalvaluefor1968cifimportsfromthe
countriesbenefitingfromthisscheme,excluding
thosealreadyenjoyingvariouspreferentialtariffar­
rangementsgrantedbytheCommunity (basic
amount),plus5%ofthevalueofcifimportsfrom
theothercountriesandfromthecountriesalready
enjoyingsucharrangements (additionalamount);
whereassuchadditionalamountisvariableandis
calculatedeachyearonthebasisofthelatestfigures
available,providedthatthisentailsnoreductionin
theceiling;
WhereastheoffermadebytheCommunityincludes
aclausestatingthattheCommunitydrewupthe
offerontheassumptionthatallthemainindus­
trializedcountrieswhicharemembersoftheOECD
wouldparticipateingrantingpreferencesandwould
makesimilareffortsinthisdirection;whereas,more­
over,itisevidentfromtheconclusionsworkedoutinHOJNoL73,27.3.1972,p.14.
(2)OJNoL148,28.6.1968,p.1.

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Communityamountof50%inrespectofthepro­
ductsoriginatinginanyoftheabovementioned
countries;
Whereas,underthesecircumstances ,theseobjectives
maybereachedbyapplyingamethodofadminis­
trationbasedonthecharging,atCommunitylevel,
againsttheabovementioned ceilingsandmaximum
amounts,ofimportsoftheproductsconcernedas
andwhentheseproductsareenteredforhomeuse
andareaccompanied byacertificateoforigin;
whereasthismethodofadministration mustmake
provisionforthereintroduction ofthelevyingof
customsdutiesassoonasthesaidceilingsormaxi­
mumamountsarereachedatCommunitylevel;
Whereassuchmethodofadministration callsfor
verycloseandparticularlyrapidcooperationbet­
weenMemberStatesandtheCommission ,which
must,inparticular,beabletoobservetheextentto
whichchargesaremadeagainsttheceilingsand
maximumamountsandinformMemberStatesthere­
of;whereassuchcooperationshouldbeparticularly
closeinviewoftheneedfortheCommissiontobe
abletotakeappropriatemeasurestoreintroducethe
levyingofcustomsdutieseithergenerallyorindi­
viduallywhenanyoftheceilingsormaximum
amountsarereached,ingwhichshallbeexpressedinunitsofaccount
andwhichshallbeobtainedbyaddingtogetherthe
valueofcifimportsin1971oftheproductscon­
cerned,totheCommunityfromthecountriesand
territoriesenjoyingthesearrangements ,excluding
thosealreadyenjoyingvariouspreferentialtariff
arrangements grantedbytheCommunity ,and5%
ofthevalueofcifimportsin1971fromother
countriesandfromcountriesandterritoriesalready
enjoyingsucharrangements .
4.SubjecttotheprovisionsofArticle2andArticle
4(2),withineachceilingthuscalculated,chargesof
productsoriginatinginanyoneofthecountrieslisted
inAnnexBshouldnotexceedaCommunitymaxi­
mumamountequivalentto50%ofthisceilingwith
theexceptionofcertainproductsforwhichthe
maximumamountshallbereducedtothepercentage
showninAnnexA.
5.AnyamendmenttoAnnexB,inparticularbythe
additionofnewcountriesenjoyingtariffpreferences,
mayentailcorresponding adjustmentstotheCom­
munityceilingsandthemaximumamountsreferred
toinparagraphs3and4.
Article2
1.Assoonastheceilingscalculatedinaccordance
withtheprovisionsofArticle1(3),whicharelaid
downforCommunityimportsofproductsoriginating
inallofthecountriesreferredtoinArticle1(2),are
reachedatCommunitylevel,thelevyingofcustoms
dutiesonimportsoftheproductsinquestionfrom
allthecountriesconcernedmayatanytimebe
reintroduceduntiltheendoftheperiodreferredtoin
thefirstsubparagraph ofArticle1(1).
2.Assoonasthemaximumamountscalculatedin
accordancewiththeprovisionsofArticle1(4),which
arelaiddownforCommunityimportsofproducts
originatingineachofthecountriesreferredtoin
Article1(2),arereachedforanyoneofthesecoun­
triesatCommunitylevel,thelevyingofcustoms
dutiesonimportsoftheproductsinquestionfrom
thecountryconcernedmayatanytimebereintro­
duceduntiltheendoftheperiodreferredtointhe
firstsubparagraph ofArticle1(1).HASADOPTED THISREGULATION :
Article1
1.From1Januaryto31December1974,theCom­
monCustomsTariffdutiesandthetariffdutiesof
thenewMemberStatesontheproductslistedin
AnnexAshallbetotallysuspended,subjecttothe
provisionsofArticle2andArticle4(2)ofthisRegu­
lation.
Thesearrangements shallbeappliedintheirentirety
bythenewMemberStates.
2.Thissuspensionshallbeenjoyedsolelybypro­
ductsoriginatinginthecountriesandterritories
listedinAnnexB.However,importsalreadyenjoying
exemptionfromcustomsdutiesunderotherpreferen­
tialtariffarrangementsshallnotbechargedagainst
theceilingsspecifiedinparagraph3.Forthepurposes
oftheapplicationofthisRegulation,theconceptof
originatingproductsshallbedeterminedinaccord­
ancewiththeprocedurelaiddowninArticle14of
Regulation (EEC)No802/68.
3.SubjecttotheprovisionsofArticle2andArticle
4(2)thissuspensionshallbegranted,inrespectof
eachcategoryofproductswithinaCommunityceil­Article3
1.Importsoftheproductsinquestionshallbe
actuallychargedagainsttheCommunityceilingsand
maximumamountsasandwhentheproductsare
enteredforhomeuse,andprovidedthattheyare
accompanied byacertificateoforiginpursuantto
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2.Goodsmaybechargedagainstaceilingormaxi­
mumamountonlyifthecertificateoforiginreferred
toinparagraph1issubmittedbeforethedateon
whichthelevyingofdutiesisreintroduced .
3.Theextenttowhichtheceilingsandmaximum
amountshavebeenactuallyfilledshallbedetermined
atCommunitylevelonthebasisoftheimports
chargedinaccordancewithparagraphs1and2.2.TheCommissionshallreintroducethelevyingof
customsdutiesinrespectofallthecountriesreferred
toinArticle1(2)orinrespectofanyoneofthem
bymeansofaregulationintheconditionslaiddown
inArticle2(1)and(2).
Article5
MemberStatesshallinformtheCommissionatregu­
larintervalsofimportsoftheproductsinquestion
actuallychargedagainsttheCommunityceilingsand
maximumamountslaiddowninArticle1(3)and(4).
Article6
ThisRegulationshallenterintoforceon1January
1974.Article4
1.TheCommission,inclosecooperationwiththe
MemberStates,shalltakeallnecessarymeasuresto
ensurethattheaboveprovisionsareapplied.
ThisRegulationshallbebindinginitsentiretyanddirectlyapplicableinallMember
States.
DoneatBrussels,18December1973.
FortheCouncil
ThePresident
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ANNEXA
Listofproductsoriginatingindevelopingcountriesandterritories,enjoyinggeneralizedtariff
preferences,inrespectofwhichdutiesundertheCommonCustomsTariffaretotally
suspended (a)(b)
CHAPTER 25
25.22Quicklime,slakedlimeandhydrauliclime,otherthancalciumoxidehydroxide
25.23Portlandcement,cimentfondu,slagcement,supersulphate cementandsimilar
hydrauliccements,whetherornotcolouredintheformofclinker
25.31AFluorspar
CHAPTER 27
27.03BAgglomerated peat
27.04Cokeandsemi-cokeofcoal,ofligniteorofpeat:
A.Ofcoal:
I.Forthemanufacture ofelectrodes
C.Other
27.05Retortcarbon
27.06Tardistilledfromcoal,fromligniteorfrompeat,andothermineraltars,including
partiallydistilledtarsandblendsofpitchwithcreosoteoilsorwithothercoaltar
distillationproducts
27.07Oilsandotherproductsofthedistillationofhightemperaturecoaltar;similar
productsasdefinedinNote2tothisChapter
27.08Pitchandpitchcoke,obtainedfromcoaltarorfromothermineraltars
27.10Petroleumoilsandoilsobtainedfrombituminousminerals,otherthancrude;
preparationsnotelsewherespecifiedorincluded,containingnotlessthan70%
byweightofpetroleumoilsorofoilsobtainedfrombituminousminerals,these
oilsbeingthebasicconstituentsofthepreparations (x):
A.Lightoils:
III.Forotherpurposes
B.Mediumoils:
III.Forotherpurposes
(a)Manufactured andsemi-finishedindustrialproductsqualifyingundertheordinaryarrangements forexemptionor
totaltemporarysuspensionoftheCommonCustomsTariffdutyareonlytokenentriesasregardstheMemberStates
oftheCommunityasoriginallyconstituted,whereastheexemptionorsuspensionisdirectlyandfullyapplicableby
thenewMemberStatesunderthepresentarrangements .
(b)Preferencesarenottobegrantedinrespectoftheproducts,markedwithanasterisk,originatinginRomania.
(J)TheCommunityceilingasdefinedinArticle1(3)issetat51687000,12907000and99010000unitsofaccountfor
productsfallingwithinsubheadingNos27.10AIII,BIII,CIc),CIIc)andCIIIc)andd)respectively ;themaxi­
mumCommunityamountreferredtoinArticle1(4)ofthisRegulationisreduced,to20%fortheseproducts.

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27.10C.Heavyoils:
(cont'd)
I.Gasoil:
c)Forotherpurposes
II.Fueloil:
c)Forotherpurposes
III.Lubricatingoils;otheroils:
c)TobemixedinaccordancewiththetermsofAdditionalNote7to
Chapter27
d)Forotherpurposes
27.11Petroleumgasesandothergaseoushydrocarbons
27.12Petroleumjelly
27.13Paraffinwax,micro-crystalline wax,slackwax,ozokerite,lignitewax,peatwax
andothermineralwaxes,whetherornotcoloured
27.14Petroleumbitumen,petroleumcokeandotherresiduesofpetroleumoilsorof
oilsobtainedfrombituminousminerals
27.16Bituminousmixturesbasedonnaturalasphalt,onnaturalbitumen,onpetro­
leumbitumen,onmineraltaroronmineraltarpitch(forexamplebituminous
mastics,cut-backs)
CHAPTER 28
ex28.01Halogens(fluorine,chlorine,bromineandiodine),excludingcrudeiodine
28.02Sulphur,sublimedorprecipitated ;colloidalsulphur
28.03Carbon(includingcarbonblack)
ex28.04Hydrogen,raregasesandothernon-metals,butnotincludingseleniumandsili­
con
28.06Hydrochloric acidandchlorosulphuric acid
28.07Sulphurdioxide
28.08Sulphuricacid;oleum
28.09Nitricacid;sulphonitricacids
28.10Phosphoruspentoxideandphosphoricacids(meta-,ortho-andpyro-)(1)
28.11Arsenictrioxide,arsenicpentoxideandacidsofarsenic
28.12 Boricoxideandboricacid
28.13Otherinorganicacidsandoxygencompoundsofnon-metals (excludingwater)
28.14Halides,oxyhalidesandotherhalogencompoundsofnon-metals
28.15Sulphidesofnon-metals;phosphorustrisulphide
(x)ForproductsfallingwithinthisheadingthemaximumCommunityamountreferredtoinArticle(4)ofthisRegulation
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28.16Ammonia,anhydrousorinaqueoussolution(*)
28.17Sodiumhydroxide (causticsoda);potassiumhydroxide (causticpotash);per­
oxidesofsodiumorpotassium
28.18Oxides,hydroxidesandperoxidesofstrontium,bariumormagnesium
28.19Zincoxideandzincperoxide
28.20BArtificialcorundum
28.21Chromiumoxidesandhydroxides
28.22Manganeseoxides
28.23Ironoxidesandhydroxides;earthcolourscontaining70%ormorebyweightof
combinedironevaluatedasFea03
28.24Cobaltoxidesandhydroxides
28.25Titaniumoxides
28.26Tinoxides(stannousoxideandstannicoxide)
28.28Hydrazineandhydroxylamine andtheirinorganicsalts;otherinorganicbases
andmetallicoxides,hydroxidesandperoxides
28.29Fluorides;fluorosilicates ,fluoroboratesandothercomplexfluorinesalts
28.30Chloridesandoxychlorides
28.31Chloridesandhypochlorites
28.32Chloratesandperchlorates
28.33Bromides,oxybromides ,bromatesandperbromatesandhypobromites
28.34Iodides,oxyiodides,iodatesandperiodates
28.35Sulphides;polysulphides
28.36Dithionites,includingthosestabilizedwithorganicsubstances;sulphoxylates
28.37Sulphitesandthiosulphates
28.38Sulphates(includingalums)andpersulphates
28.39Nitritesandnitrates
28.40Phosphites,hypophosphites andphosphates
28.41Arsenitesandarsenates
28.42Carbonatesandpercarbonates ;commercialammoniumcarbonatecontaining
ammoniumcarbamate
28.43Cyanidesandcomplexcyanides
28.44Fulminates,cyanatesandthiocyanates
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28.46Boratesandperborates
28.47Saltsofmetallicacids(forexample,chromates,permanganates ,stannates)
28.48Othersaltsandperoxysaltsofinorganicacids,butnotincludingazides
28.49Colloidalpreciousmetals;amalgamsofpreciousmetals;saltsandothercom­
pounds,inorganicororganic,ofpreciousmetalsincludingalbuminates,protein­
ates,tannatesandsimilarcompounds,whetherornotchemicallydefined
28.50Fissilechemicalelementsandisotopes;otherradio-activechemicalelementsand
radio-activeisotopes;compounds,inorganicororganic,ofsuchelementsor
isotopes,whetherornotchemicallydefined;alloys,dispersionsandcermets,
containinganyoftheseelements,isotopesorcompounds :■
B.Artificialradio-activeisotopesandtheircompounds(EURATOM)
C.Others
28.51Isotopesandtheircompounds ,inorganicororganic,whetherornotchemically
defined,otherthanisotopesandcompoundsfallingwithinheadingNo28.50:
B.Other
28.52Compounds,inorganicororganic,ofthorium,ofuraniumdepletedinU235,of
rareearthmetals,ofyttriumorofscandium,whetherornotmixedtogether
28.53Liquidair(whetherornotraregaseshavebeenremoved);compressedair
28.54Hydrogenperoxide(includingsolidhydrogenperoxide)
28.55Phosphides
28.56Carbides(forexample,siliconcarbide,boroncarbide,metalcarbides):
A.Ofsilicon
B.Ofboron
D.Ofaluminium;ofchromium;ofmolybdenum ;oftungsten;ofvanadium;
oftantalum;oftitanium
E.Other
28.57Hydrides,nitridesandazides,silicidesandborides
28.58Otherinorganiccompounds (includingdistilledandconductivitywaterandwater
ofsimilarpurity);amalgams,exceptamalgamsofpreciousmetals
CHAPTER 29
29.01Hydrocarbons
29.02Halogenatedderivativesofhydrocarbons
29.03Sulphonated ,nitratedornitrosatedderivativesofhydrocarbons

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29.04Acyclicalcoholsandtheirhalogenated ,sulphonated ,nitratedandnitrosated
derivatives :
A.Saturatedmonohydricalcohols(*)(a)
B.Unsaturatedmonohydricalcohols
C.Polyhydricalcohols:
I.Diols,triolsandtetraols
IV.Otherpolyhydricalcohols
V.Halogenated ,sulphonated ,nitratedornitrosatedderivativesofpoly­
hydricalcohols(*)(a)
29.05Cyclicalcoholsandtheirhalogenated,sulphonated,nitratedornitrosatedderi­
vatives
29.06Phenolsandphenol-alcohols (*)(b)
29.07Halogenated ,sulphonated ,nitratedornitrosatedderivativesofphenolsorpheno­
alcohols
29.08Ethers,ether-alcohols ,ether-phenols ,ether-alcohol-phenols ,alcoholperoxides
andetherperoxidesandtheirhalogenated,sulphonated ,nitratedornitrosated
derivatives
29.09Epoxides,epoxyalcohols ,epoxyphenols andepoxyethers ,withathreeorfour
memberring,andtheirhalogenated ,sulphonated ,nitratedornitrosatedderiva­
tives
29.10Acetalsandhemiacetalsandsingleorcomplexoxygen-function acetalsand
hemiacetals ,andtheirhalogenated ,sulphonated ,nitratedornitrosatedderiva­
tives
29.11Aldehydes,aldehyde-alcohols ,aldehyde-ethers ,aldehyde-phenols andothersingle
orcomplexoxygen-function aldehydes;cyclicpolymersofaldehydes;paraformal­
dehyde(*)(c)
29.12Halogenated ,sulphonated ,nitratedornitrosatedderivativesofproductsfalling
withinheadingNo29.11
29.13Ketones,ketone-alcohols ,ketone-phenols ,ketone-aldehydes ,quinones,quinone­
alcohols,quinone-phenols ,quinone-aldehydes andothersingleorcomplexoxy­
gen-functionketonesandquinones,andtheirhalogenated ,sulphonated ,nitrated
ornitrosatedderivatives(*)(d)
29.14Monocarboxylic acidsandtheiranhydrides,acidhalides,acidperoxidesand
peracids,andtheirhalogenated,sulphonated ,nitratedornitrosatedderivatives(*)
(e)
29.15Polycarboxylic acidsandtheiranhydrides,halides,peroxidesandperacids,and
theirhalogenated ,sulphonated ,nitratedornitrosatedderivatives(*)(f)
29.16Carboxylicacidswithalcohol,phenol,aldehydeorketonefunctionandother
singleorcomplexoxygen-function carboxylicacidsandtheiranhydrides,halides,
peroxidesandperacids,andtheirhalogenated ,sulphonated ,nitratedornitrosated
derivatives
29.17Sulphuricestersandtheirsalts,andtheirhalogenated ,sulphonated ,nitratedor
nitrosatedderivatives
29.18Nitrousandnitricesters,andtheirhalogenated ,sulphonated ,nitratedornitro­
satedderivatives
(a)TheasteriskcoversonlysubheadingNos29.04AIand29.04AexV(2-ethylexanol ).
