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(Actswhosepublication isobligatory )
COUNCIL REGULATION (EEC)No2500/77
of7November 1977
amendingRegulation (EEC)No950/68ontheCommonCustomsTariff
THECOUNCIL OFTHEEUROPEAN COMMUNITIES , includeinthisRegulation alltheamendments resulting
fromRegulations adoptedunderthecommonagricul­
turalpolicy;
Whereasitisappropriate ,forthesakeofclarity,to
bringthewholeoftheCommonCustomsTariffupto
date;whereas,forthispurpose,itisnecessarytocollect
inasingletextnotonlythepartswhichareamendedas
from1January1978butalsothepartswhichhave
alreadybeenamendedandthosewhichremainun­
changed;
Whereas,althoughtemporary tariffamendments and
thepreferential systemsresultingfromthevariousacts
adoptedbytheCommunity formanintegralpartofthe
CommonCustomsTariff,itseemsappropriate notto
includetheminthisRegulation ;HavingregardtotheTreatyestablishing theEuropean
EconomicCommunity ,andinparticularArticles28and
113thereof,
HavingregardtotheproposalfromtheCommission ,
WhereastheMemberStatesareContracting Partiesto
theBrussels Convention of15December 1950on
nomenclature fortheclassification ofgoodsincustoms
tariffs;whereastheCustomsCooperation Council
issuedarecommendation on18June1976toamend
thatnomenclature ;whereasthatrecommendation has
beenacceptedbytheCouncilDecisionof14June1977
(*);whereastheCommon CustomsTariffisbasedon
thatnomenclature ;whereasitisexpedient ,therefore ,in
ordertoensureuniformapplication ofthistariff,to
amendCouncilRegulation (EEC)No950/68of28June
1968ontheCommon CustomsTariff(2),aslast
amendedbyRegulation (EEC)No2333/77(3);
Whereasforcertainheadingsorchapternotesitis
necessarytointroduceamendments withtheobjectof
ensuringuniformapplication oftheCommonCustoms
Tariff;whereas,moreover ,acertainnumberofdrafting
amendments isjustifiedforthepurposeofimproving
theCommonCustomsTariff;WhereasthisRegulation doesnotapplytoproducts
coveredbytheTreatyestablishing theEuropeanCoal
andSteelCommunity althoughthenomenclature and
theconventional dutiesfortheseproductsareincluded,
forinformation purposes,inthe'ScheduleofCustoms
Duties'inordertomakethelattereasiertounderstand ,
HASADOPTED THISREGULATION :
WhereascertainRegulations onthecommonorgani­
zationofagricultural marketsprovidethatthetariff
nomenclature resultingfromtheirapplication shallbe
included intheCommon CustomsTariffand/oramend
customsduties;whereasitisthereforeappropriate toArticle 1
TheAnnexheaded'CommonCustomsTarifftoRegu­
lation(EEC)No950/68isherebyreplacedbythe
AnnexappendedtothisRegulation .
Article2
ThisRegulation shallenterintoforceon1January(»)OJNoL149,17.6.1977,p.17.
(2)OJNoL172,22.7.1968,p.1.
(3)OJNoL273,26.10.1977,p.9. 1978.

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ThisRegulation shallbebindinginitsentiretyanddirectlyapplicable inallMemberStates
DoneatBrussels,7November 1977
FortheCouncil
ThePresident
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SUMMARY
'age Chapter Page
13Lacs;gums,resinsandothervegetable sapsand
extracts 63
14Vegetable plaitingmaterials ;vegetable products
notelsewherespecifiedorincluded 65PARTI—PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS
SectionI—GeneralRules
A.Rulesfortheinterpretation ofthenomenclature
oftheCommon CustomsTariff 11
B.Generalrulesconcerning duties 11
C.Generalrulesapplicable bothtonomenclature
andtoduties 12
SectionII—SpecialProvisions
A.Goodsforcertaincategories ofships,boatsand
othervessels 13
B.Minorimportations ofanon-commercial nature 13
C.Packingsimportedfull 14SectionIII
Animalandvegetablefatsandoilsandtheircleavage
products ;preparedediblefats;
animalandvegetablewaxes
15Animalandvegetable fatsandoilsandtheir
cleavageproducts ;prepared ediblefats;animal
,andvegetablewaxes 66
SectionIV
Preparedfoodstuffs ;
beverages ,spiritsandvinegar;tobacco
16Preparations ofmeat,offish,ofcrustaceans or
molluscs 71
17Sugarsandsugarconfectionery 73
18Cocoaandcocoapreparations 77
19Preparations ofcereals,flourorstarch;pastry­
cooks'products 80
20Preparations ofvegetables ,fruitorotherparts
ofplants 86
21Miscellaneous ediblepreparations 94
22Beverages ,spiritsandvinegar 102
23Residues andwastefromthefoodindustries ;
preparedanimalfodder 109
24Tobacco 112
SectionV
Mineralproducts
25Salt;sulphur;earthsandstone;plastering
materials ,limeandcement 113
26Metallicores,slagandash 118
27Mineralfuels,mineraloilsandproductsoftheir
distillation ;bituminous substances ;mineral
waxes 120PARTII—SCHEDULE OFCUSTOMS
DUTIES
SectionI
2hap_ter
Liveanimals;animalproducts
1Liveanimals 17
2Meatandediblemeatoffals 19
3Fish,crustaceans andmolluscs 26
4Dairyproduce;birds'eggs;naturalhoney;edible
productsofanimalorigin,notelsewhere speci­
fiedorincluded 31
5Productsofanimalorigin,notelsewhere speci­
fiedorincluded 36
SectionII
Vegetableproducts
6Livetreesandotherplants;bulbs,rootsandthe
like;cutflowersandornamental foliage 38
7Ediblevegetables andcertainrootsandtubers40
8Ediblefruitandnuts;peelofmelonsorcitrus
fruit 44
9Coffee,tea,mateandspices 49
10Cereals 52
11Products ofthemillingindustry ;maltand
starches;gluten;inulin 55
12Oilseedsandoleaginous fruit;miscellaneous
grains,seedsandfruit;industrial andmedical
plants;strawandfodder 60SectionVI
Productsofthechemicalandalliedindustries
28Inorganic chemicals ;organicandinorganic
compounds ofpreciousmetals,ofrareearth
metals,ofradio-active elementsandofisotopes 127

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SectionX
Paper-making material ;paperandpaperboard andarticlesChapter Page
29Organicchemicals 139
30Pharmaceutical products 156
31Fertilisers 158
32Tanninganddyeingextracts;tanninsandtheir
derivatives ;dyes,colours,paintsandvarnishes ;
putty,fillersandstoppings ;inks 161
33Essentialoilsandresinoids;perfumery ,cosmetics
andtoiletpreparations 164
34Soap,organicsurface-active agents,washing
preparations ,lubricating preparations ,artifical
waxes,prepared waxes,polishingandscouring
preparations ,candlesandsimilararticles,model­
lingpastesand"dentalwaxes" 166
35Albuminoidal substances ;glues;enzymes 168
36Explosives ;pyrotechnic products ;matches;pyro­
phoricalloys;certaincombustible preparations 170
37Photographic andcinematographic goods 171
38Miscellaneous chemicalproducts 173
SectionVIIthereof
47Paper-making material 200
48Paperandpaperboard ;articlesofpaperpulp,
ofpaperorofpaperboard 201
49Printedbooks,newspapers ,picturesandother
productsoftheprintingindustry;manuscripts ,
typescripts andplans 205
SectionXI
Textilesandtextilearticles
50Silkandwastesilk 210
51Man-made fibres(continuous ) 212
52Metallised textiles 214
53Woolandotheranimalhair 215
54Flaxandramie 217
55Cotton 218
56Man-made fibres(discontinuous ) 219
57Othervegetabletextilematerials ;paperyarnand
wovenfabricsofpaperyarn 221
58Carpets,mats,mattingandtapestries ;pileand
chenille fabrics;narrowfabrics;trimmings ;
tulleandothernetfabrics;lace;embroidery 222
59Wadding andfelt;twine,cordage,ropesand.
cables;specialfabrics;impregnated and
coatedfabrics;textilearticlesofakindsuitable
forindustrial use 225
60Knittedandcrochetedgoods 229
61Articlesofapparelandclothingaccessories of
textilefabric,otherthanknittedorcrocheted
goods 231
62Othermadeuptextilearticles 233
63Oldclothingandothertextilearticles;rags 235Artificial resinsandplasticmaterials,celluloseestersand
ethers,andarticlesthereof;rubber,synthetic rubber,
factice,andarticlesthereof
39Artificial resinsandplasticmaterials,cellulose
estersandethers;articlesthereof 178
40Rubber,synthetic rubber,factice,andarticles
thereof 183
SectionVIII
Rawhidesandskins,leather,furskinsandarticlesthereof;
saddleryandharness;travelgoods,handbagsandsimilarcon­
tainers;articlesofgut(otherthansilk-wormgut)
41Rawhidesandskins(otherthanfurskins)and
leather 188
42Articlesofleather;saddleryandharness;travel
goods,handbags andsimilarcontainers ;articles
ofanimalgut(otherthansilk-wormgut) 190
43Furskinsandartificalfur;manufactures thereof192 SectionXII
Footwear ,headgear,umbrellas ,sunshades ,whips,riding­
cropsandpartsthereof;preparedfeathersandarticles
madetherewith ;artificialflowers;articlesofhumanhair SectionIX
Woodandarticlesofwood;woodcharcoal;corkand
articlesofcork;manufactures ofstraw,ofespartoandofother
plaitingmaterials ;basketware andwickerwork
44Woodandarticlesofwood;woodcharcoal 194
45Corkandarticlesofcork 198
46Manufactures ofstraw,ofespartoandofother
plaitingmaterials ;basketware andwickerwork 19964Footwear ,gaitersandthelike;partsofsuch
articles 236
65Headgearandpartsthereof 238
66Umbrellas ,sunshades ,walking-sticks ,whips,
riding-crops andpartsthereof 240
67Preparedfeathersanddownandarticlesmade
offeathersorofdown;artificialflowers;articles
ofhumanhair 241

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87Vehicles,otherthanrailwayortramwayrolling­
stock,andpartsthereof 325
88Aircraftandpartsthereof;parachutes ;catapults
andsimilaraircraftlaunching gear;groundflying
trainers 328
89Ships,boatsandfloatingstructures 329Chapter Page
SectionXIII
Articlesofstone,ofplaster,ofcement,ofasbestos,ofmicaand
ofsimilarmaterials;ceramicproducts;glassandglassware
68Articlesofstone,ofplaster,ofcement,ofasbestos,
ofmicaandofsimilarmaterials 243
69Ceramicproducts 247
70Glassandglassware 25.1
SectionXIV
Pearls,preciousandsemi-precious stones,preciousmetals,
rolledprecious metals,andarticlesthereof;imitation
jewellery ;coin
71Pearls,preciousandsemi-precious stones,pre­
ciousmetals,rolledpreciousmetals,andarticlesSectionXVIII
Optical,photographic ,cinematographic ,measuring ,
checking,precision,medicalandsurgicalinstruments and
apparatus ;clocksandwatches;musicalinstruments ;soundre­
cordersorreproducers ;televisionimageandsoundrecorders
orreproducers ;partsthereof
90Optical,photographic ,cinematographic ,measur­
ing,checking,precision,medicalandsurgical
instruments andapparatus ;partsthereof 330
91Clocksandwatchesandpartsthereof 336
92Musicalinstruments ;soundrecordersorrepro­
ducers;television imageandsoundrecordersor
reproducers ;partsandaccessories ofsucharticles .338
SectionXIX
Armsandammunition ;partsthereof
93Armsandammunition ;partsthereof 341thereof;imitationjewellery 255
72Coin 260
SectionXV
Basemetalsandarticlesofbasemetal
73Ironandsteelandarticlesthereof 262
74Copperandarticlesthereof 276
75Nickelandarticlesthereof 279
76Aluminium andarticlesthereof 281
77Magnesium andberylliumandarticlesthereof 284
78Leadandarticlesthereof 285
79Zincandarticlesthereof 287
80Tinandarticlesthereof 289
81Otherbasemetalsemployed inmetallurgy and
articlesthereof 291
82Tools,implements ,cutlery,spoonsandforks,
ofbasemetal;partsthereof 294
83Miscellaneous articlesofbasemetal 297
SectionXVISectionXX
Miscellaneous manufactured articles
94Furnitureandpartsthereof;bedding,mattresses ,
mattresssupports,cushionsandsimilarstuffed
furnishings 343
95Articlesandmanufactures ofcarvingormould­
ingmaterial 345
96Brooms,brushespowder-puffs andsieves 347
97Toys,gamesandsportsrequisites ;parts
thereof 348
98Miscellaneous manufactured articles 350Machinery andmechanical appliances ;electrical equip­
ment;partsthereof
84Boilers,machinery andmechanical appliances ;
partsthereof 300
85Electrical machinery andequipment ;parts
thereof 3l5
SectionXVIISectionXXI
Worksofart,collectors'pieces,andantiques
Vehicles,aircraft,andpartsthereof;vesselsandcertain
associatedtransportequipment
86Railwayandtramwaylocomotives ,rolling-stock
andpartsthereof;railwayandtramwaytrack
fixturesandfittings;trafficsignallingequipment
ofallkinds(notelectrically powered ) 32399Worksofart,collectors'pieces,andantiques 353
ANNEX
Headings orsubheadings ofwhichonlypartis
coveredbyaGATTconcession orinwhichdifferent
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SECTION I
GENERAL RULES
A.Rulesfortheinterpretation ofthenomenclature oftheCommonCustomsTariff
Interpretation ofthenomenclature oftheCommonCustomsTariffshallbegovernedby
thefollowingprinciples :
1.ThetitlesofSections,Chaptersandsub-Chapters areprovidedforeaseofreference
only;forlegalpurposes ,classification shallbedetermined accordingtothetermsof
theheadingsandanyrelativeSectionorChapterNotesand,providedsuchheadings
orNotesdonototherwiserequire,accordingtothefollowingprovisions .
2.(a)Anyreferenceinaheadingtoanarticleshallbetakentoincludeareferenceto
thatarticleincomplete orunfinished ,providedthat,asimported ,theincomplete
orunfinished articleh-astheessentialcharacterofthecompleteorfinishedarticle.
Itshallalsobetakentoincludeareferencetothatarticlecompleteorfinished (or
fallingtobeclassifiedascompleteorfinishedbyvirtueofthisRule),imported
unassembled ordisassembled .
(b)Anyreferenceinaheadingtoamaterialorsubstanceshallbetakentoincludea
reference tomixtures orcombinations ofthatmaterialorsubstance withother
materialsorsubstances .Anyreferencetogoodsofagivenmaterialorsubstance
shallbetakentoincludeareferencetogoodsconsistingwhollyorpartlyofsuch
materialorsubstance .Theclassification ofgoodsconsisting ofmorethanone
materialorsubstanceshallbeaccordingtotheprinciplesofRule3.
3.Whenforanyreason,goodsare,primafacie,classifiable undertwoormorehead­
ings,classification shallbeeffectedasfollows :
(a)Theheadingwhichprovidesthemostspecificdescription shallbepreferredto
headingsproviding amoregeneraldescription .
(b)Mixtures ,composite goodsconsistingofdifferentmaterialsormadeupofdiffer­
entcomponents ,andgoodsputupinsets,whichcannotbeclassifiedbyreference
to3(a),shallbeclassifiedasiftheyconsistedofthematerialorcomponent which
givesthemtheiressentialcharacter ,insofarasthiscriterionisapplicable .
(c)Whengoodscannotbeclassifiedbyreferenceto3(a)or3(b),theyshallbe
classifiedundertheheadingwhichoccurslatestamongthosewhichequallymerit
consideration .
4.GoodsnotfallingwithinanyheadingoftheTariffshallbeclassifiedunderthehead­
ingappropriate tothegoodstowhichtheyaremostakin.
5.TheaboveRulesshallalsoapplymutatismutandiswhendetermining theappro­
priatesubheading withinaheading .
B.Generalrulesconcerning duties
1.Thecustomsdutiesapplicable toimportedgoodsoriginating incountrieswhichare
Contracting PartiestotheGeneralAgreement onTariffsandTradeorwithwhich
theEuropeanEconomicCommunity hasconcluded agreements containing themost­
favoured-nation tariffclauseshallbetheconventional duties(ordutiesresulting
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commontradepolicyentersintoforceinthisrespect,these"conventional "rates
shallapplytogoodsotherthanthosereferredtoabove,importedfromanythird
country .
Whereno"conventional "dutyisshownagainstaheadingorsubheading ,orwhere
therateofthe"conventional "dutyishigherthanthatoftheautonomous duty
shownincolumn3,dutyshallbechargeable attherateoftheautonomous duty.
2.Paragraph 1shallnotapplywherespecialautonomous customsdutiesareprovided
forinrespectofgoodsoriginating incertaincountriesorwherepreferential customs
dutiesareapplicable inpursuance ofagreements .
3.Paragraphs 1and2shallnotprecludetheMemberSta.tesfromapplyingcustoms
dutiesotherthanthoseoftheCommonCustomsTariffwheretheapplication of
suchotherdutiesisjustifiedbyCommunity law.
4.Thedutiesexpressed aspercentage ratesincolumns3and4areadvaloremduties.
5.Theletter(L)appearing incolumn3oppositecertainheadingsorsubheadings de­
notesthatthegoodsconcerned aresubjecttolevies.
6.Theletters"vc"incolumns3and4denotethatthegoodsconcerned arechargeable
witha"variablecomponent "determined undertheregulations relatingtotradein
certaingoodsprocessedfromagricultural products .
7.Thesymbol"ads"or"adf"incolumn4inChapters17,18and19indicatesthatthe
maximumrateofdutyconsistsofanadvaloremdutyplusanadditional dutyfor
certainformsofsugarorforflour.Thisadditional dutyisfixedinaccordance with
therulesconcerning tradeincertainprocessedagricultural products .
8.Thesymbol"ads"incolumn4inChapter20indicatesthattheCommunity reserves
therighttocharge,overandabovetheboundduty,anadditional dutyonsugarcor­
responding tothedutypayableonimportedsugarandapplicabletothequantityof
varioussugarscontained inthisproductinexcessofthepercentage byweightlaid
downinAdditional Notes2and3toChapter20,or,inrespectofproductsfalling
withinheadingsNos20.03,20.04and20.05whichexceed13%byweight.
C.Generalrulesapplicablebothtonomenclature andtoduties
1.Unlessprovidedotherwise ,theprovisions relatingtovalueforcustomspurposes
shallbeappliedtodetermine ,inadditiontothevaluefortheassessment ofadval­
oremcustomsduties,thevaluesbyreferencetowhichthescopeofcertainheadings
orsubheadings isdefined.
2.Thedutiableweight,inthecaseofgoodschargeable byweight,andtheweightsby
referencetowhichthescopeofcertainheadingsorsubheadings isdefined,shallbe
takentobe:
(a)inthecaseofareferenceto"grossweight",theaggregateweightofthegoods
andofallpackingsthereof;
(b)inthecaseofareferenceto"netweight"orsimplyto"weight"withoutqualifi­
cation,theweightofthegoodsthemselves withoutpackingofanykind.
Forthepurposesofparagraphs (a)and(b)above,"packing"meansanyexternalor
internalcontainers ,holders,wrappings orsupports,otherthantransportdevices
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3.Theunitofaccount (u.a.)byreferencetowhichcertainspecificcustomsdutiesare
expressedorthescopeofcertainheadingsorsubheadings isdefinedhasavalueof
0-88867088 gramoffinegold.Theexchangeratetobeusedinconverting theunitof
accountintoBelgianfrancs,Danishkroner,Dutchguilders,Frenchfrancs,German
marks,Irishpounds,Italianlira,Luxembourg francsorpoundssterlingshallbethat
corresponding totheparvaluecommunicated toandrecognised bytheInternational
MonetaryFundinrespectofthesecurrencies .
SECTION II
SPECIAL PROVISIONS
A.Goodsforcertaincategoriesofships,boatsandothervessels
Customsdutiesaresuspended inrespectofgoodsintendedforincorporation inthe
ships,boatsorothervesselslistedinthefollowingschedule,forthepurposesoftheir
construction ,repair,maintenance orconversion ,andinrespectofgoodsintendedforfit­
tingtoorequipping suchships,boatsorothervessels.
Heading
numberDescription
89.01 Ships,boatsandothervesselsnotfallingwithinheadingsNos89.02to
89.05:
A.Warships
B.Other:
I.Sea-going vessels
89.02 Vesselsspeciallydesignedfortowing(tugs)orpushingothervessels:
A.Tugs
B.Pushercraft:
I.Sea-going
89.03 Light-vessels ,fire-floats ,dredgersofallkinds,floatingcranes,andother
vesselsthenavigability ofwhichissubsidiary totheirmainfunction ;
floating docks;floating orsubmersible drillingorproduction
platforms :
A.Sea-going
Thesuspensions shallbesubjecttosuchconditions asmaybedetermined bythecom­
petentauthorities withaviewtocustomscontroloftheuseofsuchgoods.
B.Minorimportations ofanon-commercial nature
1.Customsdutyshallbechargedattheflatrateof10%advaloremongoodssentin
smallconsignments toprivateindividuals ,providedthatsuchimportations arenotof
acommercial nature.Suchflatrateassessment shallnotapplytogoodsfallingwithin
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2.Animportation shallbetreatedasnotbeingofacommercial natureif:
—itisoccasional ;
—itconsistssolelyofgoodsforpersonalorfamilyusebytheconsignee ,andof
suchkindorquantitythatthereisnoindicationthattheyarebeingimportedfor
anycommercial purpose;and
—itconsistsofgoodsofanaggregatevaluenotexceeding60unitsofaccount.
3.Theflatrateofcustomsdutyof10%advaloremshallnotapplytogoodsimported
undertheconditions setoutinparagraph 1iftheaddresseeofthepackethas,before
theyarechargedwiththesaidflatrate,requestedthattheybesubjectedtothecus­
tomsdutiesappropriate tothem.Allthegoodsmakinguptheconsignment shall
thenbesubjectedtothedutieswhichareappropriate tothem.
C.Packingsimportedfull
1.Packings,asdefinedinSectionI,C.,2.,importedfullanddeclaredforhomeuseat
thesametimeasthegoodscontainedthereinshallbe:
(a)chargeable atthesamerateofcustomsdutyasthegoodscontainedtherein:
—wheresuchgoodsaresubjecttoanadvaloremcustomsduty,or
—wherethepackingsaretobeincludedinthedutiableweightofthegoods
contained therein;
(b)admittedfreeofcustomsduties:
—wherethegoodscontainedthereinarefreeofcustomsduty,or
—wherethegoodscontainedthereinaredutiableotherwisethanbyreferenceto
weightorvalue,or
—wheretheweightofthepackingsisnottobeincludedinthedutiableweight
ofthegoodscontainedtherein;
(c)chargeable attheratesofcustomsdutyappropriate tothem,notwithstanding
subparagraphs (a)and(b)above:
—wheretheyarenotofatypenormallyusedforthegoodscontained therein
andhaveanindependent anddurableuseotherthanaspackings,or
—wheretheyhavebeenusedinordertoevadepaymentofcustomsdutiesap­
plicabletheretoinaccordance withtheirtariffdescription .
2.Wherepackingscoveredbytheprovisions ofparagraphs 1(a)and(b)containgoods
ofseveraldifferenttariffdescriptions ,theweightandvalueofthepackingsshall,for
thepurposeofdetermining theirdutiableweightorvalue,beapportioned between
allthegoodscontained ,inproportion totheweightorvalueofthosegoods.
Note
Aheadingnumberplacedbetweensquarebracketsincolumn1oftheScheduleofCustoms
Duties ,indicatesthattheheadinghasbeendeleted (forexample,HeadingsNos[05.06],
[29.18]and[95.01]).
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SECTION I
LIVEANIMALS ;ANIMAL PRODUCTS
CHAPTER 1
LIVEANIMALS
Notes
1.ThisChaptercoversallliveanimalsexcept:
(a)Fish,crustaceans andmolluscs,ofheadingsNos03.01and03.03;
(b)Microbial culturesandotherproductsofheadingNo30.02;and
(c)AnimalsofheadingNo97.08.
2.AnyreferenceinthisChaptertoaparticular genusorspecies,exceptwherethecontextotherwise requires,in­
cludesareferencetotheyoungofthatgenusorspecies.
Autonomous
orlevy
(10ConventionalHeading
number DescriptionRateofduty
Autonomous
orlevy
(10Conventional
1 2 3 4
01.01 Livehorses,asses,mulesandhinnies:
A.Horses :
I.Pure-bredbreedinganimals (a) Free Free
II.Forslaughter (a) 11 4
III.Other 23 18
B.Asses 12
C.Mulesandhinnies 17 —
01.02 Liveanimalsofthebovinespecies:
A.Domesticspecies:
I.Pure-bredbreedinganimals (a) Free Free
II.Other :
a)Notyethavinganypermanent teeth,ofaweightofnotless
than350kgbutnotmorethan450kg,inthecaseofmale
animals,orofnotlessthan320kgbutnotmorethan420kg
inthecaseoffemaleanimals (a) 16 (b)
+(L)n
b)Other 16 (d)(e)
+(L)(c)n
B.Other Free+(L)n
+(L)(c)n
(a)Entryunderthissubheading issubjecttoconditions tobedetermined bythecompetent authorities .
■;b;Thelevyshallbeestablished maccordance withtheprovisions setoutinAnnex 1totheTradeAgreement betweenrheEECandtheSocialistFederalRepublicofYugoslavia ,
(c)Subjecttocertainconditions prescribed inArticle13ofCouncilRegulation (EEC)No80V68of27June1968,thelevywhichwastobeappliedtoyoungmalebovineani­
mals,intendedforfattening ,ofaliveweightof300kgorlessmaybetotallyorpartiallysuspended .
id)Arateof6%isapplicablewithinthelimitsofanannualtariffquota,tobegrantedbythecompetentauthorities oftheEuropeanCommunities ,ot20000heifersandcows
(otherthanforslaughter )ofthefollowingmountainbreeds:grey,brown,yellow,spottedSimmental andPinzgau .Qualification forthequoraissubjecttoconditions tobe
determined bythecompetent authorities oftheMemberStateofdestination .
(e)Arateof4%isapplicablewithinthelimitsofanannualtariffquota,tobegrantedbythecompetentauthorities oftheEuropeanCommunities ,of5000bulls,cowsand
heifers (otherthanforslaughter )ofthefollowingbreeds :spottedSimmental ,SchwyzandFnbourg .Toqualifyforthequota,animalsofthebreedsspecifiedmustbecovered
bythefollowingdocuments :
—bdlls: pedigreecertificate ;
cowsandheifers :pedigreecertificateorherdbookentrycertificateattestingtothepurityofthebreed.
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Rateofduty
Heading
numberDescriptionAutonomous
%
orlevy
(L)Conventional
%
1 2 3 4
01.03 Liveswine:
A.Domesticspecies:
I.Pure-bredbreedinganimals (a) Free Free
11.Other :
a)Sowshavingfarrowedatleastonce,ofaweightofnotlessthan
160kg 16(L)
b)Other 16'(L)—
B.Other Free —
01.04 Livesheepandgoats:
A.Domesticspecies:
I.Sheep:
a)Pure-bredbreedinganimals (a) Free Free
b)Other 15 —
11.Goats:
a)Pure-bredbreedinganimals (a) 5 —
b)Other 5 —
B.Other Free —
01.05 Livepoultry,thatistosay,fowls,ducks,geese,turkeysandguineafowls:
A.Ofaweightnotexceeding185g 12(L)—
B.Other:
I.Fowls 12(L)—
II.Ducks 12(L)—
III.Geese 12(L)—
IV.Turkeys 12(L)—
V.Guineafowls 12(L)—
01.06 Otherliveanimals :
A.Domestic rabbits 10 8
B.Pigeons 12 10
C.Other Free (b)
(a)Entryunderthissubheading issubjecttoconditionstobedetermined bythecompetent authorities ,
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CHAPTER 1
MEATANDEDIBLEMEATOFFALS
Note
ThisChapterdoesnotcover:
(a)Productsofthekindsdescribed inheadingsNos02.01,02.02,02.03,02.04and02.06,unfitorunsuitable fot
humanconsumption ;
(b)Guts,bladdersorstomachsofanimals (headingNo05.04)andanimalblood(headingNo05.15);or
(c)Animalfat,otherthanproductsofheadingNo02.05(Chapter15).
Additional Notes
1.A.ForthepurposesofheadingNo02.01,thefollowingexpressions shallhavethemeaningshereunderassignedto
them:
(a)"Carcasesofbovineanimals",forthepurposesofsubheading AII:wholecarcasesoftheslaughtered ani­
malsafterhavingbeenbled,eviscerated andskinned,importedwithorwithouttheheads,withorwithout
thefeetandwithorwithouttheotheroffalsattached .Wherecarcasesareimportedwithouttheheads,the
lattermusthavebeenseparatedfromthecarcaseattheatloido-occipital joint.Whenimportedwithoutthe
feet,thelattermusthavebeencutoffatthecarpo-metacarpal ortarso-metatarsal joints;"carcase"shallin­
cludethefrontpartofthecarcasecomprising allthebonesandthescrag,neckandshoulderhavingmore
than10pairsofribs;
(b)"Half-carcases ofbovineanimals",forthepurposesofsubheading AII:theproductresultingfromthe
symmetrical divisionofthewholecarcasethroughthecentreofeachcervical,dorsal,lumbarandsacralver­
tebraandthroughthecentreofthesternumandoftheischio-pubic symphysis ;"half-carcase "shallinclude
thefrontpartofthehalf-carcase comprising allthebonesandthescrag,neckandshoulderhavingmore
than10ribs;
(c)"Compensated quarters",forthepurposesofsubheadings AIIa)1andAIIb)1:portionscomposedof
either:
—forequarters comprising allthebonesandthescrag,neckandshoulder,andcutatthe10thrib;and
hindquarters comprising allthebonesandthethighandsirloin,andcutatthethirdrib;or
—forequarters comprising allthebonesandthescrag,neckandshoulder,andcutatthefifthrib,withthe
wholeoftheflankandbreastattached;andhindquarters comprising allthebonesandthethighandsir­
loin,andcutattheeighthcutrib.
Theforequarters andthehindquarters constituting "compensated quarters"mustbeimportedatthesame
timeandinequalnumbers,andthetotalweightoftheforequarters mustbethesameasthatofthehind­
quarters;adifferenceofnotmorethan5%inthoseweightsisallowed;
(d)"Unseparated forequarters ",forthepurposesofsubheadings AIIa)2andAIIb)2:thefrontpartofacar­
casecomprising allthebonesandthescrag,neckandshoulder ,withaminimumoffourpairsofribsanda
maximumof10pairsofribs(thefirstfourpairsofribsmustbewhole,theothersmaybecut)withor
withoutthethinflank;
(e)"Separatedforequarters ",forthepurposesofsubheadings AIIa)2andAIIb)2:thefrontpartofahalf­
carcasecomprising allthebonesandthescrag,neckandshoulder ,withaminimumoffourribsanda
maximum of10ribs(thefirstfourribsmustbewhole,theothersmaybecut)withorwithoutthethin
flank;
(f)"Unseparated hindquarters ",forthepurposesofsubheadings AIIa)3andAIIb)3:therearpartofacar­
casecomprising allthebonesandthethighandsirloin,withaminimumofthreepairsofwholeorcutribs,
withorwithouttheknuckleandwithorwithoutthethinflank;
(g)"Separated hindquarters ",forthepurposesofsubheadings AIIa)3andAIIb)3:therearpartofahalf­
carcasecomprising allthebonesandthethighandsirloin,withaminimumofthreewholeorcutribs,with
orwithouttheknuckleandwithorwithoutthethinflank;
(h)11."Crop"and"chuckandblade"cuts,forthepurposesofsubheading AIIb)4bb)22:thedorsalpart
oftheforequarter ,includingtheupperpartoftheshoulder,obtainedfromaforequarter witha
minimumoffourribsandamaximumof10ribsbyacutalongastraightlinethroughthepointwhere
thefirstribjoinsthefirststernalsegmenttothepointofreflectionofthediaphragm onthe10thrib;

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22."Brisket"cut,forthepurposesofsubheading AIIb)4bb)22:thelowerpartoftheforequarter com­
prisingthebrisketnavelendandthebrisketpointend.
B.Indetermining thenumberofwholeorcutribsreferredtoinparagraph A,onlythoseattachedtotheback­
boneshallbetakenintoconsideration .
2.A.Forthepurposesofsubheadings 02.06BIa)2aa)and02.06BIb)2aa),"baconsides"shallbetakento
meanpighalf-carcases withoutthehead,chaps,neck,feet,tail,flarefat,kidneys,tenderloin ,bladebone,ster­
num,vertebralcolumn,pelvicboneanddiaphragm .
B.Forthepurposesofsubheadings 02.06BIa)2bb)and02.06BIb)2bb),"spencers"shallbetakentomean
baconsideswithouttheham,whetherornotboned.
C.Forthepurposesofsubheadings 02.06BIa)2cc)and02.06BIb)2cc),"3/4sides"shallbetakentomean
baconsides'withouttheshoulder ,whetherornotboned.
D.Forthepurposesofsubheadings 02.06BIa)2cc)and02.06BIb)2cc),"middles"shallbetakentomean
baconsideswithoutthehamandtheshoulder ,whetherornotboned.
3.Forthepurposesofsubheadings 02.06BIb)3aa),4aa),5aa),6aa)and7aa),productswhosewater/protein
ratiointhemeat(nitrogencontentmultiplied by6-25)ismorethan2-8shallbeconsidered asslightlydriedand
slightlysmoked .
Autonomous
orlevy
(L)Rateofduty
Heading
number DescriptionAutonomous
orlevy
(L)Conventional
%
1 2 3 4
02.01 MeatandedibleoffalsoftheanimalsfallingwithinheadingNo01.01,01.02,
01.03or01.04,fresh,chilledorfrozen:
A.Meat:
I.Ofhorses,asses,mulesandhinnies
II.Ofbovineanimals :
a)Freshorchilled:16 8
1.Carcases,half-carcases or"compensated "quarters :
aa)Carcasesofaweightofnotlessthan180kgbutnotmore
than270kgandhalf-carcases or"compensated "quarters,of
aweightofnotlessthan90kgbutnotmorethan135kg,
withalowdegreeofossification ofthecartilages (moreespe­
ciallythoseofthesymphysis pubisandthevertebralapo­
physes),themeatofwhichisofalightpinkcolourandthefat
ofwhich,ofextremely finestructure,iswhitetolightyellow
incolour(a) 20
+(L)n(b)
bb)Other 20
+(Mn—
2.Separatedorunseparated forequarters :
aa)Separatedforequarters ofaweightofnotlessthan45kgbut
notmorethan68kg,withalowdegreeofossification ofthe
cartilages (moreespeciallythoseofthevertebralapophyses ),
themeatofwhichisofalightpinkcolourandthefatof
which,ofextremely finestructure,iswhitetolightyellowin
colour(a) 20
+(L)n(b)
bb)Other 20
+(L)n—+(L)n
+(L)n
+(L)n
+(L)n
(a)Entryunderthissubheading issubjecttoconditions tobedetermined bythecompetent authorities .
(b)Thelevyshallbeestablished inaccordance withtheprovisions setoutinAnnexItotheTradeAgreement betweentheEECandtheSocialistFederalRepublicofYugoslavia .
(*)Incertainconditions ,alevyisapplicable inadditiontothecustomsduty.

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Rateofduty
Heading
number Description ConventionalAutonomous
orlew
(L)'
1 2 3 4
02.01
(cont'd)
20
+(L)n
20
+(L)n(b)
20
+(L)n
20
+(L)nA.II.a)3.Separatedorunseparated hindquarters :
aa)Separatedhindquarters ofaweightofnotlessthan45kgbut
notmorethan68kg(notlessthan38kgbutnotmorethan
61kginthecaseof"Pistola"cuts),withalowdegreeofossi­
ficationofthecartilages (moreespecially thoseofthever­
tebralapophyses),themeatofwhichisofaligthpinkcolour
andthefatofwhich,ofextremely finestructure ,iswhiteto
lightyellowincolour (a)
bb)Other
4.Other:
aa)Unboned (bone-in )
bb)Bonedorboneless
b)Frozen:
1.Carcases,half-carcases ,or"compensated "quarters
2.Separatedorunseparated forequarters
3.Separatedorunseparated hindquarters
4.Other:
aa)Unboned (bone-in )
bb)Bonedorboneless :
11.Forequarters ,wholeorcutintoamaximum offive
pieces,eachquarterbeinginasingleblock;"compen­
sated"quartersintwoblocks,oneofwhichcontainsthe
forequarter ,wholeorcutintoamaximumoffivepieces,
andtheother,thehindquarter ,excludingthetenderloin ,
inonepiece
22.Crop,chuckandbladeandbrisketcuts(e)
33.Other20
+(L)n
70
+(L)(d)n
20
+(un
20
+(L)r
(c)
20
+(L)(d)H
20
+(L)(d)n
20
+(t)(d)(*)
III.Ofswine:
a)Ofdomesticswine:
1.Carcasesorhalf-carcases ,withorwithoutheads,feetorflarefat.
2.Hamsandcutsofham,unboned (bone-in)20(L)
20(L)
(a)Entryunderthissubheading issubjecttoconditionstobedetermined bythecompetentauthorities .
(b)ThelevyshallheestablishedinaccordancewiththeprovisionssetoutinAnnexItotheTradeAgreementbetweentheEECandtheSocialistFederalRepublicofYugoslavia .
(c)Arate20%shallbeapplicablewithinthelimitsofaglobalannualtariffquotaof38500tonnesofwhich16500tonnes(excludingtheweightofanybone)maybesubjectto­theapplication ofmonetarycompensatory amounts .
(d)SubiecttocertainconditionsprovidedfoTinArticle14ofCouncilRegulation (EEC)No805/68of21June1968,thelevyonfrozenmeatintendedforprocessingmaybe
totallyorpartiallysuspended .
(e)Entryunderthissubheading issubjecttotheproductionofacertificateissuedinaccordancewiththeconditionslaiddownbythecompetentauthoritiesoftheEuropeanCommunities .
(*)Incertainconditions ,alevyisapplicableinadditiontothecustomsduty.

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orlevy
(L)ConventionalHeading
number DescriptionRateofduty
Autonomous
orlevy
(L)Conventional
1 2 3 4
02.01 A.III.a)3.Shoulders (fores)andcutsofshoulders ,unboned (bone-in ) 20(L)
(cont'd) 4.Loinsandcutsofloins,unboned (bone-in) 20(L)
5.Bellies(streaky)andcutsofbellies 20(L)—
6.Other :
aa)Bonedorbonelessandfrozen 20(L)—
bb)Other 20(L)—
b)Other 7 5
IV.Other 20 20
B.Offals:
I.Forthemanufacture ofpharmaceutical products (a) Free Free
II.Other:
a)Ofhorses,asses,mulesandhinnies 16 10
b)Ofbovineanimals :
1.Livers 20 11
2.Other 20 7
c)Ofdomesticswine:
1.Headsandcutsofheads;necks 20(L) 9
2.Feetandtails 20(L)
3.Kidneys 20(L) 9
4.Livers 20(L) 11
5.Hearts,tonguesandlungs 20(L) 9
6.Livers,hearts,tonguesandlungsattachedtothetrachea
andgullet 20(L) 9
7.Other 20(L) 9
d)Other 12 3
02.02 Deadpoultry (thatistosay,fowls,ducks,geese,turkeysandguinea
fowls)andedibleoffalsthereof(exceptliver),fresh,chilledorfrozen:
A.Wholepoultry :
I.Fowls:
a)Pluckedandgutted,withheadsandfeet,knownas"83%
chickens" 18(L)—
b)Pluckedanddrawn,withoutheadsandfeetbutwithhearts
liversandgizzards,knownas"70%chickens" 18(L)—
c)Pluckedanddrawn,withoutheadsandfeetandwithouthearts,
liversandgizzards,knownas"65%chickens" 18(L)—
II.Ducks :
a)Plucked,bled,guttedbutnotdrawn,withheadsandfeet,known
as"85%ducks" 18(L)—
b)Pluckedanddrawn,withoutheadsandfeetbutwithhearts,
liversandgizzards,knownas"70%ducks" 18(L)—
c)Plucked anddrawn,without headsandfeetandwithout
hearts,liversandgizzards,knownas"63%ducks" 18(L)
(a)Entryunderthissubheading issubjecttoconditions tobedetermined bythecompetent authorities .

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number DescriptionRateofduty
Autonomous
%
orlevy
(L)Conventional
%
1 2 3 4
02.02 A.III.Geese:
(cont'd)a)Plucked,bled,notdrawn,withheadsandfeet,knownas
"82%geese" 18(L)
b)Pluckedanddrawn,withoutheadsandfeet,withorwithout
heartsandgizzards,knownas"75%geese" 18(L) .
IV.Turkeys 18(L)—
V.Guineafowls 18(L)—
B.Poultrycuts(excludingoffals):
I.Bonedorboneless 18(L)—
II.Unboned (bone-in):
a)Halvesorquarters :
1.Offowls 18(L)
2.Ofducks 18(L)
3.Ofgeese 18(L)—
4.Ofturkeys 18(L)
5.Ofguineafowls 18(L)
b)Wholewings,withorwithouttips 18(L)—
c)Backs,necks,backswithnecksattached,rumpsandwingtips 18(L)—'
d)Breastsandcutsofbreasts:
1.Ofgeese 18(L)
2.Ofturkeys 18(L)
3.Ofotherpoultry 18(L)
e)Legsandcutsoflegs:
1.Ofgeese 18(L)
2.Ofturkeys :
aa)Drumsticks andcutsofdrumsticks 18(L)
bb)Other 18(L)
3.Ofotherpoultry 18(L)
f)Other 18(L)—
C.Offals 18(L)
02.03 Poultryliver,fresh,chilled,frozen,saltedorinbrine:
A.Foiegras(gooseorduck) 5(L) 5
B.Other 16(L) 14
02.04 Othermeatandediblemeat,offals,fresh,chilledorfrozen:
A.Ofdomesticpigeonsanddomesticrabbits 13 11
B.Ofgame 7 5
C.Other:
I.Whaleandsealmeat;frogs'legs 19 10
II.Other 19 14

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HeadingDescriptionAutonomousConventional number %
orlevy%
(D
1 2 3 4
02.05 Pigfatfreeofleanmeatandpoultryfat(notrenderedorsolvent­
extracted),fresh,chilled,frozen,salted,inbrine,driedorsmoked:
A.Back-fat :
I.Fresh,chilled,frozen,saltedorinbrine 22(L)
II.Driedorsmoked · 22(L)
B.Pigfat,otherthanthatfallingwithinsubheading A 22(L)
C.Poultryfat 22(L)
02.06 Meatandediblemeatoffals(exceptpoultryliver),salted,inbrine,dried
orsmoked :
A.Horsemeat ,salted,inbrineordried 16 13
B.Meatandediblemeatoffalsofdomestic swine:
I.Meat:
a)Saltedorinbrine:
1.Carcases orhalf-carcases ,withorwithoutheads,feetor
flarefat 25(L)—
2.Baconsides,spencers,3/4sidesandmiddles :
aa)Baconsides 25(L)—
bb)Spencers 25(L)—
cc)3/4sidesandmiddles 25(L)—
3.Hamsandcutsofham;unboned (bone-in) 25(L)—
4.Shoulders (fores)andcutsofshoulders ,unboned (bone-in ) 25(L)—
5.Loinsandcutsofloins,unboned (bone-in) 25(L)—
6.Bellies(streaky)andcutsofbellies '25(L)—
7.Other 25(L)—
b)Driedorsmoked :
1.Carcases orhalf-carcases ,withorwithoutheads,feetor
flarefat 25(L)—
2.Baconsides,spencers,3/4sidesandmiddles :
aa)Baconsides 25(L)—
bb)Spencers 25(L)—
cc)3/4sidesandmiddles 25(L)—
3.Hamsandcutsofham,unboned (bone-in):
aa)Slightlydriedorslightlysmoked 25(L)—
bb)Other 25(L)—
4.Shoulders (fores)andcutsofshoulders ,unboned (bone-in):
aa)Slightlydriedorslightlysmoked 25(L)—
bb)Other 25(L)—
5.Loinsandcutsofloins,unboned (bone-in):
aa)Slightlydriedorslightlysmoked 25(L)—
bb)Other 25(L)

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Heading
number DescriptionAutonomous
%
orlevy
(L)Conventional
1 2 3 4
02.06
(cont'd)B.I.b)6.Bellies(streaky)andcutsofbellies:
aa)Slightlydriedorslightlysmoked
bb)Other
7.Other:
aa)Slightlydriedorslightlysmoked
bb)Other25(L)
25(L)
25(L)
25(L)—
II.Ediblemeatoffals:
a)Headsandcutsofheads;necks
b)Feetandtails
c)Kidneys
d)Livers
e)Hearts,tonguesandlungs
f)Livers,hearts,tonguesandlungsattachedtothetracheaand
gullet
g)Other25(L)
25(L)
25(L)
25(L)
25(L)
25(L)
25(L)—
C.Other:
I.Ofbovineanimals :
a)Meat:
1.Unboned (bone-in) 24
+(L)n ■
2.Bonedorboneless
b)Offals
II.Other24
+(L)(*)
24
24—
(*)Incertainconditions ,alevyisapplicable inadditiontothecustomsduty.