(b)TheasteriskcoversonlysubheadingNo29.06AI.
(c)TheasteriskcoversonlysubheadingNo29.11EexI(4-hydroxy-3-methoxylbenzo-3-hydro )(vanillin).
(d)TheasteriskcoversonlysubheadingNo29.13AexI(acetone).
(e)TheasteriskcoversonlysubheadingNo29.14DI.
(f)TheasteriskcoversonlysubheadingNo29.15CI.

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29.19Phosphoricestersandtheirsalts,includinglactophosphates ,andtheirhaloge­
nated,sulphonated,nitratedornitrosatedderivatives
29.20Carbonicestersandtheirsalts,andtheirhalogenated,sulphonated,nitratedor
nitrosatedderivatives
29.21Otherestersofmineralacids(excludinghalides)andtheirsalts,andtheir
halogenated,sulphonated ,nitratedornitrosatedderivatives
29.22Amine-function compounds
29.23Singleorcomplexoxygen-function aminocompounds
29.24Quaternaryammoniumsaltsandhydroxides;lecithinsandotherphosphoamino­
lipins
29.25Carboxyamide-function compounds ;amide-function compoundsofcarbonic
acid
29.26Carbonxyimide-function compounds (includingorthobenzoicsulphimide andits
salts)andimine-function compounds (includinghexamethylenetetramine and
trimethylenetrinitramine )
29.27Nitrile-function compounds(*)(a)
29.28Diazo-,azo-andazoxy-compounds
29.29Organicderivativesofhydrazineorofhydroxylamine
29.30Compoundswithothernitrogen-functions
29.31Organo-sulphur compounds
29.32Organo-arsenic compounds
29.33Organo-mercury compounds
29.34Otherorgano-inorganic compounds
29.35Heterocycliccompounds ;nucleicacids
29.36Sulphonamides
29.37Sultonesandsultams
29.38Provitaminsandvitamins,naturalorreproducedbysynthesis(includingnatural
concentrates),derivativesthereofusedprimarilyasvitamins,andintermixtures
oftheforegoing,whetherornotinanysolvent(*)(b)
29.39Hormones,naturalorreproducedbysynthesis;derivativesthereof,usedprimarily
ashormones;othersteroidsusedprimarilyashormones
29.40Enzymes
29.41Glycosides,naturalorreproducedbysynthesisandtheirsalts,ethers,estersandotherderivatives
29.42Vegetablealkaloids,naturalorreproducedbysynthesis,andtheirsalts,ethers,
estersandotherderivatives
(a)TheasteriskcoversonlysubheadingNoex29.27(acrylonitrile).
(b)TheasteriskcoversonlysubheadingNo29.38BexII(vitaminsB12).

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29.43Sugars,chemicallypure,otherthansucrose,glucoseandllactose ;sugarethers
andsugaresters,andtheirsalts,otherthanproductsofjheadingNos29.39,
29.41and29.42
29.44Antibiotics(*)(a)
29.45Otherorganiccompounds
CHAPTER 30
30.01Organo-therapeutic glandsorotherorgans,dried,whetherornotpowdered;
organo-therapeutic extractsofglandsorotherorgansoroftheirsecretions;
otheranimalsubstancespreparedfortherapeuticorprophylacticuses,not
elsewherespecifiedorincluded
30.02Antisera;microbialvaccines,toxins,microbialcultures(includingferments
butexcludingyeasts)andsimilarproducts
30.03Medicaments (includingveterinarymedicaments )
30.04Wadding,gauze,bandagesandsimilararticles(forexample,dressings,adhesive
plasters,poultices),impregnatedorcoatedwithpharmaceutical substancesor
putupinretailpackingsformedicalorsurgicalpurposes,otherthangoods
specifiedinNote3ofthisChapter
30.05Otherpharmaceutical goods
CHAPTER 31
31.03Mineralorchemicalfertilizers,phosphatic(*)
31.04BMineralorchemicalfertilizers,potassic,mentionedinNote3(B)tothisChapter
31.05Otherfertilizers;goodsofthepresentChapterintablets,lozengesandsimilar
preparedformsorinpackingsofagrossweightnotexceeding10kg:
A.Otherfertilizers :
III.Containingthetwofertilizingsubstances :nitrogenandpotassium :
a)Naturalpotassicsodiumnitrate,consistingofanaturalmixtureof
sodiumnitrateandpotassiumnitrate(theproportionofthelatter
elementmaybeashighas44%),ofatotalnitrogencontentnot
exceeding16-3%byweight
CHAPTER 32
32.02Tannins(tannicacids),includingwater-extracted gall-nuttannin,andtheir
salts,ethers,estersandotherderivatives
32.03Syntheticorganictanningsubstancesandinorganictanningsubstances ;tanning
preparations ,whetherornotcontainingnaturaltanningmaterials;enzymatic
preparationsforpre-tanning (forexample,ofenzymatic,pancreaticorbacterial
origin)
(a)TheasteriskcoversonlysubheadingNos29.44exA(penicillins)andexC(tetracycyune).

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32.04Colouringmatterofvegetableorigin(includingdyewoodextractandother
vegetabledyeingextracts,butexcludingindigo)orofanimalorigin
32.05Syntheticorganicdyestuffs(includingpigmentdyestuffs);syntheticorganic
productsofakindusedasluminophores ;productsofthekindknownasoptical
bleachingagents,substantivetothefibre;naturalindigo
32.06 Colourlakes
32.07Othercolouringmatter;inorganicproductsofakindusedasluminophores
32.08Preparedpigments,preparedopacifiersandpreparedcolours,vitrifiableenamels
andglazes,liquidlustresandsimilarproducts,ofthekindusedintheceramic,
enamellingandglassindustries;engobes(slips);glassfritandotherglass,inthe
formofpowder,granulesorflakes
32.09Varnishesandlacquers;distempers;preparedwaterpigmentsofthekindused
forfinishingleather;paintsandenamels;pigmentsinlinseedoil,whitespirit,
spiritsofturpentine,varnishorotherpaintorenamelmedia;stampingfoils;
dyesorothercolouringmatterinformsorpackingsofakindsoldbyretail
32.10Artists'students'andsignboardpainters'colours,modifyingtints,amusement
coloursandthelike,intablets,tubes,jars,bottles,pansorinsimilarformsor
packings,includingsuchcoloursinsetsoroutfits,withorwithoutbrushes,
palettesorotheraccessories
32.11Prepareddriers
32.12Glaziers'putty;graftingputty;painters'fillings;non-refractory surfacing
preparations ;stopping,sealingandsimilarmastics,includingresinmasticsand
cements
32.13Writingink,printinginkandotherinks
CHAPTER33ESSENTIAL OILSANDRESINOIDS ;PERFUMERY ,COSMETICS AND
TOILETPREPARATIONS
CHAPTER34SOAP,ORGANICSURFACE-ACTIVE AGENTS,WASHINGPREPARATIONS ,
LUBRICATING PREPARATIONS ,ARTIFICIAL WAXES,PREPARED
WAXES,POLISHING ANDSCOURINGPREPARATIONS ,CANDLESAND
SIMILARARTICLES ,MODELLING PASTESAND'DENTALWAXES'
CHAPTER 35
35.02BAlbuminates andotheralbuminderivatives
35.03Gelatin(includinggelatininrectangles,whetherornotcolouredorsurface-worked )
andgelatinderivatives;gluesderivedfrombones,hides,nerves,tendonsorfrom
similarproducts,andfishglues;isinglass
35.04Peptonesandotherproteinsubstancesandtheirderivates;hidepowder,whether
ornotchromed
35.06Preparedgluesnotelsewherespecifiedorincluded;productssuitableforuse
asglues,putupforsalebyretailasgluesinpackagesnotexceedinganetweightof
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CHAPTER36EXPLOSIVES ;PYROTECHNIC PRODUCTS ;MATCHES ;PYROPHORIC
ALLOYS;CERTAINCOMBUSTIBLE PREPARATIONS (*)(a)
CHAPTER 37PHOTOGRAPHIC ANDCINEMATOGRAPHIC GOODS
CHAPTER 38
38.01Artificialgraphite;colloidalgraphite,otherthansuspensionsinoil
38.02Animalblack(forexample,boneblackandivoryblack),includingspentanimal
black
38.03Activatedcarbon(decolourizing ,depolarizingoradsorbent);activiteddiatomite,
activatedclay,activatedbauxiteandotheractivatednaturalmineralproducts
38.04Ammoniacalgasliquorsandspentoxideproducedincoalgaspurification
38.05Talloil
38.06Concentrated sulphitelye
38.07Spiritsofturpentine (gum,woodandsulphate)andotherterpenicsolvents
producedbythedistillationorothertreatmentofconiferouswoods;crude
dipentene;sulphiteturpentine;pineoil(exluding'pineoils'notrichinterpineol)
38.08Rosinandresinacids,andderivativesthereofotherthanestergumsincluded
inheadingNo39.05;rosinspiritandrosinoils
38.09Woodtar;woodtaroils(otherthanthecompositesolventsandthinnersfalling
withinheadingNo38.18);woodcreosote;woodnaphta;acetoneoil
38.10Vegetablepitchofallkinds;brewers'pitchandsimilarcompoundsbasedon
rosinoronvegetablepitch;foundrycorebindersbasedonnaturalresonous
products
38.11Disinfectants ,insecticides,fungicides,weed-killers ,anti-sprouting products,
ratpoisonsandsimilarproducts,putupinformsorpackingsforsalebyretail
oraspreparationsorasarticles(forexample,sulphur-treated bands,wicksand
candles,fly-papers)
38.12Preparedglazings,prepareddressingsandpreparedmordants,ofakindusedin
thetextile,paper,leatherorlikeindustries:
A.Preparedglazingsandprepareddressings:
II.Other
B.Preparedmordants
38.13Picklingpreparationsformetalsurfaces;fluxesandotherauxiliarypreparations
forsoldering,brazingorwelding;soldering,brazingorweldingpowdersand
pastesconsistingofmetalandothermaterials;preparationsofakindusedas
coresorcoatingsforweldingrodsandelectrodes
38.14Anti-knockpreparations ,oxidationinhibitors,guminhibitors,viscosityimpro­
vers,anti-corrosivepreparationsandsimilarpreparedadditivesformineraloils
38.15Preparedrubberaccelerators
38.16Preparedculturemediafordevelopmentofmicro-organisms
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38.17Preparationsandcharges;orfire-extinguishers ;chargedfire-extinguishinggrenades
38.18Compositesolventsandthinnersforvarnishesandsimilarproducts
38.19Chemicalproductsandpreparationsofthechemicaloralliedindustries(including
thoseconsistingofmixturesofnaturalproducts),notelsewherespecifiedor
included;residualproductsofthechemicaloralliedindustries,notelsewhere
specifiedorincluded
CHAPTER 39
39.01
39.02
39.03Condensation ,polycondensation andpolyadditionproducts,whetherornot
modifiedorpolymerized ,andwhetherornotlinear(forexample,phenoplasts,
aminoplasts,alkyds,polyallylesters,andotherunsaturatedpolyesters,silicones)
Polymerization andcopolymerization products(forexample,polyethylene ,
polytetrahaloethylenes ,polyisobutylene ,polystryrene ,polyvinylchloride,poly­
vinylacetate,polyvinylchloroacetateandotherpolyvinylderivatives,poly­
acrylicandpolymethacrylic derivatives,coumarone-indene resins)(*)(a)
Regeneratedcellulose;cellulosenitrate,celluloseacetateandothercellulose
esters,celluloseethersandotherchemicalderivativesofcellulose,plasticized
ornot(forexample,collodions,celluloid);vulcanizedfibre(*):
A.Adhesivestripsofawidthnotexceeding10cm,thecoatingofwhichconsists
ofunvulcanizednaturalorsyntheticrubber
B.Other:
III.Celluloseacetates
IV.Othercelluloseesters
V.Celluloseethersandotherchemicalderivativesofcellulose
VI.Vulcanizedfibre
Hardenedproteins(forexample,hardenedcaseinandhardenedgelatin)
Naturalresinsmodifiedbyfusion(rungums);artificialresinsobtainedby
esterificationofnaturalresinsorofresinicacids(estergums);chemicalderivatives
ofnaturalrubber(forexample,chlorinatedrubber,rubberhydrochloride ,oxi­
dizedrubber,cyclizedrubber)
Otherhighpolymers,artificialresinsandartificialplasticmaterials,including
alginicacid,itssaltsandesters;linoxyn
ArticlesofmaterialsofthekindsdescribedinheadingNos39.01to39.06(*)39.04
39.05
39.06
39.07
CHAPTER 40
40.02Syntheticrubberlatex;pre-vulcanized syntheticrubberlatex;syntheticrubber;
facticederivedfromoils
40.03 Reclaimedrubber
40.05Plates,sheetsandstrip,ofunvulcanizednaturalorsyntheticrubber,otherthan
smokedsheetsandcrepesheetsofheadingNo40.01or40.02;granulesofun­
vulcanizednaturalorsyntheticrubbercompoundedreadyforvulcanization ;
unvulcanizednaturalorsyntheticrubber,compoundedbeforeoraftercoagu­
lationeitherwithcarbonblack(withorwithouttheadditionofmineraloil)
orwithsilica(withorwithouttheadditionofmineraloil),inanyform,ofa
kindknownasmasterbatch
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40.06Unvulcanized naturalorsyntheticrubber,includingrubberlatex,inother
formsorstates(forexample,rods,tubesandprofileshapes,solutionsand
dispersions );articlesofunvulcanizednaturalorsyntheticrubber(forexample,
coatedorimpregnatedtextilethread;ringsanddiscs)
40.07Vulcanizedrubberthreadandcord,whetherornottextilecovered,andtextile
threadcoveredorimpregnatedwithvulcanizedrubber
40.08Plates,sheets,strip,rodsandprofileshapes,ofunhardenedvulcanizedrubber
40.09Pipingandtubing,ofunhardenedvulcanizedrubber