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CHAPTER 3
FISH,CRUSTACEANS ANDMOLLUSCS
Note
ThisChapterdoesnotcover:
(a)Marinemammals (headingNo01.06)ormeatthereof(headingNo02.04or02.06);
(b)Fish(includingliversandroesthereof),crustaceans andmolluscs,dead,unfitorunsuitable forhumanconsumption
byreasonofeithertheirspeciesortheircondition (Chapter5);or
(c)Caviarorcaviarsubstitutes (headingNo16.04).
Rateofduty
HeadingDescriptionAutonomous
%Conventionalnumber
orlevy%
(D
1 2 3 4
03.01 Fish,fresh(liveordead),chilledorfrozen:
A.Freshwater fish:
I.Troutandothersalmonidae :
a)Trout 16 12
b)Salmon 16 4
c)Lakewhitefish Free 8
d)Other Free 10
II.Eels
III.Carp
IV.Other
B.Saltwater fish:10
10(a)
Free5
8(a)
8
I.Whole,headlessorinpieces:
a)Herring :
1.From15Februaryto15June:
aa)Freshorchilled Free Free
bb)Frozen Free Free
2.From16Juneto14February :
aa)Freshorchilled 20(a)(b)15(a)(c)
bb)Frozen 20(a)(b)15(a)(c)
b)Sprats:
1.From15Februaryto15June Free Free
2.From16Juneto14February 20(b) 13
(a)Subjecttocompliance withthereferenceprice.Acountervailing taxisprovidedforinthecaseofnon-compliance withthereferenceprice.
(b)Totalsuspension foranindefiniteperiod.
(c)Dutyexemption withinthelimitsofanannualtariffquotaof34000tonnestobegrantedbythecompetentauthoritiesoftheEuropeanCommunities andsubjecttocom­
pliancewiththereferenceprice.

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Heading
number DescriptionRateofduty
Autonomous
%
orlevy
(UConventional
%
1 2 3 4
03.01 B.I.c)Tunny:
(cont'd)1.Fortheindustrial manufacture ofproducts fallingwithin
headingNo16.04(a):
aa)Whole:
11.Yellow-finned tunny:
aaa)Weighingnotmorethan10kgeach 25(b)(c)22(c)(d)
- bbb)Other 25(b)(c)22(c)(d)
22.Long-finned tunny 25(b)(c)22(c)(d)
33.Other 25(b)(c)22(c)(d)
bb)Gilledandgutted:
11.Yellow-finned tunny:
,
aaa)Weighingnotmorethan10kgeach -25(b)(c)22(c)(d)
bbb)Other 25(b)(c)22(c)(d)
22.Long-finned tunny 25(b)(c)22(c)(d)
33.Other 25(b)(c)22(c)(d)
cc)Other(forexample,"headsoff'):
11.Yellow-finned tunny:
aaa)Weighingnotmorethan10kgeach 25(b)(c)22(c)(d)
bbb)Other 25(b)(c)22(c)(d)
22.Long-finned tunny 25(b)(c)22(c)(d)
33.Other 25(b)(c)22(c)(d)
2.Other 25(c)22(c)(d)
d)Sardines (Clupeapilchardus Walbaum ):
1.Freshorchilled 25 23
2.Frozen 25 23
.e)Sharks 15 8(e)
f)Redfish (Sebastesmarinus):
1.Freshorchilled 15 8
2.Frozen 15 8
g)Halibut (Hippoglossus vulgaris,Hippoglossus reinhardtius ) 15 8
h)Cod(GadusmorrhuaorGaduscallarías):
1.Freshorchilled 15 15
2.Frozen 15 15
ij)Coalfish (Pollachius virensorGadusvirens):
1.Freshorchilled 15 15
2.Frozen 15 15
(a)Entryunderthissubheading issubjecttoconditions tobedetermined bythecompetent authorities .
(b)Totalsuspension foranindefiniteperiod.
(c)Subjecttocompliance withthereferenceprice.Acountervailing taxisprovidedforinthecaseofnon-compliance withthereferenceprice.
(d)Dutyexemption inrespectoftunnyintendedforthecanningindustry,withinthelimitsofanannualtariffquotaof30000tonnestobegrantedbythecompetentauthorities
oftheEuropeanCommunities andsubjecttocompliance withthereferenceprice.Qualification forthisquotaisgovernedbyconditions tobedetermined bythecompetent
authorities .
(e)Dutyratereducedto6%inrespectofpikeddogfish (Squalusacanthias )withinthelimitsofanannualtariffquotaof2500tonnestobegrantedbythecompetent authorities
oftheEuropeanCommunities .

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number DescriptionRateofduty
Autonomous
%
orlevy
(L)Conventional
%
1 2 3 4
03.01 B.I.k)Haddock :
(cont'd)1.Freshorchilled 15 15
2.Frozen 15 15
1)Whiting (Meriangus meriangus ):
1.Freshorchilled 15 15
2.Frozen 15 15
m)Mackerel :
1.From15Februaryto15June:
aa)Freshorchilled Free Free
bb)Frozen Free Free
2.From16Juneto14February :
aa)Freshorchilled 20 20
bb)Frozen 20 20
n)Anchovies (Engraulisspp):
1.Freshorchilled 15 15
2.Frozen 15 15
o)Plaice:
1.Freshorchilled 15 15
2.Frozen 15 15
p)Sea-bream ofthespeciesDentexdentexandPagellus :
1.Freshorchilled 15 15
2.Frozen 15 15
q)Other 15 15
II.Fillets:
a)Freshorchilled 18 18
b)Frozen :
1.Ofcod(GadusmorrhuaorGaduscallarías ) 18 15
2.Ofcoalfish (Pollachius virensorGadusvirens) 18 15
3.Ofhaddock 18 15
4.Ofredfish(Sebastesmarinus ) 18 15
5.Oftunny 18 18
6.Ofmackerel 18 15
7.Other 18 15
C.Liversandroes 14 10
03.02 Fish,dried,saltedorinbrine;smokedfish,whetherornotcooked
beforeorduringthesmokingprocess:
A.Dried,saltedorinbrine:
I.Whole,headlessorinpieces:
a)Herring 12 12
b)Cod 13(a) 13(b)
(a)Totalsuspension foranindefiniteperiod.
(b)Dutyexemptionwithinthelimitsofanannualtariffquotaof25000tonnestobegrantedbythecompetentauthoritiesoftheEuropeanCommunities .

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numberDescriptionRateofduty
Autonomous
%
orlevy
(L)Conventional
%
1 2 3 4
03.02 A.I.c)Anchovies (Engraulisspp) 15 10
(cont'd)d)Commonhalibut (Hippoglossus vulgaris ) 15 —
e)Salmon,saltedorinbrine 15 11
f)Other 15 12
11.Fillets:
a)Ofcod 20(a) 20
b)Ofsalmon,saltedorinbrine 18 15
c)OflesserorGreenland halibut (Hippoglossus reinhardtius ),
saltedorinbrine 18 15
d)Other 18 16
B.Smoked,whetherornotcookedbeforeorduringthesmokingprocess:
I.Herring 16 10
II.Salmon 16 13
III.LesserorGreenland halibut (Hippoglossus reinhardtius ) 16 15
IV.Commonhalibut (Hippoglossus vulgaris ) 16 16
V.Other 16 14
C.Liversandroes 15 11
D.Fishmeal 15 13
03.03 Crustaceans andmolluscs ,whetherinshellornot,fresh(liveordead),
chilled,frozen,salted,inbrineordried;crustaceans ,inshell,simply
boiledinwater:
A.Crustaceans :
LCrawfishofthegeneraPalinurus ,PanulirusandJasus 25 (b)
II.Lobsters (Homarusspp):
a)Live 25 10
b)Other:
1.Whole 25 13
2.Other 25 20
III.Crabsandfreshwater crayfish 18 15
IV.Shrimpsandprawns :
a)Prawns (Pandalidae spp) 18 12
b)Shrimpsofthegenus"Crangon"spp:
1.Fresh,chilledorsimplyboiledinwater 18 18
2.Other 18 18
c)Other 18 18
V.Other(forexample ,Norwaylobsters ) 14 12
B.Molluscs :
I.Oysters :
a)Europeanflatoystersweighingnotmorethan40geach Free Free
b)Other 18 18
(a)Totalsuspension foranindefiniteperiod.
(b)SeeAnnex.

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Heading
number DescriptionRateofduty
Autonomous
%
orlevy
(L)Conventional
%
1 2 3 4
03.03 B.II.Mussels 10 10
(cont'd)
III.Snails,otherthanseasnails 6 Free
IV.Other :
a)Frozen :
1.Squid:
aa)Ommastrephes sagittatusandLoligospp8 6
bb)Other 8 8
2.Cuttle-fish ofthespeciesSepiaofficinalis ,Rossiamacrosoma
andSepiolarondeleti8 8
3.Octopus8 8
4.Other 8 8
b)Other:
1.Squid(Ommastrephes sagittatusandLoligospp) 8 6
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CHAPTER 4
DAIRYPRODUCE ;BIRDS'EGGS;NATURAL HONEY ;EDIBLEPRODUCTS OFANIMAL ORIGIN ,NOTELSEWHERE
SPECIFIED ORINCLUDED
Notes
1.Theexpression "milk"meansfullcreamorskimmedmilk,buttermilk ,whey,curdledmilk,kephir,yoghourtand
otherfermented oracidifiedmilk.
2.Milkandcreamputupinhermetically sealedcansareregardedaspreservedwithinthemeaningofheadingNo
04.02.However ,milkandcreamarenotregardedassopreservedmerelybyreasonofbeingpasteurised ,sterilised
orpeptonised ,iftheyarenotputupinhermetically sealedcans.
Additional Notes
1.Theterm"cans",asusedinNote2tothisChapter,shallbetakentoapplyonlytosuchcontainersofanetca­
pacitynotexceeding 5kg.
2.Theexpression "specialmilkforinfants",asusedinsubheading 04.02B1a),shallbetakentomeanproductsfree
frompathogenic andtoxigenicgermsandcontaining pergramlessthan10000revivifiable aerobicbacteriaandless
thantwocoliformbacteria .
3.Forthepurposeofcalculating thefatcontentofproductsfallingwithinsubheadings 04.02Bib)andBIIb),the
weightofanyaddedsugarshallbedisregarded .
4.(a)Theexpression "wholecheeses",asusedinsubheading 04.04AIa),shallbetakentoapplytowholecheeses
oftheconventional flatcylindrical shapeofthefollowingnetweights:
—Emmentaler :notlessthan60kgbutnotmorethan130kg,
—GruyereandSbrinz:notlessthan20kgbutnotmorethan45kg,
—Bergkase :notlessthan20kgbutnotmorethan60kg,
—Appenzell :notlessthan6kgbutnotmorethan8kg.
(b)Theexpression "wholecheeses",asusedinsubheading 04.04EIb)\aa),shallbetakentoapplyto:
—wholecheesesoftheconventional flatcylindrical shapeofanetweightofnotlessthan39kgbutnotmore
than44kg,
—cubicblocksofcheeseofanetweightofnotlessthan16kgbutnotmorethan21kg.
5.Subheading 04.04AIb)2shallbetakeritoapplyonlytogoodsthepackingsofwhichbearatleastthefollowing
particulars :
—thedescription ofthecheese,
—thefatcontent,byweight,inthedrymatter,
—thepackerresponsible ,
—thecountryoforiginofthecheese.
6.Forthepurposesofsubheading 04.04DI,theexpression "putupforretailsaid"shallbetakentoapplytocheese
ofkindsclassifiedunderthatsubheading putupinimmediate packingsofanetweightnotexceeding 1kgcontain­
ingportionsorslicesofanindividual netweightnotexceeding 100g.

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7.Forthepurposesofsubheadings 04.04AIa),AIb)andDI,theterm"free-at-frontiervalue"shallbetakento
meanthefree-at-frontier priceorfreeonboardpriceinthecountryofexportation ,plusalumpsumtobedeter­
minedinrespectoftheexpensesofdeliverytothecustomsterritoryoftheCommunity .
8.Levyapplicable tocertainmixturesfallingwithinthisChapter:
Thelevyapplicable tomixturesfallingwithinthisChapterandcomposedofproductsclassifiedunderheadingsor
subheadings 04.01B,04.02,04.03,04.04,17.02Aor21.07FIshallbethatapplicable totheingredient whichin­
volvesthehigherorhighestlevyandwhichalsoformsatleast10%byweightofthemixtureconcerned .Where
thismethodofassessingthelevycannotbeapplied,thelevytobeappliedtosuchmixturesshallbethatdetermined
bythetariffclassification ofthemixtures .
Rateofduty
Heading
number DescriptionAutonomous
orlevy
(L)Conventional
1 2 3 4
16(L)
16(L)
16(L)
16(L)
16(L)
16(L)
16(L)
16(L)
16(L)04.01 Milkandcream,fresh,notconcentrated orsweetened :
A.Ofafatcontent,byweight,notexceeding6%:
I.Yoghourt ,kephir,curdledmilk,whey,buttermilk andotherfer­
mentedoracidifiedmilk:
a)Inimmediate packingsofanetcapacityoftwolitresorless
b)Other !
II.Other:
a)Inimmediate packingsofanetcapacityoftwolitresorlessandof
afatcontent,byweight:
1.Notexceeding4%
2.Exceeding 4%
b)Other,ofafatcontent,byweight:
•1.Notexceeding4%
2.Exceeding 4%
B.Other,ofafatcontent,byweight :
I.Exceeding 6%butnotexceeding21%
II.Exceeding21%butnotexceeding45%
III.Exceeding45%
04.02 Milkandcream,preserved ,concentrated orsweetened :
A.Notcontaining addedsugar:
I.Whey
II.Milkandcream,inpowderorgranules :
a)Inimmediate packingsofanetcapacityof2-5kgorlessand
ofafatcontent,byweight:
1.Notexceeding 1-5%
2.Exceeding 1-5%butnotexceeding27%
3.Exceeding27%butnotexceeding29%
4.Exceeding 29%
b)Other,ofafatcontent,byweight:
1.Notexceeding 1-5%
2.Exceeding 1-5%butnotexceeding27%
3.Exceeding27%butnotexceeding29%
4.Exceeding 29%18(L)
18(L)
18(L)
18(L)
18(L)
18(L)
18(L)
18(L)
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Heading
number DescriptionRateofduty
Autonomous
%
orlevy
(DConventional
%
1 2 3 4
04.02 A.III.Milkandcream,otherthaninpowderorgranules :
(cont'd)
a)Inhermetically sealedcansofanetcapacityof454gorless,or
inglasscontainers ofacapacityof0-5litreorlessandofafat
content,byweight,notexceeding 11%:
1.Ofafatcontent,byweight,notexceeding 8-9% * 18(L)
2.Other 18(L)—
b)Other,ofafatcontent,byweight:
1.Notexceeding45% 18(L)-
2.Exceeding45% 18(L)
B.Containing addedsugar:
I.Milkandcream,inpowderorgranules :*
a)Specialmilkforinfants,inhermetically sealedcontainers ofanet
capacityof500gorlessandofafatcontent,byweight,exceed­
ing10%butnotexeeding27%(a) , 23(L)
b)Other:
1.Inimmediate packingsofanetcapacityof2-5kgorlessand
ofafatcontent,byweight:
aa)Notexceeding 1-5% 23(L)
bb)Exceeding 1-5%butnotexceeding27% 23(L)
cc)Exceeding 27% 23(L)
2.Other,ofafatcontent,byweight:
aa)Notexceeding 1-5% 23(L)
bb)Exceeding 1-5%butnotexceeding27% 23(L)—
cc)Exceeding27% 23(L)
II.Milkandcream,otherthaninpowderorgranules :
a)Inhermetically sealedcansofanetcapacityof454gorless
andofafatcontent,byweight,notexceeding 9-5% 23(L)
b)Other,ofafatcontent,byweight:
1.Notexceeding 45% 23(L)
2.Exceeding45% 23(L)
04.03 Butter:
A.Ofafatcontent,byweight,notexceeding85% 24(L)—
B.Other 24(L)
(a)Entryunderthissubheading issubjecttoconditions tobedetermined bythecompetent authorities .

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Rateofduty
Heading
number Description ConventionalAutonomous
orlevy
(U
1 2 3 4
23(L)
23(L)(c)
(c)04.04 Cheeseandcurd(a):
A.Emmentaler ,Gruyere,Sbrinz,Bergkase andAppenzell ,notgratedor
powdered :
I.Ofaminimum fatcontentof45%byweight,inthedrymatter,
maturedforatleastthreemonths (b):
a)Wholecheesesofafree-at-frontier valueper100kgnetweight
of:
1.220-70u.a.ormore,butlessthan240-70u.a
2.240-70u.a.ormore
b)Piecespackedinvacuumorininertgas:
1.Withrindonatleastoneside,ofanetweight:
aa)Ofnotlessthan1kgbutlessthan5kgandofafree­
at-frontier valueofnotlessthan240-70u.a.butlessthan
268-70u.a.per100kgnetweight
bb)Ofnotlessthan450gandofafree-at-frontier value
ofnotlessthan268-70u.a.per100kgnetweight
2.Other,ofanetweightofnotlessthan75gbutnotmore
than250gandofafree-at-frontier valueofnotlessthan
288-70u.a.per100kgnetweight
II.Other
B.Glarusherbcheese (knownasSchabziger ),madefromskimmed milk
andmixedwithfinely-ground herbs(b)
C.Blue-veined cheese,notgratedorpowderedc)
C
C23(L)
23(L)
23(L)
23(L)
23(L)
23(L)12
D.Processedcheese,notgratedorpowdered :
23(L)I.IntheblendingofwhichonlyEmmentaler ,GruyereandAppen­
zellhavebeenusedandwhichmaycontain,asanaddition,Glarus
herbcheese(knownasSchabziger ),putupforretailsale,ofafree­
at-frontier valueofnotlessthan150u.a.per100kgnetweight
andofafatcontent,byWeight,inthedrymatter,notexceeding
56%(b)
II.Other,ofafatcontent,byweight:
a)Notexceeding 36%andofafatcontent,byweight,inthe
drymatter:
1.Notexceeding48%
2.Exceeding48%
b)Exceeding36% '23(L)
23(L)
23(L)
(a)Theexchangeratetobeappliedinconverting intonationalcurrenciestheunitofaccountreferredtointhesubdivisions olthisheadingshall,notwithstanding GeneralRule
C3contained inPartI,Section I,betherepresentative rate,ifsuchrateisfixedpursuanttoCouncilRegulation No129onthevalueoftheunitofaccountandtheexchange
ratestobeappliedforthepurposesofthecommonagricultural policy(())No106,30.10.1962 ,p.2553/62).
(b)Entryunderthissubheading issubjecttoconditions tobedetermined bythecompetentauthorities .
(c)SeeAnnex.

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Rateofduty
Heading
number Description ConventionalAutonomous
orlevy
(L)
1 2 3 4
04.04 E.Other:
(cont'd)
23(L)
23(L)
23(L)I.Notgratedorpowdered ,ofafatcontent,byweight,notexceeding
40%andawatercontent,calculated byweight,ofthenon-fatty
matter :
a)Notexceeding47%
b)Exceeding47%butnotexceeding72%:
1.Cheddar :
aa)WholeCheddarcheeses,madefromunpasteurised milk,
ofaminimum fatcontentof50%byweight,inthedry
matter,maturedforatleastninemonthsandofafree-at­
frontiervalueofnotlessthan213-20u.a.per100kg
netweight(a)
bb)Other
2.TilsitandButterkase ,ofafatcontent,byweight,
inthedrymatter(a):
aa)Notexceeding48%
bb)Exceeding48%
3.Kashkaval (a)
4.Cheeseofsheep'smilkorbuffalomilk,incontainers con­
tainingbrine,orinsheeporgoatskinbottles(a)
5.Other
c)Exceeding 72%:
1.Inimmediate packingsofanetcapacitynotexceeding
500g
2.Other23(L)
23(L)
23(L)
23-(L)
23(L)
23(L)
23(L)
23(L)
23(L)II.Other:
a)Gratedorpowdered ,
b)Other
04.05 Birds'eggsandeggyolks,fresh,driedorotherwise preserved ,sweetened
ornot:
12(L)
12(L)
12A.Eggsinshell,freshorpreserved :
I.Poultryeggs:
a)Eggsforhatching (b)
b)Other
II.Othereggs
B.Eggs,notinshell;eggyolks:
I.Suitableforhumanconsumption :
a)Eggs,notinshell:
1.Dried
2.Other
b)Eggyolks:
1.Liquid
2.Frozen
3.Dried
II.Other(a)22(L)
22(L)
22(L)
22(L)
22(L)
Free Free
04.06
04.07Naturalhoney
Edibleproductsofanimalorigin,notelsewherespecifiedorincluded .30
1227
(a)Entry 4underthissubheading issubjecttoconditions tobedetermined bythecompetent authorities .
(b)OnlypoultryeggswhichfulfiltheconditionsstipulatedbythecompetentauthoritiesoftheEuropeanCommunities areeligibleforentryunderthissubheading .

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CHAPTER S
PRODUCTS OFANIMAL ORIGIN ,NOTELSEWHERE SPECIFIED ORINCLUDED
Notes
1.ThisChapterdoesnotcover:
(a)Edibleproducts (otherthanguts,bladdersandstomachsofanimals,wholeandpiecesthereof,andanimal
blood,liquidordried);
(b)Hidesorskins(includingfurskins )otherthangoodsfallingwithinheadingNo05.05or05.07andparingsand
similarwasteofrawhidesorskinsfallingwithinheadingNo05.15(Chapter41or43);
(c)Animaltextilematerials ,otherthanhorsehairandhorsehairwaste(SectionXI);or
(d)Preparedknotsortuftsforbroomorbrushmaking (headingNo96.01).
2.ForthepurposesofheadingNo05.01,thesortingofhairbylength(providedtherootendsandtipendsrespec­
tivelyarenotarrangedtogether )shallbedeemednottoconstituteworking .
3.Throughout theTariffelephant ,mammoth ,mastodon ,walrus,narwhalandwildboartusks,rhinoceros hornsand
theteethofallanimalsareregardedasivory.
4.Throughout theTarifftheexpression "horsehair"meanshairofthemanesandtailsofequineorbovineanimals .
Rateofduly
Heading
number DescriptionAutonomous
orlevy
(L)Conventional
i 2 3 I
05.01
Free Free
05.02
Free Free
05.03Humanhair,unworked,whetherornotwashedorscoured ;wasteof
humanhair
Pigs',hogs'andboars'bristlesorhair;badgerhairandotherbrush
makinghair;wasteofsuchbristlesandhair
Horsehair andhorsehair waste,whetherornotputuponalayeror
betweentwolayersofothermaterial :
A.Neithercurlednorputuponalayerorbetweentwolayersofother
material
B.Other
Guts,bladders andstomachs ofanimals (otherthanfish),wholeand
piecesthereof
FishwasteFree
3Free
1
05.04
Free Free
05.05 Free Free
05.061

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Rateofduty
AutonomousHeading
numberDescription
orlew
(L)'Conventional
31 2 4
05.07
Free
4Skinsandotherpartsofbirds,withtheirfeathersordown,feathersand
partsoffeathers (whetherornotwithtrimmededges)anddown,not
furtherworkedthancleaned,disinfected ortreatedforpreservation ;
powderandwasteoffeathersorpartsoffeathers:
A.Bedfeathers;down:
I.Raw
II.Other
B.Other
Bonesandhorn-cores ,unworked ,defatted,simplyprepared (butnotcut
toshape),treatedwithacidordegelatinised ;powderandwasteofthese
productsFree
3-5
2 3
05.08
Free Free
05.09 Ivory,tortoise-shell ,horns,antlers,hooves,nails,clawsandbeaks,
unworked orsimplypreparedbutnotcuttoshape,andwasteand
powderoftheseproducts;whalebone andthelike,unworked or
simplypreparedbutnotcuttoshape,andhairandwasteoftheseproducts Free a
[05.10]
[05.11]
05.12
05.13Free Free
Free
8Coralandsimilarsubstances ,unworked orsimplyprepared butnot
otherwise worked;shells,unworked orsimplypreparedbutnotcutto
shape;powderandwasteofshells
Naturalsponges :
A.Raw
B.Other
Ambergris ,castoreum ,civetandmusk;cantharides ;bile,whetherornot
dried;animalproducts,fresh,chilledorfrozen,orotherwise provisionally
preserved ,ofakindusedinthepreparation ofpharmaceutical products
Animalproductsnotelsewhere specifiedorincluded ;deadanimalsof
Chapter 1orChapter3,unfitforhumanconsumption :
A.Fish,crustaceans andmolluscs
B.Other05.14
Free Free
05.15
Free
Free(a)
(a)
(a)SeeAnnex.

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SECTION II
VEGETABLE PRODUCTS
CHAPTER 6
LIVETREESANDOTHERPLANTS ;BULBS,ROOTSANDTHELIKE;CUTFLOWERS ANDORNAMENTAL FOLIAGE
Notes
1.ThisChaptercoversonlylivetreesandgoods(includingseedlingvegetables )ofakindcommonly suppliedbynur­
serygardenersorfloristsforplantingorforornamental use;nevertheless itdoesnotincludepotatoes,onions,shal­
lots,garlicandotherproductsofChapter7.
2.AnyreferenceinheadingNo06.03or06.04togoodsofanykindshallbeconstrued asincluding areferenceto
bouquets ,floralbaskets,wreathsandsimilararticlesmadewhollyorpartlyofgoodsofthatkind,accountnotbe­
ingtakenofaccessories ofothermaterials .
A.Dormant
II.OtherHeading
number DescriptionRateofduty
Autonomous
orlevy
(DConventional
1 2 3 4
06.01 Bulbs,tubers,tuberousroots,conns,crownsandrhizomes ,dormant ,in
growthorinflower:
A.Dormant
B.Ingrowthorinflower:10 8
I.Orchids,hyacinths ,narcissiandtulips 18 15
06.02II.Other
Otherliveplants,including trees,shrubs,bushes,roots,cuttingsand15 10
slips:
A.Unrootedcuttingsandslips:
I.Ofvines Free —
II.Other
B.Vineslips,graftedorrooted12
3
C.Pineappleplants Free Free
06.03D.Other
Cutflowersandflowerbudsofakindsuitableforbouquets orfor15 13
ornamental purposes ,fresh,dried,dyed,bleached,impregnated orother­
wiseprepared :
A.Fresh:
I.From1Juneto31October : 24 24
II.From1November to31May 20 17
B.Other 20 —II.Other

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Heading
number DescriptionRateofduty
Autonomous
%
orlevy
(DConventional
%
1 2 3 4
06.04 Foliage,branchesandotherparts(otherthanflowersorbuds)oftrees,
shrubs,bushesandotherplants,andmosses,lichensandgrasses,being
goodsofakindsuitableforbouquetsorornamental purposes,fresh,
dried,dyed,bleached,impregnated orotherwiseprepared :
A.Reindeer moss..
B.Other:
I.Fresh
II.Notfurtherpreparedthandried
III.Other10
12
10
17Free
10'
8A.Reindeer moss
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CHAPTER 7
EDIBLEVEGETABLES ANDCERTAIN ROOTSANDTUBERS
Note
InheadingsNos07.01,07.02and07.03,theword"vegetables"istobetakentoincludeediblemushrooms ,truffles,
olives,capers,tomatoes ,potatoes,saladbeetroot,cucumbers ,gherkins ,marrows ,pumpkins ,aubergines ,sweetpep­
pers,fennel,parsley,chervil,tarragon,cress,sweetmarjoram (Majorana hortensisorOriganum majorana),horse­
radishandgarlic.
HeadingNo07.04coversalldried,dehydrated orevaporated vegetables ofthekindsfallingwithinheadingsNos
07.01to07.03,otherthan:
(a)Driedleguminous vegetables ,shelled (headingNo07.05);
(b)Groundsweetpeppers (headingNo09.04);
(c)Floursofthedriedleguminous vegetables ofheadingNo07.05(headingNo11.04);
(d)Flour,mealandflakesofpotato(headingNo11.05).
Additional Note
Theexpression "cultivatedmushrooms asusedinsubheading 07.01Q1,shallbetakentoapplyonlytothefollow­
ingcultivatedmushrooms ofthePsalliota (Agaricus)species:hortensis ,albaordisporaandsubedulis .Otherspecies,
includingthosecultivated artificially (forexample ,Rhodopaxillus nudusandPolypurus tuberaster ),fallwithinsub­
heading07.01QIV.
Heading
number DescriptionRateofduty
Autonomous
orlevy
(L)'Conventional
1 2 3 4
07.01 Vegetables ,freshorchilled:
A.Potatoes :
1.Seedpotatoes (a) 10 9
II.Newpotatoes :
a)From1Januaryto15May 15 —
b)From16Mayto30June 21 —
III.Other:
a)Forthemanufacture ofstarch(a) 9 —
b)Other 18 —
B.Cabbages ,cauliflowers andBrusselssprouts :
I.Cauliflowers :
a)From15Aprilto30November 17 —
withamin.
of2u.a.
per100kg
net
(a)Entryunderthissubheading issubjecttoconditions tobedetermined bythecompetentauthorities .

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%Heading
number DescriptionRateofduty
Autonomous
%
orlevy
(L)Conventional
1 2 3 4
07.01 B.I.b)From1December to14April 12
(cont'd) withamin.
of1-40u.a.
per100kg
net
II.Whitecabbagesandredcabbages 15
withamin.
of0-50u.a.
per100kg
net
III.Other 15
C.Spinach 13
D.Saladvegetables ,includingendiveandchicory :
I.Cabbagelettuce:
a)From1Aprilto30November 15
withamin.
of2-50u.a.
per100kg
gross
b)From1December to31March 13
withamin.
of1-60u.a.
per100kg
gross
II.Other ; 13
E.Chard(orwhitebeet)andcardoons 13 —
F.Leguminous vegetables ,shelledorunshelled :
I.Peas:
a)From1September to31May 12 10
b)From1Juneto31August 17 —
II.Beans(ofthespeciesPhaseolus ):
a)From1Octoberto30June 13 —
withamin.
of2u.a.
per100kg
net
b)From1Julyto30September 17 —
withamin.
of2u.a.
per100kg
net
III.Other 17 14
G.Carrots,turnips,saladbeetroot,salsify,celeriac,radishesandsimilar
edibleroots:
I.Celeriac (rootedceleryorGermancelery):
a)From1Mayto30September
b)From1Octoberto30April13
17

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Heading
number DescriptionRateofduty
Autonomous
orlevy
(U'Conventional
%
1 2 3 4
07.01 G.II.Carrotsandturnips " 17
(cont'd)III.Horse-radish (Cochlearia armoracia ) 17 15
IV.Other 17 —
H.Onions,shallotsandgarlic 12 12
IJ.Leeksandotheralliaceousplants(forexample ,chives,Welshonions) 13 —
K.Asparagus 16 16
L.Artichokes 13 —
M.Tomatoes :
I.From1November to14May 11
withamin.
of2u.a.
'. per100kg
net(a)
II.From15Mayto31October 18
withamin.
of3-50u.a.
per100kg
net(a)
N.Olives :
I.Forusesotherthantheproduction ofoil(b) 7 —
II.Other 7
+(L)
O.Capers 7
P.Cucumbers andgherkins :
I.Cucumbers :
a)From1November to15May 16(a)—
b)From16Mayto31October 20(a) 20
II.Gherkins 16 —
Q.Mushrooms andtruffles :
I.Cultivated mushrooms 16 —
II.Chantarelles 10 4
III.Flapmushrooms 10 7
IV.Other
R.Fennel
S.Sweetpeppers10
12
118
10
9
07.02T.Other
Vegetables (whetherornotcooked),preservedbyfreezing :16
A.Olives
B.Other19
1919
18IV.Other
A.Olives
B.Other
(a)Incertainconditions acountervailing taxisprovidedforinadditiontothecustomsduty.
(b)Entryunderthissubheading issubjecttoconditions tobedetermined bythecompetent authorities .

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Rateofduty
Autonomous Heading
number Description%Conventional
%orlevy
(D
1 2 3 4
07.03
8
8
+(L)
8
9
15
12
156
9
15
07.04Vegetables provisionally preserved inbrine,insulphurwaterorinother
preservative solutions ,butnotspeciallypreparedforimmediate consump­
tion:
A.Olives:
I.Forusesotherthantheproduction ofoil(a)
II.Other
B.Capers
C.Onions
D.Cucumbers andgherkins
E.Othervegetables .'....
F.Mixturesofvegetables specifiedabove.-
Dried,dehydrated orevaporated vegetables ,whole,cut,sliced,brokenor
inpowder,butnotfurtherprepared :
A.Onions
B.Other
Driedleguminous vegetables ,shelled,whetherornotskinnedorsplit:
A.Forsowing:
I.Peas(includingchickpeas)andbeans(ofthespeciesPhaseolus )
II.Lentils
III.Other
B.Other:
I.Peas(includingchickpeas)andbeans(ofthespeciesPhaseolus )
II.Lentils
III.Other20
1618
16
07.05
10
7
7
10
7
74-5
2
5
4-5
2
5
07.06 Manioc,arrowroot ,salep,Jerusalem artichokes ,sweetpotatoesandother
similarrootsandtuberswithhighstarchorinulincontent,freshor
dried,wholeorsliced;sagopith:
A.Manioc,arrowroot ,salepandothersimilarrootsandtuberswithhigh
starchcontent,excludingsweetpotatoes 6(L)
6(b)6
6 B.Other
(a)Entryunderthissubheading issubjecttoconditionstobedetermined bythecompetentauthorities .
(b)Dutyratereducedto3%(suspension )foranindefiniteperiod.

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CHAPTER 8
EDIBLEFRUITANDNUTS;PEELOFMELONS ORCITRUSFRUIT
Notes
1.ThisChapterdoesnotcoverinediblenutsorfruits.
2.Theword"fresh"istobetakentoextendtogoodswhichhavebeenchilled.
Rateofduty
Heading
numberAutonomousConventional Description%
%orlevy
(U
1 2 a 4
08.01
12
20(a)
9
12
2
5
5
1220
9
8
(b)
2-5
Free
6
08.02Dates,bananas,coconuts ,Brazilnuts,cashewnuts,pineapples ,avocados ,
mangoes,guavasandmangosteens ,freshordried,shelledornot:
A.Dates
B.Bananas
C.Pineapples
D.Avocados
E.Coconuts
F.Cashewnuts
G.Brazilnuts
H.Other
Citrusfruit,freshordried:
A.Oranges :
I.Sweetoranges,fresh:
a)From1Aprilto30April
b)From1Mayto15May
c)-From16Mayto15October
d)From16Octoberto31March
II.Other:
a)From1Aprilto15October
b)From16Octoberto31March
B.Mandarins (including tangerines andsatsumas);Clementines ,wilkings
andothersimilarcitrushybrids
C.Lemons
D.Grapefruit
E.Other
Figs,freshordried:
A.Fresh
B.Dried15(c)
15(c)
15(c)
20(c)13
6
4
15 15
20
20(c)
8(c)
12
164
08.03
7
10
(a)Dutyexemption grantedintheFederalRepublicofGermanywithinthelimitsofatariffquota.
(b)SeeAnnex.
(c)Incertainconditions acountervailing taxisprovidedforinadditiontothecustomsduty.

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Heading
number DescriptionRateofduty
Autonomous
%­
orlevy
(L)Conventional
%
! 2 3 4
08.04 Grapes,freshordried:
A.Fresh:
I.Tablegrapes:
a)From1November to14July 18(a)—
b)From15Julyto31October 22(a)—
II.Other:
a)From1November to14July 18(a)—
b)From15Julyto31October 22(a)—
B.Dried:
I.Inimmediate containers ofanetcapacityof15kgorless 9 4
II.Other 9 4
08.05 NutsotherthanthosefallingwithinheadingNo08.01,freshordried,
shelledornot:
A.Almonds :
I.Bitter Free Free
II.Other 7 7
B.Walnuts
C.Chestnuts8
78
D.Pistachios 2 --
E.Pecans 4 3
F.Areca(orbetel)andcola 3 1-5
G.Other 4
08.06 Apples,pearsandquinces,fresh:
A.Apples:
I.Ciderapples,inbulk,from16September to15December
II.Other:
a)From1Augustto31December
b)From1Januaryto31March10
withamin.
of0-50u.a.
per100kg
net
14
withamin.
of240u.a.
per100kg
net(a)
10
withamin.
of1-70u.a.
per100kg
net(a)9
withamin.
of0-45u.a.
per100kg
net
14
withamin.
of2-40u.a.
per100kg
net
10
withamin.
of1-70u.a.
per100kg
net
(a)Incertainconditions acountervailing taxisprovidedforinadditiontothecustomsduty.

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Heading
numberDescriptionRateofduty
Autonomous
%
orlevy
(L)Conventional
%
1 2 3 4
08.06 A.II.c)From1Aprilto31July 8 6
(cont'd) withamin.withamm.
of1-40u.a.of1-40u.a.
per100kgper100kg
net(a) net
B.Pears:
I.Perrypears,inbulk,from1Augustto31December 13 9
withaminwithamin.
of2u.a.of045u.a.
per100kgper100kg
net net
II.Other:
a)From1Januaryto31March 10 10
withamin.withamin.
of1-50u.a.of1-50u.a.
per100kgper100kg
net(a) net
b)From1Aprilto15July 10 7
withamin.withamin.
of1-50u.a.of1-50u.a.
per100kgper100kg
net(a) net
c)From16Julyto31July 10 10
withamin.withamin.
of1-50u.a.of1-50u.a.
per100kgper100kg
net(a) net
d)From1Augustto31December 13 13
withamin.withamin.
of2u.a.of2u.a.
per100kgper100kg
net(a) net
C.Quinces 9
08.07 Stonefruit,fresh:
A.Apricots 25
B.Peaches,includingnectarines
C.Cherries :
I.From1Mayto15July
II.From16Julyto30April22(a)
15
withamin.
of3u.a.
per100kg
net(a)
15(a) 15
(a)Incertainconditions acountervailing taxisprovidedforinadditiontothecustomsduty.

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Rateofduty
Heading
number DescriptionAutonomous
%Conventional
%orlevy
(L)
i 2 3 4
08.07
(cont'd)15
withamin.
of3u.a.
per100kg
net(a)
10(a) 10
15
08.08
16
withamin.
of3u.a.
per100kg
net
14
Free
4
11
616
9
9
12
12(b)
12
11D.Plums :
I.From1Julyto30September
II.From1Octoberto30June
E.Other
Berries,fresh:
A.Strawberries :
I.From1Mayto31July
II.From1Augustto30April ;
B.Cowberries ,foxberriesormountaincranberries (fruitofthespeciesVacci­
niumvitisidaea)
C.Bilberries (fruitofthespeciesVaccinium myrtillus )
D.Raspberries ,blackcurrantsandredcurrants
E.Papaws
F.Other
Otherfruit,fresh
Fruit(whetherornotcooked),preserved byfreezing,notcontaining added
sugar:
A.Strawberries ,raspeberries ,blackcurrants ,redcurrants ,bilberries (fruitofthe
speciesVaccinium myrtillus),blackberries (brambleberries ),mulberries and
cloudberries
B.Other
Fruitprovisionally preserved (forexample,bysulphurdioxidegas,in
brine,insulphurwaterorinotherpreservative solutions),butunsuitable
inthatstateforimmediate consumption :
A.Apricots
B.Oranges
C.Papaws
D.Bilberries (fruitofthespeciesVaccinium myrtillus )
E.Other....;
Fruit,dried,otherthanthatfallingwithinheadingNo08.01,08.02,08.03,
08.04or08.05:
A.Apricots
B.Peaches,includingnectarines „
C.Prunes
D.Applesandpears08.09
08.10
20
2018
08.11
5-516
16
11
11
118
08.12
9
97
7
16 18
10 8
(a)Incertainconditions acountervailing taxisprovidedforinadditiontothecustomsduty.
(b)Dutyratereducedto3%(suspension )foranindefiniteperiod.

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Rateofduty
Heading
number DescriptionAutonomous
%Conventional
%orlevy
(D
1 2 3 4
08.12 3
(cont'd)4 E.Papaws
F.Fruitsalads:
I.Notcontaining prunes
II.Containing prunes ...
G.Other8
12
69
12
8
08.13 Peelofmelonsandcitrusfruit,fresh,frozen,dried,orprovisionally
preservedinbrine,insulphurwaterorinotherpreservative solutions 2

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CHAPTER 9
COFFEE ,TEA,MAT£ANDSPICES
Notes
1.MixturesoftheproductsofheadingsNos09.04to09.10aretobeclassifiedasfollows :
(a)Mixturesoftwoormoreoftheproductsfallingwithinthesameheadingaretobeclassifiedinthatheading
and,ifthatheadingcontainssubheadings ,underthesubheading applicable totheconstituent bearingthehigh­
estrateofduty,thisratebeingchargeable onthewholemixture;
(b)MixturesoftwoormoreoftheproductsfallingwithindifferentheadingsaretobeclassifiedunderheadingNo
09.10.
Theadditionofothersubstances totheproductsofheadingsNos09.04to09.10(ortothemixturesreferredtoin
paragraph (a)or(b)above)shallnotaffecttheirclassification providedthattheresultingmixturesretaintheessen­
tialcharacterofthegoodsfallinginthoseheadings .Otherwise suchmixturesarenotclassifiedinthisChapter ;
thoseconstituting mixedcondiments ormixedseasonings areclassifiedinheadingNo21.04.
2.ThisChapterdoesnotcover:
(a)Sweetpeppers,unground (Chapter7);or
(b)Cubebpepper (Pipercubeba)andotherproductsofheadingNo12.07.
Heading
numberDescriptionRateofduty
Autonomous
orlevy
(LÍ'Conventional
1 2 3 4
09.01 Coffee,whetherornotroastedorfreedofcaffeine;coffeehusksand
skins;coffeesubstitutes containing coffeeinanyproportion :
A.Coffee :
I.Unroasted :
a)Notfreedofcaffeine 12 7
b)Freedofcaffeine 21 13
II.Roasted :
a)Notfreedofcaffeine 25 15
b)Freedofcaffeine 30 18
B.Husksandskins 21 13
C.Coffeesubstitutes containing coffeeinanyproportion 30 18
09.02 Tea:
A.Inimmediate packingsofanetcapacitynotexceeding 3kg 23(a) 11-5
B.Other 10-8(b) 9
(a)Dutyratereducedto5%(suspension )foranindefiniteperiod.
(b)Totalsuspension foranindefiniteperiod .

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Rateofduty
Autonomous Heading
number Description Conventional
orlevy
(U%
i •2 3 4
25 Free
Free
1017
17
Free
Free
20Free
Free
10
25
25
11512
12-5
11509.03 Mate
09.04 Pepperofthegenus"Piper";pimentoofthegenus"Capsicum"orthe
genus"Pimenta":
A.Neithercrushednorground :
I.Pepper :
a)Fortheindustrialmanufacture ofessentialoilsorresinoids (a)
b)Other
II.Pimento :
a)Ofthegenus"Capsicum",forthemanufacture ofcapsicinor
Capsicum oleoresindyes(a)
b)Fortheindustrialmanufacture ofessentialoilsorresinoids (a)
c)Other
B.Crushedorground :
I.Pimentoofthegenus"Capsicum"
II.Other
09.05 Vanilla
09.06 Cinnamon andcinnamon-tree flowers :
A.Ground
B.Other
09.07 Cloves(wholefruit,clovesandstems)
09.08 Nutmeg,maceandcardamoms :
A.Neithercrushednorground :
I.Fortheindustrialmanufacture ofessentialoilsorresinoids (a)
II.Other :
a)Nutmeg
b)Other
B.Crushedorground :
I.Nutmeg
II.Mace
III.Cardamoms25(b)
20(c)13
10
15 15
Free Free
15
Free15(b)
20
25(d)
25(c)
25(e)18
12-5
5
(a)Entryunderthissubheading issubjecttoconditions tobedetermined bythecompetent authorities .
(b)Dutyratereducedto10%(suspension )foranindefiniteperiod.
(c)Dutyratereducedto8%(suspension )foranindefiniteperiod.
(d)Dutyratereducedto12%(suspension )foranindefiniteperiod.
(e)Totalsuspension foranindefiniteperiod.

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Rateofduty
Heading
numberDescriptionAutonomous
orlevy
(UConventional
1 2 3 4
5
23
Free
Free
Free5
5
26
10
1009.09 Seedsofanise,badian,fennel,coriander ,cumin,carawayandjuniper:
A.Neithercrushednorground :
I.Aniseed
II.Badianseed
III.Seedsoffennel,coriander ,cumin,carawayandjuniper:
a)Fortheindustrial manufacture ofessentialoilsorresinoids (a)..
b)Other:
1.Coriander seed
2.Other
B.Crushedorground:
I.Badianseed
II.Coriander seed
III.Other
09.10 Thyme,saffronandbayleaves;otherspices:
A.Thyme :
I.Neithercrushednorground :
a)Wildthyme(Thymusserpyllum ) ■
b)Other
II.Crushedorground
B.Bayleaves
C.Saffron :
I.Neithercrushednorground
II.Crushedorground
D.Ginger
E.Turmeric (curcuma);fenugreek seed
F.Otherspices,including themixturesreferredtoinNote1(b)tothis
Chapter :
I.Neithercrushednorground
II.Crushedorground :
a)Currypowderandpaste
b)Other(b)
(b)Free
14
17
14
16
19
Free
Free
20
25
25Free
(a)Entryunderthissubheading issubjecttoconditions tobedetermined bythecompetent authorities .
(b)SeeAnnex.

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CHAPTER 10
CEREALS
Note
ThisChapteronlycoversthosegrainswhichhavebeenneitherhullednorotherwiseworked.However ,rice,husked,
milled,polished,glazed,parboiled ,convertedorbrokenremainsclassifiedinheadingNo10.06.
Additional Notes
1.Theterm"durumwheat",asusedinsubheading 10.01B,shallbetakentomeanwheatofthe"triticumdurum"
speciesandthehybridsderivedfromtheinterspecific crossingof"triticumdurum"withthesamenumberof
chromosomes asthatspecies.Durumwheatthusdefinedmustbeofacolourrangingfromamber-yellow tobrown
andshowatranslucent horn-likevitreousfracture .
2.Thefollowingtermsshallhavethemeaningshereunder assignedtothem:
(a)"Roundgrainrice"(10.06AIa),AIIa),BIa)andBIIa)):rice,thegrainsofwhichareofalengthnotex­
ceeding5-2mmandofalength/widthratiooflessthan2;
(b)"Longgrainrice"(10.06AIb),AIIb),Bib)andBIIb)):rice,thegrainsofwhichareofalengthexceeding
5-2mm;
(c)"Paddyrice"(10.06AI):ricewhichhasretaineditshuskafterthreshing ;
(d)"Huskedrice"(10.06AII):paddyricefromwhichonlythehuskhasbeenremoved .Examplesofricefalling
withinthisdefinitionarethosewiththecommercial descriptions "brownrice","cargorice","loonzain"and
"risosbramato";
(e)"Semi-milled rice"(10.06BI):paddyricefromwhichthehusk,partofthegerm,andthewholeorpartofthe
outerlayersofthepericarp,butnottheinnerlayers,havebeenremoved;
(f)"Whollymilledrice"(10.06BII):ricefromwhichthehusk,thewholeoftheouterandinnerlayersofthe
pericarp ,thewholeofthegerminthecaseoflongorsemi-longgrainrice,andatleastpartthereofinthecase
ofroundgrainrice,havebeenremoved,butinwhichlongitudinal whitestriationsmayremainonnotmore
than10%ofthegrains;
(g)"Brokenrice"(10.06C):grainfragments thelengthofwhichdoesnotexceedthreequartersoftheaverage
lengthofthewholegrain.
3.Leviesapplicable tomixturesofcereals:
A.Thelevyapplicable tomixturescomposedoftwoofthecerealsfallingwithinheadingsNos10.01to10.05and
10.07shallbethatapplicable :
(a)tothecomponent cerealpredominating byweight,whenthatcerealrepresentsatleast90%oftheweightof
themixture;
(b)tothecomponent cerealliabletothehigherlevy,whenneitherofthetwocomponent cerealsrepresentsat
least90%oftheweightofthemixture .
B.WhereamixtureiscomposedofmorethantwoofthecerealsfallingwithinheadingsNos10.01to10.05and
10.07,andwhereseveralcerealseachrepresentmorethan10%oftheweightofthemixture,thelevyappli­

(a)Entryunderthissubheading issubjecttoconditionstobedetermined bythecompetentauthorities .
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cabletothemixtureshallbethehighestoftheleviesapplicable tosuchcereals,evenwhentheamountofthe
levyisthesamefortwoormoreofthecereals.Whereasinglecerealrepresents morethan10%oftheweight
ofthemixture,thelevytobeappliedshallbethatapplicable tosuchcereal.
CThelevyapplicable tomixturescomposedofthecerealsfallingwithinheadingsNos10.01to10.05and10.07
andnotgovernedbytheaboverulesshallbethehigherorhighestoftheleviesapplicable tothecerealscompos­
ingthemixtureconcerned ,evenwhentheamountofthelevyisthesamefortwoormoreofthecereals.
D.Thelevyapplicable tomixturescomposedofoneormoreofthecerealsfallingwithinheadingsNos10.01to
10.05and10.07andofoneormoreoftheproductsfallingwithinheadingNo10.06shallbethatapplicable to
thecomponent cerealorproductliabletothehigherorhighestlevy.
E.Thelevyapplicable tomixturescomposedofriceofheadingNo10.06classifiable underseveraldifferentpro­
cessinggroupsorstages,orofriceclassifiable underoneormoredifferentprocessing groupsorstagesandof
brokenrice,shallbethatapplicable :
(a)tothecomponent predominating byweight,whenthatcomponent representsatleast90%oftheweightof
themixture;
(b)tothecomponent liabletothehigherorhighestlevy,whennocomponent representsatleast90%ofthe
weightofthemixture .
F.Wherethismethodofassessingthelevycannotbeapplied,thelevytobeappliedtosuchmixturesshallbethat
determined bythetariffclassification ofthemixtures .
Rateofduty
Heading
numberDescriptionAutonomousConventiona%%orlevy
(I.)
1 2 4
10.01
10.0220(L)
20(L)
16(L)
13(L)
13(L)10.03
10.04Wheatandmeslin(mixedwheatandrye):
A.Commonwheat,andmeslin
B.Durumwheat
Rye
Barley
Oats
Maize:
A.Hybrid,forsowing (a)
B.Other
Rice:
A.Paddyrice;huskedrice:
I.Paddyrice:
a)Roundgrain
b)Longgrain410.05
Free(b)
9(L)
10.06
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number DescriptionRateofduty
Autonomous
%
orlevy
(L)Conventional
%
1 2 3 4
10.06 A.II.Huskedrice:
(cont'd)a)Roundgrain 12(L)
b)Longgrain ; 12(L)—
B.Semi-milled orwhollymilledrice:
I.Semi-milled rice:
a)Roundgrain 16(L)—
b)Longgrain 16(L)—
II.Whollymilledrice:
a)Roundgrain 16(L)
b)Longgrain 16(L)—
C.Brokenrice 16(L)
10.07 Buckwheat ,millet,canaryseedandgrainsorghum ;othercereals:
A.Buckwheat 10(L)—
BMillet 8(L)
C.Grainsorghum 8(L)
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CHAPTER 11
PRODUCTS OFTHEMILLING INDUSTRY ;MALTANDSTARCHES ;GLUTEN ;DMULIN
Notes
1.ThisChapterdoesnotcover:
(a)Roastedmaltputupascoffeesubstitutes (headingNo09.01or21.02);
(b)FloursandmealpreparedforuseasinfantfoodorfordieteticorculinarypurposesofheadingNo19.02;
(c)CornflakesandotherproductsfallingwithinheadingNo19.05;
(d)Pharmaceutical products (Chapter30);or
(e)Starcheshavingthecharacterofperfumery ,cosmeticsortoiletpreparations fallingwithinheadingNo33.06.
2.A.ProductsfromthemillingofthecerealslistedinthetablebelowfallwithinthisChapteriftheyhave,byweight
onthedryproduct :
(a)astarchcontent (determined bythemodifiedEwerspolarimetric method)exceeding thatindicated in
column2;and
(b)anashcontent (afterdeduction ofanyaddedminerals )notexceedingthatindicatedincolumn3.
Otherwise ,theyfalltobeclassifiedinheadingNo23.02.
However ,germofcereals,whole,rolled,flakedorground,fallsinallcaseswithinheadingNo11.02.
B.ProductsfallingwithinthisChapterundertheaboveprovisions shallbeclassifiedinheadingNo11.01(cereal
flours)ifthepercentage passingthroughasilkgauzeorman-made textilesievewiththeapertureindicatedin
column4or5isnotless,byweight,thanthatshownagainstthecerealconcerned .
Otherwise ,theyfalltobeclassifiedinheadingNo11.02.
Cereal Starchcontent AshcontentRateofpassagethrougha
sievewithanapertureof
315micrometres 500micrometres
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
Wheatandrye 45% 2-5% 80%
Barley 45% 3% 80%—
Oats 45% 5% 80%
Maizeandsorghum 45% 2%— 90%
Rice 45% 1-6% 80%—
Buckwheat 45% 4% 80%—
Othercereals 45% 2% 50% —
Additional Notes
1.Forthepurposesofsubheading 11.02A,theexpression "cerealgroatsandcerealmeal"meansproductsobtained
bythefragmentation ofcerealgrains,ofwhich:
(a)inthecaseofmaizeproducts,atleast95%byweightpassesthroughasilkgauzeorman-made textilesieve
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(b)inthecaseofothercerealproducts ,atleast95%byweightpassesthroughasilkgauzeorman-made textile
sievewithanapertureof1-25mm.
2.ProductsfromthemillingofthecerealsofthisChapterwhichhavebeenpelletisedeitherdirectlybycompression
orbytheadditionofabinderinaproportion ofupto3%byweightaretobeclassifiedinsubheading 11.02F.
Rateofduty
Heading
number DescriptionAutonomousConventional%
%orlevy
(L)
1 2 3 4
11.01 Cerealflours:
A.Wheatormeslinflour
B.Ryeflour
C.Barleyflour
D.Oatflour
E.Maizeflour:
I.Ofafatcontentnotexceeding 1-5%byweight
II.Other
F.Riceflour
G.Other30(L)(a)
8(L)
8(L)
8(L)
8(L)
8(L)
14(L)
8(L)
11.02
30(L)
30(L)
25(L)
23(L)
23(L)Cerealgroatsandcerealmeal;otherworkedcerealgrains(forexample,
rolled,flaked,polished ,pearledorkibbledbutnotfurtherprepared),
exceptricefallingwithinheadingNo10.06;germofcereals,whole,rolled,
flakedorground:
A.Cerealgroatsandcerealmeal:
I.Wheat :
a)Durumwheat
b)Commonwheat
II.Rye
III.Barley
IV.Oats
V.Maize:
a)Ofafatcontentnotexceeding 1-5%byweight:
1.Forthebrewingindustry (b)
2.Other
b)Other
VI.Rice
VII.Other23(L)
23(L)
23(L)
23(L)
23(L)
(a)Theautonomous dutyforflourofmeslin(mixedwheatandryeis13%.
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Rateofduty
Heading
number Description Autonomous Conventional
% %
1 3 2 4
11.02
(cont'd)
23(L)
23(L)
23(L)
23(L)
23(L)
30(L)
25(L)
23(L)
23(L)
30(L)
25(L)
23(L)
23(L)
23(L)
23(L)B.Hulledgrains(shelledorhusked),whetherornotslicedorkibbled :
I.Barleyandoats:
a)Hulled (shelledorhusked):
1.Barley
2.Oats:
aa)Clippedoats
bb)Other
b)Hulledandslicedorkibbled("Griitze"or"grutten"):
1.Barley
2.Oats
II.Othercereals:
a)Wheat
b)Rye
c)Maize
d)Other
C.Pearledgrains:
I.Wheat
II.Rye
III.Barley
IV.Oats
V.Maize
VI.Other
D.Grainsnototherwise workedthankibbled :
I.Wheat
II.Rye
III.Barley
IV.Oats
V.Maize
VI.Other
E.Rolledgrains;flakedgrains:
I.Barleyandoats:
a)Rolled:
1.Barley
2.Oats
b)Flaked:
1.Barley
2.Oats
II.Othercereals :
a)Wheat
b)Rye30(L)
25(L)
23(L)
23(L)
23(L)
23(L)
23(L)
23(L)
28(L)
28(L)
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Heading
numberDescription Autonomous
%Conventional
1 2 3 4
11.02
(cont'd)E.II.c)Maize
d)Other:
1.Flakedrice
2.Other
F.Pellets :
I.Wheat23(L)
23(L)
23(L)
30(L)—
II.Rye 25(L)—
III.Barley 23(L)—
IV.Oats 23(L)—
V.Maize 23(L)—
VI.Rice 23(L)—
VII.Other 23(L)—
G.Germofcereals,whole,rolled,flakedorground :
I.Wheat 30(L)—
II.Other 30(L)—
[11.03]
11.04 Flourofthedriedleguminous vegetables fallingwithinheadingNo07.05orof
thefruitsfallingwithinanyheadinginChapter8;flourandmealofsagoandof
rootsandtubersfallingwithinheadingNo07.06:
A.Flourofthedriedleguminous vegetables fallingwithinheadingNo07.05... 12 (a)
B.FlourofthefruitsfallingwithinanyheadinginChapter8:
I.Ofbananas 17—
II.Other 13—
C.FlourandmealofsagoandofrootsandtubersfallingwithinheadingNo
07.06:
I.Denatured (b) 28(L)— -
II.Other:
a)Forthemanufacture ofstarches (b) 28(L)—
b)Other 28(L)—
11.05 Flour,mealandflakesofpotato 19 —
[11.06]
11.07 Malt,roastedornot:
A.Unroasted :
I.Obtained fromwheat:
a)Intheformofflour
b)Other20(L)
20(L)—
(a)SeeAnnex.
(b)Entryunderthissubheading issubjecttoconditions tobedetermined bythecompetent authorities .

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Autonomous
orlevy
(L)Conventional
B.*RoastedHeading
numberDescriptionRateofduty
Autonomous
orlevy
(L)Conventional
1 2 3 4
11.07 A.II.Other :
(cont'd)
a)Intheformofflour 20(L)—
b)Other 20(L)—
11.08B..Roasted
Starches ;inulin:20(L)
A.Starches :
I.Maizestarch 27(L)—
II.Ricestarch 25(L)—
III.Wheatstarch 28(L)—
IV.Potatostarch 25(L)—
11.09V.Other
B.Inulin
Wheatgluten,whetherornotdried28(L)
30
27(L)-V.Other
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CHAPTER 12
QILSEEDSANDOLEAGINOUS FRUIT;MISCELLANEOUS GRAINS ,SEEDSANDFRUIT;
INDUSTRIAL ANDMEDICAL PLANTS ;STRAWANDFODDER
Notes
1.HeadingNo12.01istobetakentoapply,interalia,toground-nuts ,soyabeans,mustardseeds,oilpoppyseeds,
poppyseedsandcopra.ItistobetakennottoapplytococonutsorotherproductsofheadingNo08.01orto
olives(Chapter7orChapter20).
2.ForthepurposesofheadingNo12.03,beetseeds,grassandotherherbageseeds,seedsofornamental flowers,veg­
etableseeds,seedsofforesttrees,seedsoffruittrees,seedsofvetches (otherthanthoseofthespeciesViciafaba)
andoflupinesaretoberegardedasseedsofakindusedforsowing.
HeadingNo12.03is,however,tobetakennottoapplytothefollowingevenifforsowing :
(a)Leguminous vegetables (Chapter7);
(b)SpicesandotherproductsofChapter9;
(c)Cereals (Chapter10);or
(d)ProductsfallingwithinheadingNo12.01or12.07.
3.HeadingNo12.07istobetakentoapply,interalia,tothefollowingplantsorpartsthereof :basil,borage,hyssop,
allspeciesofmint,rosemary ,rue,sageandwormwood .
HeadingNo12.07is,however,tobetakennottoapplyto:
(a)Oilseedsandoleaginous fruit(headingNo12.01);
(b)Medicaments fallingwithinChapter30;
(c)Perfumery ortoiletpreparations fallingwithinChapter33;or
(d)Disinfectants ,insecticides ,fungicides ,herbicides orsimilarproductsfallingwithinheadingNo38.11.
Rateofduty
Heading
numberAutonomousConventional Description
orlew
(i.)'
i 2 3 4
rree
Free(c)(b)
(b)
10(c)
Free(c)812.01 Oilseedsandoleaginous fruit,wholeorbroken:
A.Forsowing (a)
B.Other
12.02 Floursormealsofoilseedsoroleaginous fruit,non-defatted (excluding
mustardflour):
A.Ofsoyabeans
B.Other
12.03 Seeds,fruitandspores,ofakindusedforsowing:
A.Beetseeds
B.Forest-tree seeds
C.Grassandotherherbageseeds:
I.Meadow fescue (Festucapratensis )seed;vetchseed;seedsofthe
genusPoa(Poapalustris,Poatrivialis,Poapratensis);ryegrass
(Loliumperenne,Loliummultiflorum );timothygrass(Phleumpra­
tense);redfescue(Festucarubra);cocksfoot grass(Dactylisglomer­
ata);bentgrass(Agrostis )13 15
10 Free
10 6
(a)Entryunderthissubheading issubjecttoconditionstobedetermined bythecompetent authorities .
(b)SeeAnnex.
(c)Incertainconditions ,thecollectionofacompensatory amountisprovidedforinadditiontocustomsduty.

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number DescriptionRateofduty
Autonomous
%
orlevy
(L)Conventional
%
1 2 :t 4
12.03 C.II.Clover(Trifoliumspp) 10 4
(cont'd)III.Other 10 5
D.Flowerseeds;kohlrabiseeds(Brassicaoleracea,caulorapa andgongy­
lodesvarieties ) 10 8
E.Other 10
12.04 Sugarbeet,wholeorsliced,fresh,driedorpowdered ;sugarcane:
A.Sugarbeet:
I.Fresh 12(L)
II.Driedorpowdered 12(L)—
B.Sugarcane Free(L)—
[12.05]
12.06 Hopconesandlupulin 12 9
12.07 Plantsandparts(including seedsandfruit)oftrees,bushes,shrubsor
otherplants,beinggoodsofakindusedprimarily inperfumery ,in
pharmacy ,orforinsecticidal ,fungicidal orsimilarpurposes,freshor
dried,whole,cut,crushed,groundorpowdered :
A.Pyrethrurn (flowers,leaves,stems,peelandroots) 3 3
B.Liquoriceroots 2 —
C.Tonquinbeans 3 8
12.08D.Other
Chicory roots,freshordried,whole-orcut,unroasted ;locustFree (a)
beans,freshordried,whetherornotkibbledorground,butnot
furtherprepared ;fruitkernelsandothervegetable productsofakind
usedprimarilyforhumanfood,notfallingwithinanyotherheading:
A.Chicoryroots : 2 2
B.Locustbeans 8 —
C.Locustbeanseeds:
I.Notdecorticated ,crushedorground 2 —
II.Other 9
D.Apricot,peachandplumstones,andkernelsthereof ...^ 5 4
E.Other Free Free
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Heading
number DescriptionAutonomous
%
orlevy
(10Conventional
%
1 2 3 4
12.09 Cerealstrawandhusks,unprepared ,orchoppedbutnototherwise
prepared Free Free
12.10 Mangolds ,swedes,fodderroots;hay,lucerne,clover,sainfoin,foragekale,
lupines,vetchesandsimilarforageproducts :
A.Mangolds ,swedesandotherfodderroots 9
B.Other Free Free

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CHAPTER 13
LACS;GUMS,RESINSANDOTHERVEGETABLE SAPSANDEXTRACTS
Note
HeadingNo13.03istobetakentoapply,interalia,toliquoriceextractandextractofpyrethrum ,extractofhops,ex­
tractofaloesandopium.Theheadingistobetakennottoapplyto:
(a)Liquoriceextractcontaining morethan10%byweightofsucroseorwhenputupasconfectionery (headingNo
17.04);
(b)Maltextract (headingNo19.02);
(c)Extractsofcoffee,teaormate(headingNo21.02);
(d)Alcoholicsapsandextractsconstituting beverages ,andcompound alcoholicpreparations (knownas"concentrated
extracts")forthemanufacture ofbeverages (Chapter22);
(e)Camphor ,glycyrrhizin andotherproductsofheadingsNos29.13and29.41;
(f)Medicaments fallingwithinheadingNo30.03orblood-grouping reagents (headingNo30.05);
(g)Tanningordyeingextracts (headingNo32.01or32.04);
(h)Essentialoils,concretes ,absolutesandresinoids (headingNo33.01)oraqueousdistillatesandaqueoussolutions
ofessentialoils(headingNo33.06);or
(ij)Rubber,balata,gutta-percha orsimilarnaturalgums(headingNo40.01).
Rateofduty
Heading
number Description ConventionalAutonomous
orlevy
(L)
1 2 3 4
[13.01]
13.02
0-5 2
Free (a)Shellac,seedlac,sticklacandotherlacs;naturalgums,resins,gum­
resinsandbalsams :
A.Coniferresins
B.Other
Vegetable sapsandextracts;pecticsubstances ,pectinates andpectates;
agar-agar andothermucilages andthickeners ,derivedfromvegetable
product :
A.Vegetable sapsandextracts :
I.Opium
II.Aloesandmanna13.03
Free
FreeFree
Free
(a)SeeAnnex.

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miinborAutonomous
orlevy
(L)'ConventionalRateofduty
Heading
numbor DescriptionAutonomous
orlevy
d-)'Conventional
I 2 3 4
13.03 A.III.Ofquassiaamara 3 1-5
(cont'd)IV.Ofliquorice 10 5
V.Ofpyrethrum andoftherootsofplantscontaining rotenone 5 5
VI.Ofhops 6 5
VII.Intermixtures ofvegetable extracts,forthemanufacture ofbev­
eragesoroffoodpreparations 10 5
VIII.Other:
a)Medicinal 6 2-5
b)Other Free Free
B.Pecticsubstances ,pectinates andpectates :
I.Dry 24(a) j
II.Other 14
C.Agar-agar andothermucilagesandthickeners ,derivedfromvegetable
products :
I.Agar-agar 4 2-5
II.Mucilages andthickeners extracted fromlocustbeansorlocust
beanseeds 6 3
III.Other Free Free
(a)SeeAnnex.

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CHAPTER 14
VEGETABLE PLAITING MATERIALS ;
VEGETABLE PRODUCTS NOTELSEWHERE SPECIFIED ORINCLUDED
Notes
1.ThisChapterdoesnotcoverthefollowingproductswhicharetobeclassifiedinSectionXI:vegetablematerialsor
fibresofvegetablematerialsofakindusedprimarilyinthemanufacture oftextiles,howeverprepared ,orother
vegetablematerialswhichhaveundergone treatment soastorenderthemsuitableforuseonlyastextilematerials .
2.HeadingNo14.01istobetakentoapply,interalia,tosplitosier,reeds,bamboosandthelike,torattancoresand
todrawnorsplitrattans.Theheadingistobetakennottoapplytochipwood (headingNo44.09).
3.HeadingNo14.02istobetakennottoapplytowoodwool(headingNo44.12).
4.HeadingNo14.03istobetakennottoapplytopreparedknotsortuftsforbroomorbrushmaking (headingNo
96.01).
C.OtherRateofduty
Heading
number DescriptionAutonomous
%
orlevy
(L)Conventional
%
1 2 3 4
14.01 Vegetable materialsofakindusedprimarily forplaiting (forexample,
cerealstraw,cleaned,bleached ordyed,osier,reeds,rushes,rattans,
bamboos ,raffiaandlimebark):
A.Osier:
14.02I.Notpeeled,splitorotherwiseprepared
II.Other
B.Cerealstraw,cleaned,bleachedordyed
C.Other
Vegetable materials ,whetherornotputuponalayerorbetweentwo
layersofothermaterial,ofakindusedprimarily asstuffingoraspad­
ding(forexample,kapok,vegetablehairandeel-grass )Free
3
2
Free
FreeFree
2
1
(a)
(a)
14.03
[14.04]Vegetable materials ofkindusedprimarily inbrushesorinbrooms
(forexample,sorgho,piassava,couch-grass andistlé),whetherornotin
bundlesorhanks Free Free
14.05 Vegetableproductsnotelsewherespecifiedorincluded Free (a)
(a)SeeAnnex.

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SECTION III
ANIMAL ANDVEGETABLE FATSANDOILS
ANDTHEIRCLEAVAGE PRODUCTS ;PREPARED EDIBLEFATS;
ANIMAL ANDVEGETABLE WAXES
CHAPTER 15
ANIMAL ANDVEGETABLE FATSANDOILSANDTHEIRCLEAVAGE PRODUCTS ;
PREPARED EDIBLEFATS;ANIMAL ANDVEGETABLE WAXES
Notes
1.ThisChapterdoesnotcover:
(a)PigfatorpoultryfatofheadingNo02.05;
(b)Cocoabutter(fatoroil)(headingNo18.04);
(c)Greaves (headingNo23.01)andresiduesofheadingNo23.04;
(d)Fattyacidsinanisolatedstate,preparedwaxes,medicaments ,paints,varnishes ,soap,perfumery ,cosmeticsor
toiletpreparations ,sulphonated oilsorothergoodsfallingwithinanyheadinginSectionVI;or
(e)Facticederivedfromoils(headingNo40.02).
2.Soapstocks ,oilfootsanddregs,stearin,woolgreaseandglycerolresiduesaretobetakentofallinheadingNo
15.17.
Additional Notes
1.Forthepurposesofsubheading 15.07D:
A.Fixedvegetableoils,fluidorsolid,obtainedbypressure,shallbeconsidered as"crude"iftheyhaveundergone
nootherprocessing than:
—decantation withinthenormaltimelimits;
—centrifugation orfiltration,providedthat,inordertoseparatetheoilsfromtheirsolidconstituents ,only
mechanical force,suchasgravity,pressureorcentrifugal force,hasbeenemployed (excludinganyabsorp­
tionfilteringprocessoranyotherphysicalorchemicalprocess);
B.Fixedvegetableoils,fluidorsolid,obtainedbyextraction shallcontinuetobeconsidered as"crude"when
theycannotbedistinguished ,bytheircolour,odourortaste,norbyrecognised specialanalyticalproperties ,
fromvegetableoilsandfatsobtainedbypressure;
C.Theexpression "crudeoils"shallbetakentoextendtode-gummed soyabeanoilandtocottonseedoilfrom
whichthegossypolhasbeenremoved .
2.A.Forthepurposesofsubheading IS.07A,"oliveoil"meansoilderivedsolelyfromthetreatmentofolives,ex­
cludingre-esterified oliveoilandmixturesofoliveoilwithotheroils.
B."Untreated oliveoil"meansoilwithcharacteristics asdefinedinSectionsI,IIandIIIbelow.
I.Forthepurposesofsubheading 15.07AIa),"virginoliveoil"meansnaturaloliveoilobtainedexclusively
bymechanical processes ,includingpressure(butdoesnotincludemixtureswitholiveoilobtainedother­
wise),havingthefollowingcharacteristics :
(a)afreefattyacidcontent,expressedasoleicacid,notgreatherthan3%;
(b)aK270extinctioncoefficient (absorption underathicknessof1cmofsolutionof1gofoilper100ml
iniso-octane (2,2,4-trimethylpentane )atawavelength of270nm)nothigherthan0-25and,after
treatmentofthesampleofoilwithactivatedalumina,nothigherthan011;
(c)anextinction coefficient variation,inthe270nmregion,nothigherthan0-01.
Thisvariation isdefinedby:
&K=Km—0-5(Km_4+Km+4)
whereKmistheextinctioncoefficientatthewavelength ofthemaximumoftheabsorption curve
inthe270nmregionand
Km4andKm,4aretheextinction coefficients atwavelengths 4nmlowerandhigher,respectively ,
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(d)negativeBellierandmodifiedVizernreactions;
(e)anegativesoaptest.
II.Forthepurposesofsubheading 15.07AIb),"virginlampanteoil",whateveritsacidity,meansoliveoil
havingthefollowingcharacteristics :
(a)aK270extinction coefficient higherthan0-25and,aftertreatmentofthesamplewithactivatedalumina,
nothigherthanOil.Someoilshavingafreefattyacidcontent,expressedasoleicacid,ofmorethan
3%mayhave,afterpassagethroughactivatedalumina,aK270extinction coefficient higherthan011.
Ifso,afterneutralisation anddecolorisation inthelaboratory ,theymusthavethefollowingcharacter­
istics:
—aK270extinction coefficient nothigherthan110;
—anextinction coefficient variation ,inthe270nmregion,higherthan0-01butnothigherthan0-16;
(b)negativeBellierandmodifiedVizernreactions;
(c)anegativesoaptest.
III.Subheading 15.07Ale)coversoils,especially ,oilsfrom"oliveresidues",havingthefollowingcharacter­
istics:
(a)afreefattyacidcontent,expressed asoleicacid,higherthan3%;
(b)positiveBellierand/ormodifiedVizernreactions;
(c)anegativesoaptest.
C.Subheading 15.07AIIa)coversoliveoilobtainedbythetreatmentofoliveoilsfallingwithinsubheading 15.07
AIa)or15.07AIb),whetherornotblendedwithvirginoliveoil,havingthefollowingcharacteristics :
(a)afreefattyacidcontent,expressed asoleicacid,notexceeding3%;
(b)—apositivesoaptest,ora/C270extinction coefficient higherthan0-25butnothigherthan110and,after
treatmentofthesampleofoilwithactivatedalumina,higherthan0-11,and
—anextinction coefficientvariation ,inthe270nmregion,higherthan0-01butnothigherthan016.
Thisvariationisdefinedby:
AK=Km-0-5(Km-i+ :i)
whereKmistheextinction coefficient atthewavelength ofmaximum absorption curveinthe
270nmregionand
Km_4andKmt4aretheextinction coefficients atwavelengths 4nmlowerandhigher,respectively ,
thanthatofKm;
(c)negativeBellierandmodifiedVizernreactions .
3.Subheading 15.17BIdoesnotcover;
(a)residuesresultingfromthetreatmentoffattysubstances containing oilhavinganiodineindex,determined by
theWijsmethod,withoutcatalyst,lowerthan70orhigherthan100;
(b)residuesresultingfromthetreatmentoffattysubstances containing oilhavinganiodineindexnotlowerthan
70orhigherthan100,ofwhichthepeakarearepresenting theretentionvolumeofp-sitosterol ,determined in
accordance withtheprovisions inAnnexVIIItotheRegulation mentioned inAdditional Note4below,isless
than93%ofthetotalsterolpeakareas.
4.Theanalyticalmethodsforthedetermination ofthecharacteristics oftheproductsreferredtoabovearethoselaid
downintheAnnexestoRegulation (EEC)No1058/77.

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Autonomous
%
orlevy
(L)Conventional
%
{ 2 3 4
15.01 Lard,otherpigfatandpoultryfat,renderedorsolvent-extracted :
A.Lardandotherpigfat:
LForindustrial usesotherthanthemanufacture offoodstuffs for
humanconsumption (a) 4(L) 3
11.Other 20(L)—
B.Poultryfat 18(L) 18
15.02 Fatsofbovinecattle,sheeporgoats,unrendered ;renderedorsolvent­
extracted fats(including "premierjus")obtainedfromthoseunrendered
fats:
A.Forindustrial usesotherthanthemanufacture offoodstuffs forhuman
consumption (a) 2 Free
B.Other:
I.Unrendered fatsofbovinecattle;renderedorsolvent-extracted fats
(including"premierjus")obtainedfromthosefats 10 7
II.Unrendered fatsofsheep;rendered orsolvent-extracted fats
(including"premierjus")obtainedfromthosefats 10 7
III.Other 10 7
15.03 Lardstearin,oleostearin andtallowstearin;lardoil,oleo-oilandtallow
oil,notemulsifiedormixedorpreparedinanyway:
A.Lardstearinandoleostearin :
I.Forindustrial uses(a) Free Free
II.Other 8 8
B.Tallow oilforindustrial usesotherthanthemanufacture of
foodstuffs forhumanconsumption (a) 12 4
C.Other 12
15.04 Fatsandoils,offishandmarinemammals ,whetherornotrefined:
A.Fish-liver oil:
I.OfavitaminAcontentnotexceeding 2500international units
pergram 6(b) 6
II.Other Free(b) (c)
B.Whaleoilandoilsofothercetaceans 2(b) Free
C.Other Free(b) Free
15.05 Woolgreaseandfattysubstances derivedtherefrom (includinglanolin):
A.Woolgrease,crude 6 5
B.Other 10 6-5
15.06 Otheranimaloilsandfats(includingneat's-foot oilandfatsfrombones
orwaste) 4 2-5
15.07 Fixedvegetableoils,fluidorsolid,crude,refinedorpurified:
A.Oliveoil:
I.Untreated :
a)Virginoliveoil
b)Virginlampanteoliveoil
c)Other20(L)
20(L)
20(L)
(a)Entryunderthissubheading issubjectroconditions tobedetermined bythecompetent authorities .
(b)Incertainconditions ,thecollectionofacompensatory amountisprovidedforinadditiontothecustomsduty.
(c)SeeAnnex.

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Conventional
%Autonomous
orlevy
(I.)Heading
number DescriptionRateofduty
Autonomous
orlevy
(i.)Conventional
%
1 2 3 4
15.07 A.II.Other:
(cont'd) a)Obtained byprocessing oilsfallingwithinsubheading
15.07AIa)or15.07AIb),whetherornotblended
withvirginoliveoil 20(L)—
b)Other 20(L)—
B.China-wood andoiticicaoils;myrtlewaxandJapanwax 3(a) (b)
C.Castoroil:
I.Fortheproduction ofaminoundecanoic acidforuseinthemanu­
factureofsynthetic textilefibresorofartificial plastic
materials (c) Free(a) Free
II.Other 8(a) 8
D.Otheroils:
I.Fortechnical orindustrial usesotherthanthemanufacture of
foodstuffs forhumanconsumption (c):
a)Crude:
1.Palmoil 5(a) 4
2.Tobacco-seed oil 5(a) Free
3.Other 5(a) (b)
b)Other:
1.Tobacco-seed oil 8(a). Free
2.Other 8(a) (b)
II.Other:
a)Palmoil:
1.Crude 9(a) 6
2.Other 14(a) 14
b)Other:
1.Solid,inimmediate packingsofanetcapacityof1kg
orless 20(a)—
2.Solid,other;fluid:
aa)Crude 10(a) (b)
bb)Other...., 15(a) (b)
15.08 Animalandvegetableoils,boiled,oxidised,dehydrated ,sulphurised ,blown
orpolymerised byheatinvacuumorininertgas,orotherwise modified15 14
[15.09]
15.10 Fattyacids;acidoilsfromrefining;fattyalcohols:
A.Stearicacid 12 8
C.Otherfattyacids;acidoilsfromrefining
D.'Fattyalcohols10
8
137
4-5
8B.Oleicacid.
(a)Incertainconditions ,thecollectionofacompensatory amountisprovidedforinadditiontothecustomsduty.
(b)SeeAnnex.
(c)Entryunderthissubheading issubjecttoconditions tobedetermined bythecompetent authorities oftheEuropeanCommunities .

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Autonomous Heading
number Description%Conventional
%orlevy
(L)
1 2 3 4
15.11
3
101-5
e
15.12
20(a)
17(a)
25(a)(b)
25 15.13
[15.14]
15.15
7 3-5Glycerolandglycerollyes:
A.Crudeglycerolandglycerollyes
B.Other,includingsyntheticglycerol
Animalorvegetable oilsandfats,whollyorpartlyhydrogenated ,or
solidifiedorhardened byanyotherprocess,whetherornotrefined,but
notfurtherprepared :
A.Inimmediate packingsofanetcapacityof1kgorless
B.Other
Margarine ,imitationlardandotherpreparedediblefats
Spermaceti ,crude,pressedorrefined,whether ornotcoloured;
beeswaxandotherinsectwaxes,whetherornotcoloured :
A.Spermaceti ,crude,pressedorrefined,whetherornotcoloured
B.Beeswaxandotherinsectwaxes,whetherornotcoloured :
I.Raw
II.Other
Vegetablewaxes,whetherornotcoloured :
A.Raw
B.Other
Degras;residuesresultingfromthetreatmentoffattysubstances oranimal
orvegetablewaxes:
A.Degras
B.Residues resulting fromthetreatment offattysubstances or
animalorvegetablewaxes:
I.Containing oilhavingthecharacteristics ofoliveoil:
a)Soapstocks
b)Other
II.Other:
a)Oilfootsanddregs;soapstocks
b)OtherFree
10Free
5
15.16
Free Free
8 4
15.17
9 6
7(L)
2(L)
7(a)
2(a)5
2
(a)Incertainconditions ,thecollectionofacompensatory amountisprovidedforinadditiontothecustomsduty.
(b)SeeAnnex.

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SECTION IV
PREPARED FOODSTUFFS ;BEVERAGES ,SPIRITSANDVINEGAR ;TOBACCO
CHAPTER 16
PREPARATIONS OFMEAT,OFFISH,OFCRUSTACEANS ORMOLLUSCS
Note
ThisChapterdoesnotcovermeat,meatoffal,fish,crustaceans ormolluscs,preparedorpreservedbytheprocesses
specifiedinChapters2and3.
Additional Note
Forthepurposesofsubheadings 16.02BIIIa)1andBIIIb)1aa),theterm"uncooked shallapplytoproducts
whichhavenotbeensubjectedtoanyheat-treatment orwhichhavebeensubjectedtoahea.t-treatment insufficient to
ensurethecoagulation ofmeatproteinsinthewholeoftheproductandwhichthereforeshowtracesofapinkish
liquidonthecutsurfacewhentheproductiscutalongalinepassingthroughitsthickestpart.
Rateofduty
Heading
number DescriptionAutonomous
%Conventional
%orlevy
(L)
1 2 3 4
24 24(L)
21(L)
21(L)
20
25(L)16
2516.01 Sausagesandthelike,ofmeat,meatoffaloranimalblood:
A.Liversausages
BOther(a):
I.Sausages,dryorforspreading ,uncooked
II.Other
16.02 Otherpreparedorpreservedmeatormeatoffal:■
A.Liver:
I.Gooseorduckliver
II.Other
B.Other:
I.Poultrymeatoroffal:
a)Containing 57%ormorebyweightofpoultrymeat(b)
b)Containing 25%ormorebutlessthan57%byweightof
poultrymeat(b) -
c)Other
II.Gameorrabbitmeatoroffal
III.Other:
a)Containing meatoroffalofdomesticswine:
1.Containing bovinemeat,uncooked
2.Other,containing ,byweight :
aa)80%ormoreofmeatoroffal,ofanykind,includingfatsof
anykindororigin :
11.Hams,filletsandloins;piecesthereof
22.Shoulders andpiecesthereof
33.Other21(L) 17
17
17
1721(L)
21(L)
21
26(L)
26(L)
26(L)
26(L)
(a)Thelevyapplicabletosausagesimportedincontainerswhichalsocontainpreservative liquidiscollectedonthenetweight,i.e.afterdeductionoftheweightoftheliquid.
(b)Forthepurposeofdetermining thepercentage ofpoultrymeat,theweightofanybonesistobedisregarded .

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Rateofduty
Heading
number DescriptionAutonomous
%
orlevy
(DConventional
%
1 2 3 4
16.02
(cont'd)B.III.a)2.bb)40%ormorebutlessthan80%ofmeatoroffal,ofanykind,
includingfatsotanykindororigin 26(L)
cc)Lessthan40%ofmeatoroffal,ofanykind,includingfatsof
anykindororigin 26(L)—
b).Other:
1.Containing bovinemeatoroffal:
aa)Uncooked 20
+(L)H
bb)Other 26 26
2.Other:
aa)Ovinemeatoroffal 26 20
bb)Other 26, 26
16.03 Meatextracts,meatjuicesandfishextracts,inimmediate packingsofa
netcapacityof:
A.20kgormore Free Free
B.Morethan1kgbutlessthan20kg 9 7
C.1kgorless 24 20
16.04 Preparedorpreservedfish,includingcaviarandcaviarsubstitutes :
A.Caviarandcaviarsubstitutes :
I.Cavier(sturgeonroe) 30 30
II.Other 30 30
B.Salmonidae 20 7
C.Herring :
1.Fillets,raw,coatedwithbatterorbreadcrumbs ,deepfrozen 18 15
II.Other 23 20
25 25
E.Tunny 25 24
F.Bonito(Sardaspp),mackerelandanchoivies 25 (a)
G.Other:
I.Fillets,raw,coatedwithbatterorbreadcrumbs ,deepfrozen 18 15
II.Other 25 20
16.05 Crustaceans andmolluscs,preparedorpreserved :
A.Crabs 20 16
B.Other 20 20
(a)SeeAnnex.
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CHAPTER 17
SUGARS ANDSUGARCONFECTIONERY
Notes
1.ThisChapterdoesnotcover:
(a)Sugarconfectionery containing cocoa(headingNo18.06);
(b)Chemically puresugars(otherthansucrose,glucoseandlactose)andotherproductsofheadingNo29.43;or
(c)Medicaments andotherproductsofChapter30.
2.Chemically puresucrose,whateveritsorigin,istobeclassifiedinheadingNo17.01.
Additional Notes
1.ForthepurposesofheadingNo17.01:
—"Whitesugar"meanssugar,notflavouredorcoloured,containing ,inthedrystate,99-5%ormorebyweight
ofsucrose,determined bythepolarimetric method;
—"Rawsugar"meanssugar,notflavouredorcoloured,containing ,inthedrystate,lessthan99-5%byweightof
sucrose,determined bythepolarimetric method.
2.Forthepurposesofsubheading 17.02DI,"isoglucose"meansthesyrupobtainedfromglucosesyrupwithacon­
tentbyweightinthedrystateof:
—atleast10%fructose ,and
—atleast1%intotalofoligosaccharides andpolysaccharides .
3.Whenimportedintheformofanassortment ,goodsfallingwithinsubheading 17.04Daretobeclassifiedaccord­
ingtotheaveragecontentinmilkfats,sucroseandstarchoftheassortment asawhole.
ConventionalAutonomous
orlevy
(L)Rateofduty
Heading
number DescriptionAutonomous
orlevy
(L)Conventional
1 '2 3 4
17.01 Beetsugarandcanesugar,insolidform:
A.Whitesugar;flavouredorcolouredsugar
B.Rawsugar:80(L)__
I.Forrefining (a) 80(L)
80(L) II.Other
17.02 Othersugarsinsolidform;sugarsyrups,notcontaining added
flavouring orcolouringmatter;artificialhoney,whetherornotmixedwith
naturalhoney;caramel :
A.Lactoseandlactosesyrup:
I.Containing ,inthedrystate,99%ormorebyweightofthepure
product (b) 24(L)
I II.Other 24(L)
(a)Entryunderthissubheading issubjecttoconditions tobedetermined bythecompetent authorities .
(b)Thecustomstreatmentinrespectoflactoseand«lactose syrupofsubheading 17.02AIIshallalsoapplytothelactoseandlactosesyrupofthepresentsubheading {17.02AI).

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Rateofduty
Heading
numberDescriptionAutonomous
%Conventional
%orlevy
(L)
1 2 3 4
17.02
(cont'd)
25(L)
25(L)
2050(L)
50(L)
67(L)
42(L)
80(L)
80(L)
50(L)
47(L)B.Glucoseandglucosesyrup:
I.Containing ,inthedrystate,99%ormorebyweightofthepure
product (a):
a)Glucoseintheformofwhitecrystalline powder,whetheror
notagglomerated
b)Other
II.Other:
a)Glucoseintheformofwhitecrystalline powder,whetheror
notagglomerated
b)Other
C.Maplesugarandsyrup:
I.Maplesugarinsolidform,flavouredorcoloured
II.Other
D.Othersugarsandsyrups:
I.Isoglucose
II.Other
E.Artificialhoney,whetherornotmixedwithnaturalhoney
F.Caramel
Molasses
Sugarconfectionery ,notcontaining cocoa:
A.Liquorice extractcontaining morethan10%byweightofsucrose
butnotcontaining otheraddedsubstances
B.Chewinggumcontaining byweightofsucrose (including invertsugar
expressed assucrose):
I.Lessthan60%
II.60%ormore
C.Whitechocolate17.03 65(L)(b)
17.04
21
16-5
+vc8
+vc
withamax.
of23
16-5
+vc8
+vc
withamax.
of23
13
+vc
withamax.
of27+ads20-7
+vc
(a)Thecustomstreatment inrespectofglucoseandglucosesyrupofsubheading 17.02BIIshallalsoapplytotheglucoseandglucosesyrupofthepresentsubheading
(17.02BI).
(b)Theautonomous dutyis:
—freefornon-decolourised molassesforthemanufacture offoragecontaining molasses ;
—9%fornon-decolourised sugarcanemolassescontaining lessthan63%byweightofsucroseinthedrymatter,forthemanufacture ofcoffeesubstitutes ;
—19%fornon-decolourised molassesforthemanufacture ofcitricacid;
—67%forflavoured orcoloured molasses .