40.10Transmission ,conveyororelevatorbeltsorbelting,ofvulcanizedrubber
40.12Hygienicandpharmaceutical articles(includingteats),ofunhardenedvulcan­
izedrubber,withorwithoutfittingsofhardenedrubber
40.13Articlesofapparelandclothingaccessories (includinggloves),forallpurposes,
ofunhardenedvulcanizedrubber
40.14Otherarticlesofunhardenedvulcanizedrubber
40.15Hardenedrubber(eboniteandvulcanite),inbulkorblocks,inplates,sheets,
strip,rods,profileshapesortubes;scrap,wasteandpowder,ofhardened
rubber
40.16Articlesofhardenedrubber(eboniteandvulcanite)
CHAPTER 41
41.02Bovinecattleleather(includingbuffaloleather)andequineleather,except
leatherfallingwithinheadingNo41.06,41.07or41.08:
A.EastIndiakip,whole,whetherornottheheadsandlegshavebeenremoved,
weighingeachnotmorethan4-5kgnet,notfurtherpreparedthanvegetable
tanned,whetherornothavingundergonefurtherpreservativetreatment
withoil,butobviouslyunsuitableforimmediateuseinthemanufactureof
leatherarticles
41.03Sheepandlamb-skinleather,exceptleatherfallingwithinheadingNo41.06,
41.07or41.08:
A.OfIndiancross-bread-sheep andgoats,notfurtherpreparedthanvegetable
tanned,whetherornothavingundergonefurtherpreservativetreatment
withoil,butobviouslyunsuitableforimmediateuseinthemanufacture
1ofleatherarticles
B.Other:
II.Other
41.04Goatandkidskinleather,exceptleatherfallingwithinheadingNo41.06,41.07
or41.08:
A.OfIndiangoatorkid,notfurtherpreparedthanvegetabletanned,whether ,
ornothavingundergonefurtherpreservativetreatmentwithoil,butobviously
unsuitableforimmediateuseinthemanufacture ofleatherarticles
B.Other:
II.Other(^
(')Forproductsfallingwithinthissubheading,themaximumCommunityamountreferredtoinArticle1(4)ofthisRegu­
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41.05Otherkindsofleather,exceptleatherfallingwithinheadingNo41.06,41.07or
41.08:
A.Ofreptiles,notfurtherpreparedthanvegetabletanned,whetherornot
havingundergonefurtherpreservativetreatmentwithoil,butobviously
unsuitableforimmediateuseinthemanufacture ofleatherarticles
B.Other:
II.Other(x)
41.06Chamois-dressed leather
41.07Parchment-dressed leather
41.08Patentleatherandimitationpatentleather;metallizedleather
41.10Compositionleatherwithabasisofleatherorleatherfibre,inslabs,insheets
orinrolls
CHAPTER42
42.01Saddleryandharness,ofanymaterial(forexample,saddles,harness,collars,
traces,knee-padsandboots),foranykindofanimal
42.04Articlesofleatherorofcompositionleatherofakindusedinmachineryor
mechanicalappliancesorforindustrialpurposes
42.05Otherarticlesofleatherorofcompositionleather
42.06Articlesmadefromgut(otherthansilk-wormgut),fromgoldbeater'sskin,from
bladdersorfromtendons
:HAPTER43
43.02Piecesorcuttings,offurskin,tannedordressed,includingheads,paws,tailsand
thelike(notbeingfabricated)
43.03Articlesoffurskin(*)(a)
43.04Artificialfurandarticlesmadethereof
ZHAPTER44
44.05 "Woodsawnlengthwise,slicedorpeeled,butnotfurtherprepared,ofathickness
exceeding5mm
44.06Woodpavingblocks
44.07Railwayortramwaysleepersofwood
44.08Rivenstavesofwood,notfurtherpreparedthansawnononeprincipalsurface;
sawnstavesofwood,ofwhichatleastoneprincipalsurfacehasbeencylindrically
sawn,notfurtherpreparedthansawn
44.09Hoopwood;splitpoles;piles,picketsandstakesofwood,.pointedbutnotsawn
lengthwise;chipwood;pulpwoodinchipsorparticlesiwoodshavingsofakind
suitableforuseinthemanufactureofvinegarorfortheclarificationofliquids
44.10Woodensticks,roughlytrimmedbutnotturned,bentorotherwiseworked,sui­
tableforthemanufactureofwalking-sticks ,whips,golf-clubshafts,umbrella
handles,toolhandlesorthelike
(x)Forproductsfallingwithinthissubheading,themaximumCommunityamountreferredtoinArticle1(4)ofthisRegu­
lationisreducedto20%.
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44.11Drawnwood;matchsplints;woodenpegsorpinsforfootwear
44.12Woodwoolandwoodflour
44.13Wood(includingblocks,stripsandfriezesforparquetorwoodblockflooring,
notassembled),planed,tongued,grooved,rebated,chamfered,V-jointed,centre
V-jointed,beaded,centre-beadedorthelike,butnotfurthermanufactured
44.14Woodsawnlengthwise,slicedorpeeledbutnotfurtherprepared,ofathickness
notexceeding5mm;veneersheetsandsheetsforplywood,ofathicknessnot
exceeding5mm:
A.Smallboardsforthemanufactureofpencils
44.16Cellularwoodpanels,whetherornotfacedwithbasemetal /
44.17 'Improved'wood,insheets,blocksorthelike
44.18Reconstitutedwood,beingwoodshavings,woodchips,sawdust,woodflouror
otherligneouswasteagglomerated withnaturalorartificialresinsorother
organicbindingsubstances,insheets,blocksorthelike(*)
44.19Woodenheadingsandmouldings,includingmouldedskirtingandothermoulded
boards
44.20Woodenpictureframes,photographframes,mirrorframesandthelike
44.21Completewoodenpackingcases,boxes,crates,drumsandsimilarpackings
44.22Casks,barrels,vats,tubs,bucketsandothercoopers'productsandpartsthereof,
ofwood,otherthanstavesfallingwithinheadingNo44.08
44.23Builders'carpentryandjoinery(includingprefabricatedandsectionalbuildings
andassembledparquetflooringpanels)
44.24Householdutensilsofwood(*)(a)
44.25Woodentools,toolbodies,toolhandles,broomandbrushbodiesandhandles;
bootandshoelastsandtrees,ofwood
44.26Spools,cops,bobbins,sewingthreadreelandthelike,ofturnedwood
44.27Standardlamps,tablelampsandotherlightingfittings,ofwood;articlesof
furniture,ofwood,notfallingwithinChapter94;caskets,cigaretteboxes,trays,
fruit\bowls,ornamentsandotherfancyarticles,ofwood;casesforcutlery,for
drawinginstrumentsorforviolins,andsimilarreceptacles,ofwood;articlesof
woodforpersonaluseoradornment,ofakindnormallycarriedinthepocket,
inthehandbagorontheperson;partsoftheforegoingarticles,ofwood
44.28Otherarticlesofwood
CHAPTER 45
45.02Naturalcorkinblocks,plates,sheetsorstrips(includingcubesorsquareslabs,
cuttosizeforcorksorstoppers)
45.03 Articlesofnaturalcork
45.04Agglomerated cork(beingcorkagglomeratedwithorwithoutabindingsubstance)
andarticlesofagglomeratedcork
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CHAPTER 46
46.01Plaitsandsimilarproductsofplaitingmaterials,foralluses,whetherornotassem­
bledintostrips
46.02Plaitingmaterialsboundtogetherinparallelstrandsorwoven,insheetform,
includingmatting,matsandscreens;strawenvelopesforbottles(x)
CHAPTER 47
47.01Pulpderivedbymechanicalorchemicalmeansfromanyfibrousvegetablematerial
47.02Wastepaperandpaperboard ;scraparticlesofpaperorofpaperboard,fitonly
foruseinpaper-making :
A.Wastepaperandpaperboard
CHAPTER 48
48.01Paperandpaperboard (includingcellulosewadding),machine-made ,inrollsor
sheets:
A.Newsprint
B.Cigarettepaper
C.Kraftpaperandkraftboard:
I.Paperforthemanufactureofpaperyarn
D.Paperweighingnotmorethan15g/m2foruseinstencilmaking
E.Other
48.02Hand-madepaperandpaperboard
48.03Parchmentorgreaseproofpaperandpaperboard,andimitationsthereof,and
glazedtransparentpaper,inrollsorsheets
48.04Compositepaperorpaperboard (madebystickingflatlayerstogetherwithan
adhesive),notsurface-coated orimpregnated ,whetherornotinternallyrein­
forced,inrollsorsheets
48.05Paperandpaperboard,corrugated (withorwithoutflatsurfacesheets),creped,
crinkled,embossedorperforated,inrollsorsheets
48.06Paperandpaperboard,ruled,linedorsquared,butnototherwiseprinted,inrolls
orsheets
48.07Paperandpaperboard ,impregnated ,coated,surface-coloured ,surface-decorated
orprinted(notbeingmerelyruled,linedorsquaredandnotconstitutingprinted
matterwithinChapter49),inrollsorsheets
48.08Filterblocks,slabsandplates,ofpaperpulp
48.09Buildingboardofwoodpulporofvegetablefibre,whetherornotbondedwith
naturalorartificialresinsOrwithsimilarbinders(*)
48.10Cigarettepaper,cuttosize,whetherornotintheformofbookletsortubes
(*)Forproductsfallingwithinthisheading,themaximumCommunityamountreferredtoinArticle1(4)ofthisRegulation
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48.11Wallpaperandlincrusta;windowtransparencies ofpaper
48.12Floorcoveringspreparedonabaseofpaperorofpaperboard ,whetherornot
cuttosize,withorwithoutacoatingoflinoleumcompound
48.13Carbonandothercopyingpapers(includingduplicatorstencils)andtransfer
papers,cuttosize,whetherornotputupinboxes
48.14Writingblocks,envelopes,lettercards,plainpostcards,correspondence cards;
boxes,pouches,walletsandwritingcompendiums ,ofpaperorpaperboard ,
containingonlyanassortmentofpaperstationery
48.15Otherpaperandpaperboard,cuttosizeorshape
48.16Boxes,bagsandotherpackingcontainers,ofpaperorpaperboard
48.17Boxfiles,lettertrays,storageboxesandsimilararticles,ofpaperorpaperboard,
ofakindcommonlyusedinoffices,shopsandthelike
48.18Registersexercisebooks,notebooks,memorandum blocks,orderbooks,receipt
books,diaries,blotting-pads ,binders(loose-leaforother),filecoversandother
stationeryofpaperorpaperboard ;sampleandotheralbumsandbookcovers,
ofpaperorpaperboard
48.19Paperorpaperboardlabels,whetherornotprintedorgummed
48.20Bobbins,spools,copsandsimilarsupportsofpaperpulp,paperorpaperboard
(whetherornotperforatedorhardened)
48.21Otherarticlesofpaperpulp,paper,paperboardorcellulosewadding
CHAPTER49PRINTEDBOOKS,NEWSPAPERS ,PICTURESANDOTHERPRODUCTS
OFTHEPRINTINGINDUSTRY ;MANUSCRIPTS ,TYPESCRIPTS AND
PLANS
CHAPTER 65HEADGEAR ANDPARTSTHEREOF
CHAPTER 66
66.02Walking-sticks (includingclimbing-sticks andseat-sticks),canes,whips,riding­
cropsandthelike
66.03Parts,fittings,trimmingsandaccessoriesofarticlesfallingwithinheadingNo
66.01or66.02
CHAPTER 67
67.01Skinsandotherpartsofbirdswiththeirfeathersordown,feathers,partsof
feathers,down,andarticlesthereof(otherthangoodsfallingwithinheadingNo
05.07andworkedquillsandscapes)
67.02Artificialflowers,foliageorfruitandpartsthereof;articlesmadeofartificial
flowers;foliageorfruit
67.03Humanhair,dressed,thinned,bleachedorotherwiseworked;woolorother
animalhairpreparedforuseinmakingwigsandthelike
67.05Fansandhandscreens,non-mechanical ,ofanymaterial;framesandhandles
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CHAPTER68ARTICLESOFSTONE,OFPLASTER,OFCEMENT,OFASBESTOS,OF
MICAANDOFSIMILARMATERIALS (*)(a)
CHAPTER 69
69.01Heat-insulating bricks,blocks,tilesandotherheat-insulating goodsofsiliceous
fossilmealsorofsimilarsiliceousearths(forexample,kieselguhr,tripoliteor
diatomite)
69.03Otherrefractorygoods(forexample,retorts,crucibles,muffles,nozzles,plugs,
supports,cupels,tubes,pipes,sheathsandrods),otherthangoodsfallingwithin
headingNo69.01
69.04Buildingbricks(includingflooringblocks,supportorfillertilesandthelike)
69.05Roofingtiles;chimney-pots ,cowls,chimney-liners ,cornicesandotherconstruc­
tionalgoods,includingarchitecturalornaments
69.06Piping,conduitsandguttering(includingangles,bendsandsimilarfittings)
69.07Unglazedsetts,flagsandpaving,hearthandwalltiles(*)
69.08Glazedsetts,flagsandpaving,hearthandwalltiles(*)(*)
69.09Laboratory,chemicalorindustrialwares;troughs,tubsandsimilarreceptacles
ofakindusedinagriculture;pots,jarsandsimilararticlesofakindcommonly
usedfortheconveyanceorpackingofgoods
69.10Sinks,wash-basins ,bidets,waterclosetpans,urinals,bathsandlikesanitary
fixtures
69.12Tablewareandotherarticlesofakindcommonlyusedfordomesticortoilet
purposes,ofotherkindsofpottery(*)(b)
69.13Statuettesandotherornaments,andarticlesofpersonaladornment;articlesof
furniture
69.14Otherarticles
CHAPTER 70
70.01Wasteglass(cullet);glassinthemass(excludingopticalglass)
70.02Glassofthevarietyhnownas'enamel'glass,inthemass,rodsandtubes
70.03Glassinballs,rodsandtubes,unworked(notbeingopticalglass)
70.04Unworkedcastorrolledglass(includingflashedorwiredglass),whetherfigured
ornot,inrectangles
70.06Cast,rolled,drawnorblownglass(includingflashedorwiredglass),inrectangles,
surfacegroundorpolished,butnotfurtherworked
(*)Forproductsfallingwithinthisheading,themaximumCommunityamountreferredtoinArticle1(4)ofthisRegulation
isreducedto20%.