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Rateofduty
Heading
number DescriptionAutonomousConventional%%orlevy
(L)
1 2 3 4
17.04
(cont'd)
20-7
+vc13
+vc
withamax.
of27+ads
20-7
+vc13
+vc
withamax.
of27+ads
13
+vc
withamax.
of27+ads20-7
+vc
20-7
+vcD.Other:
I.Containing nomilkfatsorcontaining lessthan1-5%byweightof
suchfats:
a)Containing nosucroseorcontaining lessthan5%byweightof
sucrose(includinginvertsugarexpressedassucrose)
b)Containing byweightofsucrose (includinginvertsugarexpressed
assucrose):
1.5%ormorebutlessthan30%
2.30%ormorebutlessthan40%
3.40%ormorebutlessthan50%:
aa)Containing nostarch
bb)Other
4.50%ormorebutlessthan60%
5.60%ormorebutlessthan70%
6.70%ormorebutlessthan80%
7.80%ormorebutlessthan90%
8.90%ormore20-7
+vc
20-7
+vc
20-7
+vc13
+vc
withamax.
of27+ads
13
+vc
withamax.
of27+ads
13
+vc
withamax.
of27+ads
13
+vc
withamax.
of27+ads
13
+vc
withamax.
of27+ads
13
+vc
withamax.
of27+ads
13
+vc
withamax.
of27+ads20-7
+vc
20-7
+vc
20-7
+vc

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Autonomous
orlevy
(L)Rateofduty
Heading
number DescriptionAutonomous
orlevy
(L)Conventional
'i,
1 2 3 4
17.04
(cont'd)D.11.Other :
a)Containing nosucroseorcontaining lessthan5%byweightof
sucrose (includinginvertsugarexpressedassucrose)
b)Containing byweightofsucrose (includinginvertsugarexpressed
assucrose):20-7
+vc13
+vc
withamax.
of27+ads
1.5%ormorebutlessthan30% 20-7
+vc13
+vc
withamax.
of27+ads
2.30%ormorebutlessthan50% 20-7
+vc13
+vc
withamax.
of27+ads
3.50%ormorebutlessthan70% 20-7
+vc13
+vc
withamax.
of27+ads
[17.05]4.70%ormore 20-7
-I-vc13
+vc
withamax.
of27+ads

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CHAPTER 18
COCOA ANDCOCOA PREPARATIONS
Notes
1.ThisChapterdoesnotcoverthepreparations describedinheadingNo19.02,19.08,22.02,22.09or30.03con­
tainingcocoaorchocolate .
2.HeadingNo18.06includessugarconfectionery containing cocoaand,subjecttoNote1ofthisChapter,other
foodpreparations containing cocoa.
Additional Note
Whenimportedintheformofanassortment ,goodsfallingwithinsubheading 18.06Caretobeclassifiedaccording to
theaveragecontentinsucroseandmilkfatsoftheassortment asawhole.
Heading
number DescriptionRateofduty
Autonomous
%
orlevy
(L)Conventional
%
1 2 3 4
18.01 Cocoabeans,wholeorbroken,raworroasted 6-7(a) 5·4
18.02 Cocoashells,husks,skinsandwaste 9 5-4
18.03 Cocoapaste(inbulkorinblock),whetherornotdefatted 25 15
18.04 Cocoabutter(fatoroil) 22 12
18.05 Cocoapowder,unsweetened 27 16
18.06 Chocolate andotherfoodpreparations containing cocoa:
A.Cocoapowder,nototherwise sweetened thanbytheadditionof
sucrose,containing byweightofsucrose :
I.Lessthan65% 29-6 10
+vc +vc
II.65%ormorebutlessthan80% 29-6 10
+vc +vc
III.80%ormore 29-6 10
+vc +vc
B.Ice-cream (notincludingice-creampowder)andotherices:
I.Containing nomilkfatsorcontaining lessthan3%byweightof
suchfats 22-3 12
+vc +vc
withamax.
of27+ads
(a)Dutyratereducedto4%(suspension )foranindefiniteperiod.

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Rateofduty
Heading
number DescriptionAutonomousConventional%
%orlevy
(L)
1 2 3 4
18.06
(cont'd)
22-3
+vc12
+vc
withamax.
of27+ads
12
+vc
withamax.
of27+ads22-3
+vc
22-3
+vc12
+vc
withamax.
of27+adsB.II.Containing byweightofmilkfats :
a)3%ormorebutlessthan7%
b)7%ormore
C.Chocolate andchocolate goods,whetherornotfilled;sugarconfec­
tioneryandsubstitutes thereformadefromsugarsubstitution products ,
containing cocoa:
I.Containing nosucroseorcontaining lessthan5%byweightof
sucrose (includinginvertsugarexpressedassucrose)
II.Other:
a)Containing nomilkfatsorcontaining lessthan1-5%byweight
ofsuchfatsandcontaining byweightofsucrose (includinginvert
sugarexpressedassucrose):
1.Lessthan50%
2.50%ormore
b)Containing byweightofmilkfats :
1.1-5%ormorebutlessthan3%
2.3%ormorebutlessthan4-5%
3.4-5%ormorebutlessthan6%
4.6%ormore22-3
+vc12
+vc
withamax.
of27+ads
12
+vc
withamax.
of27+ads22-3
+vc
22-3
+vc
22-3
-I-vc12
+vc
withamax.
of27+ads
12
+vc
withamax.
of27+ads
12
+vc
withamax.
of27-I-ads
12
+vc
withamax.
of27+ads.22-3
+vc
22-3
+vc

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Heading
numberRateofduty
DescriptionAutonomous
%
orlevy
(L)Conventional
%
1 2 3 4
18.06 D.Other:
(cont'd)
I.Containing nomilkfatsorcontaining lessthan1-5%byweightof
suchfats:
a)Inimmediate packingsofanetcapacityof500gorless 22-3 12
+vc +vc
withamax.
of27+ads
b)Other 22-3(a)
+vc
II.Containing byweightofmilkfats :
a)1-5%ormorebutnotmorethan6-5%:
1.Inimmediate packingsofanetcapacityof500gorless 22-3 12
+vc +vc
withamax.
of27+ads
2.Other 22-3(a)
+vc
b)Morethan6-5%butlessthan26%:
1.Inimmediate packingsofanetcapacityof500gorless 22-3 12
+vc +vc
2.Other:
aa)Chocolate milkcrumb,containing morethan6-5%but
lessthan11%byweightofmilkfats,morethan6-5%
butlessthan15%byweightofcocoaandmorethan
50%butlessthan60%byweightofsucrose (including
invertsugarexpressed assucrose) 22-3(a)—
+vc
bb)Other 22-3(a)
+vc
c)26%ormore:
1.Inimmediate packingsofanetcapacityof500gorless 22-3 12
+vc +vc
2.Other 22-3(a)
+vc
(a)Dutysuspended to19%foranindefiniteperiod.

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CHAPTER 19
PREPARATIONS OFCEREALS ,FLOURORSTARCH ;PASTRYCOOKS 'PRODUCTS
Notes
1.ThisChapterdoesnotcover:
(a)Preparations offlour,starchormaltextract,ofakindusedasinfantfoodorfordieteticorculinarypurposes ,
containing 50%ormorebyweightofcocoa(headingNo18.06);
(b)Biscuitsorotherarticlesmadefromflourorfromstarch,speciallypreparedforuseasanimalfeedingstuffs
(headingNo23.07);or
(c)Medicaments andotherproductsofChapter30.
2.InthisChaptertheexpression"flour"includestheflouroffruitsorofvegetables ,andproductsofsuchflourareto
beclassifiedwithsimilarproductsofcerealflour.
Additional Note
Whenimportedintheformofanassortment ,goodsfallingwithinsubheading 19.08Baretobeclassifiedaccordingto
theaveragecontentinstarch,sucroseandmilkfatsoftheassortment asawhole.
Rateofduty
Heading
number DescriptionAutonomous
%
orlevy
(L)Conventional
%
1 2 3 ■1
[19.01]
19.02 Maltextract;preparations offlour,meal,starchormaltextract,ofakind
usedasinfantfoodorfordieteticorculinarypurposes,containing less
than50%byweightofcocoa:
A.Maltextract :
I.Withadryextractcontentof90%ormorebyweight 16-3 8
+vc +vc
II.Other 16-3 8
+vc +vc
B.Other :
I.Containing maltextractandnotlessthan30%byweightofreducing
sugars(expressedasmaltose)
II.Other:19-6
+vc11
+vc
a)Containing nomilkfatsorcontaining lessthan1-5%byweightofsuch
fats:
1.Containing lessthan14%byweightofstarch:
aa)Containing nosucroseorcontaining lessthan5%byweight
ofsucrose (includinginvertsugarexpressedassucrose)
bb)Containing byweightofsucrose(includinginvertsugarex­
pressedassucrose):
11.5%ormorebutlessthan60%
22.60%ormore19-6
+vc
196
+vc
19-6
+vc11
+vc
11
+vc
11
+vc

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Heading
number DescriptionRateofduty
Autonomous
%
orlevy
(L)Conventional
%
1 2 3 4
19.02 B.II.a)2.Containing 14%ormorebutlessthan32%byweightofstarch:
(cont'd)
aa)Containing nosucroseorcontaining lessthan5%byweight
19-6 11 ofsucrose(includinginvertsugarexpressed assucrose)
+vc +VC
bb)Other ; 19-6 11
+VC +VC
3.Containing 32%ormorebutlessthan45%byweightofstarch:
aa)Containing nosucroseorcontaining lessthan5%byweight
196of.sucrose (includinginvertsugarexpressedassucrose) 11
+VC +VC
bb)Other 19-6 11
+VC +VC
4.Containing 45%ormorebutlessthan65%byweightofstarch:
aa)Containing nosucroseorcontaining lessthan5%byweight
ofsucrose(includinginvertsugarexpressedassucrose) 19-6 11
+VC +VC
bb)Other 19-6 11
+VC +VC
5.Containing 65%ormorebutlessthan80%byweightofstarch:
aa)Containing nosucroseorcontaining lessthan5%byweight
ofsucrose(includinginvertsugarexpressedassucrose) 19-6 11
+VC +VC
bb)Other : 19-6 11
+VC +VC
6.Containing 80%ormorebutlessthan85%byweightofstarch:
aa)Containing nosucroseorcontaining lessthan5%byweight
ofsucrose(includinginvertsugarexpressedassucrose) 19-6 11
+VC +VC
bb)Other 19-6 11
+VC +VC
7.Containing 85%ormorebyweightofstarch 19-6 11
+VC +VC
b)Containing byweightofmilkfats :
1.1-5%ormorebutlessthan5% 19-6 11
+VC +VC
2.5%ormore 19-6 11
+VC +VC
19.03 Macaroni ,spaghettiandsimilarproducts :
17-3
+VC12
+VC
B.Other:
17-3
+VC12
+VC
17-3
+VC12
+VCA.Containing eggs
I.Containing nocommonwheatflourormeal
II.Other

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Rateofduty
Heading
numberDescriptionAutonomous
'/«
orlevy
(L)Conventional
%
1 2 3 4
19.04 Tapiocaandsago;tapiocaandsagosubstitutes obtainedfrompotatoor
otherstarches 15-4
+vc10
+vc
19.05 Preparedfoodsobtainedbytheswellingorroastingofcerealsorcereal
products (puffedrice,cornflakesandsimilarproducts):
A.Obtained frommaize 14-3
+vc8
+vc
B.Obtained fromrice..: 14-3
+vc8
+vc
C.Other 14-3
+vc8
+vc
[19.06]
19.07 Bread,ships'biscuitsandotherordinarybakers'wares,notcontaining
addedsugar,honey,eggs,fats,cheeseorfruit;communion wafers,cachetsof
akindsuitableforpharmaceutical use,sealingwafers,ricepaperandsimilar
products :
A.Crispbread 24
+vc9
+vc
withamax.
of24+adf
B.Matzos 20
+vc6
+vc
withamax.
of20+adf
C.Communion wafers,cachetsofakindsuitableforpharmaceutical use,sealing
wafers,ricepaperandsimilarproducts 195
+vc7
+vc
D.Other,containing byweightofstarch:
I.Lessthan50% 26-5
-fvc14
+vc
II.50%ormore 26-5
+vc14
+vc
'19.08 Pastry,biscuits,cakesandotherfinebakers'wares,whetherornot
containing cocoainanyproportion :
A.Gingerbread andthelike,containing byweightofsucrose (including
invertsugarexpressed assucrose):
I.Lessthan30% 29-2
+vc13
+vc
II.30%ormorebutlessthan50% 29-2
+vc13
+vc
III.50%ormore 29-2
+vc13
+vc

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Rateofduty
Heading
number Description ConventionalAutonomous
%
orlevy
(L)%
1 2 3 4
19.08 B.Other:
(cont'd)
I.Containing nostarchorcontaining lessthan5%byweightof
starch,andcontaining byweightofsucrose (including invertsugar
expressed assucrose):
a)Lessthan70% 29-2
+vc13
+vc
withamax.
of35+ads
13
+vc
withamax.
of35+adsb)70%ormore 29-2
+vc
II.Containing 5%ormorebutlessthan32%byweightofstarch:
a)Containing nosucroseorcontaining lessthan5%byweight
ofsucrose (includinginvertsugarexpressedassucrose) 28
+vc13
+vc
withamax.
of30+adf
b)Containing 5%ormorebutlessthan30%byweightofsucrose
(includinginvertsugarexpressed assucrose):
1.Containing nomilkfatsorcontaining lessthan1-5%by
weightofsuchfats 29-2
+vc13
+vc
withamax.
of35+ads
13
+vc
withamax.
of35+ads2.Other 29-2
+vc
c)Containing 30%ormorebutlessthan40%byweightof
sucrose (includinginvertsugarexpressed assucrose):
1.Containing nomilkfatsorcontaining lessthan1-5%by
weightofsuchfats 29-2
+vc13
+vc
withamax.
of35+ads.
13
+vc
withamax.
of35+ads2.Other 29-2
+vc
d)Containing 40%ormorebyweightofsucrose (includinginvert
sugarexpressed assucrose):
1.Containing nomilkfatsorcontaining lessthan1-5%by
weightofsuchfats 29-2
+vc13
+vc
withamax.
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AutonomousHeading
numberDescription %Conventional
orlevy
(L)%
1 2 3 4
19.08 B.II.d)2.Other
(cont'd)29-2
+vc13.
+vc
withamax.
of35+ads
28
+vc13
+vc
withamax.
of30+adf
13
+vc
withamax.
of30+adf28
+vcIII.Containing 32%ormorebutlessthan50%byweightofstarch:
a)Containing nosucroseorcontaining lessthan5%byweightof
sucrose (includinginvertsugarexpressedassucrose):
1.Containing nomilkfatsorcontaining lessthan1-5%by
weightofsuchfats
2.Other
b)Containing 5%ormorebutlessthan20%byweightofsucrose
(includinginvertsugarexpressedassucrose):
1.Containing nomilkfatsorcontaining lessthan1-5%by
weightofsuchfats
2.Other
c)Containing 20%ormorebyweightofsucrose (includinginvert
sugarexpressedassucrose):
1.Containing nomilkfatsorcontaining lessthan1-5%by
weightofsuchfats
2.Other29-2
+vc13
+vc
withamax.
of35+ads
13
+vc
withamax.
of35+ads29-2
+vc
29-2
+vc13
+vc
withamax.
of35+ads
29-2
+vc13
+vc
withamax.
of35-I-ads
IV.Containing 50%ormorebutlessthan65%byweightofstarch:
a)Containing nosucroseorcontaining lessthan5%byweightof
sucrose (includinginvertsugarexpressedassucrose):
1.Containing nomilkfatsorcontaining lessthan1-5%by
weightofsuchfats 28
+vc13
+vc
withamax.
of30+adf

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Rateofduty
Heading
number DescriptionAutonomous
%Conventional
%orlevy
(L)
1 2 3 4
19.08 B.IV.a)2.Other 28
+vc (cont'd)13
+vc
withamax.
of30+adf
29-2
+vc13
+vc
withamax.
of35+ads
13
+vc
withamax.
of35+ads29-2
+vcb)Containing 5%ormorebyweightofsucrose (including invert
sugarexpressedassucrose):
1.Containing nomilkfatsorcontaining lessthan1-5%by
weightofsuchfats
2.Other
V.Containing 65%ormorebyweightofstarch:
a)Containing nosucroseorcontaining lessthan5%byweightof
sucrose(includinginvertsugarexpressedassucrose)
b)Other13 28
+vc +vc
withamax.
of30+adf
13 29-2
+vc +vc
withamax.
of35+ads

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CHAPTER 20
PREPARATIONS OFVEGETABLES ,FRUITOROTHERPARTSOFPLANTS
Notes
1.ThisChapterdoesnotcover:
(a)Vegetables orfruit,preparedorpreservedbytheprocessesspecifiedinChapters7and8;or
(b)Fruitjellies,fruitpastesorthelikeintheformofsugarconfectionery (headingNo17.04)orchocolateconfec­
tionery (headingNo18.06).
2.Thevegetables ofheadingsNos20.01and20.02arethosewhichfallinheadingsNos07.01to07.05whenim­
portedinthestatesprovidedforinthoseheadings .
3.Edibleplants,partsofplantsandrootsofplantsconserved insyrup(forexample,gingerandangelica )aretobe
classifiedwiththepreservedfruitfallingunderheadingNo20.06;roastedground-nuts arealsotobeclassifiedin
headingNo20.06.
4.Tomatojuicethedryweightcontentofwhichis7%ormoreistobeclassifiedunderheadingNo20.02.
Additional Notes
1.Thecontentofvarioussugarsexpressedassucrose("sugarcontent")oftheproductsclassifiedwithinthisChapter
corresponds tothefigureindicatedbyarefractometer (usedinaccordance withthemethodprescribed inAnnexIII
toCouncilRegulation (EEC.)No516/77of14March 1977atatemperature of20°Candmultiplied bythefactor:
—0-93inrespectofproductsofheadingNo20.06,or
—0-95inrespectofproductsoftheotherheadings .
2.TheproductsclassifiedunderheadingNo20.06shallbeconsidered as"containing addedsugar"whenthe"sugar
content"thereofexceedsbyweightthepercentages givenhereunder ,according tothekindoffruitconcerned :
—pineapples andgrapes: 13%,
—otherfruits,includingmixturesoffruit:9%.
3.TheaddedsugarcontentofproductsclassifiedunderheadingNo20.07corresponds tothe"sugarcontent"less
thefiguresgivenhereunder ,according tothekindofjuiceconcerned :
—lemonortomatojuice: 3,
—applejuice: 11,
—grapejuice: 15,
—otherfruitorvegetablejuices,includingmixturesofjuices:13.
4.Forthepurposesofsubheadings 20.07BIa)1aa)and20.07BIb)1aa),concentrated grapejuice(including
grapemust)shallbetakentomeangrapejuice(includinggrapemust)ofadensityat20°Cofnotlessthan1-240.

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Rateofduty
HeadingDescriptionAutonomousConventionalnumber %
orlevy%
(L)
1 2 3 4
20.01 Vegetables andfruit,preparedorpreserved byvinegaroraceticacid,with
orwithoutsugar,whetherornotcontaining salt,spicesormustard :
A.Mangochutney 22 Free
B.Other 22 22
20.02 Vegetables preparedorpreserved otherwise thanbyvinegaroraceticacid:
A.Mushrooms 23 —
B.Truffles 20 18
C.Tomatoes 18 18
D.Asparagus 22 22
E.Sauerkraut 20 —
F.Capersandolives 20 —
G.Peas;beansinpod 24 24
H.Other,includingmixtures 24 22
20.03 Fruitpreservedbyfreezing,containing addedsugar:
A.Withasugarcontentexceeding 13%byweight 26 26
+(L) +ads
B.Other 26 26
20.04 Fruit,fruit-peelandpartsofplants,preservedbysugar(drained,glacéor
crystallised ):
A.Ginger 25 Free
B.Other:
I.Withasugarcontentexceeding 13%byweight 25 25
+(L) +ads
II.Other 25 25
20.05 Jams,fruitjellies,marmalades ,fruitpuréeandfruitpastes,beingcooked
preparations ,whetherornotcontaining addedsugar:
A.Chestnutpuréeandpaste:
I.Withasugarcontentexceeding13%byweight 30 30
+(L) +ads
II.Other 30 30
B.Jamsandmarmalades ofcitrusfruit:
I.Withasugarcontentexceeding30%byweight 30 27
+(L) +ads
II.Withasugarcontentexceeding 13%butnotexceeding 30%by 30 27
weight +(L) +ads
III.Other 30 27
C.Other:
I.Withasugarcontentexceeding30%byweight:
a)Plumpuréeandplumpaste,inimmediate packingsofanet
capacityexceeding 100kg,forindustrialprocessing (a) 30 30
+ads
(a)Entryunderthissubheading issubjecttoconditions tobedetermined bythecompetent authorities .

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Rateofduty
Autonomous Heading
number %Conventional
%orlevy
(L)
1 3 4
20.05
(cont'd)30
+(L)
30
+(L)
3030
+ads
30
+ads
30
20.06
17
2215
17
32
32
+(L)
32Description
2
C.I.b)Other
II.Withasugarcontentexceeding 13%butnotexceeding 30%by
weight
III.Other
Fruitotherwise preparedorpreserved,whetherornotcontaining added
sugarorspirit:
A.Nuts(includingground-nuts ),roasted,inimmediate packingsofanet
capacity :
I.Ofmorethan1kg
II.Of1kgorless
B.Other:
I.Containing addedspirit:
a)Ginger
b)Pineapples ,inimmediate packingsofanetcapacity :
1.Ofmorethan1kg:
aa)Withasugarcontentexceeding17%byweight
bb)Other
2.Of1kgorless:
aa)Withasugarcontentexceeding19%byweight
bb)Other
c)Grapes :
1.Withasugarcontentexceeding 13%byweight
2.Other
d)Peaches,pearsandapricots,inimmediate packings ofanet
capacity :
1.Ofmorethan1kg:
aa)Withasugarcontentexceeding 13%byweight
bb)Other
2.Of1kgorless:
aa)Withasugarcontentexceeding 15%byweight
bb)Other
e)Otherfruits:
1.Withasugarcontentexceeding9%byweight
2.Other
f)Mixturesoffruit:
1.Withasugarcontentexceeding9%byweight
2.Other32
+(L)
32
32
+(L)
32
32
+(L)
32
32
+(L)
32
32
+(L)
32
32
+(L)
32

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Heading
number DescriptionRateofduty
Autonomous
%
orlevy
(L)Conventional
%
1 2 3 4
20.06 B.H.Notcontaining addedspirit:
(cont'd)
a)Containing addedsugar,inimmediate packingsofanetcapacity
ofmorethan1kg:
1.Ginger 23 Free
2.Grapefruit segments 23 20
+(L) +ads
3.Mandarins (including tangerines andsatsumas);clementines ,
wilkingsandothersimilarcitrushybrids 23 21
+(L) +ads
4.Grapes 23 22
+(L) +ads
5.Pineapples :
aa)Withasugarcontentexceeding 17%byweight 23 22
+(L) +ads
bb)Other 23 22
6.Pears:
aa)Withasugarcontentexceeding 13%byweight 23 20
+(L) +ads
bb)Other 23 20
7.Peachesandapricots :
aa)Withasugarcontentexceeding 13%byweight 23 22
+(L) +ads
bb)Other 23 22
8.Otherfruits 23 22
+(L) +ads
9.Mixtures offruit:
aa)Mixtures inwhichnosinglefruitexceeds50%ofthe
totalweightofthefruits 23 21
+(L) +ads
bb)Other 23 22
+(L) +ads
b)Containing addedsugar,inimmediate packingsofanetcapacity
of1kgorless:
1.Ginger 27 Free
2.Grapefruit segments 27 20
+(L) +ads
3.Mandarins (including tangerines andsatsumas);clementines ,
wilkingsandothersimilarcitrushybrids 27 22
+(L) +ads
4.Grapes 27 24
+(L) +ads
5.Pineapples :
aa)Withasugarcontentexceeding 19%byweight 27 24
■+(L) +ads
bb)Other 27 24
6.Pears:
aa)Withasugarcontentexceeding 15%byweight 27 22
+(L) +ads
bb)Other 27 22

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Heading
number DescriptionRateofduty
Autonomous
%
orlevy
(L)Conventional
%
1 2 3 4
20.06 B.II.b)7.Peachesandapricots :
(cont'd)
aa)Withasugarcontentexceeding 15%byweight 27 24
+(L) +ads
bb)Other 27 24
8.Otherfruits 27 24
9.Mixtures offruit:+(L) +ads
aa)Mixtures inwhichnosinglefruitexceeds50%ofthe
totalweightofthefruits 27 22
+(L) +ads
bb)Other 27 24
+(L) +ads
c)Notcontaining addedsugar,inimmediate packingsofanet
capacity :
1.Of4-5kgormore:
aa)Apricots 17 (a)
bb)Peaches (includingnectarines )andplums 19 (a)
cc)Pears 23 21
dd)Otherfruits 23 (a)
ee)Mixturesoffruit 23 (a)
2.Oflessthan4-5kg:
aa)Pears 25 21
bb)Otherfruitsandmixturesoffruit 25 23
20.07 Fruitjuices(including grapemust)andvegetable juices,whetherornot
containing addedsugar,butunfermented andnotcontaining spirit:
A\Ofaspecificgravityexceeding 1-33at15°C:
I.Grapejuice(includinggrapemust):
a)Ofavalueexceeding22u.a.per100kgnetweight 50(b)—
b)Ofavaluenotexceeding22u.a.per100kgnetweight:
1.Withanaddedsugarcontentexceeding30%byweight 50 —
+(L)(b)
2.Other 50(b)—
II.Appleandpearjuice;mixturesofappleandpearjuice:
a)Ofavalueexceeding22u.a.per100kgnetweight 42 —
b)Ofavaluenotexceeding22u.a.per100kgnetweight:
1.Withanaddedsugarcontentexceeding30%byweight 42 —
+(L)
2.Other 42 —
III.Other:
a)Ofavalueexceeding30u.a.per100kgnetweight 42 —
b)Ofavaluenotexceeding30u.a.per100kgnetweight:
1.Withanaddedsugarcontentexceeding30%byweight 42 —
+(L)
2.Other 42
(a)SeeAnnex.
(!>)Incertainconditions acountervailing taxisprovidedforinrespectofcertainproductsinadditiontothecustomsduty.

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Heading
numberDescriptionRateofduty
Autonomous
%
orlevy
(L)Conventional
%
1 2 3 4
20.07 B.Ofaspecificgravityof1-33orlessat15°C:
(cont'd)I.Grape,appleandpearjuice(including grapemust);mixturesof
appleandpearjuice:
a)Ofavalueexceeding 18u.a.per100kgnetweight:
1.Grapejuice(includinggrapemust):
aa)Concentrated :
11.Withanaddedsugarcontentexceeding 30%by
weight 28(a) 28
+ads
22.Other 28(a) 28
bb)Other:+ads
11.Withanaddedsugarcontentexceeding 30%by
weight 28(a) 28
+ads
22.Other 28(a) 28
+ads
2.Appleandpearjuice:
aa)Containing addedsugar 25 24
+ads
bb)Other 25 25
3.Mixturesofappleandpearjuice 25 —
b)Ofavalueof18u.a.orlessper100kgnetweight:
1.Grapejuice(includinggrapemust):
aa)Concentrated :
11.Withanaddedsugarcontentexceeding 30%by
weight 28 28
+(L)(a)+ads
22.,Other 28(a) 28
bb)Other:+ads
11.Withanaddedsugarcontentexceeding 30%by
28 weight28
+(L)(a)+ads
22.Other 28(a) 28
+ads
2.Applejuice:
aa)Withanaddedsugarcontentexceeding 30%byweight 25 24
+(L) +ads
bb)Withanaddedsugarcontentof30%orlessbyweight 25 24
+ads
cc)Notcontaining addedsugar 25 25
3.Pearjuice:
aa)Withanaddedsugarcontentexceeding 30%byweight 25 24
+(L) +ads
bb)Withanaddedsugarcontentof30%orlessbyweight 25 24
+ads
cc)Notcontaining addedsugar 25 25
4.Mixturesofappleandpearjuice:
aa)Withanaddedsugarcontentexceeding 30%byweight 25 —
+(L)
bb)Other 25 —
(a)Incertainconditions acountervailing taxisprovidedforinrespectofcertainproductsinadditiontothecustoms <duty.

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Rateofduty
Heading
number Description
%Autonomous Conventional
%
1 2 3 4
20.07
(cont'd)
19
+ads
15
+ads
18
+ads
19
19
+ads
20
20
+ads21
21
21
21
22
22
21
21
24
24
22
22
24
2421
21
22B.II.Other:
a)Ofavalueexceeding 30u.a.per100kgnetweight:
1.Orangejuice
2.Grapefruit juice
3.Lemonjuiceandothercitrusfruitjuices:
aa)Containing addedsugar
bb)Other
4.Pineapple juice:
aa)Containing addedsugar
bb)Other
5.Tomatojuice:
aa)Containing addedsugar
bb)Other
6.Otherfruitandvegetablejuices:
aa)Containing addedsugar
bb)Other
7.Mixtures :
aa)Ofcitrusfruitjuicesandpineapple juice:
11.Containing addedsugar
22.Other
bb)Other:
11.Containing addedsugar
22.Other
b)Ofavalueof30u.a.orlessper100kgnetweight:
1.Orangejuice:
aa)Withanaddedsugarcontentexceeding 30%byweight
bb)Other
2.Grapefruit juice:
aa)Withanaddedsugarcontentexceeding 30%byweight
bb)Other
3.Lemonjuice:
aa)Withanaddedsugarcontentexceeding 30%byweight
bb)Withanaddedsugarcontentof30%orlessbyweight
cc)Notcontaining addedsugar19
4-ads
20
21
+ads
22
21
+(L)
2119
+ads
19
+ads
21
I-(L)
2115
+ads
15
+ads
21 18
h(L)
21+(ads)
18
+(ads)
19 21

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Heading
number DescriptionRateofduty
Autonomous
%
orlevy
(L)Conventional
%
1 2 3 4
20.07 B.II.b)4.Othercitrusfruitjuices:
(cont'd)aa)Withanaddedsugarcontentexceeding 30%byweight 21 18
+(L)+ads
bb)Withanaddedsugarcontentof30%orlessbyweight 21 18
+ads
cc)Notcontaining addedsugar 21 19
5.Pineapple juice:
aa)Withanaddedsugarcontentexceeding 30%byweight 22 19
+(L) +ads
bb)Withanaddedsugarcontentof30%orlessbyweight 22 19
+ads
cc)Notcontaining addedsugar 22 20
6.Tomatojuice:
aa)Withanaddedsugarcontentexceeding 30%byweight 21 20
+(L) +ads
bb)Withanaddedsugarcontentof30%orlessbyweight 21 20
+ads
cc)Notcontaining addedsugar 21 21
7.Otherfruitandvegetablejuices:
aa)Withanaddedsugarcontentexceeding 30%byweight 24 21
+(L) +ads
bb)Withanaddedsugarcontentof30%orlessbyweight 24 21
+ads
cc)Notcontaining addedsugar 24 22
8.Mixtures :
aa)Ofcitrusfruitjuicesandpineapplejuice:
11.Withanaddedsugarcontentexceeding 30%by
weight 22 19
+(L) +ads
22.Withanaddedsugarcontentof30%orlessby
weight 22 19
+ads
33.Notcontaining addedsugar 22 20
bb)Other:
11.Withanaddedsugarcontentexceeding 30%by
weight 24 21
+(L) +ads
22.Withanaddedsugarcontentof30%orlessby
weight 24 21
+ads
33.Notcontaining addedsugar 24 22

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CHAPTER 21
MISCELLANEOUS EDIBLEPREPARATIONS
Notes
1.ThisChapterdoesnotcover:
(a)MixedvegetablesofheadingNo07.04;
(b)Roastedcoffeesubstitutes containing coffeeinanyproportion (headingNo09.01);
(c)SpicesandotherproductsofheadingsNos09.04to09.10;
(d)Yeastputupasamedicament andotherproductsofheadingNo30.03;or
(e)PreparedenzymesofheadingNo35.07.
2.Extractsofthesubstitutes referredtoinNote1(b)abovearetobeclassifiedinheadingNo21.02.
3.ForthepurposesofheadingNo21.05,theexpression "homogenised compositefoodpreparations "meansprep­
arationsofakindusedasinfantfoodorfordieteticpurposes ,consistingofafinelyhomogenised mixtureoftwo
ormorebasicingredients suchasmeat(includingmeatoffal),fish,vegetablesandfruit.Fortheapplication ofthis
definition ,noaccountistobetakenofsmallquantitiesofanyingredients whichmaybeaddedtothemixturefor
seasoning ,preservation orotherpurposes .Suchpreparations maycontainasmallquantityofvisiblepiecesofin­
gredientsotherthanmeat,meatoffalorfish.
Additional Notes
1.Forthepurposesofsubheading 11.07E,theterm"cheesefondues"shallhetakentomeanpreparations containing
12"/<>ormorehutlessthan/#%ofmilkfatsandmadefrommeltedcheese(Emmentaler andGruyereexclusively )
withtheadditionofwhitewine,kirsch,starchandspicesandputupinimmediatepackingsofanetcapacityof
1kgorless.
Entryundertheaforementioned subheading isfurthermore subjecttotheproduction ofacertificate issuedin
accordance withtheconditions laiddownbythecompetent authorities oftheEuropeanCommunities .
2.Forthepurposesofsubheading 11.07FIII,"isoglucose "meansthesyrupobtainedfromglucosesyrupwithacon­
tentbyweightinthedrystateof:
—atleast10%fructose ,and
—atleastI%intotalofoligosaccharides andpolysaccharides .
Autonomous
orlevy
(L)ConventionalRateofduty
Heading
number DescriptionAutonomous
orlevy
(L)Conventional
1 2 3 4
[21.01]
21.02 Extracts,essencesorconcentrates ,ofcoffee,teaormatéandpreparations witha
basisofthoseextracts,essencesorconcentrates ;roastedchicoryandother
roastedcoffeesubstitutes andextracts,essencesandconcentrates thereof:
A.Extracts,essencesorconcentrates ofcoffeeandpreparations withabasis
ofthoseextracts,essencesorconcentrates 30 18
B.Extracts,essencesorconcentrates ofteaormatéandpreparations witha
basisofthoseextracts,essencesorconcentrates 30 12

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Heading
number DescriptionRateofduty
Autonomous
%
orlevy
(L)Conventional
%
1 2 3 4
21.02 C.Roastedchicoryandotherroastedcoffeesubstitutes :
(cont'd)
I.Roastedchicory 18 —
II.Other 16-9 8
D.Extracts,essencesandconcentrates ofroastedchicorymidotherroasted+vc +vc
coffeesubstitutes :
I.Ofroastedchicory 22—
II.Other , 16-9(a)—
+vc
21.03 Mustardflourandpreparedmustard :
A.Mustardflour,inimmediate packingsofanetcapacity :
I.Of1kgorless 10 8
II.Ofmorethan1kg 5 4
B.Preparedmustard 17 16
21.04 Sauces;mixedcondiments andmixedseasonings :
A.Mangochutney,liquid 20 Free
21.05B.Other
Soupsandbroths,inliquid,solidorpowderform;homogenised com­20 18
positefoodpreparations :
A.Soupsandbroths,inliquid,solidorpowderform 22 18
B.Homogenised composite foodpreparations 24 22
21.06 Naturalyeasts(activeorinactive^;preparedbakingpowders :
A.Activenaturalyeasts:
I.Cultureyeast 23 17
II.Bakers'yeast:
a)Dried 221 15
+vc +vc
b)Other 221 15
+vc +vc
III.Other 31 23
B.Inactivenaturalyeasts:
I.Intablet,cubeorsimilarform,orinimmediate packingsofanet
capacityof1kgorless 17 13
II.Other 10 8
C.Preparedbakingpowders 19 9-5B.Other
(a)Dutysuspended to14%foranindefiniteperiod.

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Rateofduty
Heading
number DescriptionAutonomous
%
orlevy
(L)Conventional
%
1 ■2 3 4
21.07 Foodpreparations notelsewherespecifiedorincluded :
A.Cerealsingrainorearform,pre-cooked orotherwiseprepared :
I.Maize
II.Rice
III.Other20-8
+vc
20-8
+vc
20-8
+vc13
-I-vc
13
-I-vc
13
+vc
B.Ravioli,macaroni ,spaghettiandsimilarproducts ,notstuffed,cooked;
theforegoingpreparations ,stuffed,whetherornotcooked :
I.Notstuffed,cooked
II.Stuffed :
a)Cooked
b)Other20-8
+vc
20-8
+vc
20-8
+vc13
-I-vc
13
+vc
13
-I-vc
C.Ice-cream (notincludingice-creampowder)andotherices:
I.Containing nomilkfatsorcontaining lessthan3%byweightof
suchfats
II.Containing byweightofmilkfats :
a)3%ormorebutlessthan7%
b)7%ormore20-8.
+vc
20-8
+vc
20-8
+vc13
+vc
13
+vc
13
+vc
D.Preparedyoghourt ;preparedmilk,inpowderform,foruseasinfants'
foodorfordieteticorculinarypurposes :
I.Preparedyoghourt :
a)Inpowderform,containing byweightofmilkfats :
1.Lessthan1-5%
2.1-5%ormore
b)Other,containing byweightofmilkfats :
1.Lessthan1-5%
2.1-5%ormorebutlessthan4%
3.4%ormore
II.Other,containing byweightofmilkfats :
a)Lessthan1-5%andcontaining byweightofmilkproteins (nitro­
gencontentx6-38):
1.Lessthan40%
2.40%ormorebutlessthan55%20-8
+vc
20-8
+vc
20-8
+vc
20-8
+vc
20-8
+vc
20-8
+vc
20-8
+vc13
+vc
13
+vc
13
+vc
13
+vc
13
+vc
13
+vc
13
+vc

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Rateofduty
Autonomous Heading
number Description%Conventional
%orlevy
(L)
1 2 3 4
21.07
(cont'd)13
+vc
13
+vc
13
+vc
13
+vc20-8
+vc
20-8
+vc
20-8
+vc
20-8
+vc
withamax.
of35u.a.
per100kg
net
67(L)
67(L)
67(L)
67(L)D.II.a)3.55%ormorebutlessthan70%
4.70%ormore
b)1-5%ormore
E.Cheesefondues
F.Flavouredorcolouredsugarsyrups:
I.Lactosesyrup
II.Glucosesyrup
III.Isoglucose
IV.Other
G.Other:
I.Containing nomilkfatsorcontaining lessthan1-5%byweightof
suchfats:
a)Containing nosucroseorcontaining lessthan5%byweightof
sucrose(includinginvertsugarexpressed assucrose):
1.Containing nostarchorcontaining lessthan5%byweightof
starch
2.Containing byweightofstarch:
aa)5%ormorebutlessthan32%
bb)32%ormorebutlessthan45%
cc)45%ormore
b)Containing 5%ormorebutlessthan15%byweightofsucrose
(includinginvertsugarexpressed assucrose):
1.Containing nostarchorcontaining lessthan5%byweight
ofstarch "
2.Containing byweightofstarch:
aa)5%ormorebutlessthan32%
bb)32%ormorebutlessthan45%
cc)45%ormore20 25
20-8
+vc
20-8
+vc
20-8
+vc13
+vc
13
4-vc
13
+vc
20-8
+vc13
+vc
20-8
+vc
20-8
+vc
20-8
+vc13
+vc
13
+vc
13
+vc

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number DescriptionRateofduty
Autonomous
%
orlevy
(L)Conventional
%
1 2 3 4
21.07 G.I.c)Containing 15%ormorebutlessthan30%byweightofsucrose
(cont'd) (includinginvertsugarexpressed assucrose):
1.Containing nostarchorcontaining lessthan5%byweight
ofstarch 20-8 13
+vc +VC
2.Containing byweightofstarch:
aa)5%ormorebutlessthan32% 20-8 13
+VC +VC
bb)32%ormorebutlessthan45% 20-8 13
+VC +VC
cc)45%ormore 20-8 13
+VC +VC
d)Containing 30%ormorebutlessthan50%byweightofsucrose
(includinginvertsugarexpressed assucrose):
1.Containing nostarchorcontaining lessthan5%>byweight
ofstarch 20-8 13
+VC +VC
2.Containing byweightofstarch:
aa)5%ormorebutlessthan32% 20-8 13
+VC +VC
bb)32%ormore 20-8 13
+VC +VC
e)Containing 50%ormorebutlessthan85%byweightofsucrose
(includinginvertsugarexpressed assucrose):
1.Containing nostarchorcontaining lessthan5%byweight
ofstarch 20-8 13
+VC +VC
2.Other 20-8 '13
+VC +VC
f)Containing 85%ormorebyweightofsucrose (includinginvert
sugarexpressedassucrose) 20-8 13
+VC +VC
II.Containing 1-5%ormorebutlessthan6%byweightofmilkfats :
a)Containing nosucroseorcontaining lesstha5%byweightof
sucrose (includinginvertsugarexpressed assucrose):
1.Containing nostarchorcontaining lessthan5%byweight
ofstarch 20-8 13
+VC +VC
2.Containing byweightofstarch:
aa)5%ormorebutlessthan32% 20-8 13
+VC +VC
bb)32%ormorebutlessthan45% 20-8 13
+VC +VC
cc)45%ormore 20-8 13
+VC +VC

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aa)5%ormorebutlessthan32%
bb)32%ormoreHeading
number DescriptionRateofduty
Autonomous
%
orlevy
(L)Conventional
%
1 '2 3 4
21.07 G.II.b)Containing 5%ormorebutlessthan15%byweightofsucrose
(cont'd) (includinginvertsugarexpressedassucrose):
1.Containing nostarchorcontaining lessthan5%byweight
ofstarch 20-8 13
+vc +vc
2.Containing byweightofstarch:
aa)5%ormorebutlessthan32% 20-8 13
+vc +vc
bb)32%ormore 20-8 13
+vc +vc
c)Containing 15%ormorebutlessthan30%byweightofsucrose
(includinginvertsugarexpressedassucrose):
1.Containing nostarchorcontaining lessthan5%byweight
ofstarch 20-8 13
+vc +vc
2.Containing byweightofstarch:
20-8
+vc13
+vc
20-8
+vc13
+vc
d)Containing 30%ormorebutlessthan50%byweightofsucrose
(includinginvertsugarexpressed assucrose):
1.Containing nostarchorcontaining lessthan5%byweight
ofstarch 20-8 13
+vc +vc
2.Other 20-8 13
+vc +vc
e)Containing 50%ormorebyweightofsucrose (including invert
sugarexpressed assucrose) 20-8 13
+vc +vc
III.Containing 6%ormorebutlessthan12%byweightofmilkfats :
a)Containing nosucroseorcontaining lessthan5%byweight
ofsucrose (includinginvertsugarexpressedassucrose):
1.Containing nostarchorcontaining lessthan5%byweight
ofstarch 20-8 13
+vc +vc
2.Containing byweightofstarch:
aa)5%ormorebutlessthan32% 20-8 13
+vc +vc
bb)32%ormore 20-8 13
+vc +vc
b)Containing 5%ormorebutlessthan15%byweightofsucrose
(includinginvertsugarexpressed assucrose):
1.Containing nostarchorcontaining lessthan5%byweightof
starch 20-8 13
+vc +vc
2.Other 20-8 13
+vc +vc

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%
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%
t 2 3 4
21.07 G.III.c)Containing 15%ormorebutlessthan30%byweightofsucrose
fcont'd) (includinginvertsugarexpressedassucrose):
I
1.Containing nostarchorcontaining lessthan5%byweight
> ofstarch 20-8 13
+vc +VC
2.Other 20-8 13
+VC +VC
d)Containing 30%ormorebutlessthan50%byweightofsucrose
(includinginvertsugarexpressed assucrose):
1.Containing nostarchorcontaining lessthan5%byweight
ofstarch 20-8 13
+VC +VC
•
2.Other 20-8 13
+VC +VC
e)Containing 50%ormorebyweightofsucrose (includinginvert
sugarexpressed assucrose) 20-8 13
+VC +VC
IV.Containing 12%ormorebutlessthan18%byweightofmilkfats :
a)Containing nosucroseorcontaining lessthan5%byweightof
sucrose (includinginvertsugarexpressed assucrose):
LContaining nostarchorcontaining lessthan5%byweight
ofstarch 20-8 13
+VC +VC
2.Other 20-8 13
+VC +VC
b)Containing 5%ormorebutlessthan15%byweightofsucrose
(includinginvertsugarexpressed assucrose):
1.Containing nostarchorcontaining lessthan5%byweight
ofstarch 20-8 13
+VC +VC
2.Other 20-8 13
+VC +VC
» c)Containing 15%ormorebyweightofsucrose (including invert
sugarexpressed assucrose) 20-8 13
+VC +VC
V.Containing 18%ormorebutlessthan26%byweightofmilkfats :
a)Containing nosucroseorcontaining lessthan5%byweightof
sucrose (includinginvertsugarexpressedassucrose):
1.Containing nostarchorcontaining lessthan5%byweight
ofstarch 20-8 13
+VC +VC
2.Other 20-8 13
+VC +VC
b)Containing 5%ormorebyweightofsucrose (including invert
sugarexpressed assucrose) 20-8 13
+VC +VC

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sugarexpressed assucrose)Rateofduty
Heading
number DescriptionAutonomous
%
orlevy
(L)Conventional
%
1 2 3 4
21.07
(cont'd)G.VI.Containing 26%ormorebutlessthan45%byweightoímilkfats:
a)Containing nosucroseorcontaining lessthan5%byweight
ofsucrose(includinginvertsugarexpressedassucrose):
1.Containing nostarchorcontaining lessthan5%byweight
ofstarch 20-8 13
2.Other+VC
20-8+VC
13
b)Containing 5%ormorebutlessthan25%byweightofsucrose
(includinginvertsugarexpressed assucrose):+VC +VC
LContaining nostarchorcontaining lessthan5%byweight
ofstarch
2.Other20.8
-i-VC
20-8
+VC13
+VC
13
-fVC
c)*Containing 25%ormorebyweightofsucrose (includinginvert
20-8
-I-VC13
+VC
VII.Containing 45%ormorebutlessthan65%byweightofmilkfats :
a)Containing nosucroseorcontaining lessthan5%byweightof
sucrose (includinginvertsugarexpressedassucrose):-
1.Containing nostarchorcontaining lessthan5%byweight
ofstarch
2.Other20-8
+VC
20-8
+VC13
+VC
13
+VC
b)Containing 5%ormorebyweightofsucrose (including invert
sugarexpressed assucrose):
1.Containing nostarchorcontaining lessthan5%byweight
ofstarch 20-8
+VC13
+VC
2.Other
I20-8
+VC13
-I-VC
VIII.Containing 65%ormorebutlessthan85%byweightofmilkfats :
a)
tContaining nosucroseorcontaining lessthan5%byweightof
sucrose(includinginvertsugarexpressedassucrose )
I20-8
+VC13
+VC
b) 20-8
+VC13
-I-VC
IX.Containing 85%ormorebyweightofmilkfats 20-8
+VC13
+VCOther

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CHAPTER 22
BEVERAGES ,SPIRITSANDVINEGAR
Notes
1.ThisChapterdoesnotcover:
(a)Seawater(headingNo25.01);
(b)Distilledandconductivity waterandwaterofsimilarpurity(headingNo28.58);
(c)Aceticacidofaconcentration exceeding 10%byweightofaceticacid(headingNo29.14),
(d)Medicaments ofheadingNo30.03;or
(e)Perfumery ortoiletpreparations (Chapter33).
2.ForthepurposesofheadingsNos22.08and22.09,thealcoholicstrengthistobetakentobethatshownontest
byGayLussac'shydrometer atatemperature of15°C.
Additional Notes
1.ForthepurposesofheadingsNos22.04,22.05and22.06andsubheading 22.07A:
(a)"actualalcoholicstrength"meansthenumberofvolumesofalcoholcontained in100volumesoftheproduct;
(b)"potentialalcoholicstrength"meansthenumberofvolumesofalcoholcapableofbeingproduced bytotalfer­
mentationofthesugarscontained in100volumesoftheproduct;
(c)"totalalcoholicstrength"meansthesumofactualandpotentialalcoholicstrengths;
(d)"degreeofalcohol"meanstheactualalcoholicstrength .
Determination ofthealcoholicstrengthmustbecarriedoutat20°C.
2.ForthepurposesofheadingNo22.04,"grapemustinfermentation "meansgrapemusthavinganactualalcoholic
strengthoflessthanthreefifthsofthetotalalcoholicstrength .
3.ForthepurposesofheadingNo22.05:
A."Sparklingwine"(subheading 22.05A)meansaproducthavinganactualalcoholicstrengthofnotlessthan
8-5°,obtained :
j
—eitherbyfirstorsecondalcoholicfermentation offreshgrapes,grapemustorwine,andreleasing,whenthe
container isopened,carbondioxidederivedexclusively fromthefermentation ,
—orfromwineandreleasing,whenthecontainer isopened,carbondioxidederivedwhollyorpartlyfromthe
additionofthisgas,
andhaving,whenkeptatatemperature of20°Cinclosedcontainers ,anexcesspressureofnotlessthanthree
atmospheres .
B."Totaldryextract"meansthecontentingramsperlitreofallthesubstances inaproductwhich,under
givenphysicalconditions ,donotvolatilise .
Thetotaldryextractmustbedetermined withthedensimeter at20°C.
C.(a)Thepresenceintheproductsfallingwithinsubheading 22.05Cofthequantitiesoftotaldryextractper
litreindicated inI,II,IIIandIVbelowdoesnotaffecttheirclassification :
I.Productsofanalcoholicstrengthofnotmorethan13°:90gorlessoftotaldryextractperlitre;

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II.Productsofanalcoholicstrengthofmorethan13°butnotmorethan15°:130gorlessoftotaldryex­
tractperlitre;
III.Productsofanalcoholicstrengthofmorethan15°butnotmorethan18°:130gorlessoftotaldryex­
tractperlitre;
IV.Productsofanalcoholicstrengthofmorethan18°butnotmorethan22°:330gorlessoftotaldryex­
tractperlitre.
Productswithatotaldryextractexceedingthemaximumquantityshownaboveineachcategoryaretobe
classifiedinthenextfollowingcategory,exceptthatifthetotaldryextractexceeds330gperlitrethepro­
ductsaretobeclassifiedinsubheading 22.05CV.
(b)Theaboverulesdonotapplytoproductsfallingwithinsubheadings 22.05CIIIa)1,b)1andb)2and
22.05CIVa)1,b)1andb)2.
4.Subheading 22.05Cshallbetakentoinclude:
(a)Grapemustwithfermentation arrestedbytheadditionofalcohol,thatistosayaproduct:
—havinganactualalcoholicstrengthofnotlessthan12°butlessthan15°,and
—obtainedbytheadditiontounfermented grapemusthavinganaturalalcoholicstrengthofnotlessthan8-5°
ofaproductderivedfromthedistillation ofwine;
(b)Winefortifiedfordistillation ,thatistosayaproduct:
—havinganactualalcoholicstrengthofnotlessthan18°butnotmorethan24°,
—obtainedexclusively bytheadditiontowinecontaining noresidualsugarofanunrectified productderived
fromthedistillation ofwineandhavingamaximumactualalcoholicstrengthof86°,and
—havingamaximum volatileacidityof240g/l,expressedasaceticacid;
(c)Liqueurwine,thatistosayaproduct:
—havingatotalalcoholicstrengthofnotlessthan17-5°andanactualalcoholicstrengthofnotlessthan15°
butnotmorethan22°,and
—-obtainedfromgrapemustr>rwine,whichmustcomefromvinevarietiesapprovedinthethirdcountryof
originfortheproduction ofliqueurwineandhaveaminimumnaturalalcoholicstrengthof12°:
—byfreezing,or
—bytheadditionduringorafterfermentation
(i)ofaproductderivedfromthedistillation ofwine,or
(ii)ofconcentrated grapemustor,inthecaseofcertainqualityliqueurwinesappearing onalisttobe
adoptedofwinesforwhichsuchpracticeistraditional ,ofgrapemustconcentrated bydirectheat,
which,apartfromthisoperation ,corresponds tothedefinitionofconcentrated grapemust,or
(iii)ofamixtureoftheseproducts .
However,certainqualityliqueurwinesappearing onalisttobeadoptedmaybeobtainedfromunfermented
freshgrapemustwhichdoesnotneedtohaveaminimumnaturalalcoholicstrengthof12°.
5.Forthepurposesofsubheading 22.07A,theexpression "piquette"meanstheproductobtainedbythefermen­
tationofuntreatedgrapemarcmacerated inwaterorbytheextractionoffermented grapemarcwithwater.
6.Forthepurposesofsubheading 22.07BI,thefollowingareregardedas"sparkling":
—fermented beverages inbottleswith"mushroom "stoppersheldinplacebytiesorfastenings ;
—fermented beveragesotherwiseputup,withanexcesspressureofnotlessthan1•5atmospheres ,measuredata
temperature of20°C.
7.Forthepurposesofsubheading 22.10A,theexpression "winevinegar"meansvinegarobtainedexclusively by
acetousfermentation ofwineandhavingatotalacidityofnotlessthan60g/l,expressedasaceticacid.

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Heading
number DescriptionAutonomous
%
orlevy
(L)Conventional
%
1 2 3 4
22.01 Waters,includingspawatersandaeratedwaters;iceandsnow:
A.Spawaters,naturalorartificial;aeratedwaters
B.Other
Lemonade ,flavoured spawatersandflavoured aeratedwaters,andother
non-alcoholic beverages ,notincluding fruitandvegetable juicesfalling
withinheadingNo20.07:8
Free4
Free
22.02
A.Notcontaining milkormilkfats 20 15
B.Other,containing byweightofmilkfats :
I.Lessthan0-2% 12.7
+VC8
+VC
II.0-2%ormorebutlessthan2% 12-7
+VC8
+VC
III.2%ormore 12-7
+VC8
+VC
22.03 Beermadefrommalt 30 24
22.04 Grapemust,infermentation orwithfermentation arrestedotherwise than
bytheadditionofalcohol 40(a)
22.05 Wineoffreshgrapes;grapemustwithfermentation arrestedbythead­
ditionofalcohol:
A.Sparklingwine 40u.a.
perhi(a)
40u.a.
perhi(a)B.Wineinbottleswith"mushroom"stoppersheldinplacebytiesor
fastenings ,andwineotherwiseputupwithanexcesspressureofnot
lessthanoneatmosphere butlessthanthreeatmospheres ,measuredat
atemperature of20°C
C.Other:—
I.Ofanactualalcoholicstrengthnotexceeding 13°,incontainers
holding :
a)Twolitresorless ;
b)Morethantwolitres12u.a.
perhi(a)(b)
9u.a.
perhi(a)(b)9u.a.
perhi(b)
II.Ofanactualalcoholicstrengthexceeding 13°butnotexceeding
15°,incontainers holding:
a)Twolitresorless
b)Morethantwolitres14u.a.
perhi(a)(b)
11u.a.
perhi(a)(b)11u.a.
perhi(b)
III.Ofanactualalcoholicstrengthexceeding 15°butnotexceeding
18°,incontainers holding:
a)Twolitresorless:
1.Port,Madeira,sherry,Tokay (AszuandSzamorodni )and
Setúbalmuscatel (c)
2.Other15u.a.
perhi(b)
17u.a.
perhi(a)(b)13-5u.a.
perhi(b)
(a)Incertainconditions acountervailing taxisprovidedforinrespectofcertainproductstothecustomsduty.
(b)Theexchangeratetobeappliedinconvertingintonationalcurrenciestheunitofaccountinwhichthecustomsdutyisexpressedshall,notwithstanding GeneralRuleC3
containedinPartI,SectionI,betherepresentative rateapplicabletowine,ifsucharateisfixedpursuanttoCouncilRegulationNo129onthevalueoftheunitofaccount
andtheexchangeratestobeappliedforthepurposesofthecommonagricultural policy(OJNo106,30.10.1962,p.2553/62).
(c)Entryunderthissubheading issubjecttoconditionstobedetermined bythecompetentauthorities .

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22.05 C.III.b)Morethantwolitres:
(cont'd)
1.Port,Madeira,sherryandSetúbalmuscatel (a) 12u.a. 11u.a.
perhi(b)perhi(b)
2.Tokay (AszuandSzamorodni )(a) 12u.a. —
perhi(b)
3.Other 14u.a. —
perhi(b)(c)
IV.Ofanactualalcoholic strengthexceeding 18°butnotexceeding
22°,incontainers holding :
a)Twolitresorless:
1.Port,Madeira,sherry,Tokay (AszuandSzamorodni )and
Setúbalmuscatel (a) 16u.a.14-5u.a.
perhi(b)perhi(b)
2.Other 19u.a.19u.a.
perhi(b)(c)perhi(b)
b)Morethantwolitres:
1.Port,Madeira ,sherryandSetúbalmuscatel (a) 13u.a.12u.a.
perhi(b)perhi(b)
2.Tokay (AszuandSzamorodni )(a) 13u.a. —
perhi(b)
3.Other 19u.a.19u.a.
perhi(b)(c)perhi(b)
V.Ofanactualalcoholicstrengthexceeding 22°,incontainers holding :
a)Twolitresorless 1-60u.a. —
perhi
andper
degree
+10u.a.
perhi(b)(c)
b)Morethantwolitres 1-60u.a. —
perhi
and
perdegree
(b)(c)
22.06 Vermouths ,andotherwinesoffreshgrapesflavoured witharomatic
extracts :
A.Ofanactualalcoholicstrengthof18°orless,incontainers holding :
I.Twolitresorless 17u.a. —
perhi
II.Morethantwolitres 14u.a. —
perhi
B.Ofanactualalcoholicstrengthexceeding 18°butnotexceeding 22°,in
containers holding :
I.Twolitresorless 19u.a.
perhi
II.Morethantwolitres 16u.a.
perhi
(a)Entryunderthissubheading issubjecttoconditions tobedetermined bythecompetent authorities .
(b)Theexchangeratetobeappliedinconverting intonationalcurrenciestheunitofaccountinwhichthecustomsdutyisexpressedshall,nothwithstanding GeneralRuleC3
containedinPartI,SectionI,betherepresentative rateapplicabletowine,ifsucharatefixedpursuanttoCouncilRegulation No129onthevalueoftheunitofaccountand
theexchangeratestobeappliedforthepurposesofthecommonagricultural policy(OJNo106,30.10.1962,p.2553/62).
(c)Incertainconditions acountervailing taxisprovidedforinrespectofcertainproductsinadditiontothecustomsduty.

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%orlevy
(L)
1 2 3 4
22.06
(cont'd)1-60u.a.
perhiand
perdegree
+10u.a.
perhi
1-60u.a.
perhiand
perdegreeC.Otanactualalcoholicstrengthexceeding 22°,incontainers holding :
I.Twolitresorless
II.Morethantwolitres
Otherfermentedbeverages (forexample,cider,perryandmead):
A.Piquette22.07
1-60u.a.
perhiand
perdegree
withamin.
of9u.a.
perhi(a)
B.Other:
I.Sparkling
II.Still,incontainers holding :
a)Twolitresorless
b)Morethantwolitres..30u.a.
perhi
12u.a.
perhi
9u.a.
perhi
22.08 Ethylalcoholorneutralspirits,undenatured ,ofastrengthof80°or
higher;denatured spirits(including ethylalcoholandneutralspirits)of
anystrength:
A.Denatured spirits(including ethylalcoholandneutralspirits)ofany
strength
B.Ethylalcoholorneutralspirits,undenatured ,ofastrengthof80°or
higher16u.a.
perhi
30u.a.
perhi
22.09 Spirits(otherthanthoseofheadingNo22.08);liqueursandotherspiri­
tuousbeverages ;compound alcoholicpreparations (knownas"concentrated
extracts")forthemanufacture ofbeverages :
A.Spirits(otherthanthoseofheadingNo22.08),incontainers holding:
I.Twolitresorless (b)
(b)1-60u.a.
perhiand
perdegree
+10u.a.
perhi
1-60u.a.
perhiand
perdegreeII.Morethantwolitres
(a)Incertainconditions acountervailing taxisprovidedforinrespectofcertainproductsinadditiontothecustomsduty.
(b)SeeAnnex.

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%orlevy
(L)
1 2 3 4
22.09
(cont'd)B.Compound alcoholicpreparations (knownas"concentrated extracts")
forthemanufacture ofbeverages :
I.Aromaticbittersofanalcoholicstengthof44to49°containing from1-5
to6%byweightofgentian,spicesandvariousingredients andfrom4to
10%ofsugar,incontainersofacapacityof0-5litreorless 30 Free
withamin.
of1-60u.a.
perhiand
perdegree
II.Other 30 27
withamin.
of1-60u.a.
perhiand
perdegreewithamin
of1-60u.a.
perhiand
perdegree
110u.a.
perhiand
perdegree
+10u.a.
perhi
110u.a.
perhiand
perdegreeC.Spirituous beverages :
I.Rum,arrackandtafia,incontainers holding :
a)Twolitresorless
b)Morethantwolitres
II.Gin,incontainers holding :
a)Twolitresorless
b)Morethantwolitres1u.a.
perhiand
perdegree
+5u.a.
perhi
1u.a.
perhiand
perdegree
1u.a.
perhiand
perdegree
+5u.a.
perhi
1u.a.
perhiand
perdegree1-20u.a.
perhiand
perdegree
+10u.a.
perhi
1-20u.a.
perhiand
perdegree
III.Whisky :
a)Bourbonwhiskey,incontainers holding (a)
1.Twolitresorless 1-20u.a.
perhiand
perdegree
+10u.a.
perhi0-70u.a.
perhiand
perdegree
+5u.a.
perhi
2.Morethantwolitres 1-20u.a.
perhiand
perdegree0-70u.a.
perhiand
perdegree
(a)Entryunderthissubheading issubjecttoconditions tobedetermined bythecompetent authorities .

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%
orlevy
(L)Conventional
%
1 2 3 4
22.09
(cont'd)C.III.b)Other,incontainers holding :
1.Twolitresorless 1-20u.a.
perhiand
perdegree
+10u.a.
perhi0-80u.a.
perhiand
perdegree
+5u.a.
perhi
2.Morethantwolitres 1-20u.a.
perhiand
perdegree0-80u.a.
perhiand
perdegree
IV.Vodkawithanethylalcoholcontentof45-2°orlessandplum,
pearorcherryspirit(excludingliqueurs),incontainers holding:
a)Twolitresorless
b)Morethantwolitres1-60u.a.
perhiand
perdegree
+10u.a.
perhi
1-60u.a.
perhiand
perdegree1-30u.a.
perhiand
perdegree
+5u.a.
perhi
1-30u.a.
perhiand
perdegree
V.Other,incontainers holding :
a)Twolitresorless
b)Morethantwolitres1-60u.a.
perhiand
perdegree
+10u.a.
perhi
1-60u.a.
perhiand
perdegree(a)
(a)
22.10 Vinegarandsubstitutes forvinegar:
A.Winevinegar,incontainers holding :
I.Twolitresorless 8u.a.
perhi(b)—
II.Morethantwolitres 6u.a.
perhi(b)—
B.Other,incontainers holding :
I.Twolitresorless 8u.a.
perhi—
II.Morethantwolitres 6u.a.
perhi—
(a)SeeAnnex.
(b)Incertainconditions acountervailing taxisprovidedforinrespectofcertainproductsinadditiontothecustomsduty.

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CHAPTER 23
RESIDUES ANDWASTEFROMTHEFOODINDUSTRIES ;PREPARED ANIMAL FODDER
Additional Notes
1.Forthepurposesofsubheadings 23.OSAand23.06AI,thefollowingexpressions shallhavethemeaningshereby
assignedtothem:
—"totalalcoholcontent":thesumoftheactualandpotentialalcoholcontents;
—"actualalcoholcontent":thenumberoflitresofalcoholcontained in100kgoftheproduct;
—"potentialalcoholcontent":thenumberoflitresofalcoholcapableofbeingproducedbytotalfermentation of
thesugarscontained in100kgoftheproduct .
2.Forthepurposesofsubheading 23.07B,theexpression "milkproducts"meanstheproductsfallingwithinhead­
ingsNos04.01,04.02,04.03and04.04andwithinsubheadings 17.02Aand21.07FI.
Heading
number DescriptionRateofduty
Autonomous
%
orlevy
(L)Conventional
%
1 2 3 4
23.01 Floursandmeals,ofmeat,offals,fish,crustaceans ormolluscs,unfitfor
humanconsumption ;greaves:
A.Floursandmealsofmeatandoffals;greaves 4 Free
B.Floursandmealsoffish,crustaceans ormolluscs 5 2
23.02 Bran,sharpsandotherresiduesderivedfromthesifting,millingorwork­
ingofcerealsorofleguminous vegetables :
A.Ofcereals :
I.Ofmaizeorrice:
a)Withastarchcontentnotexceeding35%byweight 21(L)—
b)Other 21(L)—
II.Ofothercereals :
a)Ofwhichthestarchcontentdoesnotexceed28%byweight,
andofwhichtheproportion thatpassesthroughasievewith
anapertureof0-2mmdoesnotexceed10%byweightor
alternatively theproportion thatpassesthroughthesievehas>
anashcontent,calculated onthedryproduct,equaltoormore
than1-5%byweight 21(L)—
b)Other 21(L)—
B.Ofleguminous vegetables 8

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Heading
number DescriptionAutonomous
%
orlevy
(L)Conventional
%
1 2 3 4
23.03 Beet-pulp ,bagasseandotherwasteofsugarmanufacture ;brewingand
distilling dregsandwaste;residuesofstarchmanufacture andsimilar
residues :
A.Residuesfromthemanufacture ofstarchfrommaize(excluding con­
centrated steepingliquors),ofaproteincontent,calculated onthedry
product :
I.Exceeding40%byweight 27(L)
II.Notexceeding40%byweight Free Free
B.Other:
I.Beet-pulp ,bagasseandotherwasteofsugarmanufacture
II.OtherFree
FreeFree
Free
23.04 Oil-cakeandotherresidues (exceptdregs)resultingfromtheextraction
ofvegetableoils:
A.Oil-cakeandotherresiduesresultingfromtheextraction ofoliveoilFree(L)—
B.Other Free Free
23.05 Winelees;argol:
A.Winelees:
I.Havingatotalalcoholcontentnotexceeding 10litresofpurealcohol
per100kgandadrymattercontentnotlessthan25%byweight Free(a)
II.Other 1-60u.a.
perlitre
oftotal
alcohol (a)
B.Argol Free —
23.06 Productsofvegetableoriginofakindusedforanimalfood,notelsewhere
specifiedorincluded :
A.Acorns,horsechestnutsandpomaceormarcoffruit:
I.Grapemarc:
a)Havingatotalalcoholcontentnotexceeding 5-50litresofpure
alcoholper100kgandadrymattercontentnotlessthan40%
byweight Free(a) Free
b)Other 1-60u.a.
perlitre
oftotal
alcohol (a)
II.Other Free Free
B.Other 4 2
(a)Incertainconditions acountervailing taxisprovidedforinrespectofcertainproductsinadditiontothecustomsduty.

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%
orlevy
(L)Conventional
%
1 2 3 4
23.07 Sweetened forage;otherpreparations ofakindusedinanimalfeeding:
A.Fishormarinemammalsolubles 9 6
B.Other,containing starch,glucoseorglucosesyrupfallingwithin
subheadings 17.02Band21.07FII,ormilkproducts :
I.Containing starchorglucoseorglucosesyrup:
a)Containing nostarchorcontaining 10%orlessbyweightof
starch:
1.Containing nomilkproductsorcontaining lessthan10%
byweightofsuchproducts 15(L)—
2.Containing notlessthan10%butlessthan50%byweight
ofmilkproducts 15(L)—
3.Containing notlessthan50%butlessthan75%byweight
ofmilkproducts 15(L)—
4.Containing notlessthan75%byweightofmilkproducts 15(L)—
b)Containing morethan10%butnotmorethan30%byweight
ofstarch:
1.Containing nomilkproductsorcontaining lessthan10%
byweightofsuchproducts 15(L)—
2.Containing notlessthan10%butlessthan50%byweight
ofmilkproducts 15(L)—
3.Containing notlessthan50%byweightofmilkproducts 15(L)—
c)Containing morethan30%byweightofstarch:
1.Containing nomilkproductsorcontaining lessthan10%
byweightofsuchproducts 15(L)—
2.Containing notlessthan10%butlessthan50%byweight
ofmilkproducts 15(L)—
3.Containing notlessthan50%byweightofmilkproducts ..•15(L)—
II.Containing nostarch,glucoseorglucosesyrup,butcontaining milk
products 15(L)—
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CHAPTER 24
TOBACCO
Rateofduty
Heading
number DescriptionAutonomous
%
orlevy
(L)Conventional
%
1 2 3 4
24.01 Unmanufactured tobacco ;tobaccorefuse:
A.Tobaccoofavalue,perpackage,notlessthan280u.a.per100kgnet
weight :
I.FluecuredVirginiatypeandlightaircuredBurleytype(including
Burleyhybrids )(a) 15
withamax.
of70u.a.
per100kg
net14
withamax.
of45u.a.
per100kg
net
II.Other 15
withamax.
of70u.a.
per100kg
net15
withamax.
of70u.a.
per100kg
net
B.Other 30
withamin.
of29u.a.
andamax.
of42u.a.
per100kg
net23
withamin.
of28u.a.
andamax.
of3-3u.a.
per100kg
net
24.02 Manufactured tobacco ;tobaccoextractsandessences :
A.Cigarettes 180 90
B.Cigars 80 52
C.Smokingtobacco 180 117
D.Chewingtobaccoandsnuff 100 65
E.Other,includingagglomerated tobaccointheformofsheetsorstrip 40 26
(a)Entryunderthissubheading issubjecttoconditions tobedetermined bythecompetent authorities .

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SECTION V
MINERAL PRODUCTS
CHAPTER 25
SALT;SULPHUR ;EARTHS ANDSTONE ;PLASTERING MATERIALS ,LIMEANDCEMENT
Notes
1.ExceptwheretheircontextorNote3tothisChapterotherwiserequire,theheadingsofthisChapteraretobe
takentoapplyonlytogoodswhichareinthecrudestate,orwhichhavebeenwashed (evenwithchemicalsub­
stanceseliminating theimpuritieswithoutchangingthestructureoftheproduct),crushed,ground,powdered ,levi­
gated,sifted,screened,concentrated byflotation,magneticseparation orothermechanical orphysicalprocesses
(notincludingcrystallisation )butnotcalcinedorsubjectedtoanyfurtherprocessotherthanaprocessspecially
mentioned inanyheadinginrespectofthegoodsdescribedtherein.
2.ThisChapterdoesnotcover:
(a)Sublimedsulphur,precipitated sulphurorcolloidalsulphur (headingNo28.02);
(b)Ferrousearthcolourscontaining 70%ormorebyweightofcombined ironevaluated asFe203(headingNo
28.23);
(c)Medicaments andotherproductsofChapter30;
(d)Perfumery ,cosmeticsortoiletpreparations ofheadingNo33.06;
(e)Roadai^dpavingsetts,curbsandflagstones (headingNo68.01),mosaiccubes(headingNo68.02)androofing,
facinganddampcourseslates(headingNo68.03);
(f)Preciousorsemi-precious stones(headingNo71.02);
(g)Culturedcrystals (otherthanopticalelements )weighingnotlessthan2-5geach,ofsodiumchlorideorofmag­
nesiumoxide,ofheadingNo38.19;opticalelementsofsodiumchlorideorofmagnesium oxide(headingNo
90.01);or
(h)Writingordrawingchalks,tailors'orbilliardschalks(headingNo98.05).
3.HeadingNo25.32istobetakentoapply,interalia,to:earthcolours,whetherornotcalcinedormixedtogether ;
naturalmicaceous ironoxides;meerschaum (whetherornotinpolishedpieces)andamber;agglomerated ­
meerschaum andagglomerated amber,inplates,rods,sticksorsimilarforms,notworkedaftermoulding ;jet;
strontianite (whetherornotcalcined),otherthanstrontium oxide;brokenpottery .
Heading
number DescriptionRateofduty
Autonomous Conventional
1 2 3 4
25.01 Common salt(including rocksalt,seasaltandtablesalt);puresodium
chloride ;saltliquors;seawater:
A.Common salt(including rocksalt,seasaltandtablesalt)andpure
sodiumchloride,whetherornotinaqueoussolution :
I.Forchemicaltransformation (separation ofNafromCI)forthe
manufacture ofotherproducts (a) 1u.a.
per
1000kg
net—
(a)Entryunderthissubheading issubjecttoconditions tobedetermined bythecompetent authorities .

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Rateofduty
Conventional Heading
number%Autonomous
%
1 J i
25.01
(cont'd)
5u.a.
per
1000kg
net
16u.a.
per
1000kg
net
Free2-5u.a.
per
1000kg
net
8u.a.
per
1000kg
net
Free
25.02
25.03Free
Free
10
Free
FreeDescription
2
A.II.Other :
a)Denatured orforindustrial uses(including refining)otherthan
thepreservation orpreparation offoodstuffs forhumancon­
sumption (a)
b)Other
B.Saltliquors;seawater
Unroasted ironpyrites
Sulphurofallkinds,otherthansublimed sulphur,precipitated sulphur
andcolloidalsulphur:
A.Crude
B.Other
Naturalgraphite
Naturalsandsofallkinds,whetherornotcoloured ,otherthanmetal­
bearingsandsfallingwithinheadingNo26.01
Quartz (otherthannaturalsands);quartzite ,including quartzite not
furtherworkedthanroughlysplit,roughlysquaredorsquaredbysawing
Clay(forexample,kaolinandbentonite),andalusite ,kyaniteandsilli­
manite,whetherornotcalcined,butnotincluding expanded claysfalling
withinheadingNo68.07;mullite;chamotteanddinasearths
Chalk
Natural calciumphosphates ,naturalaluminium calciumphosphates ,
apatiteandphosphatic chalk
Naturalbariumsulphate (barytes);naturalbariumcarbonate (witherite),
whetherornotcalcined,otherthanbariumoxide:
A.Bariumsulphate .
B.Bariumcarbonate ,whetherornotcalcined25.04
25.05Free
Free
4
Free
Free
Free
Free
Free25.06
1
25.07
Free
25.08 Free
25.09
25.10
Free Free
25.11
Free Free
1 3
(a)Entryunderthissubheading issubjecttoconditions tobedetermined bythecompetent authorities .

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Rateofduty
Heading
number Description Autonomous
%Conventional
%
1 2 3 4
25.12 Siliceousfossilmealsandsimilarsiliceousearths (forexample,kieselguhr ,
tripoliteordiatornite),whetherornotcalcined,ofanapparent specific
gravityof1orless Free 0-5
25.13 Pumicestone;emery;naturalcorundum ,naturalgarnetandothernatural
abrasives ,whetherornotheat-treated :
A.Oudeorinirregularly-shaped pieces Free Free
B.Other 3 1
25.14 Slate,includingslatenotfurtherworkedthanroughlysplit,rouglysquared
orsquaredbysawing Free Free
25.15 Marble,travertine ,ecaussine andothercalcareous monumental and
buildingstoneofanapparentspecificgravityof25ormoreandalabaster ,
including suchstonenotfurtherworkedthanroughlysplit,roughly
squaredorsquaredbysawing:
A?Crude;roughlysplitorroughlysquared ;notfurtherworkedthan
squaredbysawingorsplitting,ofathicknessexceeding 25cm Free Free
B.Nötfurtherworkedthansquaredbysawingorsplitting ,ofathickness
notexceeding 25cm:
I.Alabaster Free Free
11.Other 10 6
25.16 Granite,porphyry ,basalt,sandstone andothermonumental andbuilding
stone,including suchstonenotfurtherworkedthanroughlysplit,roughly
squaredorsquaredbysawing:
A.Crude;roughlysplitorroughlysquared;notfurtherworkedthan
squaredbysawingorsplitting,ofathicknessexceeding 25cm Free Free
B.Notfurtherworkedthansquaredbysawingorsplitting,ofathickness
notexceeding 25cm:
1.Granite,porphyry ,syenite,lava,basalt,gneiss,trachyteandother
similarhardrocks;sandstone 7 3-5
II.Othermonumental andbuildingstone:
a)Calcareous stoneofanapparent specificgravityoflessthan2-5 6 3
b)Other Free Free
25.17 Pebblesandcrushedorbrokenstone(whetherornotheat-treated ),gravel,
macadam andtarredmacadam ,ofakindcommonly usedforconcrete
aggregates ,forroadmetalling orforrailwayorotherballast;flintand
shingle,whetherornotheat-treated ;granulesandchippings (whether
ornotheat-treated )andpowderofstonesfallingwithinheadingNo25.15
or25.16 Free Free
25.18 Dolomite ,whetherornotcalcined ,including dolomitenotfurtherworked
thanroughlysplit,roughlysquaredorsquaredbysawing;agglomerated
dolomite (includingtarreddolomite):
A.Crudedolomite Free Free
B.Calcineddolomite 4 2
C.Agglomerated dolomite 5 2-5

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Rateofduty
Heading
numberDescriptionAutonomous Conventional
%
2 3 41
25.19
9
Free5-6
Free
25.20
Free Free
25.21
Free Free
25.22
3-5 4
825.23Naturalmagnesium carbonate (magnesite);fusedmagnesia ;dead-burned
(sintered)magnesia,whetherornotcontaining smallquantities of
otheroxidesaddedbeforesintering;othermagnesium oxide,whether
ornotchemically pure:
A.Magnesium oxideotherthancalcined natural magnesium
carbonate
B.Other
Gypsum;anhydrite ;calcinedgypsum,andplasterswithabasisofcal­
ciumsulphate ,whetherornotcoloured ,butnotincluding plasters
speciallypreparedforuseindentistry
Limestone fluxandcalcareous stone,commonly usedforthemanufacture oflime
orcement
Quicklime ,slakedlimeandhydraulic lime,otherthancalciumoxideand
hydroxide
Portlandcement,cimentfondu,slagcement,supersulphate cementand
similarhydraulic cements,whetherornotcolouredorintheformof
clinker
Asbestos
Mica,includingsplittings ;micawaste
Naturalsteatite,including naturalsteatitenotfurtherworkedthan
roughlysplit,roughlysquaredorsquaredbysawing;talc:
A.Naturalsteatite,including naturalsteatitenotfurtherworkedthan
roughlysplit,roughlysquaredorsquaredbysawing
B.Naturalsteatite,crushedorpowdered :
I.Talcinimmediate packingsofanetcapacityof1kgorless
II.Other
Naturalcryoliteandnaturalchiolite4
25.24 Free Free
[25.25
25.26 Free Free
25.27
Free Free
25.27
8
34
1
Free Free 25.28
[25.29]
25.30 Crudenaturalboratesandconcentrates thereof (calcinedornot),butnot
including boratesseparated fromnaturalbrine;crudenaturalboricacid
containing notmorethan85%ofH3B03calculated onthedryweight Free Free

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Rateofduty
Heading
number Description Autonomous
%Conventional
%
1 2 3 4
25.31 Felspar,leucite,nephelineandnephelinesyenite;fluorspar :
A.Fluorspar3 2-5
B.Other Free Free
25.32 Mineralsubstances notelsewherespecifiedorincluded :
A.Naturalmicaceous ironoxides 3 2
B.Other Free (a)
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CHAPTER 26
METALLIC ORES,SLAGANDASH
Notes
1.ThisChapterdoesnotcover:
(a)Slagandsimilarindustrialwastepreparedasmacadam (headingNo25.17);
(b)Naturalmagnesium carbonate (magnesite ),whetherornotcalcined (headingNo25.19);
(c)BasicslagofChapter31;
(d)Slagwool,rockwoolorsimilarmineralwools(headingNo68.07);
(e)Goldsmiths ',silversmiths 'andjewellers'sweepings ,residues,lemelsandotherwasteandscrap,ofprecious
metal(headingNo71.11);or
(f)Copper,nickelorcobaltmattesproduced byanyprocessofsmelting (SectionXV).
2.ForthepurposesofheadingNo26.01,theterm"metallicores"meansmineralsofmineralogical speciesactually
usedinthemetallurgical industryfortheextraction ofmercury,ofthemetalsofheadingNo28.50orofthemetals
ofSectionXIVorXV,eveniftheyareintendedfornon-metallurgical purposes .Theheadingdoesnot,however,
includemineralswhichhavebeensubmitted toprocessesnotnormaltothemetallurgical industry .
3.HeadingNo26.03istobetakentoapplyonlytoashandresiduesofakindusedinindustryeitherfortheextrac­
tionofmetalsorasabasisforthemanufacture ofchemicalcompounds ofmetals.
Rateofduty
Heading
numberAutonomous Conventional Description
% %
1 2 3 4
Free Free
Free
Free26.01 Metallicoresandconcentrates androastedironpyrites:
A.Ironoresandconcentrates androastedironpyrites:
I.Roastedironpyrites
II.Other(ECSC)
B.Manganese oresandconcentrates ,including manganiferous ironores
andconcentrates witha•manganese contentof20%ormorebyweight
(ECSC)
C.Uranium oresandconcentrates :
I.Uranium oresandpitchblende ,andconcentrates thereof,witha
uraniumcontentofmorethan5%byweight(EURATOM )
II.Other
D.Thoriumoresandconcentrates :
I.Monazite ;urano-thorianite andotherthorium oresandconcen­
trates,withathoriumcontentofmorethan20%byweight(EUR­
ATOM)
II.Other
E.OtheroresandconcentratesFree
FreeFree
Free
Free
Free
FreeFree
Free
Free

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Heading
number DescriptionRateofduty
Autonomous
%Conventional
%
1 2 3 4
26.02 Slag,dross,scalingsandsimilarwastefromthemanufacture ofironor
steel:
A.Blast-furnace dust(ECSC) Free
B.Other Free Free
26.03 Ashandresidues (otherthanfromthemanufacture ofironorsteel),con­
tainingmetalsormetalliccompounds Free Free
26.04 Otherslagandash,includingkelp Free Free

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CHAPTER 27
MINERAL FUELS,MINERAL OILSANDPRODUCTS OFTHEIRDISTILLATION ;
BITUMINOUS SUBSTANCES ;MINERAL WAXES
Notes
1.ThisChapterdoesnotcover:
(a)Separatechemically definedorganiccompounds ,otherthanchemically puremethaneandpropanewhichareto
beclassifiedinheadingNo27.11;
(b)Medicaments fallingwithinheadingNo30.03;or
(c)Mixedunsaturated hydrocarbons fallingwithinheadingNo33.01,33.04or38.07.
2.HeadingNo27.07istobetakentoincludeproductssimilartothoseobtainedbythedistillation ofhightempera­
turecoaltarbutwhichareobtainedbythedistillation oflowtemperature coaltarorothermineraltars,by
processing petroleum orbyanyotherprocess,providedthattheweightofthearomaticconstituents exceedsthatof
thenon-aromatic constituents .
3.References inheadingNo27.10topetroleum oilsandoilsobtainedfrombituminous mineralsaretobetakento
includenotonlypetroleum oilsandoilsobtainedfrombituminous mineralsbutalsosimilaroils,aswellasthose
consisting ofmixedunsaturated hydrocarbons ,obtainedbyanyprocess,providedthattheweightofthenon­
aromatic constituents exceedsthatofthearomatic constituents .
4.HeadingNo27.13istobetakentoincludenotonlyparaffinwaxandtheotherproductsspecifiedtherein,but
alsosimilarproductsobtainedbysynthesisorbyotherprocesses .
Additional Notes(a)
1.ForthepurposesofbeadingNo27.10:
A."Lightoils"(subheading 27.10A)meansoilsandpreparations ofwhich90%ormorebyvolume(including
losses)distilsat210°C(ASTMD86method);
B."Specialspirits"(subheading 27.10AIIIa))meanslightoilsasdefinedinparagraph Aabove,notcontaining
anyanti-knock preparations ,andwithadifferenceofnotmorethan60°Cbetweenthetemperatures atwhich
5%and90%(includinglosses)distilbyvolume;
C."Whitespirit"(subheading 27.10AIIIa)1)meansspecialspiritsasdefinedinparagraph Babovewitha
flash-point higherthan21°CbytheAbel-Pensky method(b);
D."Mediumoils"(subheading 27.10B)meansoilsandpreparations ofwhichlessthan90%byvolume(includ­
inglosses)distilsat210°Cand65%ormorebyvolume(including losses)distilsat250°C(ASTMD86
method);
E."Heavyoils"(subheading 27.10C)meansoilsandpreparations ofwhichlessthan65%byvolume(including
losses)distilsat250°CbytheASTMD86methodorofwhichthedistillation percentage at250°Ccannotbe
determined bythatmethod;
F."Gasoils"(subheading 27.10CI)meansheavyoilsasdefinedinparagraph Eaboveofwhich85%ormoreby
volume(includinglosses)distilsat350°C(ASTMD86method);
(a)Unlessotherwisestated,term"ASTMmethod"meansthemethodslaiddownbytheAmericanSocietyforTestingandMaterials
inthe1976editionofstandarddefinitions andspecifications forpetroleumandlubricating products .
(b)Theterm"Abel-Pensky method"meansmethodDIN(DeutscheIndustrienormen )51755—Mdrz1974published bytheDNA
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G."Fueloils"(subheading 27.10CII)meansheavyoilsasdefinedinparagraph F.above(otherthangasoilsas
definedinparagraph Fabove)which,foracorresponding dilutedcolourC,haveaviscosityV:
—notexceedingthatshowninlineIofthefollowingtablewhenthesulphated ashescontentislessthan1%
bytheASTMD874methodandthesaponification indexislessthan4bytheASTMD939-54method;
—exceedingthatshowninlineIIwhenthepourpointisnotlessthan10°CbytheASTMD97method;
—exceedingthatshowninlineIbutnotexceedingthatshowninlineIIwhen25%ormorebyvolumedistils
at300°CbytheASTMD86methodor,iflessthan25%byvolumedistilsat300°C,whenthepourpoint
ishigherthan10°CbelowzerobytheASTMD97method .Theseprovisions applyonlytooilshavingadi­
lutedcolourCoflessthan2.
DilutedcolourC/Viscosity Vconcordance table
ColourC00-5 11:5?2-S3J5445555 66-5775
andabove
Visco­14445491512534247II119200535562943/580 2650
sity
Vu7717915125342471-1//9200335562943 1580 2650
Theterm"viscosityV"meansthekinematic viscosityat50°Cexpressed incentistokes bytheASTMD445
method .
Theterm"dilutedcolourC"meansthecolourofaproduct ,asdetermined bytheASTMD1500method,after
onepartofsuchproducthasbeenmixedwith99partsbyvolumeofcarbontetrachloride .Thecolourmustbe
determined immediately afterdilution .
Thissubheading coversonlyfueloilsofnaturalcolour.
Subheading 27.10CIIdoesnotcoverheavyoilsdefinedinparagraph Faboveforwhichitisnotpossibleto
determine :thedistillation percentage at250°CbytheASFMD86method(zeroshallbedeemedtobeaper­
centage);thekinematic viscosityat50°CbytheASTMD445method;orthedilutedcolourCbytheASTMD
1500method .Suchproductsfallwithinsubheading 27.10CIII.
2.ForthepurposesofheadingNo27.11,theexpressions "commercial propane"and"commercial butane"(sub­
heading27.11BI)shallbetakentoapplytoproductswitharelativevapourpressureintheliquidstateandat
37-8°Cofnotmorethan24-5barsbytheASTMD1267method .
3.ForthepurposesofheadingNo27.12,theexpression "crudepetroleum jelly"(subheading 27.12A)shallbetaken
toapplytopetroleum jellyofanaturalcolourhigherthan4-5bytheASTMD1500method .
4.Forthepurposesofsubheading 27.13BI,theterm"crude"shallbetakentoapplytoproducts :
(a)withanoilcontentof3-5orhigherbytheASTMD721method,iftheirviscosityat100°Cislowerthannine
centistokes bytheASTMD445method;or
(b)ofanaturalcolourhigherthan3bytheASTMD1500method,iftheirviscosityat100°Cisninecentistokes
orhigherbytheASTMD445method .
5.ForthepurposesofheadingsNos27.10,27.11and27.12andsubheading 27.13B,theterm"specificprocess"
shallbetakentoapplytothefollowingoperations :
(a)vacuumdistillation ;
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(c)cracking;
(d)reforming ;
(e)extraction bymeansofselectivesolvents;
(f)theprocesscomprising allthefollowingoperations :processing withconcentrated sulphuricacid,oleumorsul­
phuricanhydride ;neutralisation withalkalineagents;decolourisation andpurification withnaturallyactive
earth,activatedearth,activatedcharcoalorbauxite;
(g)polymerisation ;
(h)alkylation ;
(ij)isomerisation ;
(k)(inrespectofproductsofsubheading 27.10Conly)desulphurisation withhydrogenresultinginareductionof
atleast85%ofthesulphurcontentoftheproductsprocessed (ASTMD1266-59Tmethod);
(I)(inrespectofproductsofheadingNo27.10only)deparaffining byaprocessotherthanfiltering;
(m)(inrespectofproductsofsubheading 27.10Conly)treatmentwithhydrogenatapressureofmorethan20at­
mospheres andatemperature ofmorethan250°Cwiththeuseofacatalyst,otherthantoeffectdesulphurisa­
tion,whenthehydrogenconstitutes anactiveelementinachemicalreaction .Thefurthertreatmentwithhy­
drogenoflubricating oilsofsubheading 27.10CIII(e.g.hydrofinishing ordecolourisation )inorder,more
especially ,toimprovecolourorstabilityshallnot,however,bedeemedtobeaspecificprocess;
(n)(inrespect,ofproductsofsubheading 27.10CIIonly)atmospheric distillation ,onconditionthatlessthan
30%oftheseproductsdistils,byvolume,includinglosses,at300°CbytheASTMD86method .If30%or
morebyvolume,includinglosses,ofsuchproductsdistilsat300°CbytheASTMD86method,thequantities
ofproductswhichmaybeobtainedduringtheatmospheric distillation andwhichfallwithinsubheadings 27.10
Aand27.10Bshallbedutiableatthesameratesasthoseprovidedforundersubheading 27.10CIIc)accord­
ingtothekindandvalueoftheproductsusedandonthenetweightoftheproductsobtained .Thisruleshall
notapplytoproductssoobtainedwhich,withinaperiodofsixmonthsandsubjecttosuchotherconditions as
maybedetermined bythecompetent authorities ,aretoundergoaspecificprocessorchemicaltransformation
byaprocessnotbeingaspecificprocess;
(o)(inrespectofproductsofsubheading 27.10CIIIonly)treatment bymeansofahigh-frequency electrical
brush-discharge .
i
Shouldanypreparatory treatmentpriortotheabove-mentioned treatments benecessarybyreasonoftechnical
requirements ,thecustomsexemption shallapplyonlytothequantitiesoftheproductsintendedforandactually
subjectedtosuchabove-mentioned treatments ;anywasteproductsarisingduringpreparatory treatmentshallalso
beexemptfromcustomsduty.
6.Thequantitiesofproductswhichmaybeobtainedduringchemicaltransformation ,orduringpreparatory treat­
mentwhichmaybenecessarybyreasonoftechnicalrequirements ,andwhichfallwithinheadingsorsubheadings
Nos27.07BI,27.10,27.11,27.12,27.13B,27.14C,29.01AI,29.01BIIa)and29.01DIa)shallbedutiable
atthesameratesasthoseprovidedforinrespectofproducts"forotherpurposes",accordingtothekindandvalue
oftheproductsusedandonthenetweightoftheproductsobtained .Thisruleshallnotapplytosuchproducts
fallingwithinheadingsorsubheadings Nos27.10,27.11,27.12and27.13Bwhich,withinaperiodofsixmonths
andsubjecttosuchotherconditions asmaybedetermined bythecompetent authorities ,aretoundergoaspecific
processorfurtherchemicaltransformation .
7.Subheading 27.10CIIIc)coversonlyoilstobemixedwithotheroils,withtheproductsofheadingNo38.14or
withthickeners inordertoproduceoils,greasesorlubricating preparations ,byenterprises which,becauseofthe
plantwithwhichtheyareequipped ,cannotclaimexemption fromcustomsdutyunderthetermsofAdditional
Note5aboverelatingtoheadingNo27.10,andwhichprocesssuchoilsforresaleinplantsequippedwithallthe
following :
—atleasttwostoragetanksforthebasicoilsinbulk;
—atleastonemixingtank,withpower-driven mixingequipment ,withorwithoutheatingequipment ,andwith
provisionfortheincorporation ofadditives;and
—packaging equipment .
Theselastthreerequirements concerning plantequipment arealsoapplicable whenthemixingiscarriedoutin
rentedplantsorbyasubcontractor .