(a)TheasteriskcoversonlyheadingNo68.01.
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70.07Cast,rolled,drawnorblownglass(includingflashedor.wiredglass)cuttoshape
otherthanrectangularshape,orbentorotherwiseworked(forexample,edge
workedorengraved),whetherornotsurfacegroundorpolished;multiple­
walledinsulatingglass;leadedlightsandthelike
70.08Safetyglassconsistingoftoughenedorlaminatedglass,shapedornot
70.09Glassmirrors(includingrear-viewmirrors),unframed,framedorbacked
70.10Carboys,bottles,jars,pots,tubularcontainersandsimilarcontainersofglass,
ofakindcommonlyusedfortheconveyanceorpackingofgoods;stoppersand
otherclosures,ofglass(*)(a)
70.11Glassenvelopes (includingbulbsandtubes)forelectriclamps,electronicvalves
orthelike
70.12 Glassinnersforvacuumflasksorforothervacuumvessels
70.14Illuminatingglassware,signallingglasswareandopticalelementsofglass,not
opticallyworkednorofopticalglass:
A.Articlesforelectricallightingfittings:
I.Facettedglass,plates,balls,pear-shapeddrops,flower-shaped pieces,
pendantsandsimilararticlesfortrimmingchandeliers
II.Other(forexample,diffusers,ceilinglights,bowls,cups,lampshades,
globes,tulip-shapedpieces)(x)
B.Other(2)
70.15Clockandwatchglassesandsimilarglasses(includingglassofakindusedfor
sunglassesbutexcludingglasssuitableforcorrectivelenses),curved,bent,
hollowedandthelike;glassspheresandsegmentsofspheres,ofakindusedfor
themanufactureofclockandwatchglassesandthelike
70.16Bricks,tiles,slabs,pavingblocks,squaresandotherarticlesofpressedormoulded
glass,ofakindcommonlyusedinbuildings;multi-cellular glassinblocks,slabs,
plates,panelsandsimilarforms
70.17Laboratory,hygienicandpharmaceutical glassware,whetherornotgraduated
orcalibrated;glassampoules
70.18Opticalglassandelementsofopticalglass,otherthanopticallyworkedelements;
blanksforcorrectivespectaclelenses
70.19Glassbeads,imitationpearls,imitationpreciousandsemi-preciousstones,frag­
mentsandchippings,andsimilarfancyordecorativeglasssmallwares,and
articlesofglasswaremadetherefrom;glasscubesandsmallglassplates,whether
ornotonabacking,formosaicsandsimilardecorativepurposes;artificialeyes
ofglass,includingthosefortoysbutecxludingthoseforwearbyhumans;orna­
mentsandotherfancyarticlesoflamp-workedglass;glassgrains(ballotini)
70.20Glassfibre(includingwool),yarns,fabrics,andarticlesmadetherefrom
70.21Otherarticlesofglass
i1)Forproductsfallingwithinthissubheading,themaximumCommunityamountreferredtoinArticle1(4)ofthis
Regulationisreducedto20%.
(2)Forproductsfallingwithinthissubheading,themaximumCommunityamountreferredtoinArticle1(4)ofthisRegu­
lationisreducedto30%.
(a)TheasteriskcoversonlyheadingNoex70.10(carboys,bottlesandjars,ofunworkedglassofacapacityexceeding
0-25litrebutnotexceeding2-5litres).

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CHAPTER 71
71.01Pearls,unworkedorworked,butnotmounted,setorstrung(exceptungraded
pearlstemporarilystrungforconvenienceoftransport)
71.02Preciousandsemi-precious stones,unworked,cutorotherwiseworked,butnot
mounted,setorstrung(exceptungradedstonestemporarilystrungforconvenience
oftransport)
71.03Syntheticorreconstructed preciousorsemi-preciousstones,unworked,cutor
otherwiseworked,butnotmounted,setorstrung(exceptungradedstones
temporarilystrungforconvenienceoftransport)
ex71.05Silver,includingsilvergiltandplatinum-plated silver,orsemi-manufactured
71.06Rolledsilver,unworkedorsemi-manufactured
ex71.07Gold,includingplatinum-plated gold,orsemi-manufactured
71.08Rolledgoldonbasemetalorsilver,unworkedorsemi-manufactured
ex71.09Platinumandothermetalsoftheplatinumgroup,orsemi-manufactured
71.10Rolledplatinumorotherplatinumgroupmetals,onbasemetalorpreciousmetal,
unworkedorsemi-manufactured
71.12Articlesofjewelleryandpartsthereof,ofpreciousmetalorrolledpreciousmetal
71.13Articlesofgoldsmiths'orsilversmiths'waresandpartsthereof,ofpreciousmetal
orrolledpreciousmetal,otherthangoodsfallingwithheadingNo71.12
71.14Otherarticlesofpreciousmetalorrolledpreciousmetal
71.15Articlesconsistingof,orincorporating ,pearls,preciousorsemi-preciousstones
(natural,syntheticorreconstructed )
CHAPTER 73
73.04Shotandangulargrit,ofironorsteel,whetherornotgraded;wirepelletsof
ironorsteel
73.05AIronorsteelpowders
73.07Blooms,billets,slabsandsheetbars(includingtinplatebars),ofironorsteel;
piecesroughlyshapedbyforging,ofironorsteel:
A.Bloomsandbillets:
II.Forged
B.Slabsandsheetbars(includingtinplatebars):
II.Forged
C.Piecesroughlyshapedbyforging
73.10Barsandrods(includingwirerod),ofironorsteel,hot-rolled,forged,extruded,
cold-formedorcold-finished (includingprecision-made );hollowminingdrill
steel:
B.Notfurtherworkedthanforged
C.Notfurtherworkedthancold-formedorcold-finished
D.Cladorsurface-worked(forexample,polished,coated):
I.Notfurtherworkedthanclad:
b)Cold-formedorcold-finished
II.Other

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73.11Angles,shapesandsections,ofironorsteel,hot-rolled,forged,extruded,cold­
formedorcold-finished ;sheetpilingofironorsteel,whetherornotdrilled,
punchedormadefromassembledelements:
A.Angles,shapesandsections:
II.Notfurtherworkedthanforged
III.Notfurtherworkedthancold-formedorcold-finished
IV.Cladorsurface-worked (forexample,polished,coated):
a)Notfurtherworkedthanclad:
2.Cold-formed orcold-finished
b)Other
73.12Hoopandstrip,ofironorsteel,hot-rolledorcold-rolled :
B.Notfurtherworkedthancold-rolled :
II.Other
C.Clad,coatedorotherwisesurface-treated :
I.Silvered,gildedorplatinum-plated
II.Enamelled
III.Tinned:
b)Other
IV.Zinc-coatedorlead-coated
V.Other(forexample,copper-plated ,artificially,oxidized,lacquered,
nickel-plated ,varnished,clad,parkerized,printed):
a)Notfurtherworkedthanclad:
2.Cold-rolled
b)Other
D.Otherwiseshapedorworked(forexample,perforated,chamfered,lap-jointed)
73.13Sheetsandplates,ofironorsteel,hot-rolledorcold-rolled :
B.Othersheetsandplates:
II.Notfurtherworkedthancold-rolled,ofathicknessof:
a)3mmormore
IV.Clad,coatedorotherwisesurface-treated :
a)Silvered,gilded,platinum-plated orenamelled
V.Otherwiseshapedorworked:
a)Cutintoshapesotherthanrectangularshapes,butnotfurtherworked:
1.Silvered,gilded,platinum-plated orenamelled
b)Other,excludingsheetsandplatesshapedbyrolling
73.14Ironorsteelwire,whetherornotcoated,butnotinsulated
73.15AlloysteelandhighcarbonsteelintheformmentionedinheadingNos73.06to
73.14
A.Highcarbonsteel:
I.Ingots,blooms,billets,slabsandsheetbars:
a)Forged
II.Piecesroughlyshapedbyforging
V.Barsandrods(includingwirerod)andhollowminingdrillsteel;angles,
shapesandsections:
a)Notfurtherworkedthanforged
c)Notfurtherworkedthancold-formedorcold-finished
d)Cladorsurface-worked (forexample,polished,coated):
1.Notfurtherworkedthanclad:
bb)Cold-formedorcold-finished
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73.15 VI.Hoopandstrip:
(cont'd)
b)Notfurtherworkedthancold-rolled
c)Clad,coatedorotherwisesurface-treated :
1.Notfurtherworkedthanclad:
bb)Cold-rolled
2.Other
d)Otherwiseshapedorworked(forexample,perforated,chamfered,
lap-jointed)
VII.Sheetsandplates:
b)Notfurtherworkedthancold-rolled,ofathicknessof:
1.3mmormore
d)Otherwiseshapedorworked:
2.Otherexcludingsheetsandplatesshapedbyrolling
VIII.Wire,whetherornotcoated,butnotinsulated
B.Alloysteel:
I.Ingots,blooms,billets,slabsandsheetbars:
a)Forged
II.Piecesroughlyshapedbyforging
V.Barsandrods(includingwirerod)andhollowminingdrillsteel;angles,
shapesandsections:
a)Notfurtherworkedthanforged
c)Notfurtherworkedthancold-formedorcold-finished
d)Cladorsurface-worked (forexample,polished,coated):
1.Notfurtherworkedthanclad:
bb)Cold-formedorcold-finished
2.Other
VI.Hoopandstrip:
b)Notfurtherworkedthancold-rolled
c)Clad,coatedorotherwisesurface-treated :
1.Notfurtherworkedthanclad:
bb)Cold-rolled
2.Other
d)Otherwiseshapedorworked(forexample,perforated,chamfered,
lap-jointed)
VII.Sheetsandplates:
b)Othersheetsandplates:
2.Notfurtherworkedthancold-rolled,ofathicknessof:
aa)3mmormore
4.Otherwiseshapedorworked:
bb)Other,excludingsheetsandplatesshapedbyrolling
VIII.Wire,whetherornotcoated,butnotinsulated
73.16Railwayandtramwaytrackconstructionmaterialofironorsteel,thefollowing :
rails,check-rails,switchblades,crossings(orfrogs),crossingpieces,pointrods,
rackrails,sleepers,fish-plates,chairs,chairwedges,soleplates(baseplates),
railclips,bedplates,tiesandothermaterialspecializedforjoiningorfixingrails:
A.Rails:
I.Current-conducting ,withpartsofnon-ferrousmetal
D.Fish-platesandsoleplates:
II.Other
E.Other
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73.19High-pressure hydro-electric conduitsofsteel,whetherornotreinforced
73.20Tubeandpipefittings(forexample,joints,elbows,unionsandflanges),ofiron
orsteel(*)
73.21Structuresandpartsofstructures(forexample,hangersandotherbuildings,
bridgesandbridge-sections ,lock-gates,towers,latticemasts,roofs,roofingframe­
works,doorandwindowframes,shutters,balustrades,pillarsandcolumns),of
ironorsteel;plates,strip,rods,angles,shapes,sections,tubesandthelike,pre­
paredforuseinstructures,ofironorsteel
73.22Reservoirs,tanks,vatsandsimilarcontainers,foranymaterial(otherthancom­
pressedorliquefiedgas),ofironorsteel,ofacapacityexceeding300litres,
whetherornotlinedorhead-insulated ,butnotfittedwithmechanicalorthermal
equipment
73.23Casks,drums,cans,boxesandsimilarcontainers,orsheetorplateironorsteel,
ofadescriptioncommonlyusedfortheconveyanceorpackingofgoods
73.24Containers,ofironorsteel,forcompressedorliquefiedgas
73.25Strandedwire,cables,cordage,ropes,plaitedbands,slingsandthelike,ofiron
orsteelwire,butexcludinginsulatedelectriccables
73.26Barbedironorsteelwire;twistedhooporsingleflatwire,barbedornot,and
looselytwisteddoublewire,ofkindsusedforfencing,ofironorsteel
73.27Gauze,cloth,grill,netting,fencing,reinforcingfabricandsimilarmaterials,of
ironorsteelwire
73.28Expandedmetal,ofironorsteel
73.29Chainandpartsthereof,ofironorsteel
73.30Anchorsandgrapnelsandpartsthereof,ofironorsteel
73.31Nails,tacks,staples,hook-nails,corrugatednails,spikedcramps,studs,spikes
anddrawingpins,ofironorsteel,whetherornotwithheadsofothermaterials,
butnotincludingsucharticleswithheadsofcopper
73.32Boltsandnuts(includingboltendsandscrewstuds),whetherornotthreadedor
tapped,andscrews(includingscrewhooksandscrewrings),ofironorsteel;
rivets,cotters,cotter-pins,washersandspringwashers,ofironorsteel
73.33Needlesforhandsewing(includingembroidery),handcarpetneedlesandhand
knittingneedles,bodkins,crochethooks,andthelike,andembroiderystilettos,
ofironorsteel
73.34Pins(excludinghatpinsandotherornamentalpinsanddrawingpins),hairpins
andcurlinggrips,ofironorsteel
73.35Springsandleavesforsprings,ofironorsteel
73.36Stoves(includingstoveswithsubsidiaryboilersforcenttalheating),ranges,
cookers,grates,firesandotherspaceheaters,gas-rings,platewarmerswithbur­
ners,washboilerswithgratesorotherheatingelements,andsimilarequipment,
ofakindusedfordomesticpurposes,notelectricallyoperated,andpartsthereof,
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73.37Boilers(excludingboilersofheadingNo84.01)andradiators,forcentralheating,
notelectricallyheated,andpartsthereof,ofironorsteel;airheatersandhotair
distributors (includingthosewhichcanalsodistributecoolorconditionedair),