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Heading
number DescriptionRateofduty
Autonomous
%Conventional
%
1 2 3 4
27.01 Coal;briquettes ,ovoidsandsimilarsolidfuelsmanufactured fromcoal:
A.Coal(ECSC):
FederalRepublicofGermany DM10
per1000kg
OtherMemberStatesnet
Free
B.Other(ECSC):
FederalRepublicofGermany DM10
per1000kg
net
Italy 2
OtherMemberStates , Free
27.02 Lignite,whetherornotagglomerated :
A.Lignite(ECSC):'
France 2-5
OtherMemberStates Free
B.Agglomerated lignite(ECSC):
France 2-5
OtherMemberStates2
Free
27.03 Peat(includingpeatlitter),whetherornotagglomerated :
A.'Peat Free Free
B.Agglomerated peat 3 1-5
27.04 Cokeandsemi-cokeofcoal,ofligniteorofpeat,whetherornotagglomerated ;
retortcarbon :
A.Cokeandsemi-coke ofcoal:
I.Forthemanufacture ofelectrodes 3 1-5
II.Other(ECSC):
Italy 5
OtherMemberStates Free
B.Cokeandsemi-cokeoflignite(ECSC):
Italy 5
OtherMemberStates Free
C.Other 3 1-5
[27.05]
27.05bis
27.06
27.07Coalgas,watergas,producergasandsimilargases
Tardistilledfromcoal,fromligniteorfrompeat,andothermineraltars,
includingpartiallydistilledtarsandblendsofpitchwithcreosoteoilsor
withothercoaltardistillation products
Oilsandotherproductsofthedistillation ofhightemperature coaltar;
similarproductsasdefinedinNote2tothisChapter:
A.Crudeoils:
I.Crudelightoilsofwhich90%ormorebyvolumedistilsattem­
peraturesofupto200°C
II.OtherFree
Free
10
2Free
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27.07 B.Benzole,toluole,xylole,solventnaphtha (heavybenzole);similarpro­
{cont'd) ductsasdefinedinNote2tothisChapter,ofwhich65%ormore
byvolumedistilsattemperatures ofupto250°C(including mixtures
ofpetroleum spiritandbenzole);sulphuretted toppings :
I.Foruseaspowerorheatingfuels
II.Forotherpurposes (a) .
C.Basicproducts
D.Phenols
E.Naphthalene
F.Anthracene
G.'Other:
I.Forthemanufacture oftheproductsofheadingNo28.03(a)
II.Other
27.08 Pitchandpitchcoke,obtainedfromcoaltarorfromothermineraltars
27.09 Petroleum oilsandoilsobtained frombituminous minerals ,crude5
Free
3
2-5
1-5
Free
3-5
3-5
Free
Free10
Free
6
3
Free
Free
Free
5
Free
Free
27.10 Petroleum oilsandoilsobtained frombituminous minerals ,otherthan
crude;preparations notelsewhere specifiedorincluded ,containing notless
than70%byweightofpetroleum oilsorofoilsobtainedfrombituminous
minerals ,theseoilsbeingthebasicconstituents ofthepreparations :
A.Lightsoils:
I.Forundergoing aspecificprocess (a)
II.Forundergoing chemicaltransformation byaprocessotherthan
thosespecifiedinrespectofsubheading 27.10AI(a)
III.Forotherpurposes :
a)Specialspirits:
1.Whitespirit
2.Other
b)Other
B.Medium oils:
I.Forundergoing aspecificprocess (a)
II.Forundergoing chemicaltransformation byaprocessotherthan
thosespecifiedinrespectofsubheading 27.10BI(a)
III.Forotherpurposes14(b)
14(b)(c)
14(d)
14(d)
14(d)
14(b)
14(b)(c)
14(d)7
7(c)
7
7
7
7
7(c)
7
(a)Entryunderthissubheading issubjecttoconditions tobedetermined bythecompetent authorities .
(b)Totalsuspension foranindefiniteperiod.
(c)SeeAdditional Note6.
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27.10 C.Heavyoils:
(cont'd)
I.Gasoils:
a)Forundergoing aspecificprocess (a) 10(b) 5
h)Forundergoing chemicaltransformation byaprocessotherthan
thosespecifiedinrespectofsubheading 27.10C1a)(a) 10(b)(c)5(c)
c)Forotherpurposes 10(d) 5
II.Fueloils:
a)Forundergoing aspecificprocess (a) 10(b) 5
b)Forundergoing chemicaltransformation byaprocessother
thanthosespecifiedinrespectofsubheading 27.10CIIa)(aí 10(b)(c)5(c)
c)Forotherpurposes 10(d) 5
III.Lubricating oils;otheroils:
a)Forundergoing aspecificprocess (a) 12(b) ó
b)Forundergoing chemicaltransformation byaprocessotherthan
thosespecifiedinrespectofsubheading 27.10CIIIa)(a) 12(b)(c)6(c)
c)Tobemixedinaccordance withthetermsofAdditional Note7
tothisChapter (a) 12(e) 6
d)Forotherpurposes 12(f) 6
27.11 Petroleum gasesandothergaseoushydrocarbons :
A.Propaneofapuritynotlessthan99%:
I.Foruseasapowerorheatingfuel 25 17-5
II.Forotherpurposes (a) Free Free
B.Other :
I.Commercial propaneandcommercial butane :
a)Forundergoing aspecificprocess (a) 3-5(b) 1-5
b)Forundergoing chemicaltransformation byaprocessother
thanthosespecifiedinrespectofsubheading 27.11BIa)(a) 3-5(b)(c) 1-5(c)
c)Forotherpurposes 3-5 1-5
II.Other :
a)Ingaseousform 3-5(b) 1-5
b)Other 3-5(b) 1-5
27.12 Petroleum jelly:
A.Crude:
I.Forundergoing aspecificprocess (a) 2-5(b) 2
(a)Entryunderthissubheading issubjecttoconditions tobedetermined bythecompetent authorities .
(b)Totalsuspension foranindefiniteperiod.
(c)SeeAdditional Note6.
(d)Dutyratereduce^to3-5%(suspension )foranindefiniteperiod.
(e)Dutyratereducedto4%(suspension )foranindefiniteperiod.
(f)Dutyratereducedto7%(suspension foranindefiniteperiod.

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{cont'd)A.II.Forundergoing chemicaltransformation byaprocessotherthan
thosespecifiedinrespectofsubheading 27.12AI(a) 2-5(b)(c)2(c)
III.Forotherpurposes 2-5 2
B.Other 10 7
27.13 Paraffinwax,micro-crystalline wax,slackwax,ozokerite ,lignitewax,peat
waxandothermineralwaxes,whetherornotcoloured :
A.Ozokerite ,lignitewaxorpeatwax(naturalproducts):
I.Crude 3 1-5
II.Other " 10 5
B.Other :
I.Crude :
a)Forundergoing aspecificprocess (a) 2-5(b) 2
b)Forundergoing chemical transformation byaprocessother
thanthosespecifiedinrespectofsubheading 27.13BIa)(a) 2-5(b)'(c)2(c)
c)Forotherpurposes 2-5 2
II.Other 10 6
27.14 Petroleum bitumen,petroleum cokeandotherresiduesofpetroleum oilsor
ofoilsobtained frombituminous minerals :
A.Petroleum bitumen Free Free
B.Petroleum coke Free Free
C.Other:
I.Forthemanufacture oftheproductsofheadingNo28.03(a) Free 2
II.Other 4 2
27.15 Bitumenandasphalt,natural;bituminous shale,asphaltic rockandtar
Free Free
27.16 Bituminous mixtures basedonnaturalasphalt,onnaturalbitumen,on
petroleum bitumen,onmineraltaroronmineraltarpitch(forexample,
bituminous mastics,cut-backs ) 1 (d)
27.17 Electriccurrent Free Free
(a)Entryunderthissubheading issubje«toconditions tobedetermined bythecompetent authorities .
(b)Totalsuspension foranindefiniteperiod.
(c)SeeAdditional Note6.
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SECTION VI
PRODUCTS OFTHECHEMICAL ANDALLIEDINDUSTRIES
Notes
1.(a)Goods(otherthanradio-active ores)answering toadescription inheadingNo28.50or28.51aretobeclas­
sifiedinthoseheadingsandinnootherheadingoftheTariff.
(b)Subjecttoparagraph (a)above,goodsansweringtoadescription inheadingNo28.49or28.52aretobeclas­
sifiedinthoseheadingsandinnootherheadingofthisSection.
2.SubjecttoNote1above,goodsclassifiable withinheadingNo30.03,30.04,30.05,32.09,33.06,35.06,37.08or
38.11byreasonofbeingputupinmeasureddosesorforsalebyretailaretobeclassifiedinthoseheadingsandin
nootherheadingoftheTariff.
3.Goodsputupinsetsconsistingoftwoormoreseparateconstituents ,someorallofwhichfallwithinthepresent
SectionandareintendedtobemixedtogethertoobtainaproductofSectionVIorVII,aretobeclassifiedinthe
headingappropriate tothatproduct,providedthattheconstituents are:
(i)havingregardtothemannerinwhichtheyareputup,clearlyidentifiable asbeingintendedtobeusedtogether
withoutfirstbeingrepacked ;
(ii)importedtogether ;and
(iii)identifiable ,whetherbytheirnatureorbytherelativeproportions inwhichtheyarepresent,asbeingcom­
plementary onetoanother.
CHAPTER 2S
INORGANIC CHEMICALS ;ORGANIC ANDINORGANIC COMPOUNDS OFPRECIOUS METALS ,
OFRAREEARTHMETALS ,OFRADIO-ACTIVE ELEMENTS ANDOFISOTOPES
Notes
1.ExceptwheretheircontextortheseNotesotherwiserequire,theheadingsofthisChapteraretobetakentoapply
onlyto:
(a)Separatechemicalelementsandseparatechemically definedcompounds ,whetherornotcontaining impurities ;
(b)Productsmentioned in(a)abovedissolvedinwater;
(c)Productsmentioned in(a)abovedissolvedinothersolventsprovidedthatthesolutionconstitutes anormaland
necessarymethodofputtinguptheseproductsadoptedsolelyforreasonsofsafetyorfortransportandthatthe
solventdoesnotrendertheproductparticularly suitableforsometypesofuseratherthanforgeneraluse;
(d)Theproductsmentioned in(a),(b)or(c)abovewithanaddedstabilisernecessaryfortheirreservation or
transport ;
(e)Theproductsmentioned in(a),(b),(c)or(d)abovewithanaddedanti-dusting agentoracolouringsubstance
addedtofacilitatetheiridentification orforsafetyreasons,providedthattheadditionsdonotrenderthepro­
ductparticularly suitableforsometypesofuseratherthanforgeneraluse.
2.Inadditiontodithionites stabilisedwithorganicsubstances andtosulphoxylates (headingNo28.36),carbonates
andpercarbonates ofinorganic bases(headingNo28.42),cyanidesandcomplexcyanidesorinorganic bases
(headingNo28.43),fulminates ,cyanatesandthiocyanates ,ofinorganicbases(headingNo28.44),organicpro­
ductsincludedinheadingsNos28.49to28.52andmetalandnon-metal carbides (headingNo28.56),onlythefol­
lowingcompounds ofcarbonarealsotobeclassifiedinthepresentChapter :
(a)Oxidesofcarbon;hydrocyanic ,fulminic,isocyanic ,thiocyanic andothersimpleorcomplexcyanogenacids
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(b)Oxyhalides ofcarbon (headingNo28.14);
(c)Carbondisulphide (headingNo28.15);
(d)Thiocarbonates ,selenocarbonates ,tellurocarbonates ,selenocyanates ,tellurocyanates ,tetrathiocyanatodiam ­
minochromates (reineckates )andothercomplexcyanates,ofinorganicbases(headingNo28.48);
(e)Solidhydrogenperoxide (headingNo28.54),carbonoxysulphide ,thiocarbonyl halides,cyanogen ,cyanogen
halidesandcyanamide anditsmetallicderivatives (headingNo28.58)otherthancalciumcyanamide ,contain­
ingnotmorethan25%byweightofnitrogen,calculatedonthedryanhydrousproduct (Chapter31).
3.ThisChapterdoesnotcover:
(a)Sodiumchlorideandmagnesium oxide,whetherornotchemically pure,andotherproductsfallingwithinSec­
tionV;
(b)Organo-inorganic compounds otherthanthosementioned inNote2above;
(c)Productsmentioned inNote1,2,3or4ofChapter31;
(d)Inorganicproductsofakindusedasluminophores ,fallingwithinheadingNo32.07;
(e)Artificialgraphite (headingNo38.01;productsputupaschargesforfire-extinguishers orputupinfire-ex­
tinguishing grenades ,ofheadingNo38.17;inkremoversputupinpackingsforsalebyretail,ofheadingNo
38.19;culturedcrystals (otherthanopticalelements )weighingnotlessthan2-5geach,ofthehalidesofthe
alkaliorofthealkaline-earth metals,ofheadingNo38.19;
(f)Preciousorsemi-precious stones (natural,syntheticorreconstructed )ordustorpowderofsuchstones(head­
ingsNos71.02to71.04),andpreciousmetalsandpreciousmetalalloysfallingwithinChapter71;
(g)Themetals,whetherornotchemically pure,andmetalalloysfallingwithinanyheadingofSectionXV;or
(h)Opticalelements,forexample ,ofthehalidesofthealkaliorofthealkaline-earth metals(headingNo90.01).
4.Chemically definedcomplexacidsconsistingofanon-metal acidfallingwithinsub-Chapter IIandametallicacid
fallingwithinsub-Chapter IVaretobeclassifiedinheadingNo28.13.
5.HeadingsNos28.29to28.48inclusivearetobetakentoapplyonlytometallicorammonium saltsorperoxysalts .
Exceptwherethecontextotherwiserequires,doubleorcomplexsaltsaretobeclassifiedinheadingNo28.48.
6.HeadingNo28.50istobetakentoapplyonlyto:
(a)Thefollowing fissilechemicalelementsandisotopes :naturaluraniumanduraniumisotopes233and235,
plutonium andplutonium isotopes;
(b)Thefollowingradio-active chemicalelements :technetium ,promethium ,polonium ,astatine,radon,francium ,
radium,actinium,protactinium ,neptunium ,americium andotherelementsofhigheratomicnumber;
(c)Allotherradio-active isotopes,naturalorartificial,includingthoseofthepreciousmetalsandofthebase
metalsofSectionsXIVandXV;
(d)Compounds ,inorganicororganic,oftheseelementsorisotopes,whetherornotchemically definedand
whetherornotmixedtogether;
(e)Alloys(otherthanferro-uranium ),dispersions andcermets,containing anyoftheseelementsorisotopesortheir
inorganicororganiccompounds ;
(f)Nuclearreactorcartridges ,spentorirradiated .
Theterm"isotopes"mentioned aboveandinheadingsNos28.50and28.51includes"enrichedisotopes",butdoes
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7.HeadingNo28.55istobetakentoincludeferro-phosphorus containing 15%ormorebyweightofphosphorus
andphosphorcoppercontaining morethan8%byweightofphosphorus .
8.Chemicalelements (forexample,siliconandselenium )dopedforuseinelectronics aretobeclassifiedinthepre­
sentChapter,providedthattheyareinformsunworked asdrawn,orintheformofcylindersorrods.Whencutin
theformofdiscs,wafersorsimilarforms,theyfallinheadingNo38.19.
Additional Note
Unlessprovidedotherwise ,thesaltsspecifiedinsubheadings includeacidsaltsandbasicsalts.
Rateofduty
Heading
numberDescription Autonomous Conventional
% %
1 2 3 4
28.01
9
147-2
112
12 15
Free(a) (b)
28.02 10 6-4
3-2 28.03 5
28.04I.CHEMICAL ELEMENTS
Halogens (fluorine,chlorine,bromineandiodine):
A.Fluorine
B.Chlorine
C.Bromine
D.Iodine
Sulphur,sublimedorprecipitated ;colloidalsulphur
Carbon (includingcarbonblack)
Hydrogen ,raregasesandothernon-metals :
A.Hydrogen
B.Raregases
C.Othernon-metals ;
I.Oxygen
II.Selenium
III.Tellurium andarsenic
IV.Phosphorus
V.Other
Alkaliandalkaline-earth metals;rareearthmetals,yttriumandscandium
andintermixtures orinteralloys thereof;mercury :
A.Alkalimetals :
I.Sodium7
114-8
7-2
9
Free
4
157-2
Free
2-4
9-6
6-4
28.058
7 5-6
(a)Foriodineotherthancrude:
—freeuntil31December 197X;
—15%from1January1979.
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28.05 A.II.Potassium 9 7-2
(cont'd)III.Lithium 9 5-6
IV.Caesiumandrubidium 5 4
B.Alkaline-earth metals 11 8-8
C.Rareearthmetals,yttriumandscandiumandintermixtures orinteralloys
thereof :
I.Intermixtures orinteralloys 18 14-4
II.Other 5 3-2
D.Mercury :
1.Inflasksofanetcapacityof34-5kg(standardweight),ofafob
value,perflask,notexceeding224u.a 8-40u.a.6-72u.a.
perflask perflask
II.Other Free Free
II.INORGANIC ACIDSANDOXYGEN COMPOUNDS
OFNON-METALS
28.06 Hydrochloric acidandchlorosulphuric acid 12 9-6
[28.07]
28.08 Sulphuricacid;oleum 4 3-2
28.09 Nitricacid;sulphonitric acids 15 9-6
28.10 Phosphorus pentoxideandphosphoric acids(meta-,ortho-andpyro-) 14 13-2'
[28.11]
28.12 8 4-8
28.13 Otherinorganic acidsandoxygencompounds ofnon-metals (excluding
water):
A.Hydrofluoric acid 13 8
ß.Sulphurdioxide 15 12
C.Sulphuricanhydride 8 6-4
D.Nitrogenoxides 11 7-2
E.Arsenictrioxide 8 6-4
F.Arsenicpentoxide andacidsofarsenic 11 8-8
G.Carbondioxide 15 9-6
H.Silicondioxide 10 6-4
IJ.Other 12 8Boricoxideandboricacid

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III.HALOGEN ANDSULPHUR COMPOUNDS OFNON-METALS
28.14 Halides,oxyhalides andotherhalogencompounds ofnon-metals :
A.Chloridesandoxychlorides ofnon-metals :
1.Sulphurchlorides 14 112
II.Other- 12 9-6
B.Otherhalogencompounds ofnon-metals 14 8-8
28.15 Sulphidesofnon-metals ;phosphorus trisulphide :
A.Phosphorus sulphides ;phosphorus trisulphide
B.Carbondisulphide
C.Other
IV.INORGANIC BASESANDMETALLIC OXIDES ,HYDROXIDES
ANDPEROXIDES13
8
88
6-4
4-8
28.16 Ammonia ,anhydrous orinaqueoussolution 15 11,2
28.17 Sodiumhydroxide (causticsoda);potassium hydroxide (causticpotash);
peroxidesofsodiumorpotassium :
A.Sodiumhydroxide (causticsoda) 14 12-8
B.Potassium hydroxide (causticpotash) 13 11-8
C.Peroxidesofsodiumorpotassium 13 8
28.18 Hydroxide andperoxide ofmagnesium ;oxides,hydroxides and
peroxides ,ofstrontiumorbarium:
A.Hydroxide andperoxideofmagnesium 9 5-6
B.Oxide,hydroxide andperoxideofstrontium 12 9-6
C.Oxide,hydroxide andperoxideofbarium 11 8-8
28.19 Zincoxideandzincperoxide 14 12-8
28.20 Aluminium oxideandhydroxide ;artificialcorundum :
A.Aluminium oxideandhydroxide 11(a) 8-8
B.Artificial corundum 10 7-6
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28.21 Chromium oxidesandhydroxides 15 13-4
28.22 Manganese oxides:-
A.Manganese dioxide 12 8
B.Other 15 12
28.23 Ironoxidesandhydroxides ;earthcolourscontaining 70%ormoreby
weightofcombinedironevaluatedasFe203 10 6-4
28.24 Cobaltoxidesandhydroxides ;commercial cobaltoxides 10 6-4
28.25 Titanium oxides 15 9-6
[28.26]
28.27 13 12-2
28.28 Hydrazine andhydroxylamine andtheirinorganic salts;otherinorganic
basesandmetallicoxides,hydroxides andperoxides :
A.Hydrazine andhydroxylamine andtheirinorganicsalts 15 9-6
B.Lithiumoxideandhydroxide 13 8
C.Calciumoxide,hydroxide andperoxide :
I.Oxideandhydroxide 10 6-4
II.Peroxide 13 10-4
D.Berylliumoxideandhydroxide 10 8
E.Tinoxides 11 8-8
F.Nickeloxidesandhydroxides Free Free
G.Molybdenum oxidesandhydroxides 13 8
H.Tungstenoxidesandhydroxides 8 64
IJ.Vanadium oxidesandhydroxides :
I.Vanadicpentoxide 9 5-6
II.Other 12 8
K.Zirconium oxideandgermanium oxides 10 8
L.Copperoxidesandhydroxides :
I.Oxides 5 4
II.Hydroxides 12 9-6
M.Mercuryoxides 7 5-6
N.Other 14 11-2II.Other
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V.METALLIC SALTSANDPEROXYSALTS ,OFINORGANIC ACIDS
28.29 Fluorides ;fluorosilicates ,fluoroborates andothercomplexfluorinesalts:
A.Fluorides :
I.Ammonium andsodiumfluorides 14 11-2
II.Other 12 8
B.Fluorosilicates ,fluoroborates andothercomplexfluorinesalts:
I.Sodiumandpotassium fluorosilicates 15 12
II.Potassium fluorozirconate 9 7-2
III.Sodiumfluoroaluminate 11 8-8
28.30IV.Other
Chlorides ,oxychlorides andhydroxychlorides ;bromides andoxybromides ;13 8
iodidesandoxyiodides :
A.Chlorides :
I.Ofammonia ;ofaluminium 14 112
II.Ofbarium 11 8-8
III.Ofcalcium;ofmagnesium 10 6-4
IV.Ofiron 3 24
V.Ofcobalt;ofnickel 13 104
VI.Oftin 9 5-6
VII.Other 12 9-6
B.Oxychlorides andhydroxychlorides :
I.Ofcopper;oflead 5· 4
II.Other 12 8
28.31C.Other
Hypochlorites ;commercial calciumhypochlorite ;chlorites ;hypobromites :15 12
A.Sodiumhypochlorite ;potassiumhypochlorite 14 11-2
B.Chlorites 13 8
28.32C.Other
Chlorates andPerchlorates ;bromates andperbromates ;iodatesand15 12
periodates :
A.Chlorates :
I.Ofammonia ;ofsodium;ofpotassium 10 ■ 8
II.Ofbarium 9 7-2
III.Other 12 9-6
B.Perchlorates :
I.Ofammonia 7 5-6
II.Ofsodium 10 6-4
III.Ofpotassium 9 7-2 '
IV.Other 12 9-6
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[28.34]
28.35Sulphides;polysulphides :
A.Sulphides:
I.Ofpotassium;ofbarium;oftin;ofmercury 11 8-8
II.Ofcalcium;ofantimony;ofiron 8 6-4
III.Other
B.Polysulphides :15 12
I.Ofpotassium;ofcalcium;ofbarium;ofiron;oftin 12 9-6
28.36II.Other
Dithionites,includingthosestabilisedwithorganicsubstances;15
1512
12
28.37Sulphitesandthiosulphates 12 8
28.38Sulphates(includingalums)andpersulphates :
A.Sulphates (excludingalums):
I.Ofsodium;ofcadmium 11 7-2
II.Ofpotassium;ofcopper 5 3-2
III.Ofbarium;ofzinc 14 11-2
IV.Ofmagnesium ;ofaluminium;ofchromium 15 9-6
V.Ofcobalt;oftitanium 10 8
VI.Ofiron;ofnickel 9 5-6
VII.Ofmercury;oflead 8 6-4
VIII.Other 13 8
B.Alums:
I.Ofammonia 12 9-6
II.Ofpotassium 15 12
III.Ofchromium 13 10-4
IV.Other 14 112
C.Persulphates 13 10-4
28.39 Nitritesandnitrates:
A.Nitrites 12 8

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28.39 B.Nitrates : \
(cont'd)
I.Ofsodium 14 8-8
II.Ofpotassium 10 8
III.Ofbarium;ofberyllium ;ofcadmium ;ofcobalt;ofnickel 11 8-8
IV.Ofcopper;ofmercury 8 6-4
V.Oflead 15 12
VI.Other 14 11-2
28.40 Phosphites ,hypophosphites andphosphates :
A.Phosphites andhypophosphites 15 9-6
B.Phosphates (includingpolyphosphates ):
I.Ofammonia :
a)Polyphosphates 15 112
b)Other 12 8
II.Other 15 11-2
[28.41]
28.42 Carbonates andpercarbonates ;commercial ammonium carbonate con­
tainingammonium carbamate :
A.Carbonates :
I.Ofammonia (including commercial ammonium carbonate con­
tainingammonium carbamate ) 12 9-6
II.Ofsodium 13 10-4
III.Ofcalcium 9 7-2
IV.Ofmagnesium ;ofcopper 6 4-8
V.Ofberyllium ;ofcobalt;ofbismuth 10 8
VI.Oflithium 14 10-2
VII.Other .' 14 8-8
B.Percarbonates 14 112
28.43 Cyanidesandcomplexcyanides :
A.Cyanides :
I.Ofsodium;ofpotassium ;ofcalcium 15 12
II.Ofcadmium 13 10-4
III.Other 11 8-8
B.Complexcyanides 15 12