notelectricallyheated,incorporating amotor-drivenfanorblower,andparts
thereof,ofironorsteel
73.38Articlesofakindcommonlyusedfordomesticpurposes,sanitarywarefor
indooruse,andpartsofsucharticlesandware,ofironorsteel
73.39Ironorsteelwool;potscouresandscouringandpolishingpads,glovesandthe
like,ofironorsteel
73.40Otherarticlesofironorsteel(x)(*)
CHAPTER 74
74.02Masteralloys
74.04Wroughtplates,sheetsandstrip,ofcopper
74.05Copperfoil(whetherornotembossed,cuttoshape,perforated,coated,printed,
orbackedwithpaperorotherreinforcingmaterial),ofathickness(excluding
anybacking)notexceeding0*15mm
74.06Copperpowdersandflakes
74.07Tubesandpipesandblankstherefor,ofcopper;hollowbarsofcopper(*)
74.08Tubeandpipefittings(forexample,joints,elbows,socketsandflanges),of
copper
74.09Reservoirs,tanks,vatsandsimilarcontainers,foranymaterial(otherthan
compressedorliquefiedgas),ofcopper,ofacapacityexceeding300litres,
whetherornotlinedorheat-insulated ,butnotfittedwithmechanicalorthermal
equipment
74.10Strandedwire,cables,cordage,ropes,plaitedbandsandthelike,ofcopperwire,
butexcludinginsulatedelectricwiresandcables
74.11Gauze,cloth,grill,netting,fencing,reinforcingfabricandsimilarmaterials(in­
cludingendlessbands),ofcopperwire
74.12Expandedmetal,ofcopper
74.13Chainandpartsthereof,ofcopper
74.14Nails,tacks,staples,hook-nails,spikedcramps,studs,spikesanddrawingpins,
ofcopper,orofironorsteelwithheadsofcopper
74.15Boltsandnuts(includingboltendsandscrewstuds),whetherornotthreadedor
tapped,andscrews(includingscrewhooksandscrewrings),ofcopper;rivets,
cotters,cotter-pins,washersandspringwashers,ofcopper
(x)Forproductsfallingwithinthisheading,themaximumCommunityamountreferredtoinArticle1(4)ofthisRegulation
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74.16Springs,ofcopper
74.17Cookingandheatingapparatusofakindusedfordomesticpurposes,notelectri­
callyoperated,andpartsthereof,ofcopper
74.18Otherarticlesofakindcommonlyusedfordomesticpurposes,sanitarywarefor
indooruse,andpartsofsucharticlesandware,ofcopper
74.19Otherarticlesofcopper
CHAPTER 75
75.02Wroughtbars,rods,angles,shapesandsections,ofnickel;nickelwire
75.03Wroughtplates,sheetsandstrip,ofnickel;nickelfoil;nickelpowdersandflakes
75.04Tubesandpipesandblankstherefor,ofnickel;hollowbars,andtubeandpipe
fittings(forexample,joints,elbows,socketsandflanges),ofnickel
75.05Electro-plating anodes,ofnickel,wroughtorunwrought,includingthosepro­
ducedbyelectrolysis
75.06Otherarticlesofnickel
CHAPTER 76
76.02Wroughtbars,rods,angles,shapesandsections,ofaluminium ;aluminium
wire(x)(*)
76.03Wroughtplates,sheetsandstrip,ofaluminium (x)(*)
76.04Aluminiumfoil(whetherornotembossed,cuttoshape,perforated,coated,
printed,orbackedwithpaperorotherreinforcingmaterial),ofathickness
(excludinganybacking)notexceeding0-20mm
76.05Aluminiumpowdersandflakes
76.06Tubesandpipesandblankstherefor,ofaluminium;hollowbarsofaluminium
76.07Tubeandpipefittings(forexample,joints,elbows,socketsandflanges),of
aluminium
76.08Structures,andpartsofstructures(forexample,hangarsandotherbuildings,
bridgesandbridge-sections ,towers,latticemasts,roofs,roofingframeworks ,
door^ndwindowframes,balustrades,pillarsandcolumns),ofaluminium;
plates,rods,angles,shapes,sections,tubesandthelike,preparedforuseinstruc­
tures,ofaluminium
76.09Reservoirs,tanks,vatsandsimilarcontainers,foranymaterial(otherthancom­
pressedorliquefiedgas),ofaluminiumofacapacityexceeding300litreswhether
ornotlinedorheat-insulated ,butnotfittedwithmechanicalorthermalequip­
ment
(*)Forproductsfallingwithinthisheading,themaximumCommunityamountreferredtoinArticle1(4)ofthis
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76.10
76.11
76.12
76.13
76.14
76.15
76.16Casks,drums,cans,boxesandsimilarcontainers(includingrigidandcollapsible
tubularcontainers),ofaluminium,ofadescriptioncommonlyusedforthecon­
veyanceorpackingofgoods
Containers,ofaluminium,forcompressedorliquefiedgas
Strandedwire,cables,cordage,ropes,plaitedbandsandthelike,ofaluminium
wire,butexcludinginsulatedelectricwiresandcables
Gauze,cloth,grill,netting,reinforcingfabricandsimilarmaterialsofaluminium
wire
Expandedmetal,ofaluminium
Articlesofakindcommonlyusedfordomesticpurposes,sanitarywareforin­
dooruse,andpartsofsucharticlesandware,ofaluminium
Otherarticlesofaluminium
CHAPTER 77
77.02
77.03
77.04Wroughtbars,rods,angles,shapesandsections,ofmagnesium;magnesiumwire;
wroughtplates,sheetsandstrip,ofmagnesium ;magnesiumfoil;raspingsand
shavingsofuniformsize,powdersandflakes,ofmagnesium;tubesandpipes
andblankstherefor,ofmagnesium ;hollowbarsofmagnesium
Otherarticlesofmagnesium
Beryllium,unwroughtorwrought,andarticlesofberyllium
CHAPTER 78
78.02
78.03
78.04
78.05
78.06Wroughtbars,rods,angles,shapesandsections,oflead;leadwire
Wroughtplates,sheetsandstrip,oflead
Leadfoil(whetherornotembossed,cuttoshape,perforated,coated,printed,or
backedwithpaperorotherreinforcingmaterial),ofaweight(excludingany
backing)notexceeding1-7kg/m2;leadpowdersandflakes
Tubesandpipesandblanks,therefor,oflead;hollowbars,andtubeandpipe
fittings(forexample,joints,elbows,sockets,flangesandS-bends),oflead
Otherarticlesoflead
CHAPTER 79
79.02
79.04
79.05
79.06Wroughtbars,rods,angles,shapesandsections,ofzinc;zincwire
Tubesandpipesandblankstherefor,ofzinc;hollowbars,andtubeandpipe
fittings(forexample,joints,elbows,socketsandflanges),ofzinc
Gutters,roofcapping,skylightframes,andotherfabricatedbuildingcomponents
ofzinc
Otherarticlesofzinc

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CHAPTER 80
80.02Wroughtbars,rods,angles,shapesandsections,oftin;tinwire
80.03Wroughtplates,sheetsandstrip,oftin
80.04Tinfoil(whetherornotembossed,cuttoshape,perforated,coated,printed,or
backedwithpaperorotherreinforcingmaterial),ofaweight(excludingany
backing)notexceeding1kg/m2;tinpowdersandflakes
80.05Tubesandpipesandblankstherefor,oftin,hollowbars,andtubeandpipe
fittings(forexample,joints,elbows,socketsandflanges),oftin
80.06Otherarticlesoftin
CHAPTER 81
81.01Tungsten(wolfram),unwroughtorwrought,andarticlesthereof:
B.Hammeredbars;angles,shapesandsections,wire,filaments,plates,sheets,
stripandfoil
C.Other
81.02Molydbenum ,unwroughtorwrought,andarticlesthereof:
B.Hammeredbars;angles,shapesandsections,wire,filaments,plates,sheets,
stripandfoil
C.Other
81.03Tantalum,unwroughtorwrought,andarticlesthereof:
B.Hammeredbars;angles,shapesandsections,wire,filaments,plates,sheets,
stripandfoil
C.Other
81.04Otherbasemetals,unwroughtorwrought,andarticlesthereof;cerments,un­
wroughtorwrought,andarticlesthereof:
A.Bismuth:
II.Wrought
B.Cadmium :
II.Wrought
C.Cobalt:
II.Wrought
D.Chromium :
II.Wrought
E.Germanium :
II.Wrought
F.Hafnium(celtium):
II.Wrought
G.Manganese :
II.Wrought
H.Niobium(columbium ):
II.Wrought
IJ.Antimony :
II.Wrought
K.Titanium :
II.Wrought
L.Vanadium :
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81.04]N.Thorium:
(cont'd)II.Wrought
O.Zirconium :
II.Wrought
P.Rhenium:
II.Wrought
Q.Gallium;indium;thallium:
II.Wrought
R.Cerments :
II.Wrought
CHAPTER 82
82.01Handtools,thefollowing:spades,shovels,picks,hoes,forksandrakes;axes,
billhooksandsimilarhcewingtools;scythes,sickles,hayknivesgrassshears,
timberwedgesandothertoolsofakindusedinagriculture,horticultureor
forestry
82.02Saws(non-mechanical )andbladesforhandormachinesaws(includingtooth­
lesssawblades)
82.03Handtools,thefollowing:pliers(includingcuttingpliers),pincers,tweezers,
tinmen'ssnips,boltcroppersandthelike;perforatingpunches;pipecutters;
spannersandwrenches(butnotincludingtapwrenches);filesandrasps
82.04Handtools,includingglaziers'diamonds,notfallingwithinanyotherheading
ofthisChapter;blowlamps,anvils;vicesandclamps,otherthanaccessoriesfor,
andpartsof,machinetools;portableforges;grindingwheelswithframeworks
(handorpedaloperated)
82.05Interchangeable toolsforhandtools,formachinetoolsorforpower-operated
handtools(forexample,forpressing,stamping,drilling,tapping,threading,
boring,broaching,milling,cutting,turning,dressing,morticingorscrewdriving),
includingdiesforwiredrawing,extrusiondiesformetal,androckdrillingbits
82.06Knivesandcuttingblades,formachinesorformechanicalappliances
82.07Tool-tipsandplates,sticksandthelikefortool-tips,unmounted,ofsinteredmetal
carbides(forexample,carbidesoftungsten,molybdenumorvanadium)
82.08Coffee-mills,mincers,juice-extractors andothermechanicalappliances,ofa
weightnotexceeding10kgandofakindusedfordomesticpurposesinthepre­
paration,servingorconditioningoffoodordrink
82.09Kniveswithcuttingblades,serratedornot(includingpruningknives),otherthan
knivesfallingwithinheadingNo82.06(x)
82.10 Knifeblades
82.11Razorsandrazorblades(includingrazorbladeblanks,whetherornotinstrips)
82.12Scissors(includingtailors'shears),andbladestherefor
(*)Forproductsfallingwithinthissubheading,themaximumCommunityamountreferredtoinArticle1(4)othis
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82.13Otherarticlesofcutlery(forexample,secateurs,hairclippers,butchers'cleavers,
paperknives);manicureandchiropodysetsandappliances (includingnailfiles)
82.14Spoons,forks,fish-eaters,butter-knives ,ladlesandsimilarkitchenortable­
warei1)
82.15HandlesofbasemetalforarticlesfallingwithinheadingNo82.09,82.13or82.14
CHAPTER 83
83.01Locksandpadlocks (key,combinationorelectricallyoperated),andparts
thereof,ofbasemetal;framesincorporating locks,forhandbags,trunksorthe
like,andpartofsuchframes,ofbasemetal;keysforanyoftheforegoingarticles,
ofbasemetal(2)
83.02Basemetalfittingsandmountingsofakindsuitableforfurniture,doors,stair­
cases,windows,blinds,coachwork,saddlery,trunks,casketsandthelike(in­
cludingautomaticdoorclosers);basemetalhat-racks,hat-pegs,bracketsand
thelike
83.03Safes,strong-boxes ,armouredorreinforcedstrong-rooms ,strong-roomlinings
andstrong-roomdoors,andcashanddeedboxesandthelike,ofbasemetal
83.04Filingcabinets,racks,sortingboxes,papertrays,paperrestsandsimilaroffice
equipment,ofbasemetal,otherthanofficefurniturefallingwithinheadingNo
94.03
83.05Fittingsforloose-leafbinders,forfilesorforstationerybooks,ofbasemetal;
letterclips,paperclips,staples,indexingtags,andsimilarstationerygoods,of
basemetal
83.06Statuettesandotherornamentsofakindusedindoors,ofbasemetal
83.07Lampsandlightingfittings,ofbasemetal,andpartsthereof,ofbasemetal(ex­
cludingswitches,electriclampholders,electriclampsforvehicles,electricbattery
ormagnetolamps,andotherarticlesfallingwithinChapter85exceptheading
No85.22)
83.08Flexibletubingandpiping,ofbasemetal
83.09Clasps,frameswithclaspsforhandbagsandthelike,buckles,buckle-clasps ,
hooks,eyes,eyelets,andthelike,ofbasemetal,ofakindcommonlyusedfor
clothing,travelgoods,handbags,orothertextileorleathergoods;tubularrivets
andbifurcatedrivets,ofbasemetal
83.10Beadsandspangles,ofbasemetal
83.11Bellsandgongs,non-electric ,ofbasemetal,andpartsthereofofbasemetal
83.12Photograph ,pictureandsimilarframes,ofbasemetal;mirrorsofbasemetal
83.13Stoppers,crowncorks,bottlecaps,capsules,bungcovers,sealsandplombs,case
cornerprotectorsandotherpackingaccessories,ofbasemetal
I1)ForproductsfallingwithinsubheadingNo82.14A,themaximumCommunityamountreferredtoinArticle1(4)
ofthisRegulationisreducedto30%.