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28.44 Fulminates ,cyanatesandthiocyanates :
A.Fulminates 12 9-6
B.Cyanates 10» g
C.Thiocyanates 15 12
28.45 Silicates;commercial sodiumandpotassium silicates:
A.Ofzirconium 11 8-8
B.Other 15 9-6
28.46 Boratesandperborates :
A.Borates :
I.Sodiumborates,anhydrous :
a)Forthemanufacture ofsodiumperborate (a) Free Free
b)Other 7 4-8
II.Other 12 8
B.Perborates 15 12
28.47 Saltsofmetallicacids(forexample,chromâtes ,permanganates ,stannates):
A.Aluminates 15 12
B.Chromates ,dichromates andperchromates :
I.Chromates 15 13-4
II.Other 14 12-4
C.Manganites ,manganates andpermanganates 15 12
D.Antimonates andmolybdates 14 11-2
E.Zincatesandvanadates 10 6-4
F.Other 13 10-4
28.48 Othersaltsandperoxysalts ofinorganicacids,butnotincludingazides:
A.Salts,doublesaltsorcomplexsaltsofseleniumortelluriumacids 10 8
B.Other:
I.Arsenates 12 9-6
II.Doubleorcomplexphosphates 14 112
III.Doubleorcomplexcarbonates 14 8-8
IV.Doubleorcomplexsilicates 14 9-6
V.Other 14 11-2
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28.49 Colloidal preciousmetals;amalgams ofpreciousmetals;saltsandother
compounds ,inorganicororganic,ofpreciousmetals,includingalbuminates ,
proteinates ,tannatesandsimilarcompounds ,whetherornotchemically
defined :
A.Colloidalpreciousmetals:
I.Silver
B.Amalgams ofpreciousmetals
C.Saltsandothercompounds ,inorganicororganic,ofpreciousmetals:10
8
128
4-8
8
I.Ofsilver 12 9-6
II.Ofotherpreciousmetals5 3-2
28.50 Fissilechemical elementsandisotopes;otherradio-active chemical ele­
mentsandradio-active isotopes;compounds ,inorganic ororganic,of
suchelementsorisotopes,whetherornotchemically defined;alloys,
dispersions andcermets,containing anyoftheseelements,isotopesor
compounds :
A.Fissilechemicalelementsandisotopes;compounds ,alloys,dispersions
andcermets,containing suchelementsorisotopes,including spentor
irradiatednuclearreactorcartridges (EURATOM ) Free (a)
B.Other(b) Free (a)
28.51 Isotopesandtheircompounds ,inorganic ororganic,whetherornot
chemically defined,otherthanisotopesandcompounds fallingwithin
headingNo28.50:
A.Deuterium ,heavywaterandothercompounds ofdeuterium ;hydrogen
andcompounds thereof,enrichedindeuterium ;mixturesandsolutions
containing theseproducts (EURATOM ) 10 —
B.Other 15 9-6
28.52 Compounds ,inorganic ororganic,ofthorium,ofuraniumdepletedin
U235,ofrareearthmetals,ofyttriumorofscandium ,whetherornot
mixedtogether:
A.OfthoriumoforuraniumdepletedinU235,whetherornotmixed
Free (a)
6 4together(EURATOM )
B.Other
(a)SeeAnnex.
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28.54 Hydrogen peroxide (includingsolidhydrogenperoxide):
A.Solid
B.Other18
1514-4
12
28.55 Phosphides ,whetherornotchemically defined:
A.Ofiron(ferro-phosphorus ),containing 15%ormorebyweightof
phosphorus 11 7-2
B.Other 14 112
28.56 Carbides ,whetherornotchemically defined:
A.Ofsilicon 9 8-6
B.Ofboron 7 5-6
C.Ofcalcium , 15 14-2
D.Ofaluminium ;ofchromium ;ofmolybdenum ;oftungsten ;ofvana­
dium;oftantalum ;oftitanium 12 9-6
28.57E.Other
Hydrides ,nitrides,azides,silicidesandborides,whetherornotchemically13 8
defined :
A.Hydrides 10 6-4
B.Nitrides 10 6-4
C.Azides 13 10-4
8-8 D.Silicides 11
E.Borides 13 8
28.58 Otherinorganiccompounds (includingdistilledandconductivity waterandwater
ofsimilarpurity);liquidair(whetherornotraregaseshavebeenremoved);com­
pressedair;amalgams ,otherthanamalgamsofpreciousmetals:
A.Distilledandconductivity waterandwaterofsimilarpurity 4 3-2
B.Liquidair(whetherornotraregaseshavebeenremoved);compressed air... 7 5-6
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CHAPTER 29
ORGANIC CHEMICALS
Notes
1.Exceptwherethecontextotherwiserequires,theheadingsofthisChapteraretobetakentoapplyonlyto:
(a)Separatechemically definedorganiccompounds ,whetherornotcontaining impurities ;
(b)Mixturesoftwoormoreisomersofthesameorganiccompound (whetherornotcontaining impurities ),except
mixturesofacyclichydrocarbon isomers (otherthanstereoisomers ),whetherornotsaturated (Chapter27);
(c)TheproductsofheadingsNos29.38to29.42inclusive ,orthesugarethersandsugaresters,andtheirsalts,of
headingNo29.43,ortheproductsofheadingNo29.44,whetherornotchemically defined;
(d)Productsmentioned in(a),(b)or(c)abovedissolvedinwater;
(e)Productsmentioned in(a),(b)or(c)abovedissolved inothersolventsprovidedthatthesolutionconstitutes a
normalandnecessarymethodofputtinguptheseproductsadoptedsolelyforreasonsofsafetyorfortransport
andthatthesolventdoesnotrendertheproductparticularly suitableforsometypesofuseratherthanforgen­
eraluse;
(f)Theproductsmentioned in(a),(b),(c),(d)or(e)abovewithanaddedstabilisernecessaryfortheirpreservation
ortransport ;
'(g)Theproductsmentioned in(a),(b),(c),(d),(e)or(f)abovewithanaddedanti-dusting agentoracolouringor
odoriferous substanceaddedtofacilitatetheiridentification orforsafetyreasons,providedthattheadditions
donotrendertheproductparticularly suitableforsometypesofuseratherthanforgeneraluse;
(h)Thefollowingproducts,dilutedtostandardstrengths ,fortheproduction ofazodyes:diazonium salts,couplers
usedforthesesaltsanddiazotisable aminesandtheirsalts.
2.ThisChapterdoesnotcover:
(a)GoodsfallingwithinheadingNo15.04orglycerol (headingNo15.11);
(b)EthylalcoholheadingNo22.08or22.09);
(c)Methaneandpropane (headingNo27.11);
(d)Thecompounds ofcarbonmentioned inNote2ofChapter28;
(e)Urea(headingNo31.02or31.05asthecasemaybe);
(f)Colouringmatterofvegetableoranimalorigin(headingNo32.04);syntheticorganicdyestuffs (includingpig­
mentdyestuffs),syntheticorganicproductsofakindusedasluminophores andproductsofthekindknownas
opticalbleaching agentssubstantive tothefibreandnaturalindigo(headingNo32.05)anddyesorother
colouringmatterputupinformsorpackingsofakindsoldbyretail(headingNo32.09);
(g)Enzymes (headingNo35.07);
(h)Metaldehyde ,hexamethylenetetramine andsimilarsubstances putupinforms(forexample,tablets,sticksor
similarforms)foruseasfuels,andliquidfuelsofakindusedinmechanical lightersincontainers ofacapacity
notexceeding300cm3(headingNo36.08);
(ij)Productsputupaschargesforfire-extinguishers orputupinfire-extinguishing grenades,ofheadingNo38.17;
inkremoversputupinpackingsforsalebyretail,ofheadingNo38.19;or
(k)Opticalelements,forexample,ofethylenediainine tartrate (headingNo90.01).
3.GoodswhichcouldbeincludedintwoormoreoftheheadingsofthisChapteraretobeclassifiedinthelatestof
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4.Unlessotherwisestipulated inthesubheadings ofheadingsNos29.03to29.05,29.07to29.10,29.12to29.21,
inclusive,and29.22and29.23,anyreferencetohalogenated ,sulphonated ,nitratedornitrosated derivatives isto
betakentoincludeareferencetoanycombinations ofthesederivatives (forexample,sulphohalogenated ,
nitrohalogenated ,nitrosulphonated andnitrosulphohalogenated derivatives ).
Nitroandnitrosogroupsarenottobetakenasnitrogen-functions forthepurposeofheadingNo29.30.
5.(a)Theestersofacid-function organiccompounds fallingwithinsub-Chapters ItoVIwithorganiccompounds of
thesesub-Chapters aretobeclassifiedwiththatcompound whichisclassifiedintheheadingplacedlastinthe
sub-Chapters .
(b)Estersofethylalcoholorglycerolwithacid-function organiccompounds ofsub-Chapters ItoVIIaretobe
classifiedwiththecorresponding acid-function compounds .
(c)Thesaltsoftheestersreferredtoinparagraph (a)or(b)abovewithinorganicbasesaretobeclassifiedwiththe
corresponding esters.
(d)Thesaltsofotheracid-orphenol-function organiccompounds fallingwithinsub-Chapters ItoVIIwithinor­
ganicbasesaretobeclassifiedwiththecorresponding acid-orphenol-function organiccompounds .
(e)Halidesofcarboxylic acidsaretobeclassifiedwiththecorresponding acids.
6.Thecompounds ofheadingsNos29.31to29.34areorganiccompounds themoleculesofwhichcontain,inad­
ditiontoatomsofhydrogen ,oxygenornitrogen,atomsofothernon-metals orofmetals(suchassulphur,arsenic,
mercuryorlead)directlylinkedtocarbonatoms.
HeadingNo29.31(organo-sulphur compounds )andheadingNo29.34(otherorgano-inorganic compounds )are
tobetakennottoincludesulphonated orhalogenated derivatives (includingcompound derivatives )which,apart
fromhydrogen ,oxygenandnitrogen,onlyhavedirectlylinkedtocarbontheatomsofsulphurandofhalogens
whichgivethemtheirnatureofsulphonated orhalogenated derivatives (orcompound derivatives ).
7.HeadingNo29.35(heterocyclic compounds )istobetakennottoincludeinternalethers,internalhemiacetals ,
methylene ethersoforthodihydric phenols,epoxideswiththreeorfour,memberrings,cyclicacetals,cyclicpoly­
mersofaldehydes ,ofthioaldehydes orofaldimines,anhydrides ofpolybasicacids,cyclicestersofpolyhydric al­
coholswithpolybasicacids,cyclicureidesandcyclicthioureides ,imidesofpolybasicacids,hexamethylenetet ­
ramineandtrimethylenetrinitramine .
Additional Note
Withinanyoneheading,derivativesofachemicalcompound (oragroupofchemicalcompounds )fallingwithina
subheading aretobeclassified,unlessotherwisestipulated ,withinthatsubheading ,providedthat,inthesameseriesof
subheadings ,thereexistsnofinalsubheading "other"(withnoadditionaltext).Ifsuchasubheading exists,thederiva­
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SULPHONATED ,NITRATED ORNITROSATED DERIVATIVES
29.01 Hydrocarbons :
A.Acyclic:
I.Foruseaspowerorheatingfuels 25 17-5
II.Forotherpurposes (a) Free Free
B.Cyclanesandcyclenes :
I.Azulenes 16 12-8
II.Other:
a)Foruseaspowerorheatingfuels 25 17-5
b)Forotherpurposes (a) Free Free
C.Cycloterpenes :
I.Pinenes,campheneanddipentene 13 9-6
II.Other 18 11-2
D.Aromatic :
I.Benzene,tolueneandxylenes :
a)Foruseaspowerorheatingfuels 25 16
b)Forotherpurposes (a) Free Free
II.Styreneandethylbenzene 8 6-4
III.Isopropylbenzene (eumene ) 8 8
IV.Naphthalene andanthracene Free 3
V.Biphenylandterphenyls 15 12
VI.Other 16 104
29.02 Halogenated derivatives ofhydrocarbons :
A.Halogenated derivatives ofacyclichydrocarbons :
I.Fluoridesandpolyfluorides
II.Chloridesandpolychlorides :
a)Saturated :
1.Chloromethane andchloroethane
2.Other
b)Unsaturated A
III.Bromidesandpolybromides
IV.Iodidesandpolyiodides
V.Mixedderivatives
B.Halogenated derivatives ofcyclanes ,cyclenesandcycloterpenes
C.Halogenated derivatives ofaromatichydrocarbons18
18
16
19
2.3
25
17
17
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144
12-8
152
184
175
13-6
136
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29.03 Sulphonated ,nitratedornitrosated derivatives ofhydrocarbons :
A.Sulphonated derivatives 16 128
B.Nitrated andnitrosated derivatives :
I.Trinitrotoluenes anddinitronaphthalenes 10 8
II.Other 16 12-8
C.Mixedderivatives :
I.Sulphohalogenated derivatives 14 11-2
II.Other 16 12-8
II.ALCOHOLS ANDTHEIRHALOGENATED ,SULPHONATED ,
NITRATED ORNITROSATED DERIVATIVES
29.04 Acyclicalcoholsandtheirhalogenated ,sulphonated ,nitratedornitrosated
derivatives :
A.Saturatedmonohydric alcohols :
I.Methanol (methylalcohol ) 18 14-4
II.Propylandisopropylalcohols 15 12
III.Butylalcohols :
a)teriButylalcohol 8 6-4
b)Otherbutylalcohols 14 112
IV.Pentylalcohols (amylalcohols ) 20 16
V.Other 18 15-8
B.Unsaturated monohydric alcohols :
I.Allylalcohol 14 112
II.Other 16 12
C.Polyhydric alcohols :
1.Diols,triolsandtetraols 19 16-4
II.Mannitol 12 —
+VC
III.Sorbitol :
a)Inaqueoussolution :
1.Containing 2%orlessbyweightofmannitol ,calculated on
thesorbitolcontent 12 —
+VC
2.Other 12(a)—
+VC
b)Other:
1.Containing 2%orlessbyweightofmannitol ,calculated on
thesorbitolcontent 12 —
+VC
2.Other 12(a)—
+VC
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29.04 C.IV.Otherpolyhydric alcohols 14 112
(cont'd)
V.Halogenated ,sulphonated ,nitrated ornitrosated derivatives of
polyhydric alcohols 18 144
29.05 Cyclicalcoholsandtheirhalogenated ,sulphonated ,nitratedornitrosated
derivatives :
A.Cyclanic,cyclenicandcycloterpenic :
I.Cyclohexanol ,methyl-anddimethylcyclohexanols 20 16
II.Menthol 11 8-8
III.Sterolsandinositols 14 112
IV.Other 16 12-8
B.Aromatic :
I.Cinnamylalcohol 13 104
II.Other 17 13-6
III.PHENOLS ,PHENOL-ALCOHOLS ,ANDTHEIRHALOGENATED ,
SULPHONATED ,NITRATED ORNITROSATED DERIVATIVES
29.06 Phenolsandphenol-alcohols :
A.Monophenols :
I.Phenolanditssalts 4 3-2
II.Cresols,xylenols ,andtheirsalts 3 24
III.Naphthols andtheirsalts 18 144
IV.Other 17 13-6
B.Polyphenols :
I.Resorcinol anditssalts 17 13-6
II.Hydroquinone (quinol) .' 18 14-4
III.Dihydroxynaphthalenes andtheirsalts 17 13-6
IV.2,2-Bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)propane 15 9-6
V.Other 15 12
29.07C.Phenol-alcohols
Halogenated ,sulphonated ,nitratedornitrosated derivatives ofphenolsor
phenol-alcohols :
A.Halogenated derivatives
B.Sulphonated derivatives
C.Nitratedandnitrosated derivatives :
I.Trinitrophenol (picricacid);leadtrinitroresorcinoxide ;trinitro­
xylenolsandtheirsalts18
15
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(cont'd)C.II.Dinitrocresols ;trinitro-m-cresol
III.Other16
1812-8
14-4
D.Mixedderivatives 18 144
IV.ETHERS ,ALCOHOL PEROXIDES ,ETHERPEROXIDES ,
EPOXIDES WITHATHREEORFOURMEMBER RING,
ACETALS ANDHEMIACET ALS,ANDTHEIR
HALOGEÑATEO ,SULPHONATED ,NITRATED ORNITROSATED
DERIVATIVES
29.08 Ethers,ether-alcohols ,ether-phenols ,ether-alcohol-phenols ,alcoholper­
oxidesandetherperoxides ,andtheirhalogenated ,sulphonated ,nitrated
ornitrosated derivatives :
A.Ethers :
I.Acyclic :
a)Diethyletheranddichlorodiethyl ethers 25 17-5
b)Other 17 136
II.Cyclanic,cyclenicandcycloterpenic 17 13-6
III.Aromatic :
a)4-íÉ?rí-Butyl-3-methoxy-l-methyl-2,6-dinitrobenzene (muskambrette ). 13 10-4
b)Diphenylether 17 13-6
c)Other 16 12-8
B.Ether-alcohols :
I.Acyclic 20 16
II.Cyclic 14 11-2
C.Ether-phenols andether-alcohol-phenols :
I.Guaiacol ;potassium guaiacolsulphonate 19 15-2
II.Other 15 12
D.Alcoholperoxidesandetherperoxides 17 112
29.09 Epoxides ,epoxyalcohols ,epoxyphenols andepoxyethers ,withathreeorfour
memberring,ándtheirhalogenated ,sulphonated ,nitratedornitrosatedderivatives 18 15-8
29.10 Acetáisandhemiacetals andsingleorcomplexoxygen-function acetalsand
hemiacetals ,andtheirhalogenated ,sulphonated ,nitratedornitrosated deriva­
tives:
A.Piperonylbutoxide 13 10-4
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18
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19
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14
18
16
1614-4
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15-2
12-8
112
14-4
128
12-8
16
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14-4
13-6
14-420
17
18
17
18
1629.11 Aldehydes ,aldehyde-alcohols ,aldehyde-ethers ,aldehyde-phenols andother
singleorcomplexoxygen-function aldehydes ;cyclicpolymersofaldehydes ;
paraformaldehyde :
A.Acyclicaldehydes :
I.Methanal (formaldehyde )
II.Ethanal (acetaldehyde )
III.Butanal (butyraldehyde )
IV.Other
B.Cyclanic,cyclenicandcycloterpenic aldehydes
C.Aromaticaldehydes :
I.Cinnamaldehyde
II.Other
D.Aldehyde-alcohols
E.Aldehyde-ethers ,aldehyde-phenols andothersingleorcomplexoxygen­
functionaldehydes :
I.4-Hydroxy-3-methoxybenzaldehyde (vanillin)and3-ethoxy-4-hydroxyben ­
zaldehyde (ethylvanillin )
II.Other
F.Cyclicpolymersofaldehydes :
I.Trioxan
II.Other
G.Paraformaldehyde
29.12 Halogenated ,sulphonated ,nitratedornitrosated derivatives ofproducts
fallingwithinheadingNo29.11
VI.KETONE-FUNCTION COMPOUNDS AND
QUINONE-FUNCTION COMPOUNDS
29.13 Ketones,ketone-alcohols ,ketone-phenols ,ketone-aldehydes ,quinones ,
quinone-alcohols ,quinone-phenols ,quinone-aldehydes andothersingle
orcomplexoxygen-function ketonesandquinones,andtheirhalogenated ,
sulphonated ,nitratedornitrosated derivatives :
A.Acyclicketones :
I.Monoketones
II.Polyketones
B.Cyclanic,cyclenicandcycloterpenic ketones :
I.Camphor :
a)Naturalcrude
b)Other(naturalrefinedandsynthetic )
II.Other
C.Aromatic ketones :
I.Methylnaphthylketones (acetonaphthones )12-8
15
1211-2
9-6
8-8 11
16
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29.13 C.II.Benzylidenacetone 17 13-6
(cont'd)III.Other 18 14-4
D.Ketone-alcohols andketone-aldehydes :
I.Acyclic,cyclanic,cyclenicandcycloterpenic 14 112
II.Aromatic ' 18 14-4
E.Ketone-phenols andothersingleorcomplexoxygen-function ketones 18 14-4
F.Quinones ,quinone-alcohols ,quinone-phenols ,quinone-aldehydes and
othersingleorcomplexoxygen-function quinones 17 13-6
G.Halogenated ,sulphonated ,nitratedornitrosated derivatives :
I.Muskketone 14 112
II.Other 16 12-8
VII.CARBOXYLIC ACIDS,ANDTHEIRANHYDRIDES ,HALIDES ,
PEROXIDES ANDPERACIDS ,ANDTHEIRHALOGENATED ,
SULPHONATED ,NITRATED ORNITROSATED DERIVATIVES
29.14 Monocarboxylic acidsandtheiranhydrides ,halides,peroxides and
peracids,andtheirhalogenated ,sulphonated ,nitratedornitrosated
derivatives :
A.Saturated acyclicmonocarboxylic acids:
I.Formicacidanditssaltsandesters 19 15-2
II.Aceticacidanditssaltsandesters:
a)Aceticacid 21 16-8
b)Saltsofaceticacid:
1.Pyrolignites (forexample,ofcalcium ) 10 8
2.Sodiumacetate : 19 15-2
3.Cobaltacetate 14 112
4.Other 17 13-6
c)Estersofaceticacid:
1.Ethyl,vinyl,propylandisopropylacetates 20 16
2.Methyl,butyl,isobutyl,pentyl(amyl),isopentyl (isoamyl )and
glycerolacetates 19 15-2
3.p-Tolyl,phenylpropyl ,benzyl,rhodinyl,santalylandphe­
nylethane-l,2-diol acetates 13 10-4
4.Other 17 13-6
III.Aceticanhydride 20 16
IV.Halidesofaceticacid 18 14-4
V.Bromoacetic acidsandtheirsaltsandesters 23 18-4
VI.Propionicacidanditssaltsandesters 14 8-8
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(cont'd)A.VIII.Valericacidsandtheirsaltsandesters
IX.Palmiticacidanditssaltsandesters:
a)Palmiticacid13
1110-4
8-8
b)Saltsandestersofpalmiticacid 16 12-8
X.Stearicacidanditssaltsandesters:
a)Stearicacid 12 9-6
b)Saltsandestersofstearicacid:
1.Zincandmagnesium stearates
2.Other13
1510·4
12
XI.Other 16 12-8
B.Unsaturated acyclicmonocarboxylic acids:
' I.Methacrylic acidanditssaltsandesters 17 136
II.Undecenoic acidsandtheirsaltsandesters:
a)Undecenoic acids 13 10-4
b)Saltsandestersofundecenoic acids 16 12-8
III.Oleicacidanditssaltsandesters:
a)Oleicacid 12 9-6
b)Saltsandestersofoleicacid 16 12-8
IV.Other :
a)Sorbicacidandacrylicacid 15 9-6
b)Other 15 12
C.Cyclanic ,cyclenicandcycloterpenic monocarboxylic acids 17 136
D.Aromaticmonocarboxylic acids:
I.Benzoicacidanditssaltsandesters 17 13-6
II.Benzoylchloride 18 14-4
III.Phenylacetic acidanditssaltsandesters 19 15-2
IV.Other 16 12-8
29.15 Polycarboxylic acidsandtheiranhydrides ,halides,peroxides andperacids,
andtheirhalogenated ,sulphonated ,nitratedornitrosated derivatives :
A.Acyclicpolycarboxylic acids:
I.Oxalicacidanditssaltsandesters 19 15-2
II.Malonicandadipicacidsandtheirsaltsandesters 17 136
III.Maleicanhydride 15 12
IV.Azelaicandsebacicacidsandtheirsaltsandesters:
a)Azelaicandsebacicacids 12 9-6
b)Saltsandestersofazelaicandsebacicacids 16 12-8
V.Other 16 10-4
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(cont'd)I.Phthalicanhydride 18 14-4
II.Terephthalic acidanditssaltsandesters 18 11-2
III.Other 18 144
29.16 Carboxylic acidswithalcohol,phenol,aldehydeorketonefunctionand
othersingleorcomplex oxygen-function carboxylic acidsandtheir
anhydrides ,halides,peroxides andperacids,andtheirhalogenated ,sul­
phonated ,nitratedornitrosated derivatives :
A.Carboxylic acidswithalcoholfunction :
I.Lacticacidanditssaltsandesters 17 13-6
II.Malicacidanditssaltsandesters 15 12
III.Tartaricacidanditssaltsandesters:
a)Crudecalciumtartrate 9 7-2
b)Other 18 14-4
IV.Citricacidanditssaltsandesters:
a)Citriccid 19 15-2
b)Crudecalciumcitrate 7 5-6
c)Other 20 16
V.Gluconic acidanditssaltsandesters 23 18-4
VI.Phenylglycolic acid(mandelicacid)anditssaltsandesters 20 16
VII.Cholicanddeoxycholic acidsandtheirsaltsandesters 13 10-4
VIII.Other:
a)Acyclic 15 12
b)Cyclic 18 14-4
B.Carboxylic acidswithphenolfunction :
I.Salicylicandacetylsalicylic acidsandtheirsaltsandesters:
a)Salicylicacid 21 16-8
b)Saltsofsalicylicacid 19 15-2
c)Estersofsalicylicacid:
1.Methylsalicylateandphenylsalicylate (salol) 22 17-6
2.Other 18 14-4
d)Acetylsalicylic acidanditssaltsandesters 21 168
II.Sulphosalicylic acidsandtheirsaltsandesters 18 14-4
III.4-Hydroxybenzoic acidanditssaltsandesters 16 12-8
IV.Gallicacid(3,4,5-trihydroxybenzoic acid)anditssaltsandesters:
a)Gallicacid(3,4,5-trihydroxybenzoic acid) 14 112
b)Saltsandestersofgallicacid(3,4,5-trihydroxybenzoic acid) 17 13-6
V.Hydroxynaphthoic acidsandtheirsaltsandesters 18 14-4
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(cont'd)C.Carboxylic acidswithaldehydeorketonefunction :
I.Dehydrocholic acid(3,7,12-trixo-5-beta-cholanic acid)anditssalts
II.Ethylacetoacetate anditssalts
III.Other
D.Othersingleorcomplexoxygen-function carboxylic acids13
20
17
1710-4
16
13-6
13-6
VIII.INORGANIC ESTERSANDTHEIRSALTS,ANDTHEIR
HALOGENATED ,SULPHONATED ,NITRATED ORNITROSATED
DERIVATIVES
[29.17]
[29.18]
29.19
15
15
1712
11-2
13-6
[29.20]
29.21Phosphoric estersandtheirsalts,including lactophosphates ,andtheir
halogenated ,sulphonated ,nitratedornitrosated derivatives :
A.Inositolhexaphosphoric acid(phyticacid),inositolhexaphosphates
(phytates )andlactophosphates
B.Tributylphosphates ,triphenylphosphate ,tritolylphosphates ,trixylyl
phosphates andtrichloroethyl phosphates
C.Other
Otherestersofmineralacids(excluding halides)andtheirsalts,andtheir
halogenated ,sulphonated ,nitratedornitrosatedderivatives :
A.Sulphuric estersandcarbonic estersandtheirsalts,andtheir
halogenated ,sulphonated ,nitratedornitrosated derivatives
B.Otherproducts :
I.Ethane-1,2-diol dinitrate (ethylene glycoldinitrate),mannitol
hexanitrate ,glyceroltrinitrate,pentaerythritol tetranitrate (penthrite )
and3-oxapentane-1,5-diol dinitrate (digoldinitrate )
II.Other18
15
17144
12
13-6
12-8
8-8
11-229.22IX.NITROGEN-FUNCTION COMPOUNDS
Amine-functioncompounds :
A.Acyclicmonoamines :
I.Methylamine anddi-andtrimethylamine ,andtheirsalts
II.Diethylamine anditssalts
III.Other16
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29.22 B.Acyclicpolyamines :
(cont'd)
I.Hexamethylenediamine anditssalts 16 128
II.Other 15 9-6
C.Cyclanic,cyclenicandcycloterpenic mono-andpolyamines :
I.Cyclohexylamine andN,N-dimethylcyclohexylamine ,andtheirsalts.... 13 10-4
II.Other 16 128
D.Aromatic monoamines :
I.Anilineanditshalogenated ,sulphonated ,nitratedandnitrosated
derivatives ,andtheirsalts 16 12-8
II.N-Methyl-N,2,4,6-tetranitroaniline (tetryl) 8 6-4
III.Toluidines andtheirhalogenated ,sulphonated ,nitrated and
nitrosated derivatives ,andtheirsalts 16 12-8
IV.Xylidines andtheirhalogenated ,sulphonated ,nitratedand
nitrosated derivatives ,andtheirsalts 15 12
V.Diphenylamine anditshalogenated ,sulphonated ,nitratedand
nitrosated derivatives ,andtheirsalts:
a)2,2',4,4',6,6'-Hexanitrodiphenylamine (hexyl) 8 6-4
b)Other 16 128
VI.1-Naphthylamine and2-naphthylamine andtheirhalogenated ,
sulphonated ,nitratedandnitrosatedderivatives ,andtheirsalts:
a)2-Naphthylamine anditssalts 14 112
b)Other 16 128
VII.Other 16 12-8
E.Aromaticpolyamines :
I.Phenylenediamines anddiaminotoluenes ,andtheirhalogenated ,
sulphonated ,nitratedandnitrosated derivatives ,andtheirsalts 14 11-2
II.Other 16 128
29.23 Singleorcomplexoxygen-function amino-compounds :
A.Amino-alcohols andtheirethersandesters:
I.Ethanolamine anditssalts 14 112
II.Other 16 12-8
B.Amino-naphthols andotheramino-phenols ;amino-arylethers ;amino­
arylesters :
I.Anisidines ,dianisidines ,phenetidines ,andtheirsalts 18 14-4
II.Other 16 12-8
C.Amino-aldehydes ;amino-ketones ;amino-quinones 16 128
D.Amino-acids :
I.Lysineanditsesters,andtheirsalts 13 10-4
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29.23 D.III.Glutamic acidanditssalts 19 (a)
(cont'd)
IV.Glycine 17 112
V.Other 17 13-6
E.Amino-alcohol-phenols ;amino-acid-phenols ;othersingleorcomplex
oxygen-function amino-compounds 17 13-6
29.24 Quaternary ammonium saltsandhydroxides ;lecithinsandotherphospho­
aminolipins :
A.Lecithinsandotherphosphoaminolipins 14 8-8
29.25B.Other
Carboxyamide-function compounds ;amide-function compounds ofcarbonicacid:17 13-6
A.Acyclicamides:
I.Asparagine anditssalts:
a)Asparagine14 11-2
b)Asparagine salts 17 13-6
II.Other 18 14-4
B.Cyclicamides :
I.Ureines :
a)4-Ethoxyphenylurea (dulcin) 12 9-6
b)Other 15 12
II.Ureides :
a)5-Ethyl-5-phenylbarbituric acid(phénobarbital )anditssalts 22 17-6
b)5,5-Diethylbarbituric acid(barbital )anditssalts 19 15-2
c)Other 17 13-6
III.Othercyclicamides:
a)Diethylaminoacet-2',6'-xylidide (lidocaine ) 17 12
b)Other 17 136
29.26 Carboxyimide-function compounds (including ortho-benzoicsulphimide and
itssalts)andimine-function compounds (including hexamethylenetetramine
andtrimethylenetrinitramine ):
A.Imides :
I.ortho-Benzoicsulphimide (saccharin )anditssalts 15 12
II.Other 17 13-6
B.Imines :
I.Aldimines
II.Otherimines :
a)Hexamethylenetetramine
b)Trimethylenetrinitramine (hexogen )
c)Other18
18
11
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14-4
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29.27 Nitrile-function compounds 17 15-2
29.28 Diazo-,azo-andazoxy-compounds 16 12-8
29.29 Organicderivatives ofhydrazineorofhydroxylamine17 136
29.30 Compounds withothernitrogen-functions 17 13-6
X.ORGANO-INORGANIC COMPOUNDS ANDHETEROCYCLIC
COMPOUNDS
29.31 Organo-sulphur compounds :
A.Xanthates 14 11-2
[29.32]B.Other 18 14-4
29.33 Organo-mercury compounds 17 13-6
29.34 Otherorgano-inorganic compounds :
A.Organo-arsenic compounds 17 13-6
B.Tetraethyl-lead 20 16
'
C.Other 18 14-4
29.35 Heterocyclic compounds ;nucleicacids:
A.Furfuraldehyde (furfural,furfurol)andbenzofuran (coumarone )
B.Furfurylandtetrahydrofurfuryl alcohols
C.Thiophen
D.Pyridineanditssalts
E.Indoleandbeta-methylindole (skatole)andtheirsalts
F.Estersofpyridine-beta-carboxylic (nicotinic )acid;diethylamide of
nicotinicacid(nikethamide )anditssalts
G.Quinoline anditssalts
H.2,3-Dimethyl-1-phenyl-5-pyrazolone (phenazone )and4-dimethylamino­
2,3-dimethyl-1-phenyl-5-pyrazolone (amidopyrin ),andtheirderivatives :
I.2,3-Dimethyl-1-phenyl-4-isopropyl-5-pyrazolone (propyphenazone )
II.Other
IJ.Nucleicacidsandtheirsalts
K.3-Picoline
L.Bis(benzothiazol-2-yl )disulphide ;mercaptobenzimidazole ;mercapto­
benzothiazole anditssalts14
17
14
10
12
14
17
15
25
18
12
18112
13-6
11-2
8
9-6
11-2
13-6
10-4
17-5
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29.35 M.Santonin 13 8
(cont'd)
N.Coumarin ,methylcoumarin andethylcoumarin 18 14-4
O.Phenolphthalein 18 14-4
P.1-Methyl-4-(N-phenyl-2-thenylamino)piperidine
(thenalidine )anditstartratesandinaleates ;
10-[2-(1-Methyl-2-piperidyl)ethyl]-2-methylthiophenothiazine
(thioridazine )anditssalts;
4-(3-Hydroxyphenyl)-1-methyl-4-propionylpiperidine
hydrochloride (ketobemidone hydrochloride );
2-(1-Naphthylmethyl)-2-imidazoline hydrochloride
(naphazoline hydrochloride )and
2-(1-naphthylmethyl)-2-imidazoline nitrate(naphazoline nitrate);
2-[N-(3-Hydroxyphenyl)-p-toluidinomethyl]-2-imidazoline
(phentolamine );
4-Butyl-1,2-diphenylpyrazolidine-3 ,5-dione (phenylbutazone );
5-(3-Dimethylaminopropyl )-10,11-dihydrodibenz[b ,/]azepine
hydrochloride (imipramine hydrochloride );
Ο,Ο-Diethyl 0-6-methyl-2-isopropylpyrimidin-4-yl
phosphorothioate (diazinon);
2-Chloro-4,6-bis(ethylamino)-1,3,5-triazine (simazine);
2-Chloro-4-ethylamino-6-isopropylamino-1,3,5-triazine (atrazine);
(+)-3-Methoxy-N-methylmorphinan (dextromethorphan )anditssalts;
6-Allyl-5,7-dihydrobenz[c,e]azepine (azapetine )anditssalts;
7-Chloro-2-methylamino-5-phenylbenzo-3H-1,4-diazepine -
4-oxide (chlordiazepoxide )anditssalts;
N-Isonicotinoyl-N'-isopropylhydrazine (iproniazid );
l,2,3,4-Tetrahydro-2-methyl-9-phenyl-2-azafluorene
(phenindamine )anditssalts;
3-Dimethylcarbamoyloxy-1-methylpyridinium bromide
(pyridostigmine bromide);
2-Chloro-10-(3-dimethylaminopropylidene)-9-thiaanthracene
(chlorprothixene );
2-Benzyl-2-imidazoline hydrochloride (tolazolinehydrochloride );
2-Chloro-4,6-bis(isopropylamino )-1,3,5-triazine (propazine );
2-Ethylthio -10-[3-(4-methylpiperazin -1-yl)propyl]phenothiazine
(thiethylperazine );
Halogenated quinolinederivatives ;
Quinoline-carboxylic acidderivatives16 8-4
Q.Other 16 10-4
29.36
29.37
29.38Sulphonamides
Sultonesandsultams
XI.PROVITAMINS ,VITAMINS ANDHORMONES ,
NATURAL ORREPRODUCED BYSYNTHESIS
Provitamins andvitamins,naturalorreproduced bysynthesis (including
naturalconcentrates ),derivatives thereofusedprimarily asvitamins,and
intermixtures oftheforegoing,whetherornotinanysolvent:
A.Provitamins ,unmixed,whetherornotinaqueoussolution18
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29.38 B.Vitamins ,unmixed,whetherornotinaqueoussolution :
(cont'd)
I.Vitamins A 9 4-5
II.Vitamins B2,B3,B6,B12andH 9 5-8
III.VitaminB9 18 14-4
IV.Vitamin C .- 12 9-6
V.Othervitamins 14 91
C.Naturalconcentrates ofvitamins :
I.Naturalconcentrates ofvitamins A+D 9 5-6
II.Other 14 112
D.Intermixtures ,whetherornotinanysolvent;non-aqueous solutions
ofprovitamins orvitamins 18 11-7
29.39 Hormones ,naturalorreproduced bysynthesis ;derivatives thereof,used
primarilyashormones ;othersteroidsusedprimarilyashormones :
A.Adrenaline 17 13-6
B.Insulin 16 12-8
C.Pituitary (anterior )andsimilarhormones :
I.Gonadotrophic hormones 11 8-8
II.Other 15 12
D.Adrenal (cortex)hormones :
I.Cortisone andhydrocortisone ,andtheiracetates;prednisone and
prednisolone 11 8-8
II.Other . 14 112
E.Otherhormones andothersteroids 14 112
[29.40]
XII.GLYCOSIDES ANDVEGETABLE ALKALOIDS ,NATURAL OR
REPRODUCED BYSYNTHESIS ,ANDTHEIRSALTS,ETHERS ,
ESTERSANDOTHER DERIVATIVES
29.41 Glycosides ,naturalorreproduced bysynthesis ,andtheirsalts,ethers,
estersandotherderivatives :
A.Digitalisglycosides 12 9-6
B.Glycyrrhizic acidandglycyrrhizates 11 8-8
C.Rutinanditsderivatives 18 14-4
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29.42 Vegetable alkaloids ,naturalorreproduced bysynthesis ,andtheirsalts,
ethers,estersandotherderivatives :
A.Oftheopiumgroup:
I.Thebaine anditssalts 13 10-4
II.Other 17 13-6
B.Ofcinchona :
I.Quinineandquininesulphate 9 7-2
II.Other 12 9-6
C.Otheralkaloids :
I.Caffeineanditssalts 13 10-4
II.Cocaineanditssalts:
a)Crudecocaine 5 Free
b)Other 17 112
III.Emetineanditssalts 10 8
IV.Ephedrines andtheirsalts 16 128
V.Theobromine anditsderivatives 10 8
VI.Theophylline andtheophylline-diaminoethane (aminophyllin ),and
theirsalts 17 13-6
VII.Other 13 84
XIII.OTHERORGANIC COMPOUNDS
29.43 Sugars,chemically pure,otherthansucrose,glucoseandlactose;sugar
ethersandsugarestecs,andtheirsalts,otherthanproductsofheadings
Nos29.39,29.41and29.42:
A.Rhamnose ,raffinoseandmannose 15 —
B.Other 1 20
29.44 Antibiotics :
A.Penicillins 21 168
B.Chloramphenicol 13 104
C.Otherantibiotics 9 8
29.45 Otherorganiccompounds 20 16

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PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS
Notes
1.ForthepurposesofheadingNo30.03,"medicaments "meansgoods(otherthanfoodsorbeveragessuchasdiet­
etic,diabeticorfortifiedfoods,tonicbeverages ,spawater)notfallingwithinheadingNo30.02or30.04whichare
either:
(a)Productscomprising twoormoreconstituents whichhavebeenmixedorcompounded togetherfortherapeutic
orprophylactic uses;or
(b)Unmixedproductssuitableforsuchusesputupinmeasureddosesorinformsorinpackingsofakindsoldby
retailfortherapeutic orprophylactic purposes .
Forthepurposesoftheseprovisions andofNote3(d)tothisChapter,thefollowingaretobetreated :
(A)Asunmixedproducts :
(1)Unmixedproductsdissolved inwater;
(2)AllgoodsfallinginChapter28or29;and
(3)SimplevegetableextractsfallinginheadingNo13.03,merelystandardised ordissolvedinanysolvent;
(B)Asproductswhichhavebeenmixed:
(1)Colloidalsolutionsandsuspensions (otherthancolloidalsulphur);
(2)Vegetableextractsobtainedbythetreatmentofmixturesofvegetablematerials ;and
(3)Saltsandconcentrates obtainedbyevaporating naturalmineralwaters.
2.TheheadingsofthisChapteraretobetakennottoapplyto:
(a)Aqueousdistillatesandaqueoussolutionsofessentialoils,suitableformedicinaluses(headingNo33.06);
(b)Dentifrices ofallkinds,includingthosehavingtherapeutic orprophylactic properties ,whicharetobecon­
sidere4asfallingwithinheadingNo33.06;or
(c)SoaporotherproductsofheadingNo34.01containing addedmedicaments .
3.HeadingNo30.05istobetakentoapply,andtoapplyonly,to:
(a)Sterilesurgicalcatgutandsimilarsterilesuturematerials ;
(b)Sterilelaminariaandsterilelaminariatents;
(c)Sterileabsorbable surgicalhaemostatics ;
(d)Opacifying preparations forX-rayexaminations anddiagnostic reagents (excludingthoseofheadingNo30.02)
designedtobeadministered tothepatient,beingunmixedproductsputupinmeasureddosesorproductscon­
sistingoftwoormoreproductswhichhavebeenmixedorcompounded togetherforsuchuses;
(e)Blood-grouping reagents;
(f)Dentalcementsandotherdentalfillings;and
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% %
1 2 3 4
10 8
8 6-4
11 8-8
15
17
149-6
13-6
11230.01 Organo-therapeutic glandsorotherorgans,dried,whetherornot
powdered ;organo-therapeutic extractsofglandsorotherorgansorof
theirsecretions ;otheranimalsubstances prepared fortherapeutic or
prophylactic uses,notelsewherespecifiedorincluded :
A.Glandsorotherorgans,dried:
I.Powdered
II.Notpowdered
B.Other
30.02 Antisera ;microbial vaccines,toxins,microbial cultures (including ferments
butexcludingyeasts)andsimilarproducts :
A.Antiseraandvaccines
B.Microbial cultures
C.Other
30.03 Medicaments (includingveterinary medicaments ):
A.Notputupinformsorinpackingsofakindsoldbyretail:
I.Containing iodineoriodinecompounds
II.Other :
a)Containing penicillin ,streptomycin ortheirderivatives :
1.Containing penicillinoritsderivatives
2.Other
b)Other
B.Putupinformsorinpackingsofakindsoldbyretail:
I.Containing iodineoriodinecompounds
II.Other:
a)Containing penicillin ,streptomycin ortheirderivatives
b)Other
30.04 Wadding,gauze,bandages andsimilararticles (forexample,dressings ,
adhesiveplasters,poultices),impregnated orcoatedwithpharmaceutical
substances orputupinretailpackingsformedicalorsurgicalpurposes,
otherthangoodsspecifiedinNote3tothisChapter
30.05 Otherpharmaceutical goods29
17
17
15
34
22
2020-3
13-2
112
7-8
23-8
17-6
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FERTILISERS
Notes
1.HeadingNo31.02istobetakentoapply,andtoapplyonly,tothefollowinggoods,providedthattheyarenot
putupintheformsorpackingsdescribed inheadingNo31.05:
(A)Goodswhichanswertooneorotherofthedescriptions givenbelow:
(i)Sodiumnitratecontaining notmorethan16-3%byweightofnitrogen ;
(ii)Ammonium nitrate,whetherornotpure;
(iii)Ammonium sulphonitrate ,whetherornorpure;
(iv)Ammonium sulphate,whetherornotpure;
(v)Calciumnitratecontaining notmorethan16%byweightofnitrogen ;
(vi)Calciumnitrate-magnesium nitrate,whetherornotpure;
(vii)Calciumcyanamide containing notmorethan25%byweightofnitrogen,whetherornottreatedwithoil;
(viii)Urea,whetherornotpure.
(B)Fertilisers consisting ofanyofthegoodsdescribed in(A)above,butwithoutquantitative criteria,mixed
together .
(C)Fertilisersconsistingofammonium chlorideorofanyofthegoodsdescribed in(A)or(B)above,butwithout
quantitative criteria,mixedwithchalk,gypsumorotherinorganicnon-fertilising substances .
(D)Liquidfertilisersconsisting ofthegoodsofsubparagraph 1(A)(ii)or(viii)above,orofmixturesofthose
goods,inanaqueousorliquidammoniasolution .
2.HeadingNo31.03istobetakentoapply,andtoapplyonly,tothefollowinggoods,providedthattheyarenot
putupintheformsorpackingsdescribed inheadingNo31.05:
(A)Goodswhichanswertooneorotherofthedescriptions givenbelow:
(i)Basicslag;
(ii)Disintegrated (calcined )calciumphosphates (thermophosphates andfusedphosphates )andcalcined
naturalaluminium calciumphosphates ;
(iii)Superphosphates (single,doubleortriple);
(iv)Calciumhydrogenphosphate containing notlessthan0-2%byweightoffluorine .
(B)Fertilisers consisting ofanyofthegoodsdescribed in(A)above,butwithoutquantitative criteria,mixed
together .
(C)Fertilisersconsistingofanyofthegoodsdescribedin(A)or(B)above,butwithoutquantitative criteria,mixed
withchalk,gypsumorotherinorganicnon-fertilising substances .
3.HeadingNo31.04istobetakentoapply,andtoapplyonly,tothefollowinggoods,providedthattheyarenot
putupintheformsorpackingsdescribed inheadingNo31.05:
(A)Goodswhichanswertooneorotherofthedescriptions givenbelow:
(i)Crudenaturalpotassium salts(forexample,carnallite ,kainiteandsylvinite);
(ii)Crudepotassium saltsobtainedbythetreatmentofresiduesofbeetmolasses ;
(iii)Potassium chloride,whetherornotpure,exceptasprovidedinNote6(c)below;
(iv)Potassium sulphatecontaining notmorethan52%byweightofK20;
(v)Magnesium sulphate-potassium sulphatecontaining notmorethan30%byweightofKzO.
(B)Fertilisers consisting ofanyofthegoodsdescribed in(A)above,butwithoutquantitative criteria,mixed
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4.Monoammonium anddiammonium orthophosphates ,whetherornotpure,andmixturesthereof,aretobeclassi­
fiedinheadingNo31.05.
5.Forthepurposesofthequantitative criteriaspecifiedinNotes1(A),2((A)and3(A)above,thecalculation istobe
madeonthedryanhydrous product .
6.ThisChapterdoesnotcover:
(a)AnimalbloodofheadingNo05.15;
(b)Separatechemically definedcompounds (otherthanthoseanswering tothedescriptions inNote1(A),2(A),3
(A)or4above);or
(c)Culturedpotassium chloridecrystals (otherthanopticalelements )weighingnotlessthan2-5geach,ofheading
No38.19;opticalelementsofpotassium chloride (headingNo90.01).
Rateofduty
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number Description Autonomous Conventional
%
1 2
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31.01
Free
31.02Free
Free
128Free
16
10 8
31.03
6Guanoandothernaturalanimalorvegetable fertilisers ,whetherornot
mixedtogether,butnotchemically treated
Mineralorchemicalfertilisers ,nitrogenous :
A.Naturalsodiumnitrate(a)
B.Ureacontaining morethan45%byweightofnitrogenonthedry
anhydrous product
C.Other
Mineralorchemicalfertilisers ,phosphatic :
A.Mentioned inNote2(A)tothisChapter :
I.Superphosphates
II.Other
B.Mentioned inNote2(B)or(C)tothisChapter
Mineralorchemicalfertilisers ,potassic :
A.Mentioned inNote3(A)tothisChapter
B.Mentioned inNote3(B)tothisChapter
Otherfertilisers ;goodsofthepresentChapterintablets,lozengesand
similarpreparedformsorinpackingsofagrossweightnotexceeding
10kg:
A.Otherfertilisers :
I.Containing thethreefertilising substances :nitrogen,phosphorus
andpotassium4-8
Free
2-4Free
4
31.04
Free
3Free
2-4
31.05
7 6-6
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31.05 A.II.Containing thetwofertilising substances :nitrogenandphosphorus :
(cont'd)a)Monoammonium anddiammonium orthophosphates and
mixturesthereof 7 6-6
b)Containing phosphates andnitrates 7 6-6
c)Other:
1.Withanitrogencontentexceeding 10%byweight 10 8
2.Other 7 4-8
III.Containing thetwofertilising substances :nitrogenandpotassium :
a)Naturalpotassicsodiumnitrate,consisting ofanaturalmixture
ofsodiumnitrateandpotassium nitrate (theproportion ofthe
latterelementmaybeashighas44%),ofatotalnitrogen
contentnotexceeding 16-3%byweight(a) s 10 Free
b)Other:
1.Withanitrogencontentexceeding 10%byweight 10 8
2.Other 7 4-8
IV.Other:
a)Withanitrogencontentexceeding 10%byweight 10 8
b)Other 4 3-2
B.GoodsofthepresentChapterintablets,lozengesandsimilarprepared
formsorinpackingsofagrossweightnotexceeding 10kg 11 8-8
(a)Entryunderthissubheading issubjecttoconditionstobedetermined bythecompetentauthorities .

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CHAPTER 32
TANNING ANDDYEING EXTRACTS ;TANNINS ANDTHEIRDERIVATIVES ;DYES,COLOURS ,
PAINTSANDVARNISHES ;PUTTY,FILLERSANDSTOPPINGS ;INKS
Notes
1.ThisChapterdoesnotcover:
(a)Separatechemically definedelementsandcompounds (exceptthosefallingwithinheadingNo32.04or32.05,
inorganicproductsofakindusedasluminophores (headingNo32.07),andalsodyesorothercolouringmatter
informsorpackingsofakindsoldbyretailfallingwithinheadingNo32.09);or
(b)Tannatesandothertanningderivatives ofproductsfallingwithinheadingsNos29.38to29.42,29.44or35.01
to35.04.
2.HeadingNo32.05istobetakentoincludemixturesofstabiliseddiazonium saltsandcouplersfortheproduction
ofazodyes.
3.HeadingsNos32.05,32.06and32.07aretobetakentoapplyalsotopreparations basedon,respectively ,synthe­
ticorganicdyestuffs (includingpigmentdyestuffs),colourlakesandothercolouringmatter,ofakindusedfor
colouring inthemassartificialplastics,rubberorsimilarmaterialsorasingredients inpreparations forprinting
textiles.Theheadingsarenottobeapplied,however,topreparedpigmentsfallingwithinheadingNo32.09.
4.HeadingNo32.09istobetakentoincludesolutions (otherthancollodions )consisting ofanyoftheproducts
specifiedinheadingsNos39.01to39.06involatileorganicsolventsif,andonlyif,theweightofthesolventex­
ceeds50%oftheweightofthesolution .
5.Theexpression "colouringmatter"inthisChapterdoesnotincludeproductsofakindusedasextenders inoil
paints,whetherornottheyarealsosuitableforcolouringdistempers .
6.Theexpression "stampingfoils"inheadingNo32.09istobetakentoapplyonlytoproductsofakindusedfor
printing,forexample,bookcoversorhatbands,andconsistingof:
(a)Thinsheetscomposedofmetallicpowder (includingpowderorpreciousmetal),orpigment,agglomerated with
glue,gelatinorotherbinder;or
(b)Metal(forexample,goldoraluminium )orpigment,depositedonpaper,artificialplasticmaterialorothersup­
port.
Heading
numberDescriptionRateofduty
Autonomous
%Conventional
%
1 2 3 4
32.01 Tanningextractsofvegetable origin;tannins (tannicacids),including
water-extracted gall-nuttannin,andtheirsalts,ethers,estersandother
derivatives :
A.Tanningextractsofvegetableorigin:
I.Ofwattle(mimosa )
II.Ofquebracho
III.Ofsumach,ofvallonia,ofoakorofchestnut
IV.Other10(a)
Free
9
99
Free
8(b)
(a)Dutyratereducedto%(suspension )foranindefiniteperiod.
(b)Dutyratereducedto47«»inrespectofeucalyptus tanningextracts,withinthelimitsofanannualtariffquotaof250tonnestobegrantedbythecompetent authorities ofthe
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Rateofduty
Heading
numberDescription Autonomous Conventional
% %
1 2 3.4
32.01 B.Other 10
(cont'd)
[32.02]
32.03 Synthetic organictanningsubstances ,andinorganic tanningsubstances ;
tanningpreparations ,whetherornotcontaining naturaltanningma­
terials;enzymatic preparations forpre-tanning (forexample,ofenzymatic ,
pancreatic orbacterialorigin) 108
8
Free
4-8
2-4
5-6
832.04
Free
6
3
9
10
32.05
17
20
19
17
9
16Colouring matterofvegetable origin(includingdyewoodextractandother
vegetabledyeingextracts,butexcludingindigo)orofanimalorigin:
A.Colouring matterofvegetableorigin:
I.Blackcutch(Acaciacatechu)
II.ExtractsofPersianberriesandofmadder;woad
III.Litmus
IV.Other
B.Colouringmatterofanimalorigin
Syntheticorganicdyestuffs (including pigmentdyestuffs);syntheticorganic
productsofakindusedasluminophores ;productsofthekindknownas
opticalbleachingagents,substantive tothefibre;naturalindigo:
A.Syntheticorganicdyestuffs ...,
B.Preparations mentioned inNote3tothisChapter
C.Syntheticorganicproductsofakindusedasluminophores
D.Productsofthekindknownasopticalbleaching agents,substantive
tothefibre
E.Naturalindigo
Colourlakes...>
Othercolouring matter;inorganicproductsofakindusedasluminophores :
A.Othercolouringmatter:
I.Mineralblacks,notelsewherespecifiedorincluded
II.Solublevandykebrownandsimilarproducts
III.Pigmentsbasedonzincsulphide (lithoponeandthelike)
IV.Pigmentsbasedontitaniumoxide
V.Pigments basedonlead,barium,zincorstrontium chromates :
a)Molybdenum red
b)Other
VI.Other:
a)Magnetite
B)Other32.06
32.0710
14
168
9-5
8-4
14
7-2
7-2
9-6
9-6
8-8
13-6
7
1129
9
12
15
11
17
Free
14

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Rateofduty
Heading
number Description Autonomous Conventional
%
3 4
32.07
(cont'd)B.Preparations mentioned inNote3tothisChapter
C.Inorganicproductsofakindusedasluminophores16
12
32.0812-8
8
12
10-4
8
4-8Prepared pigments ,prepared opacihers andprepared colours,vitrifiable
enamelsandglazes,liquidlustresandsimilarproducts ,ofthekindused
intheceramic,enamelling andglassindustries ;engobes (slips);glassfrit
andotherglass,intheformofpowder,granulesorflakes:
A.Preparedpigments ,preparedopacifiersandpreparedcolours
B.Vitrifiable enamelsandglazes
C.Liquidlustresandsimilarproducts ;engobes (slips)
D.Glassfritandotherglass,intheformofpowder,granulesorflakes15
16
13
8
32.09
16
19
17
16
32.10Varnishes andlacquers;distempers ;preparedwaterpigmentsofthekind
usedforfinishingleather;paintsandenamels ;pigments inlinseedoil,
whitespirit,spiritsofturpentine ,varnishorotherpaintorenamelmedia;
stamping foils;dyesorothercolouring matterinformsorpackingsof
akindsoldbyretail;solutionsasdefinedbyNote4tothisChapter :
A.Varnishes andlacquers;distempers ;prepared waterpigments ofthe
kindusedforfinishingleather;paintsandenamels ;pigments inlinseed
oil,whitespirit,spiritsofturpentine ,varnishorotherpaintorenamel
media;solutionsasdefinedbyNote4tothisChapter :
I.Pearlessence
II.Other
B.Stampingfoils
C.Dyesorothercolouring matterinformsorpackingsofakindsold
byretail
Artists',students'andsignboard painters'colours,modifying tints,amuse­
mentcoloursandthelike,intablets,tubes,jars,bottles,pansorin
similarformsorpackings ,including suchcoloursinsetsoroutfits,with
orwithoutbrushes,palettesorotheraccessories
Prepareddriers
Glaziers'putty;graftingputty;painters'fillings;non-refractory surfacing
preparations ;stopping,sealingandsimilarmastics,including resinmastics
andcements
Writingink,printinginkandotherinks:
A.Writingordrawingink
B.Printingink
C.Otherinks2212-8
12
11-2
128
144
112
7-2
12
112
12-832.11 17
32.12
11
32.13
15
18
16

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CHAPTER 33
ESSENTIAL OILSANDRESINOIDS ;PERFUMERY ,COSMETICS ANDTOILETPREPARATIONS
Notes
1.ThisChapterdoesnotcover:
(a)Compound alcoholicpreparations (knownas"concentrated extracts"),forthemanufacture ofbeverages ,of
headingNo22.09;
(b)SoapandotherproductsfallingwithinheadingNo34.01;or
(c)Spiritsofturpentine orotherproductsfallingwithinheadingNo38.07.
2.Theexpression "perfumery ,cosmeticsandtoiletpreparations "inheadingNo33.06istobetakentoapply,inter
alia,to:
(a)Preparedroomdeodorisers ,whetherornotperfumed ;
(b)Products,whetherornotmixed(otherthanaqueousdistillatesandaqueoussolutionsofessentialoils),suitable
foruseasperfumery ,cosmeticsortoiletpreparations orasroomdeodorisers ,putupinpackingsofakindsold
byretailforsuchuse.
Heading
numberDescriptionRateofduty
Autonomous
%Conventional
%
1 2 3 4
33.01 Essential oils(terpeneless ornot),concretes andabsolutes ;resinoids ;
concentrates ofessential oilsinfats,infixedoils,orinwaxes
orthelike,obtained bycoldabsorption orbymaceration ;terpenic
by-products ofthedeterpenation ofessentialoils:
A.Essentialoils,notterpeneless :
I.Ofcitrusfruit 12 11
II.Other :
a)Geranium ,clove,niaouliandylang-ylang oils 5 3-2
b)Other Free (a)
B.Essentialoils,terpeneless :
I.Ofcitrusfruit 12 12
II.Other 10 6-4
[33.02]
[33.03]C.Resinoids
D.Concentrates ofessential oilsinfats,infixedoils,orinwaxes
orthelike,obtainedbycoldabsorption orbymaceration
E.Terpenicby-products ofthedeterpenation ofessentialoils7
9
105-6
7-2
6-4
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%
•iRateofduty
Heading
number Description Autonomous
%Conventional
1 3 4
33.04 Mixtures oftwoormoreodoriferous substances (naturalorartificial )
andmixtures (including alcoholicsolutions )withabasisofoneormore
ofthesesubstances ,ofakindusedasrawmaterials intheperfumery ,
food,drinkorotherindustries 10 8
[33.05]
33.06 Perfumery ,cosmetics andtoiletpreparations ;aqueous distillates
andaqueoussolutionsofessentialoils,including suchproductssuitable
formedicinal uses:
A.Perfumery ,cosmeticsandtoiletpreparations :
I.Shavingcreams 20 12-8
II.Other 18 112
B.Aqueous distillates andaqueoussolutions ofessential oils,including
suchproductssuitableformedicinal uses 12 9-6

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CHAPTER 34
SOAP,ORGANIC SURFACE-ACTIVE AGENTS ,WASHING PREPARATIONS ,
LUBRICATING PREPARATIONS ,ARTIFICIAL WAXES,PREPARED WAXES,POLISHING
ANDSCOURING PREPARATIONS ,CANDLES ANDSIMILAR ARTICLES ,MODELLING PASTES
AND"DENTAL WAXES"
Notes
1.ThisChapterdoesnotcover:
(a)Separatechemically definedcompounds ;or
(b)Dentifrices ,shavingcreamsorshampoos containing soapororganicsurface-active agents(headingNo33.06).
2.ForthepurposesofheadingNo34.01,theexpression "soap"istobetakentoapplyonlytosoapsolubleinwater.
SoapandotherproductsfallingwithinheadingNo34.01maycontainaddedsubstances (forexample,disinfec­
tants,abrasivepowders,fillersormedicaments ).Productscontaining abrasivepowdersremainclassifiedinheading
No34.01onlyifintheformofbars,cakesormouldedpiecesorshapes.Inotherformstheyaretobeclassifiedin
headingNo34.05as"scouringpowdersandsimilarpreparations ".
3.ThereferenceinheadingNo34.03topetroleum oilsandoilsobtainedfrombituminous mineralsistobetakento
applytotheproductsdefinedinNote3ofChapter27.
4.InheadingNo34.04theexpression "preparedwaxes,notemulsifiedorcontaining solvents"istobetakentoap­
plyonlyto:
(A)Mixturesofanimalwaxes,mixturesofvegetablewaxesormixturesofartificialwaxes;
(B)Mixturesofdifferentclassesofwaxes(animal,vegetable ,mineralorartificial);and
(C)Mixturesofwaxyconsistency notemulsified orcontaining solvents,withabasisofoneormorewaxesand
containing fats,resins,mineralsubstances orothermaterials .
Theheadingistobetakennottoapplyto:
(a)WaxesfallingwithinheadingNo27.13;or
(b)Separateanimalwaxesandseparatevegetablewaxes,merelycoloured .*
Heading
number DescriptionRateofduty
Autonomous
%Conventional
%
1 2 3 4
34.01 Soap;organicsurface-active productsandpreparations foruseassoap,
intheformofbars,cakesormouldedpiecesorshapes,whetherornot
combined withsoap 19 12
34.02 Organic surface-active agents;surface-active preparations andwashing
preparations ,whetherornotcontaining soap 17 12

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Rateofduty
Heading
number Description Autonomous
%Conventional
%
1 2 3 4
34.03 Lubricating preparations ,andpreparations ofakindusedforoilor
greasetreatment oftextiles,leatherorothermaterials ,butnotincluding
preparations containing 70%ormorebyweightofpetroleum oilsorof
oilsobtainedfrombituminous minerals :
A.Containing petroleum oilsoroilsobtainedfrombituminous minerals
B.Other
34.04 Artificial waxes (including water-soluble waxes);prepared waxes,not
emulsifiedorcontaining solvents
34.05 Polishesandcreams,forfootwear ,furniture orfloors,metalpolishes,
scouringpowdersandsimilarpreparations ,butexcluding preparedwaxes
fallingwithinheadingNo34.04
34.06 Candles,tapers,night-lights andthelike
34.07 Modelling pastes (including thoseputupforchildren'samusement and
assortedmodelling pastes);preparations ofakindknownas"dentalwax"
oras"dentalimpression compounds ",inplates,horseshoe shapes,sticks
andsimilarforms10
10
12
15
166-4
6-4
8
9-6
128
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CHAPTER 35
ALBUMIN OIDALSUBSTANCES ;GLUES;ENZYMES
Notes
1.ThisChapterdoesnotcover:
(a)Yeasts(headingNo21.06);
(b)Medicaments (headingNo30.03);
(c)Enzymatic preparations forpre-tanning (headingNo32.03);
(d)Enzymatic soakingorwashingpreparations andotherproductsofChapter34;or
(e)Gelatinproductsoftheprintingindustry (Chapter49).
2.ForthepurposesofheadingNo35.05,theterm"dextrins"istobetakentoapplytostarchdegradation products ~
withareducingsugarcontent,expressed asdextroseonthedrysubstance ,notexceeding10%.Suchproductswith
areducingsugarcontentexceeding 10%fallinheadingNo17.02.
Rateofduty
Heading
numberDescription Autonomous
%Conventional
%
1 2 3 4
35.01 Casein,caseinatesandothercaseinderivatives ;caseinglues:
A.Casein :
I.Forthemanufacture ofregenerated textilefibres(a) 2 2
II.Forindustrial usesotherthanthemanufacture offoodstuffs or
fodder(a) 6 5
III.Other 14 —
B.Caseinglues 13 —
C.Other 10 10
35.02 Albumins ,albuminates andotheralbuminderivatives :
A.Albumins :
I.Unfit,ortoberenderedunfit,forhumanconsumption (b) Free Free
II.Other :
a)Ovalbumin andlactalbumin :
1.Dried(forexample,insheets,scales,flakes,powder )
2.Other
b)Other10(c)
10(c)
10—
B.Albuminates andotheralbuminderivatives 12 12
(a)Entryunderthissubheading issubjecttoconditions tobedetermined bythecompetent authorities .
(b)Entryunderthissubheading ofalbuminstoberenderedunfitforhumanconsumption issubjecttoconditions tobedetermined bythecompetent authorities .
(c)Theadvaloremdutyissubstituted byaspecifictaxestablished inaccordance withtheprovisions ofCouncilRegulation (EEC)No2783/75.