(2)Forproductsfallingwithinthisheading,themaximumCommunityamountreferredtoinArticle1(4)ofthis
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83.14Sign-plates,name-plates,numbers,lettersandothersigns,ofbasemetal
83.15 "Wire,rods,tubes,plates,electrodesandsimilarproducts,ofbasemetalorof
metalcarbides,coatedorcoredwithfluxmaterial,ofakindusedforsoldering,
brazing,weldingordepositionofmetalorofmetalcarbides;wireandrods,of
agglomeratedbasemetalpowder,usedformetalspraying
CHAPTER 84
84.01Steamandothervapourgeneratingboilers(excludingcentralheatinghotwater
boilerscapablealsoofproducinglowpressuresteam);super-heatedwaterboilers
84.02AuxiliaryplantforusewithboilersfallingwithinheadingNo84.01(forexample,
economizers ,superheaters ,sootremovers,gasrecoverersandthelike);conden­
sersforvapourenginesandpowerunits
84.03Producergasandwatergasgenerators,withorwithoutpurifiers;acetylenegas
generators (waterprocess)andsimilargasgenerators,withorwithoutpurifiers
84.04Steamengines(includingmobileengines,butnotsteamtractorsfallingwithin
headingNo87.01ormechanicallypropelledroadrollers)withself-contained ,
boilers
84.05Steamandothervapourpowerunits,notincorporating boilers
84.06Internalcombustionpistonengines
84.07Hydraulicenginesandmotors(includingwaterwheelsandwaterturbines)
84.08Otherenginesandmotors
84.09Mechanicallypropelledroadrollers
84.10Pumps(includingmotorpumpsandturbopumps)forliquids,whetherornot
fittedwithmeasuringdevices;liquidelevatorsofbucket,chain,screw,bandand
similarkinds(*)(a)
84.11Airpumps,vacuumpumpsandairorgascompressors (includingmotorand
turbopumpsandcompressors ,andfree-pistongeneratorsforgasturbines);fans,
blowersandthelike
84.12Airconditioningmachines,self-contained ,comprisingamotor-drivenfanand
elementsforchangingthetemperatureandhumidityofair
84.13Furnaceburnersforliquidfuel(atomizers),forpulverizedsolidfuelorforgas;
mechanicalstokers,mechanicalgrates,mechanicalashdischargersandsimilar
appliances
84.14Industrialandlaboratoryfurnacesandovens,non-electric
84.15Refrigeratorsandrefrigeratingequipment (electricalandother)
84.16Calenderingandsimilarrollingmachines(otherthanmetal-working andmetal­
rollingmachinesandglass-workingmachines)andcylinderstherefor
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84.17Machinery,plantandsimilarlaboratoryequipment,whetherornotelectrically
heated,forthetreatmentofmaterialsbyaprocessinvolvingachangeoftempera­
turesuchasheating,cooking,roasting,distilling,rectifying,sterilizing,pasteuri­
zing,steaming,drying,evaporating,vapourizing,condensingorcooling,notbeing
machineryorplantofakindusedfordomesticpurposes;instantaneous or
storagewaterheaters,non-electrical
84.18Centrifuges ;filteringandpurifyingmachineryandapparatus (otherthanfilter
funnels,milkstrainersandthelike,)forliquidsorgases
84.19Machineryforcleaningordryingbottlesorothercontainers;machineryfor
filling,closing,sealing,capsulingorlabellingbottles,cans,boxes,bagsorother
containers;otherpackingorwrappingmachinery;machineryforaerating
beverages;dishwashingmachines
84.20Weighingmachinery (excludingbalancesofasensitivityof5egorbetter),in­
cludingweight-operated countingandcheckingmachines;weighingmachine
weightsofallkinds
84.21Mechanicalapplicances (whetherornothandoperated)forprojecting,dispersing
orsprayingliquidsorpowders;fireextinguishers (chargedornot);sprayguns
andsimilarappliances;steamorsandblastingmachinesandsimilarjetprojecting
machines
84.22Lifting,handling,loadingorunloadingmachinery,telphersandconveyors (for
example,lifts,hoists,winches,cranes,transportercranes,jacks,pulleytackle,
beltconveyorsandteleferics),notbeingmachineryfallingwithinheadingNo
84.23
84.23Excavating,levelling,tamping,boringandextractingmachinery,stationaryor
mobile,forearth,mineralsorores(forexample,mechanicalshovels,coal-cutters ,
excavators,scrapers,levellersandbulldozers);pile-drivers ;snow-ploughs ,not
•self-propelled (includingsnow-ploughattachments )
84.24Agriculturalandhorticulturalmachineryforsoilpreparationorcultivation (for
example,ploughs,harrows,cultivators,seedandfertilizerdistributors );lawn
andsportsgroundrollers
84.25Harvestingandthreshingmachinery;strawandfodderpresses;hayorgrass
mowers;winnowingandsimilarcleaningmachinesforseed,grainorleguminous
vegetablesandegg-gradingandothergradingmachinesforagriculturalproduce
(otherthanthoseofakindusedinthebreadgrainmillingindustryfallingwithin
headingNo84.29)
84.26Dairymachinery(includingmilkingmachines)
84.27Presses,crushersandothermachinery,ofakindusedinwine-making ,cider­
making,fruitjuicepreparationorthelike
84.28Otheragricultural,horticultural ,poultry-keeping andbee-keepingmachinery;
germinationplantfittedwithmechanicialorthermalequipment ;poultryincu­
batorsandbrooders
84.29Machineryofakindusedinthebreadgrainmillingindustry,andothermachinery
(otherthanfarmtypemachinery)fortheworkingofcerealsordriedleguminous
vegetables
84.30Machinery,notfallingwithinanyotherheadingofthisChapter,ofakindused
inthefollowingfoodordrinkindustries;bakery,confectionery ,chocolate
manufacture ,macaroni,ravioliorsimilarcerealfoodmanufacture ,theprepara­
tionofmeat,fish,fruitorvegetables (includingmincingorslicingmachines),
sugarmanufactureorbrewing
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84.32Book-binding machinery,includingbook-sewingmachines
84.33Paperorpaperboardcuttingmachinesofallkinds;othermachineryformaking
uppaperpulp,paperorpaperboard
84.34Machinery,apparatusandaccessoriesfortype-founding ortype-setting ;machin­
ery,otherthanthemachine-tools ofheadingNo84.45,84.46or84.47,forpreparing
orworkingprintingblocks,plates,orcylinders;printingtype,impressedflongs
andmatrices,printingblocks,platesandcylinders;blocks,plates,cylindersand
lithographicstones,preparedforprintingpurposes(forexample,planed,grained
orpolished)
84.35Otherprintingmachinery;machinesforusesancillarytoprinting
84.36Machinesforextrudingman-madetextiles;machinesforakindusedforproces­
singnaturalorman-madetextilefibres;textilespinningandtwistingmachines;
textiledoubling,throwingandreeling(includingweft-winding )machines
84.37Weavingmachines,knittingmachinesandmachinesformakinggimpedyarn,
tulle,lace,embroidery,trimmings,braidornet;machinesforpreparingyarns
foruseonsuchmachines,includingwarpingandwarpsizingmachines
84.38AuxiliarymachineryforusewithmachinesofheadingNo84.37(forexample,
dobbies,Jacquards,automaticstopmotionsandshuttlechangingmechanisms );
partsandaccessoriessuitableforusesolelyorprincipallywiththemachinesof
thepresentheadingorwithmachinesfallingwithinheadingNo84.36of84.37
(forexample,spindlesandspindleflyers,cardclothing,combs,extrudingnipples,
shuttles,healdsandheald-liftersandhosieryneedles)
84.39Machineryforthemanufactureorfinishingoffeltinthepieceorinshapes,
includingfelt-hatmakingmachinesandhat-makingblocks
84.40Machineryforwashing,cleaning,drying,bleaching,dyeing,dressing,finishing
orcoatingtextileyarns,fabricsormade-uptextilearticles(includinglaundry
anddry-cleaningmachinery);fabricfolding,reelingorcuttingmachines;machines
ofakindusedinthemanufactureoflinoleumorotherfloorcoveringforapplying
thepastetothebasefabricorothersupport;machinesofatypeusedforprinting
arepetitivedesign,repetitivewordsoroverallcolourontextiles,leather,wallpa­
per,wrappingpaper,linoleumorothermaterials,andengravedoretchedplates,
blocksorrollerstherefor
84.41Sewingmachines;furniturespeciallydesignedforsewingmachines;sewing
machineneedles:
A.Sewingmachines;furniturespeciallydesignedforsewingmachines:
I.Sewingmachines(lock-stitchonly),withheadsofaweightnotexceeding
16kgwithoutmotoror17kgincludingthemotor;sewingmachine
heads(lock-stitchonly),ofaweightnotexceeding16kgwithoutmotor
or17kgincludingthemotor:
a)Sewingmachineshavingavalue(notincludingframes,tablesor
furniture)ofmorethan65u.a.each
II.Othersewingmachinesandothersewingmachineheads
B.Sewingmachineneedles
84.42Machinery (otherthansewingmachines)forpreparing,tanningorworking
hides,skinsorleather(includingbootandshoemachinery)
84.43Converters,ladles,ingotmouldsandcastingmachines,ofakindusedinmetal­
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84.44Rollingmillsandrollstherefor
84.45Machine-tools forworkingmetalormetalcarbides,notbeingmachinesfalling
withinheadingNo84.49or84.50
84.46Machine-tools forworkingstone,ceramics,concrete,asbestos-cement andlike
mineralmaterialsorforworkingglassinthecold,otherthanmachinesfalling
withinheadingNo84.49
84.47Machine-tools forworkingwood,cork,bone,ebonite(vulcanite),hardartificial
plasticmaterialsorotherhardcarvingmaterials,otherthanmachinesfalling
withinheadingNo84.49
84.48Accessoriesandpartssuitableforusesolelyorprincipallywiththemachines
fallingwithinheadingNos84.45to84.47,includingworkandtoolholders,self
openingdieheads,dividingheadsandotherappliancesformachine-tools ;tool
holdersforanytypeoftoolormachine-toolforworkinginthehand
84.49Toolsforworkinginthehand,pneumaticorwithself-contained non-electric
motor
84.50Gas-operatedwelding,brazing,cuttingandsurfacetemperingappliances
84.51Typewriters,otherthantypewritersincorporating calculatingmechanisms ;
cheque-writing machines
84.52Calculatingmachines;accountingmachines,cashregisters,postage-franking
machines,ticket-issuingmachinesandsimilarmachines,incorporating acalcula­
tingdevice
84.53Automaticdataprocessingmachinesandunitsthereof;magneticoroptical
readers,machinesfortranscribingdataontodatamediaincodedformand
machinesforprocessingsuchdata,notelsewherespecifiedorincluded
84.54Otherofficemachines {forexample,hectographorstencilduplicatingmachines,
addressingmachines,coin-sortingmachines,coin-counting andwrapping
machines,pencil-sharpening machines,perforatingandstaplingmachines)
84.55Partsandaccessories (otherthancovers,carryingcasesandthelike)suitable
forusesolelyorprincipallywithmachinesofakindfallingwithinheading
No84.51,84.52,84.53or84.54
84.56Machineryforsorting,screening,separating,washing,crushing,grindingor
mixingearth,stone,oresorothermineralsubstances,insolid(includingpowder
andpaste)form;machineryforagglomerating ,mouldingorshapingsolidmineral
fuels,ceramicpaste,unhardenedcements,plasteringmaterialsorothermineral
productsinpowderorpasteform;machinesforformingfoundrymouldsof
sand
84.57Glass-working machines(otherthanmachinesforworkingglassinthecold);
machinesforassemblingelectricfilamentanddischargelampsandelectronic
andsimilartubesandvalves
84.58Automaticvendingmachines(forexample,stamp,cigarette,chocolateandfood
machines),notbeinggamesofskillorchance
84.59Machinesandmechanicalappliances,havingindividualfunctions,notfalling
withinanyotherheadingofthisChapter:
A.ForthemanufactureoftheproductsmentionedinsubheadingNo28.51A
(EURATOM)
B.Nuclearreactors
C.Speciallydesignedfortherecyclingofirradiatednuclearfuels(forexample,
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84.59D.Ropeorcablemakingmachinery,includingelectricwireandcablemaking
(cont'd)machines
E.Other
84.60Mouldingboxesformetalfoundry;mouldsofatypeusedformetal(otherthan
ingotmoulds),formetalcarbides,forglass,formineralmaterials(forexample,
ceramicpastes,concreteorcement)orforrubberorartificialplasticmaterials
84.61Taps,cocks,valvesandsimilarappliances,forpipes,boilershells,tanks,vats
andthelike,includingpressurereducingvalvesandthermostatically controlled
valves(*)(a)
84.62Ball,rollerorneedlerollerbearings(*)
ex84.63Transmission shafts,cranks,bearinghousings,plainshaftbearings,gearsand
gearing(includingfrictiongearsandgear-boxesandothervariablespeedgears),
flywheels,pulleysandpulleyblocks,clutchesandshaftcouplings,butnotin­
cludingforgedorroughlyshapedshafts,ofaweightexceeding150metrictons,
forgeneratorsorturbines
84.64Gasketsandsimilarjointsofmetalsheetingcombinedwithothermaterial(for
example,asbestos,feltandpaperboard )oroflaminatedmetalfoil;setsorassort­
mentsofgasketsandsimilarjoints,dissimilarincomposition ,forengines,pipes,
tubesandthelike,putupinpouches,envelopesorsimilarpackings
84.65Machineryparts,notcontainingelectricalconnectors,insulators,coils,contacts
orotherelectricalfeaturesandnotfallingwithinanyotherheadinginthis
Chapter
CHAPTER85
85.01Electricalgoodsofthefollowingdescriptions :generators,converters(rotaryor
static),transformers ,rectifiersandrectifyingapparatus;inductors:
A.Generators,motors(whetherornotequippedwithspeedreducing,changing
orstep-upgear)androtaryconverters:
I.Synchronousmotorsofanoutputofnotmorethan18watts(*)
B.Transformers ,staticconverters,rectifiersandrectifyingapparatus;inductors
C.Parts(2)
85.02Electro-magnets ;permanentmagnetsandarticlesofspecialmaterialsforperma­
nentmagnets,beingblanksofsuchmagnets;electro-magnetic andpermanent
magnetchucks,clamps,vicesandsimilarworkholders;electro-magneticclutches
andcouplings;electro-magnetic brakes;electro-magnetic liftingheads
85.04Electricaccumulators (3)
85.05Toolsforworkinginthehand,withself-contained electricmotor
85.06Electro-mechanical domesticappliances,withself-contained electricmotor
(a)TheasteriskcoversonlysubheadingNo84.61exB(taps,cocks,valvesandsimilarappliancesofpigironorcastiron).
I1)ForproductsfallingwithinsubheadingNo85.01AI,themaximumCommunityamountreferredtoinArticle1(4)
ofthisRegulationisreducedto20%.
(2)ForproductsfallingwithinsubheadingNo85.01C,themaximumCommunityamountreferredtoinArticle1(4)of
thisRegulationisreducedto30%.
ia)ForproductsfallingwithinsubheadingNo85.04A(lead-acidaccumulators),themaximumCommunityamountreferred
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85.07Shaversandhairclippers,withself-contained electricmotor
85.08Electricalstartingandignitionequipmentforinternalcombustionengines
(includingignitionmagnetos,magneto-dynamos ,ignitioncoils,startermotors,
sparkingplugsandglowplugs);generators (dynamosandalternators )and
cut-outsforuseinconjunctionwithsuchengines
85.09Electricallightingandsignallingequipmentandelectricalwindscreenwipers,
defrostersanddemisters,forcyclesormotorvehicles
85.10Portableelectricbatteryandmagnetolamps,otherthanlampsfallingwithin
headingNo85.09:
A.Miners'safetylamps
85.11Industrialandlaboratoryelectricfurnaces,ovensandinductionsanddielectric
heatingequipment ;electricwelding,brazingandsolderingmachinesandappara­
tusandsimilarelectricmachinesandapparatusforcutting
85.12Electricinstantaneous orstoragewaterheatersandimmersionheaters;electric
soilheatingapparatusandelectricspaceheatingapparatus;electrichairdressing
appliances (forexample,hairdryers,hair'curlers,curlingtongheaters)and
electricsmoothingirons;electro-thermic domesticappliances;electricheating
resistors,otherthanthoseofcarbon
85.13Electricallinetelephonicandtelegraphicapparatus (includingsuchapparatus
forcarrier-current linesystems)
85.14Microphones andstandstherefor;loudspeakers ;audio-frequency electric
amplifiers
85.15Radiotelegraphic andradiotelephonic transmissionandreceptionapparatus;
radio-broadcasting andtelevisiontransmissionandreceptionapparatus(including
receiversincorporating soundrecordersorreproducers )andtelevisioncameras;
radionavigationalaidapparatus,radarapparatusandradioremotecontrol
apparatus :
A.Radiotelegraphic andradiotelephonic transmissionandreceptionapparatus;
radio-broadcasting andtelevisiontransmissionandreceptionapparatus
(includingreceiversincorporating soundrecordersorreproducers )andtele­
visioncameras :
I.Transmitters
II.Transmitter-receivers
IV.Televisioncameras
B.Otherapparatus
C.PartsofthegoodsofsubheadingsAandBabove:
I.Cabinetsandcases
II.Partsofbasemetal,obtainedbyturningbars,angles,shapes,sections
orwire,ofsolidsection,thegreatestdiamaterofwhichdoesnotexceed
25mm
85.16Electrictrafficcontrolequipmentforrailways,roadsorinlandwaterwaysand
equipmentusedforsimilarpurposesinportinstallationsoruponairfields
85.17Electricsoundorvisualsignallingapparatus(suchasbells,sirens,indicatorpanels,
burglarandfirealarms),otherthanthoseofheadingNo85.09or85.16
85.18Electricalcapacitors,fixedorvariable(x)
(x)Forproductsfallingwithinthisheading,themaximumCommunityamountreferredtoinArticle1(4)ofthis
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85.19Electricalapparatusformakingandbreakingelectricalcircuits,fortheprotection
ofelectricalcircuits,orformakingconnectionstoorinelectricalcircuits(for
example,switches,relays,fuses,lightningarresters,surgesuppressors,plugs,
lampholdersandjunctionboxes);resistors,fixedorvariable(includingpotentio­
meters),otherthanheatingresistors;printedcircuits;switchboards (otherthan
telephoneswitchboards )andcontrolpanels(*)
85.20Electricfilamentlampsandelectricdischargelamps(includinginfra-redand
ultra-violetlamps);arc-lamps;electricallyignitedphotographic flashbulbs(x)
85.21Thermionic,coldcathodeandphoto-cathode valvesandtubes(includingvapour
orgasfilledvalvesandtubes,cathode-raytubes,televisioncameratubesand
mercuryarcrectifyingvalvesandtubes);photocells;mountedpiezo-electric
crystals;diodes,transistorsandsimilarsemi-conductor devices;electronic
microcircuits :
A.Valvesandtubes
B.Photocells,includingphoto-transistors
C.Mountedpiezo-electric crystals
85.22Electricalappliancesandapparatus,havingindividualfunctions,notfalling
withinanyotherheadingofthisChapter
85.24Carbonbrushes,arc-lampcarbons,batterycarbons,carbonelectrodesand
othercarbonarticlesofakindusedforelectricalpurposes
85.25Insulatorsofanymaterial
85.26Insulatingfittingsforelectricalmachines,appliancesorequipment,beingfittings
whollyofinsulatingmaterialapartfromanyminorcomponentsofmetalincorpo­
ratedduringmouldingsolelyforpurposesofassembly,butnotincludinginsulators
fallingwithinheadingNo85.25
i
85.27Electricalconduittubingandjointstherefor,ofbasemetallinedwithinsulating
material
85.28Electricalpartsofmachineryandapparatus,notbeinggoodsfallingwithinany
oftheprecedingheadingsofthisChapter
CHAPTER86RAILWAYANDTRAMWAY LOCOMOTIVES ,ROLLING-STOCK AND
PARTSTHEREOF ;RAILWAYANDTRAMWAY TRACKFIXTURESAND
FITTINGS ;TRAFFICSIGNALLING EQUIPMENT OFALLKINDS(NOT
ELECTRICALLY POWERED )
CHAPTER 87
87.01Tractors(otherthanthosefallingwithinheadingNo87.07),whetherornot
fittedwithpowertake-offs,winchesorpulleys
87.02Motorvehiclesforthetransportofpersons,goodsormaterials (including
sportsmotorvehicles,otherthanthoseofheadingNo87.09)
87.03Specialpurposemotorlorriesandvans(suchasbreakdownlorries,fire-engines,
fire-escapes,roadsweeperlorries,snow-ploughs ,sprayinglorries,cranelorries,
searchlightlorries,mobileworkshopsandmobileradiologicalunits),butnot
includingthemotorvehiclesofheadingNo87.02
87.04Chassisfittedwithengines,forthemotorvehiclesfallingwithinheadingNo
87.01,87.02or87.03
f1)ForproductsfallingwithinsubheadingNos85.19Aand85.20A,themaximumCommunityamountreferredtoin
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87.05Bodies(includingcabs),forthemotorvehiclesfallingwithinheadingNo87.01,
87.02or87.03
87.06PartsandaccessoriesofthemotorvehiclesfallingwithinheadingNo87.01,
87.02or87.03
87.07Workstrucks,mechanicallypropelled,ofthetypeusedinfactories,warehouses,
dockareasorairportsforshortdistancetransportorhandlingofgoods(for
example,platformtrucks,fork-lifttrucksandstraddlecarriers);tractorsofthe
typeusedonrailwaysstationplatforms;partsoftheforegoingvehicles
87.08Tanksandotherarmouredfightingvehicles,motorized,whetherornotfitted
withweapons,andpartsofsuchvehicles
87.09Motor-cycles ,auto-cyclesandcyclesfittedwithanauxiliarymotor,withor
withoutside-cars;side-carsofallkinds
87.10Cycles(includingdeliverytricycles),notmotorized(x)(*)
87.11Invalidcarriages,fittedwithmeansofmechanicalpropulsion (motorizedornot)
87.12PartsandaccessoriesofarticlesfallingwithinheadingNo87.09,87.10or87.11(2)
(*)(a)
87.13Babycarriagesandinvalidcarriages(otherthanmotorizedorotherwisemechani­
callypropelled)andpartsthereof
87.14Othervehicles(includingtrailers),notmechanicallypropelled,andpartsthereof:
A.Animal-drawnvehicles
B.Trailersandsemi-trailers :
I."Speciallydesignedforthetransportofhighlyradio-activematerials
(EURATOM)
C.Othervehicles
D.Parts
CHAPTER 88AIRCRAFTANDPARTSTHEREOF ;PARACHUTES ;CATAPULTS AND
SIMILARAIRCRAFTLAUNCHING GEAR;GROUNDFLYINGTRAINERS
CHAPTER89SHIPS,BOATSANDFLOATING STRUCTURES
CHAPTER 90
90.01Lenses,prisms,mirrorsandotheropticalelements,ofanymaterial,unmounted,
otherthansuchelementsofglassnotopticallyworked;sheetsorplates,of
polarizingmaterial
90.02Lenses,prisms,mirrorsandotheropticalelements,ofanymaterial,mounted
beingpartsoforfittingsforinstrumentsorapparatus,otherthansuchelements
ofglassnotopticallyworked
90.03Framesandmountings,andpartsthereof,forspectacles,pince-nez,lorgnettes,
gogglesandthelike
(*)Forproductsfallingwithinthisheading,themaximumCommunityamountreferredtoinArticle1(4)ofthisRegulation
isreducedto20%.
(*)ForproductsfallingwithinsubheadingNo87.12B,themaximumCommunityamountreferredtoinArticle1(4)of
thisRegulationisreducedto20%.
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90.04Spectacles,pince-nez,lorgnettes,gogglesandthelike,corrective,protectiveor
other
90.06Astronomicalinstruments (forexample,reflectingtelescopes,transitinstruments
andequatorialtelescopes),andmountingstherefor,butnotincludinginstruments
forradio-astronomy
90.07Photographic cameras;photographic flashlightapparatus :
A.Photographic cameras
B.Photographic flashlightapparatus
90.08Cinematographic cameras,projectors,soundrecordersandsoundreproducers ;
anycombinationofthesearticles:
A.Camerasandsoundrecorders,combinedornot0
B.Projectorsandsoundreproducers ,combinedornot
90.09Imageprojectors (otherthancinematographic projectors);photographic (except
cinematographic )enlargersandreducers
90.10Apparatusandequipmentofakindusedinphotographicorcinematographic
laboratories,notfallingwithinanyotherheadinginthisChapter;photocopying
apparatus (whetherincorporating anopticalsystemorofthecontacttype)and
thermo-copying apparatus;screensforprojectors
90.11Microscopesanddiffractionapparatus,electronandproton
90.12Compoundopticalmicroscopes,whetherornotprovidedwithmeansforphoto­
graphingorprojectingtheimage
90.13Opticalappliancesandinstruments (butnotincludinglightingappliancesother
thansearchlightsorspotlights),notfallingwithinanyotherheadingofthis
Chapter
90.14Surveying (includingphotogrammetrical surveying),hydrographic ,navigational
meteorological ,hydrologicalandgeophysicalinstruments ;compasses;range­
finders
90.15Balancesofasensitivityof5egorbetter,withorwithouttheirweights
90.16Drawing,marking-outandmathematical calculatinginstruments,drafting
machines,pantographs ,sliderules,disccalculatorsandthelike;measuringor
checkinginstruments,appliancesandmachines,notfallingwithinanyother
headingofthisChapter(forexample,micrometers ,callipers,gauges,measuring
rods,balancingmachines);profileprojectors
90.17Medical,dental,surgicalandveterinaryinstrumentsandappliances (including
electro-medical apparatusandophthalmicinstruments )
90.18Mechano-therapy appliances;massageapparatus;psychologicalaptitude-testing
apparatus;artificialrespiration,ozonetherapy,oxygentherapy,aerosoltherapy
orsimilarapparatus;breathingappliances (includinggasmasksandsimilar
respirators )
90.19Orthopaedicappliances,surgicalbelts»trussesandthelike,splintsandotherfracture
appliances;artificiallimbs,eyes,teethandotherartificialpartsofthebody;
deaf-aidsandotherapplianceswhicharewornorcarried,orimplantedinthe
body,tocompensateforadefectordisability
(*)Forproductsfallingwithinthisheading,themaximumCommunityamountreferredtoinArticle1(4)ofthisRegulation
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90.20ApparatusbasedontheuseofX-raysoroftheradiationsfromradio-active
substances (includingradiographyandradiotherapyapparatus);X-raygenerators;
X-raytubes;X-rayscreens;X-rayhightensiongenerators;X-raycontrolpanels
anddesks;X-rayexaminationortreatmenttables,chairsandthelike
90.21Instruments,apparatusormodels,designedsolelyfordemonstrational purposes
(forexample,ineducationorexhibition,)unsuitableforotheruses
90.22Machinesandappliancesfortestingmechanicallythehardness,strength,compres­
sibility,elasticityandthelikepropertiesofindustrialmaterials(forexample,
metals,wood,textiles,paperorplastics)
90.23Hydrometersandsimilarinstruments ;thermometers ,pyrometers,barometers,
hygrometers ,psychrometers ,recordingornot;anycombinationoftheseinstru­
ments
90.24Instrumentsandapparatusformeasuring,checkingorautomaticallycontrolling
theflow,depth,pressureorothervariablesofliquidsorgases,orforautomatically
controllingtemperature (forexample,pressuregauges,thermostats,levelgauges,
flowmeters,heatmeters,automaticoven-draughtregulators),notbeingarticles
fallingwithinheadingNo90.14
90.25Instrumentsandapparatusforphysicalorchemicalanalysis(suchaspolari­
meters,refractometers ,spectrometers ,gasanalysisapparatus);instrumentsand
apparatusformeasuringorcheckingviscosity,porosity,expansion,surface
tensionorthelike(suchasviscometers ,porosimeters ,expansionmeters);
instrumentsandapparatusformeasuringorcheckingquantitiesofheat,light
orsound(suchasphotometers (includingexposuremeters),calorimeters);
microtomes
90.26Gas,liquidandelectricitysupplyorproductionmeters;calibratingmeters
therefor
90.27Revolutioncounters,productioncounters,taximeters,mileometers ,pedometers,
andthelike,speedindicators (includingmagneticspeedindicators)andtacho­
meters(otherthanarticlesfallingwithinheadingNo90.14);stroboscopes
90.28Electricalmeasuring,checking,analysingorautomaticallycontrollinginstruments
andapparatus
90.29Partsoraccessoriessuitableforusesolelyorprincipallywithoneormoreof
thearticlesfallingwithinheadingNo90.23,90.24,90.26,90.27or90.28
CHAPTER 91
91.01Pocket-watches ,wrist-watches ,andotherwatches,includingstop-watches
91.02Clockswithwatchmovements (excludingclocksofheadingNo91.03)
91.03Instrumentpanelclocksandclocksofasimilartype,forvehicles,aircraftor
vessels
91.04Otherclocks
91.05Timeofdayrecordingapparatus;apparatuswithclocksorwatchmovement
(includingsecondarymovement)orwithsynchronousmotor,formeasuring,
recordingorotherwiseindicatingintervalsoftime
91.06Timeswitcheswithclockorwatchmovement (includingsecondarymovement )
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91.07Watchmovements (includingstop-watchmovements),assembled
91.08Clockmovements ,assembled
91.09Watchcasesandpartsofwatchcases(*)
91.10ClockcasesandcasesofasimilartypeforothergoodsofthisChapter,and
partthereof
91.11Otherclockandwatchparts
CHAPTER 92
92.01Pianos(includingautomaticpianos,whetherornotwithkeyboards);harpsichords
andotherkeyboardstringedinstruments ;harpsbutnotincludingaeolianharps
92.02Otherstringmusicalinstruments
92.03Pipeandreedorgans,includingharmoniumsandthelike
92.04Accordions ,concertinasandsimilarmusicalinstruments ;mouthorgans
92.05Otherwindmusicalinstruments
92.06Percussionmusicalinstruments (forexample,drums,xylphones,cymbals,
castanets)
92.07Electro-magnetic ,electrostatic ,electronicandsimilarmusicalinstruments (for
example,pianos,organs,accordions )
92.08MusicalinstrumentsnotfallingwithinanyotherheadingofthisChapter(for
example,fairgroundorgans,mechanicalstreetorgans,musicalboxes,musical
saws);mechanicalsingingbirds;decoycallsandeffectsofallkinds;mouthblown
soundsignallinginstruments (forexample,whistlesandboatswains'pipes)
92.09Musicalinstrumentstrings
92.10Partsandaccessoriesofmusicalinstruments (otherthanstrings),including
perforatedmusicrollsandmechanismsformusicalboxes;metronomes ,tuning
forksandpitchpipesofallkinds
92.11Gramophones ,dictatingmachinesandothersoundrecordersandreproducers ,
includingrecord-players andtapedecks,withorwithoutsound-heads ;television
imageandsoundrecordersandreproducers ,magnetic:
B.Televisionimageandsoundrecordersandreproducers ,magnetic
92.12Gramophone recordsandothersoundorsimilarrecordings;matricesforthe
productionofrecords,preparedrecordblanks,filmformechanicalsound
recording,preparedtapes,wires,stripsandlikearticlesofakindcommonly
usedforsoundorsimilarrecording (2)
92.13OtherpartsandaccessoriesofapparatusfallingwithinheadingNo92.11
CHAPTER 93ARMSANDAMMUNITIONS ;PARTSTHEREOF (*)(a)
(l)Forproductsfallingwithinthisheading,themaximumCommunityamountreferredtoinArticle1(4)ofthisRegulation
isreducedto20%.
(3)Forproductsfallingwithinthisheading,themaximumCommunityamountreferredtoinArticle1(4)ofthisRegulation
isreducedto30%.
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CHAPTER94
94.01Chairsandotherseats(otherthanthosefallingwithinheadingNo94.02),
whetherornotconvertibleintobeds,andpartsthereof:
A.Speciallydesignedforaircraft
94.02Medical,dental,surgicalorveterinaryfurniture(forexample,operatingtables,
hospitalbedswithmechanicalfittings);dentists'andsimilarchairswithmechanical
elevating,rotatingorrecliningmovements;partsoftheforegoingarticles
94.04Mattresssupports;articlesofbeddingorsimilarfurnishingfittedwithsprings
orstuffedorinternallyfittedwithanymaterialorofexpanded,foamorsponge
rubberorexpanded,foamorspongeartificialplasticmaterial,whetherornot
covered(forexample,mattresses,quilts,eiderdowns,cushions,pouffesand
pillows)
CHAPTER 95ARTICLES ANDMANUFACTURES OFCARVING ORMOULDING
MATERIAL
CHAPTER96BROOMS,BRUSHES,FEATHERDUSTERS,POWDER-PUFFS AND
SIEVES(*)(a)
CHAPTER 97
97.01Wheeledtoysdesignedtoberiddenbychildren(forexample,toybicyclesand
tricyclesandpedalmotorcars);dolls'pramsanddolls'pushchairs
97.04Equipmentforparlour,tableandfunfairgamesforadultsorchildren(including
billiardtablesandpintablesandtable-tennisrequisites(*)(b)
97.06Appliances,apparatus,accessoriesandrequisitesforgymnasticsorathletics,
orforsportsandoutdoorgames(otherthanarticlesfallingwithinheading
•No97.040
97.07Fish-hooks,linefishingrodsandtackle;fishlandingnetsandbutterflynets;
decoy'birds',larkmirrorsandsimilarhuntingorshootingrequisites
97.08Roundabouts ,swings,shootinggalleriesandotherfairgroundamusements ;
travellingcircuses,travellingmenageriesandtravellingtheatres
CHAPTER 98
98.01Buttonsandbuttonmoulds,studs,cuff-links,andpress-fasteners ,including
snap-fasteners andpress-studs ;blanksandpartsofsucharticles
98.02Slidefastenersandpartsthereof
98.03Fountainpens,stylographpensandpencils(includingballpointpensandpencils
andotherpens,pen-holders,pencil-holders andsimilarholders,propelling
pencilsandslidingpencils);partsandfittingsthereof,otherthanthosefalling
withinheadingNo98.04or98.05
98.04Pennibsandnibpoints
(x)ForproductsfallingwithinheadingNo97.04andsubheadingNo97.06BorC,themaximumCommunityamount
referredtoinArticle1(4)ofthisRegulationisreducedto30%.
(a)TheasteriskcoversonlysubheadingNo96.02AandC.
(b)TheasteriskcoversonlysubheadingNo97.04A.

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98.05Pencils(otherthanpencilsofheadingNo98.03),pencilleads,slatepencils,crayons
andpastels,drawingcharcoalsandwritinganddrawingchalks;tailors'and
billiardchalks
98.06Slatesandboards,withwritingordrawingsurfaces,whetherframedornot
98.07Date,sealingornumberingstamps,andthelike(includingdevicesforprinting
orembossinglabels),designedforoperatinginthehand;hand-operated compo­
singsticksandhandprintingsetsincorporating suchcomposingsticks
98.08Typewriteraridsimilarribbons,whetherornotonspools,ink-padswithor
withoutboxes
98.09Sealingwax(includingbottle-sealingwax)insticks,cakesorsimilarforms;
copyingpasteswithabasisofgelatin,whetherornotonapaperortextile
backing
98.10Mechanicallightersandsimilarlighters,includingchemicalandelectricallighters,
andpartsthereof,excludingflintsandwicks
98.11Smokingpipes,pipebowls,stemsandotherpartsofsmokingpipes(including
roughlyshapedblocksofwoodorroot);cigarandcigaretteholdersandparts
thereof
98.12Combs,hair-slidesandthelike
98.13Corsetbusksandsimilarsupportsforarticlesofapparelorclothingaccessories
98.14Scentandsimilarspraysofakindusedfortoiletpurposes,andmountsand
headstherefor
98.16Tailors'dummiesandotherlayfigures;automataandotheranimateddisplaysof
akindusedforshopwindowdressing
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ANNEXB
Listofdevelopingcountriesandterritoriesenjoyinggeneralizedtariffpreferences
INDEPENDENT COUNTRIES
Afghanistan India Rwanda
Algeria Indonesia SaudiArabia
Argentina Iran Senegal
Bahamas Iraq SierraLeone
Bahrain IvoryCoast Singapore
Bangladesh Jamaica Somalia
Barbados Jordan SriLanka
Bhutan Kenya Sudan
Bolivia KhmerRepublic Swaziland
Botswana Korea(South) Syria
Brazil Kuwait Tanzania
Burma Laos Thailand
Burundi Lebanon Togo
Cameroon Lesotho Tonga
CentralAfricanRepublic Liberia TrinidadandTobago
Chad Libya Tunisia
Chile MalagasyRepublic Uganda
Colombia Malawi UnitedArabEmirates :
Congo,People'sRepublicof Malaysia AbuDhabi
CostaRica MaldiveIslands Dubai
Cuba Mali RasalKhaimah
Cyprus Mauritania Fujairah
Dahomey Mauritius Ajman
DominicanRepublic Mexico Sharjah
Ecuador Morocco UmmalQaiwain
Egypt,ArabRepublicof Nauru UpperVolta
ElSalvador Nepal Uruguay
EquatorialGuinea Nicaragua Venezuela
Ethiopia Niger Vietnam,Republicof
Fiji Nigeria WesternSamoa
Gabon Oman Yemen,People'sDemocratic
Gambia PakistanRepublicof
Ghana Panama YemenArabRepublic
Guatemala Paraguay Yugoslavia
Guinea Peru Zaire
Guyana Philippines Zambia
Haiti Qatar
Honduras Romania

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COUNTRIES ANDTERRITORIES
dependentoradministered,orforwhoseexternalrelationsMemberStatesoftheCommunity
orthirdcountriesarewhollyorpartlyresponsible
AfarsandIssas(Territoryofthe)
Angola(includingCabinda)
AustralianAntarcticTerritory
Belize
Bermuda
BritishAntarcticTerritory
BritishIndianOceanTerritory(Aldabra,Farquhar,ChagosArchipelago ,DesRoches)
BritishPacificOcean(x)
Brunei
CapeVerdeIslands
CaymanIslandsandDependencies
ChristmasIsland
Cocos(Keeling)Islands
ComoroArchipelago
CornIslandsandSwanIslands
FalklandIslandsandDependencies
FrenchPolynesia
FrenchSouthernandAntarcticTerritories
Gibraltar
HeardIslandandMacDonaldIslands
HongKong
LeewardIslands(2)
Macao
Mozambique
Netherlands Antilles
NewCaledoniaandDependencies
NorfolkIslands
PacificIslandsadministeredbytheUnitedStatesofAmericaorunderUnitedStatestrusteeship (3)
Papua-NewGuinea
PortugueseGuinea
PortugueseTimor
StHelena(includingAscension,GoughIsland,andTristandaCunha)
SaintPierreandMiquelon
SaoTomeandPrincipe
Seychelles (includingAmirantes)
Sikkim
SpanishterritoriesinAfrica
Surinam
TerritoriesforwhichNewZealandisresponsible (CookIslands,NiuweIsland,TokelauIslands
andRossDependency )
TurksandCaocosIslands
VirginIslandsoftheUnitedStates(StCroix,StThomas,StJohn,etc.)
WallisandFutunaIslands
WindwardIslands(4)
Note:Theabovelistsmaybeamendedsubsequentlytotakeaccountofchangesintheinter­
nationalstatusofcountriesorterritories.
(l)GilbertandElliceIslands,BritishSolomonIslands,NewHebridesCondominium ,andPitcairnIslands.
(*)Antigua,Montserrat,StKitts-Nevis-Anguilla ,BritishVirginIslands.
(3)ThePacificIslandsadministeredbytheUnitedStatesofAmericainclude:Guam,AmericanSamoa(includingSwain's
Island),MidwayIslands,JohnstonandSandIslands,WakeIslandandtheTrustTerritoryofthePacificIslands(the
Caroline,MarianasandMarshallIslands).
(4)Dominica,Grenada,StLucia,StVincent.