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Rateofduty
Heading
number Description Autonomous
%Conventional
%
1 2 3 4
35.03 Gelatin (including gelatininrectangles ,whetherornotcolouredor
surface-worked )andgelatinderivatives ;gluesderivedfrombones,hides,
nerves,tendonsorfromsimilarproducts,andfishglues;isinglass:
A.Isinglass 10 8
B.Other 15 12
35.04 Peptonesandotherproteinsubstances (excludingenzymesofheadingNo35.07)
andtheirderivatives ;hidepowder,whetherornotchromed 12 8
35.05 Dextrinsanddextringlues;solubleorroastedstarches;starchglues:
A.Dextrins ;solubleorroastedstarches 23-9
+vc14
+vc
B.Gluesmadefromdextrinorfromstarch,containing byweightofthosema­
terials:
I.Lessthan25% 163
+ve'13
+vc
withamax.
of18
II.25%ormorebutlessthan55% 163
-I-vc13
+vc
withamax.
of18
III.55%ormorebutlessthan80% 163
+vc13
+vc
withamax.
of18
IV.80%ormore 163
+vc13
+vc
withamax.
of18
35.06 Preparedgluesnotelsewhere specifiedorincluded;productssuitablefor
useasgluesputupforsalebyretailasgluesinpackagesnotexceeding a
netweightof1kg:
A.Preparedgluesnotelsewherespecifiedorincluded :
I.Vegetable glues:
a)Obtainedfromnaturalgums 11 8-8
b)Other 19 152
II.Otherglues 16 12-8
B.Productssuitableforuseasgluesputupforsalebyretailasglues
inpackagesnotexceeding anetweightof1kg 19 15-2
35.07 Enzymes;preparedenzymesnotelsewherespecifiedorincluded 13 10-4

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CHAPTER 36
EXPLOSIVES ;PYROTECHNIC PRODUCTS ;MATCHES ;PYROPHORIC ALLOYS ;
CERTAIN COMBUSTIBLE PREPARATIONS
Notes
1.ThisChapterdoesnotcoverseparatechemically definedcompounds otherthanthosedescribedinNote2(a)or
(b)below.
2.Theexpression "articlesofcombustible materials"inheadingNo36.08istobetakentoapplyonlyto:
(a)Metaldehyde ,hexamethylenetetramine andsimilarsubstances ,putupinforms(forexample,tablets,sticksor
similarforms)foruseasfuels;fuelswithabasisofalcohol,andsimilarpreparedfuels,insolidorsemi-solid
form;
(b)Liquidfuels(forexample,petrol)ofakindusedinmechanical lighters,incontainersofacapacityncJtexceed­
ing300cm3;and
(c)Resintorches,firelighters andthelike.
Heading
number DescriptionRateof-duty
Autonomous
%Conventional
%
1 2 3 4
36.01 Propellent powders :
A.Blackpowder (gunpowder) 8 6-4
B.Other 11 8-8
36.02 Preparedexplosives ,otherthanpropellent powders 16 12-8
[36.03]
36.04Safetyfuses;detonating fuses;percussion anddetonating caps;
igniters;detonators :
A.Safetyfuses;detonating fuses 15 9-6
B.Other 24 19-2
36.05 Pyrotechnic articles (forexample,fireworks ,railwayfogsignals,amorces,
rainrockets):
A.Amorcesinstripsorrollsforlighters,miners'lampsandthelike 13 10-4
B.Other 18 11-2
36.06 Matches (excludingBengalmatches) 14 112
[36.07]
36.08 Ferro-cerium andotherpyrophoric alloysinallforms;articles
ofcombustible materials :
A.Ferro-cerium andotherpyrophoric alloysinallforms 15 9-6,.
B.Other 19 15-2

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CHAPTER 37
PHOTOGRAPHIC ANDCINEMATOGRAPHIC GOODS
Notes
1.ThisChapterdoesnotcoverwasteorscrapmaterials .
2.HeadingNo37.08istobetakentoapplyonlyto:
(a)Chemicalproductsmixedorcompounded forphotographic uses(forexample,sensitisedemulsions ,developers
andfixers);and
(b)Unmixedsubstances suitableforsuchusesandputupinmeasuredportionsorputupforsalebyretailina
formreadyforuse.
Theheadingdoesnotapplytophotographic pastesorgums,varnishesorsimilarproducts .
Additional Notes
1.Inthecaseofsoundfilmsimportedintwobands(thebandbearingonlytheimagesandthebandusedforrecord­
ingthesound),eachbandistobeclassifiedinitsappropriate heading .
2.Theexpression "newsreels"(subheading 37.07BIIa)shallbetakentoapplytofilmsofalengthoflessthan
330manddepictingcurrenteventsofapolitical,sporting,military,scientific,literary,folkloric,touristic,society,
etc.,nature .
Heading
numberDescriptionRateofduty
Autonomous
%Conventional
%
1 2 3 4
37.01 Photographic platesandfílmintheflat,sensitised ,unexposed ,ofany
materialotherthanpaper,paperboard orcloth 21 13-6
37.02 Filminrolls,sensitised,unexposed ,perforated ornot:
A.Ofawidthof35mmorless:
I.Microfilm ;filmforradiography andthegraphicarts 20 12-8
II.Other 20 8
B.Ofawidthofmorethan35mm 20 12-8
37.03 Sensitised paper,paperboard andcloth,unexposed orexposedbutnot
37.04developed
Sensitisedplatesandfilm,exposedbutnotdeveloped ,negativeorpositive:23 14-4
A.Cinematograph film:
I.Negatives ;intermediate positives Free Free
II.Otherpositives 2-35u.a.per1-52u.a.per
100metres 100metres
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number DescriptionRateofduty
Autonomous
%Conventional
%
1 2 3 4
37.05 Plates,imperforated filmandperforated film(otherthancinematograph
film),exposedanddeveloped ,negativeorpositive:
A.Microfilm 5 4
B.Other 12 g
[37.06]
37.07 Cinematograph film,exposed anddeveloped ,whether ornot
incorporating soundtrackorconsisting onlyofsoundtrack,
negativeorpositive :
A.Consisting onlyofsoundtrack Free (a)
B.Other:.ï.
I.Negatives ;intermediate positives Free Free
II.Otherpositives :
a)Newsreels 2-25u.a.per1-57u.a.per
100metres 100metres
b)Other,ofawidthof:
1.Lessthan10mm 0-50u.a.per0-32u.a.per
100metres 100metres
2.10mmormorebutlessthan34mm 3-50u.a.per2-80u.a.per
100metres 100metres
3.34mmormorebutlessthan54mm 5u.a.per3-20u.a.per
100metres 100metres
4.54mmormore 5u.a.per4u.a.per
100metres 100metres
37.08 Chemicalproductsandflashlightmaterials,ofakindandinaform
suitableforuseinphotography 15 9-6
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CHAPTER 38
MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL PRODUCTS
Notes
1.ThisChapterdoesnotcover:
(a)Separatechemically definedelementsorcompounds withtheexceptionofthefollowing :
(1)Artificialgraphite (headingNo38.01);
(2)Disinfectants ,insecticides ,fungicides ,ratpoisons,herbicides ,anti-sprouting products,plant-growth regu­
latorsandsimilarproductsputupasdescribedinheadingNo38.11;
(3)Productsputupaschargesforfire-extinguishers orputupinfire-extinguishing grenades (headingNo
38.17);
(4)ProductsspecifiedinNote2(a),(c),(d)or(f)below.
(b)Mixturesofchemicalsandfoodstuffsofakindusedinthepreparation ofhumanfoodstuffs (generally,heading
No21.07).
(c)Medicaments (headingNo30.03).
2.HeadingNo38.19istobetakentoincludethefollowinggoodswhicharetobetakennottofallwithinanyother
headingoftheTariff:
(a)Culturedcrystals(otherthanopticalelements )weighingnotlessthan2-5geach,ofmagnesium oxideorofthe
halidesofthealkaliorofthealkaline-earth metals;
(b)Fuseloil;
(c)Inkremoversputupinpackingsforsalebyretail;
(d)Stencilcorrectorsputupinpackingsforsalebyretail;
(e)Ceramicfiringtesters,fusible(forexample,Segercones);"
(f)Plastersspeciallypreparedforuseindentistry ;and
(g)ChemicalelementsofChapter28(forexample,siliconandselenium )dopedforuseinelectronics ,intheform
ofdiscs,wafersorsimilarforms,polishedornot,whetherornotcoatedwithauniformepitaxiallayer.
Heading
number DescriptionRateofduty
Autonomous
%Conventional
1 2 3 4
38.01
[38.02]Artificialgraphite;colloidalgraphite,otherthansuspensions inoil:
A.Artificialgraphite :
I.Inimmediate packingsofanetcapacityof1kgorless
II.Other10
6
96-4
4-6
5-6 B.Naturalorartificialcolloidalgraphite

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Heading
number Description Autonomous
%Conventional
%
1 2 3 4
38.03 Activated carbon;activated natural mineral products;animal
black,includingspentanimalblack:
A.Activated carbon 16 10-4
B.Activatednaturalmineralproducts 14 8-8
C.Animalblack,includingspentanimalblack 7 56
[38.04]
38.05 Talloil:
A.Crude 4 Free
B.Other , 7 5-6
38.06 Concentrated sulphitelye 9 7-2
38.07 Spiritsofturpentine (gum,woodandsulphate)andotherterpenicsolvents
produced bythedistillation orothertreatment ofconiferous woods;
crudedipentene ;sulphiteturpentine ;pineoil(excluding "pineoils"not
richinterpineol):
A.Gumspiritsofturpentine 5 4
B.Spiritsofsulphateturpentine ;crudedipentene 7 4
C.Other 7 4-8
38.08 Rosinandresinacids,andderivatives thereofotherthanestergums
includedinheadingNo39.05;rosinspiritandrosinoils:
A.Rosin,including"braisrésineux" 6 5
B.Rosinspiritsandrosinoils 7 4-8
C.Other 10 64
38.09 Woodtar;woodtaroils(otherthanthecomposite solventsandthinnersfalling
withinheadingNo38.18);woodcreosote;woodnaphtha;acetoneoil;vegetable
pitchofallkinds;brewers'pitchandsimilarcompounds basedonrosinoron
vegetablepitch;foundrycorebindersbasedonnaturalresinousproducts :
A.Woodtar 4 2-4
B.Other 6-4 (a)
[38.10]
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Rateofduty
Heading
number Description Autonomous Conventional
% %
1 2 3 4
38.11 Disinfectants ,insecticides ,fungicides ,ratpoisons,herbicides ,anti-sprouting
products,plant-growth regulators andsimilarproducts,putupinforms
orpackingsforsalebyretailoraspreparations orarticles (torexample,
sulphur-treated bands,wicksandcandles *fly-papers):
A.Sulphurputupinformsforsalebyretailorinimmediate packings
ofanetcapacityof1kgorless
B.Preparations basedoncoppercompounds
C.Plant-growthregulators
D.Other9
87-2
6-4
14-4
9-618
15
38.12
188
+vc
18-8
+vcPreparedglazings,prepareddressingsandpreparedmordants ,ofakind
usedinthetextile,paper,leatherorlikeindustries :
A.Preparedglazingsandprepareddressings :
I.Withabasisofamylaceous substances ,containing byweightof
thosesubstances :
a)Lessthan55%
b)55%ormorebutlessthan70%
c)70%ormorebutlessthan83%
d)83%ormore
II.Other
B.Preparedmordants13
witha;max.
of20"
13
+vc
withamax.
of20
13
+vc
withamax.
of20
13
+vc
withamax
of2018-8
+vc
18-8
+vc
88 14
14 112
38.13Picklingpreparations formetalsurfaces;fluxesandotherauxiliary
preparations forsoldering,brazingorwelding;soldering,brazingor
welding ^powdersandpastesconsistingofmetalandothermaterials;
preparations ofakindusedascoresorcoatingsforweldingrodsandelectrodes :
A.Picklingpreparations formetalsurfaces;soldering,brazingorweldingpowdersandpastesconsistingofmetalandothermaterials
B.Preparations ofakindusedascoresorcoatingsforweldingelectrodesandrods
C.Other14
9112
5-6
7-2 9

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Heading
number Description Autonomous Conventional
%
1 2JS 4
38.14
19
13
16
17
1713
8
9
9
9
10-4
7-2
12
11238.15 16
38.16 11
38.17
15Anti-knock preparations ,oxidation inhibitors ,guminhibitors ,viscosity
improvers ,anti-corrosive preparations andsimilarprepared additives for
mineraloils:
A.Anti-knock preparations basedontetraethyl-lead ("ethylfluid")
B.Other:
I.Forlubricants :
a)Containing petroleum oilsoroilsobtained frombituminous
minerales
b)Other
II.Anti-knock preparations basedontetramethyl-lead ,onethylmethyl­
leadoronmixturesoftetraethyl-lead andtetramethyl-lead
III.Other
Preparedrubberaccelerators
Preparedculturemediafordevelopment ofmicro-organisms
Preparations andchargesforfire-extinguishers ;chargedfire-extinguishing
grenades
Composite solventsandthinnersforvarnishesandsimilarproducts
Chemical productsandpreparations ofthechemicaloralliedindustries
(including thoseconsisting ofmixturesofnaturalproducts),notelsewhere
specifiedorincluded ;residualproductsofthechemicaloralliedindustries ,
notelsewherespecifiedorincluded :
A.Fuseloil;dippel'soil
B.Naphthenic acids
C.Water-insoluble saltsofnaphthenic acids;estersofnaphthenic acids
D.Petroleum sulphonates ,excluding petroleum sulphonates ofalkali
metals,ofammonium orofethanolamines ;thiophenated sulphonic
acidsofoilsobtainedfrombituminous minerals,andtheirsalts
E.Mixedalkylbenzenes andmixedalkylnaphthalenes
F.Ionexchangers :
I.Basedonsulphonated carbon,orofnaturalmineralsubstances .'
II.Other
G.Catalysts
H.Gettersforvacuumtubes
IJ.Non-agglomerated mixturesofmetalcarbides38.18 18
38.19
7
6
12
14
13
9
14
14
12
125-6
4
8
8-8
10-4
7-2
112
112
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8

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Rateofduty
Heading
number Description Autonomous
%Conventional
1 2 3 4
38.19
(cont'd)K.
L.Refractory cements,mortarsandsimilarcompositions
Alkalineironoxideforthepurification ofgas4
93-2
7.2
M.Carbonaceous pastesforelectrodes 10 8
N.Accumulator compounds basedoncadmium oxideornickel
hydroxide 15 12
O.Carbon (otherthanthatfallingwithinsubheading 38.01A)inmetal­
graphiteorothercompounds ,intheformofsmallplates,barsorother
semi-manufactures 6 4-8
P.Preparations knownas"liquidsforhydraulictransmission "(forexample,
hydraulic brakefluids)notcontaining orcontaining lessthan70%
byweightofpetroleum oilsoroilsobtainedfrombituminous minerals 18 12-8
Q.Foundrycorebindersbasedonsyntheticresins 18 12-8
R.Anti-rustpreparations containing aminesasactiveelements 18 12-8
S.ChemicalelementsreferredtoinNote2(g)tothisChapter 9 14·4
T.Sorbitol,otherthanthatfallingwithinsubheading 29.04CIII:
I.Inaqueoussolution :
a)Containing 2%orlessbyweightofmannitol ,calculated onthe
sorbitolcontent 12
+VC
b)Other 12(a)
+VC—
II.Other:
a)Containing 2%orlessbyweightofmannitol ,calculated onthe
sorbitolcontent 12
+VC—
b)Other 12(a)
+VC—
u. 18 14-4
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SECTION VII
ARTIFICIAL RESINSANDPLASTICMATERIALS ,CELLUSOSE ESTERS
ANDETHERS ,ANDARTICLES THEREOF ;RUBBER ,
SYNTHETIC RUBBER ,FACTICE ,ANDARTICLES THEREOF
Note
Goodsputupinsetsconsistingoftwoormoreseparateconstituents ,someorallofwhichfallwithinthepresentSec­
tionandareintendedtobemixedtogethertoobtainaproductofSectionVIorVII,aretobeclassifiedintheheading
appropriate tothatproduct,providedthattheconstituents are:
(i)havingregardtothemannerinwhichtheyareputup,clearlyidentifiable asbeingintendedtobeusedtogether
withoutfirstbeingrepacked ;
(ii)importedtogether ;and
(iii)identifiable ,whetherbytheirnatureorbytherelativeproportions inwhichtheyarepresent,asbeingcomplemen­
taryonetoanother .
CHAPTER 39
ARTIFICIAL RESINSANDPLASTIC MATERIALS ,CELLULOSE ESTERSANDETHERS ;
ARTICLES THEREOF
Notes
1.ThisChapterdoesnotcover:
(a)StampingfoilsofheadingNo32.09;
(b)Artificialwaxes'(headingNo34.04);
(c)Syntheticrubber,asdefinedforthepurposesofChapter40,orarticlesthereof;
(d)Saddleryorharness (headingNo42.01)ortravelgoods,handbagsorotherreceptacles fallingwithinheading
No42.02;
(e)Plaits,wickerwork orotherarticlesfallingwithinChapter46;
(f)GoodsfallingwithinSectionXI(textilesandtextilearticles);
(g)Footwear ,headgear ,umbrellas ,sunshades ,walking-sticks ,whips,riding-crops orpartsthereoforotherarticles
fallingwithinSectionXII;
(h)ImitationjewelleryfallingwithinheadingNo71.16;
(ij)ArticlesfallingwithinSectionXVI(machinesandmechanical orelectricalappliances );
(k)PartsofaircraftorvehiclesfallingwithinSectionXVII;
(1)Opticalelementsofartificialplastics,spectacleframes,drawinginstruments orotherarticlesfallingwithin
Chapter90;
(m)ArticlesfallingwithinChapter91(forexample,clockorwatchcases);
(n)Musicalinstruments orpartsthereoforotherarticlesfallingwithinChapter92;
(o)FurnitureandotherarticlesofChapter94;
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(q)ArticlesfallingwithinChapter97(forexample,toys,gamesandsportsrequisites);or
(r)Buttons,slidefasteners,combs,mouthpieces orstemsforsmokingpipes,cigarette-holders orthelike,partsof
vacuumflasksorthelike,pens,propelling pencilsorotherarticlesfallingwithinChapter98.
2.HeadingsNos39.01and39.02aretobetakentoapplyonlytogoodsofakindproducedbychemicalsynthesis
answering tooneofthefollowingdescriptions :
(a)Artificialplasticsincludingartificialresins;
(b)Silicones ;
(c)Resols,liquidpolyisobutylene ,andsimilarartificialpolycondensation orpolymerisation products .
3.HeadingsNos39.01to39.06aretobetakentoapplytomaterialsinthefollowingformsonly:
(a)Liquidorpastyincludingemulsions ,dispersions andsolutions);
(b)Blocks,lumps,powders (includingmouldingpowders),granules,flakesandsimilarbulkforms;
(c)Monofilofwhichanycross-sectional dimension exceeds1mm;seamlesstubes,rods,sticksandprofileshapes,
whetherornotsurface-worked butnototherwise worked;
(d)Plates,sheets,film,foilandstrip(otherthanthatclassifiedinheadingNo51.02bytheapplication ofNote4to
Chapter51),whetherornotprintedorotherwisesurface-worked ,uncutorcutintorectanglesbutnotfurther
worked (evenif,whensocut,theybecomearticlesreadyforuse);
(e)Wasteandscrap.
Additional Note
Subheading 39.02CIistobetakentoincludepolyethylene slightlymodifiedbysmallquantitiesofotherolefins.
Heading
number DescriptionRateofduty
Autonomous
%Conventional
%
i 2 3 4
39.01 Condensation ,polycondensation andpolyaddition products,whetheror
notmodifiedorpolymerised ,andwhetherornotlinear(forexample,
phenoplasts ,aminoplasts ,alkyds,polyallyl estersandotherunsaturated
polyesters ,silicones):
A.Ionexchangers 19 12
B.Adhesivestripsofawidthnotexceeding 10cm,thecoatingofwhich
consistsofunvulcanised naturalorsyntheticrubber 16 10-4
C.Other:
I.Phenoplasts :
á)Inoneoftheformsmentioned inNote3(a)and(b)tothis
Chapter 15 12
b)Inotherforms 17 12-8
j II.Aminoplasts :
a)Inoneoftheformsmentioned inNote3(a)and(b)tothis
Chapter 15 12
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number Description .Rateofduty
Autonomous
%Conventional
%
1 2 3 4
39.01C.III.Alkydsandotherpolyesters 20 16
(cont'd)
IV.Polyamides 22 16
V.Polyurethanes22 17-6
20 17-6
VII.Other 20' 14-4
39.02 Polymerisation andcopolymerisation products (forexample,polyethylene ,
polytetrahaloethylenes ,polyisobutylene ,polystyrene ,polyvinyl chloride,
polyvinylacetate,polyvinylchloroacetate andotherpolyvinylderivatives ,
polyacrylic andpolymethacrylic derivatives ,coumarone-indene resins):
A„Ionexchangers 22 144
B.Adhesivestripsofawidthnotexceeding 10cm,thecoatingofwhich
consistsofunvulcanised naturalorsyntheticrubber 16 10-4
C.Other:
I.Polyethylene :
a)Inoneoftheformsmentioned inNote3(a)and(b)tothis
Chapter 20 16
b)Inotherforms 23 18-4
II.Polytetrahaloethylenes 23 14-4
III.Polysulphohaloethylenes 23 184
IV.Polypropylene 23 18-4
V.Polyisobutylene 23 18-4
VI.Polystyrene andcopolymers ofstyrene:
a)Inoneoftheformsmentioned inNote3(a)and(b)tothis
Chapter 20 16
b)Inotherforms ... 23 18-4
VII.Polyvinylchloride :
a)Inoneoftheformsmentioned inNote3(a)and(b)tothis
Chapter 20 16
b)Inotherforms 23 18-4
VIII.Polyvinylidene chloride;copolymers ofvinylidene chloridewith
vinylchloride 19 15-2
IX.Polyvinylacetate 19 12
X.Copolymers ofvinylchloridewithvinylacetate 21 16-8
XI.Polyvinylalcohols,acetalsandethers 21 136
XII.Acrylicpolymers ,methacrylic polymers andacrylo-methacrylic
copolymers 21 168
XIII.Coumarone resins,indeneresinsandcoumarone-indene resins 19 12
XIV.Otherpolymerisation orcopolymerisation products :
a)Inoneoftheformsmentioned inNote3(a)and(b)tothis
Chapter 21 16-8
b)Inotherforms 23 18-4

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number DescriptionRateofduty
Autonomous
%Conventional
%
1 '2 3 4
39.03 Regenerated cellulose;cellulosenitrate,celluloseacetateandothercel­
luloseesters,cellulose ethersandotherchemical derivatives ofcellulose,
plasticised ornot(forexample,collodions ,celluloid);vulcanised fibre:
A.Adhesivestripsofawidthnotexceeding 10cm,thecoatingofwhich
consistsofunvulcanised naturalorsyntheticrubber 16 10-4
B.Other:
I.Regenerated cellulose :
a)Expanded ,foamorsponge 22 17-6
b)Other:
1.Sheets,filmorstrip,coiledornot,ofathickness ofless
than0-75mm 23 184
2.Other 19 12
c)Wasteandscrap 16 10-4
H.Cellulose nitrates :
a)Notplasticised :
1.Collodions andcelloidin 20 16
2.Other 12 9-6
b)Plasticised :
1.Withcamphororotherwise (forexample,celluloid):
aa)Filminrollsorinstrips,forcinematography or
photography 15 12
bb)Other 17 136
2.Wasteandscrap 14 112
III.Cellulose acetates :
a)Notplastiticised : 19 152
b)Plasticised :
1.Productsknownasmouldingpowders 1.5 12
2.Filminrollsorinstrips,forcinematography or
photography - 13 10-4
3.Sheets,filmorstrip,coiledornot,ofathickness ofless
than0-75mm 19 15-2
4.Other :
aa)Wasteandscrap 14 112
bb)Other 17 13-6
IV.Othercellulose esters:
a)Notplasticised 18 112
b)Plasticised :
1.Productsknownasmouldingpowders 15 9-6
2.Filminrollsorinstrips,forcinematography or
photography 14 112
3.Sheets,filmorstrip,coiledornot,ofathickness ofless
than0-75mm 20 12-8
4.Other:
aa)Wasteandscrap 14 8-8
bb)Other 18 112

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numberDescriptionRateofduty
Autonomous
%Conventional
'i!.
1 2 3 4
39.03 B.V.Cellulose ethersandotherchemical derivatives ofcellulose :
(cont'd)a)Notplasticised :
1.Ethylcellulose 15 12
2.Other 19 15-2
b)Plasticised :
1.Wasteandscrap 16 12·8
2.Other:
aa)Ethylcellulose 16 128
bb)Other 20 16
VI.Vulcanised fibre 14 8-8
39.04 Hardenedproteins (forexample,hardenedcaseinandhardenedgelatin) 10 8
39.05 Naturalresinsmodified byfusion (rungums);artificialresinsobtained
byesterification ofnaturalresinsorofresinicacids(estergums);chemical
derivatives ofnaturalrubber (forexample ,chlorinated rubber,rubber
hydrochloride ,oxidisedrubber,cyclisedrubber):
A.Rungums 14 8-8
ROther 17 112
39.06 Otherhighpolymers ,artificial resinsandartificial plasticmaterials,
includingalginicacid,itssaltsandesters;linoxyn:
A.Alginicacidanditssaltsandesters 11 7-2
ROther 20 16
39.07 Articlesofmaterialsofthekindsdescribed inheadingsNos39.01to39.06:
A.Ofregenerated cellulose 23 18-4
B.Ofvulcanised fibre 19 12
C.Ofhardenedproteins 18 11-2
D.Ofchemicalderivatives ofrubber 17 112
E.Ofothermaterials :
I.Spools,reelsandsimilarsupportsforphotographic andcinemato­
graphicfilmorfortapes,filmsandthelikefallingwithinheading
No92.12 16 8
II.Fansandhandscreens,non-mechanical ;framesandhandlestherefor
andpartsofsuchframesandhandles 21 8-5
III.Corsetbusksandsimilarsupports forarticlesofapparelor
clothingaccessories 17 7
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CHAPTER 40
RUBBER ,SYNTHETIC RUBBER ,FACTICE ,ANDARTICLES THEREOF
Notes
1.Exceptwherethecontextotherwiserequires,throughout theTarifftheexpression "rubber"meansthefollowing
products,whetherornotvulcanised orhardened :naturalrubber,balata,gutta-percha andsimilarnaturalgums,
syntheticrubber,andfacticederivedfromoils,andsuchsubstances reclaimed .
2.ThisChapterdoesnotcoverthefollowingproductsofrubberandtextiles,whichfallgenerallywithinSectionXI:
(a)Knittedorcrocheted fabricorarticlesthereof,elasticorrubberised (otherthantransmission ,conveyorand
elevatorbeltsorbelting,ofrubberised knittedorcrochetedfabric,ofheadingNo40.10);otherelasticfabricor
articlesthereof;
(b)Textilehosepiping andsimilartextiletubing,internallycoatedorlinedwithrubber(headingNo59.15);
(c)Woventextilefabrics(otherthanthegoodsofheadingNo40.10)impregnated ,coated,coveredorlaminated
withrubber :
(i)Weighingnotmorethan1500g/m2;or
(ii)Weighingmorethan1500g/m2andcontaining morethan50%byweightoftextilematerial;
andarticlesofthosefabrics;
(d)Feltimpregnated orcoatedwithrubberandcontaining morethan50%byweightoftextilematerial,andarti­
clesthereof;
(e)Bondedfibrefabricsandsimilarbondedyarnfabrics,impregnated orcoatedwithrubber,orinwhichrubber
formsthebondingsubstance ,irrespective oftheirweightpersquaremetre,andarticlesthereof;
(f)Fabricscomposed ofparalleltextileyarnsagglomerated withrubber,irrespective oftheirweightpersquare
metre,andarticlesthereof.
However ,plates,sheetsandstrip,ofexpanded ,foamorspongerubber,combinedwithtextilefabric,andarticles
thereof,aretobeclassifiedinChapter40providedthatthetextilefabricispresentmerelyforreinforcing purposes .
3.ThefollowingarealsonotcoveredbythisChapter :
(a)FootwearorpartsthereoffallingwithinChapter64;
(b)Headgearorpartsthereof(includingbathingcaps)fallingwithinChapter65;
(c)Mechanical orelectricalappliances orpartsthereof (includingelectricalgoodsofallkinds),ofhardened
rubber,fallingwithinSectionXVI;
(d)ArticlesfallingwithinChapter90,92,94or96;
(e)ArticlesfallingwithinChapter97(otherthansportsglovesandgoodsfallingwithinheadingNo40.11);or
(f)Buttons,combs,smokingpipestems,pensorotherarticlesfallingwithinChapter98.
4.InNote1tothisChapterandinheadingsNos40.02,40.05and40.06,theexpression"syntheticrubber"istobe
takentoapplyto:
(a)Unsaturated syntheticsubstances whichcanbeirreversibly transformed intonon-thermoplastic substances by
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stancessuchasplasticisers ,fillersorreinforcing agentsnotnecessaryforthecross-linking ),canproducesub­
stanceswhich,atatemperature between18and29°C,willnotbreakonbeingextendedtothreetimestheir
originallengthandwillreturn,afterbeingextendedtotwicetheiroriginallength,withinaperiodoffive
minutes,toalengthnotgreaterthanoneandahalftimestheiroriginallength.
Suchsubstances includeds-polyisoprene (IR),polybutadiene (BR),polychlorobutadiene (CR),polybutadiene­
styrene (SBR),polychlorobutadiene-acrylonitrile (NCR),polybutadiene-acrylonitrile (NBR)andbutylrubber
(IIR);
(b)Thioplasts (TM);and
(c)Naturalrubbermodifiedbygraftingormixingwithartificialplasticmaterial,de-polymerised naturalrubber,
andmixturesofunsaturated syntheticsubstances withsaturatedsynthetichighpolymers,providedthatallthe
above-mentioned productscomplywiththerequirements concerning vulcanisation ,elongation andrecoveryin
(a)above.
5.HeadingsNos40.01and40.02aretobetakennottoapplyto:
(a)Naturalorsyntheticrubberlatex(includingpre-vulcanised rubberlatex)compounded withvulcanising agents
oraccelerators ,fillersorreinforcing agents,plasticisers ,colouringmatter(otherthancolouringmatteradded
solelyforthepurposeofidentification ),orwithanyothersubstance ;however,latexmerelystabilisedorcon­
centrated ,andthermo-sensitive andelectro-positive latexaretobeclassifiedinheadingNo40.01or40.02as
thecasemaybe;
(b)Rubberwhichhasbeencompounded withcarbonblack(withorwithouttheadditionofmineraloil)orwith
silica(withorwithouttheadditionofmineraloil)beforecoagulation orwithanysubstanceaftercoagulation ;
or
(c)MixturesofanyoftheproductsspecifiedinNote1tothepresentChapter,whetherornotcompounded with
anyothersubstance .
6.Threadwhollyofvulcanisedrubber,ofanycross-section ofwhichanydimensionexceeds5mm,istobeclassified
asstrip,rodorprofileshape,fallingwithinheadingNo40.08.
7.HeadingNo40.10istobetakentoincludetransmission ,conveyororelevatorbeltsorbeltingoftextilefabricim­pregnated ,coated,coveredorlaminatedwithrubberormadefromtextileyarnorcordimpregnated orcoatedwith
rubber.
8.ForthepurposeofheadingNo40.06,pre-vulcanised rubberlatexistobedeemedtobeunvulcanised rubberlatex.
ForthepurposesofheadingsNos40.07to40.14,balata,gutta-percha andsimilarnaturalgums,andfactice
derivedfromoils,andsuchsubstances reclaimed ,aretobedeemedtobevulcanised rubberwhetherornotthey
havebeenvulcanised .
9.InheadingsNos40.05,40.08and40.15,theexpressions "plates","sheets"and"strip"aretobetakentoapply,
andtoapplyonly,toplates,sheetsandstrip,whetherornotprintedorotherwisesurface-worked butnotcutto
shapeorotherwiseworked,andrectangular articlescuttherefromnotfurtherworked .
InheadingNo40.08theexpressions "rods"and"profileshapes"andinheadingNo40.15theexpressions "rods",
"profileshapes"and"tubes"aretobetakentoapply,andtoapplyonly,tosuchproducts,whetherornotcutto
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Rateofduty
Heading
number ' Description Autonomous Conventional
% %
1 2 3 4
I.RAWRUBBER
40.01 Naturalrubberlatex,whetherornotwithaddedsyntheticrubberlatex;
pre-vulcanised naturalrubberlatex;naturalrubber,balata,gutta-percha
andsimilarnaturalgumsFree Free
40.02
4 10
10
FreeSyntheticrubberlatex;pre-vulcanised syntheticrubberlatex;synthetic
rubber;facticederivedfromoils:
A.Facticederivedfromoils
B.Productsmodifiedbytheincorporation ofartificialplasticmaterials
C.Other
Reclaimed rubber5
Free
40.03 3 1
40.04 Wasteandparingsofunhardened rubber;scrapofunhardened rubber,fit
onlyfortherecoveryofrubber;powderobtainedfromwasteorscrapof
unhardened rubber Free Free
40.05II.UNVULCANISED RUBBER
Plates,sheetsandstrip,ofunvulcanised naturalorsyntheticrubber,other
thansmokedsheetsandcrepesheetsofheadingNo40.01or40.02;
granulesofunvulcanised naturalorsyntheticrubbercompounded ready
forvulcanisation ;unvulcanised naturalorsyntheticrubber,compounded
beforeoraftercoagulation eitherwithcarbonblack(withorwithoutthe
additionofmineraloil)orwithsilica(withorwithouttheadditionof
mineraloil),inanyform,ofakindknownasmasterbatch :
A.Rubbercompounded withcarbonblackorwithsilica(masterbatch )
B.Granules ofnaturalorsynthetic rubbercompounded readyfor
vulcanisation
C.Other3 6-5
14
105-5
4
40.06 Unvulcanised naturalorsyntheticrubber,includingrubberlatex,inother
formsorstates(forexample ,rods,tubesandprofileshapes,solutionsand
dispersions );articlesofunvulcanised naturalorsyntheticrubber (for
example,coatedorimpregnated textilethread;ringsanddiscs):
A.Solutionsanddispersions
B.Other18
147
5-5

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number DescriptionRateofduty
Autonomous
%Conventional
%
1 2 3 4
HI.ARTICLES OFUNHARDENED VULCANISED RUBBER
40.07 Vulcanised rubberthreadandcord,whetherornottextilecovered,and
textilethreadcoveredorimpregnated withvulcanised rubber:
A.Vulcanised rubberthreadandcord,whetherornottextilecovered 15 10
B.Textilethreadcoveredorimpregnated withvulcanised rubber 10 8
40.08 Plates,sheets,strip,rodsandprofileshapes,ofunhardened vulcanised
rubber:
A.Plates,sheetsandstrip:
I.Ofexpanded ,foamorspongerubber 18 9
II.Other 17 7
B.Rodsandprofileshapes 15 6
40.09 Pipingandtubing,ofunhardened vulcanised rubber 18 7
40.10 Transmission ,conveyor orelevatorbeltsorbelting,ofvulcanised
rubber 15 10
40.11 Rubbertyres,tyrecases,interchangeable tyretreads,innertubesandtyre
flaps,forwheelsofallkinds:
A.Solidorcushiontyresandinterchangeable tyretreads 19 7-5
B.Other 22 9
40.12 Hygienic andpharmaceutical articles (including teats),ofunhardened
vulcanised rubber,withorwithoutfittingsofhardenedrubber 20 10
40.13 Articlesofapparelandclothingaccessories (including gloves),forall
purposes ,ofunhardened vulcanised rubber:
A.Gloves,includingmittens 20 8
B.Articlesofapparelandclothingaccessories 20 10
40.14 Otherarticlesofunhardened vulcanised rubber:
A.Ofexpanded ,foamorspongerubber 20 8
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number DescriptionRateofduty
Autonomous
%Conventional
%
1 2 3 4
IV.HARDENED RUBBER (EBONITE ANDVULCANITE );
ARTICLES MADETHEREOF
40.15 Hardened rubber (eboniteandvulcanite),inbulk,plates,sheets,strip,
rods,profileshapesortubes;scrap,wasteandpowder,ofhardened
rubber :
A.Inbulkorblocks,inplates,sheetsorstrip,inrods,profileshapesor
tubes
B.Scrap,wasteandpowder,ofhardenedrubber10
Free4
Free
40.16 Articlesofhardenedrubber(eboniteandvulcanite ) 19 7-5

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SECTION VIII
RAWHIDESANDSKINS,LEATHER ,FURSKINS
ANDARTICLES THEREOF ;SADDLERY ANDHARNESS ;TRAVELGOODS,
HANDBAGS ANDSIMILAR CONTAINERS ;ARTICLES OFGUT
(OTHERTHANSILK-WORMGUT)
CHAPTER 41
RAWHIDESANDSKINS(OTHERTHANFURSKINS )ANDLEATHER
Notes
1.ThisChapterdoesnotcover:
(a)Paringsorsimilarwaste,ofrawhidesorskins(headingNo05.05or05.15);
(b)Birdskinsorpartsofbirdskins ,withtheirfeathersordown,fallingwithinheadingNo05.07or67.01;or
(c)Hidesorskins,withthehairon,raw,tannedordressed(Chapter43);thefollowingare,however,tobeclas­
sifiedinheadingNo41.01,namely,rawhidesorskinswiththehairon,ofbovinecattle(includingbuffalo),of
equineanimals,ofsheepandlambs(exceptPersian,Astrakhan ,Caraculandsimilarlambs,Indian,Chinese,
Mongolian andTibetanlambs),ofgoatsandkids(exceptYemen,Mongolian andTibetangoatsandkids),of
swine(includingpeccary),ofreindeer,ofchamois,ofgazelle,ofdeer,ofelk,ofroebucksorofdogs.
2.Throughout theTarifftheexpression "composition leather"istobetakentomeanonlysubstances ofthekindre­
ferredtoinheadingNo41.10.
Rateofduty
Heading
number Description Autonomous
%Conventional
%
1 '2 3 4
41.01 Rawhidesandskins(fresh,salted,dried,pickledorlimed),whetheror
notsplit,includingsheepskins inthewool Free Free
41.02 Bovinecattleleather(includingbuffaloleather)andequineleather,except
leatherfallingwithinheadingNo41.06or41.08:
A.EastIndiakip,whole,whetherornottheheadsandlegshavebeen
removed,weighingeachnotmorethan4-5kgnet,notfurtherprepared
thanvegetable tanned,whetherornothavingundergone further
preservative treatment withoil,butobviously unsuitable forimmediate
useinthemanufacture ofleatherarticles Free
9 B.Other 8
41.03 Sheepandlambskinleather,exceptleatherfallingwithinheadingNo
41.06or41.08:
A.OfIndianhairsheep,notfurtherpreparedthanvegetable tanned,
whetherornothavingundergone furtherpreservative treatment with
oil,butobviously unsuitable forimmediate useinthemanufacture of
leatherarticles Free Free
B.Other:
I.Notfurtherpreparedthantanned 6 3
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number DescriptionRateofduty
Autonomous
%Conventional
%
1' 2 3 4
41.04 Goatandkidskinleather,exceptleatherfallingwithinheadingNo
41.06or41.08:
A.OfIndiangoatorkid,notfurtherprepared thanvegetable tanned,
whetherornothavingundergone furtherpreservative treatment with
oil,butobviously unsuitable forimmediate useinthemanufacture of
leatherarticles Free Free
B.Other:
1.Notfurtherpreparedthantanned 7 3-5
41.05II.Other
Otherkindsofleather,exceptleatherfallingwithinheadingNo41.0610 5
or41.08:
A.Ofreptiles,notfurtherprepared thanvegetable tanned,whetheror
nothavingundergone furtherpreservative treatment withoil,but
obviously unsuitable forimmediate useinthemanufacture ofleather
articles
B.Other:Free Free
I.Notfurtherpreparedthantanned 8 4
II.Other 9 4-5
41.06 Chamois-dressed leather 10 5
[41.07]
41.08 Patentleatherandimitationpatentleather;metallisedleather12 5
41.09 Paringsandotherwaste,ofleatherorofcomposition orparchment­
dressedleather,notsuitableforthemanufacture ofarticlesofleather;
leatherdust,powderandflourFree Free
41.10 Composition leatherwithabasisofleatherorleatherfibre,inslabs,in
10 5 sheetsorinrolls .

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CHAPTER 42
ARTICLES OFLEATHER ;SADDLERY ANDHARNESS ;TRAVELGOODS ,HANDBAGS
ANDSIMILARCONTAINERS ;ARTICLES OFANIMALGUT(OTHERTHANSDLK-WORM GUT)
Notes
1.ThisChapterdoesnotcover:
(a)Sterilesurgicalcatgutandsimilarsterilesuturematerials (headingNo30.05);
(b)Articlesofapparelandclothingaccessories (exceptgloves),linedwithfurskinorartificialfurortowhichfurskin
orartificialfurisattachedontheoutsideexceptasmeretrimming (headingNo43.03or43.04);
(c)StringornetbagsofSectionXI;
(d)ArticlesfallingwithinChapter64;
(e)HeadgearorpartsthereoffallingwithinChapter65;
(f)Whips,riding-crops orotherarticlesofheadingNo66.02;
(g)Strings,skinsfordrumsandthelike,andotherpartsofmusicalinstruments (headingNo92.10);
(h)Furnitureorpartsoffurniture (Chapter94);
(ij)ArticlesfallingwithinChapter97(forexample,toys,gamesandsportsrequisites);or
(k)Buttons,studs,cuff-links ,press-fasteners ,includingsnap-fasteners andpress-studs ,andblanksandpartsof
sucharticles,fallingwithinheadingNo98.01orChapter71.
2.ForthepurposesofheadingNo42.03,theexpression "articlesofapparelandclothingaccessories"istobetaken
toapply,interalia,togloves(includingsportsgloves),apronsandotherprotective clothing,braces,belts,
bandoliers andwriststraps,includingwatchstraps.
Heading
number DescriptionRateofduty
Autonomous
%Conventional
1 '1 3 4
42.01
42.02Saddleryandharness,ofanymaterial (forexample,saddles,harness,
collars,traces,knee-padsandboots),foranykindofanimal
Travelgoods(forexample,trunks,suit-cases ,hat-boxes ,travelling-bags ,
rucksacks),shopping-bags ,handbags ,satchels,brief-cases ,wallets,purses,
toilet-cases ,tool-cases ,tobacco-pouches ,sheaths,cases,boxes(forexample,
forarms,musicalinstruments ,binoculars ,jewellery ,bottles,collars,
footwear ,brushes)andsimilarcontainers ,ofleatherorofcomposition
leather,ofvulcanised fibre,ofartificialplasticsheeting,ofpaperboard
oroftextilefabric:
A.Ofartificialplasticsheeting18
21
199
15
7-5 B.Ofothermaterials

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Heading
number DescriptionRateofduty
Autonomous
%Conventional
%
1 2 3 4
42.03 Articlesofapparelandclothingaccessories ,ofleatherorofcomposition
leather :
A.Articlesofapparel 20 8
B.Gloves,includingmittensandmitts:
I.Protective ,foralltrades 17 13
II.Special,forsports 19 11
III.Other 19 10-5
C.Otherclothingaccessories 19 7-5
42.04 Articlesofleatherorofcomposition leatherofakindusedinmachinery
ormechanical appliances orforotherindustrialpurposes :
A.Conveyorortransmission beltsorbelting 10 5
B.Other 13 8
42.05 Otherarticlesofleatherorofcomposition leather 17 7
42.06 Articlesmadefromgut(otherthansilk-worm gut),fromgoldbeater's
skin,frombladdersorfromtendons 8 6

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CHAPTER 43
FURSKINS ANDARTIFICIAL FUR;MANUFACTURES THEREOF
Notes
1.Throughout theTariffreferencestofurskins,otherthantorawfurskinsofheadingNo43.01,aretobetakentq
applytohidesorskinsofallanimalswhichhavebeentannedordressedwiththehairon.
2.ThisChapterdoesnotcover:
(a)Birdskinsorpartsofbirdskins ,withtheirfeathersordown,fallingwithinheadingNo05.07or67.01;
(b)Rawhidesorskins,withthehairon,ofakindfallingwithinChapter41(seeNote1(c)tothatChapter);
(c)Glovesconsistingofleatherandfurskinorofleatherandartificialfur(headingNo42.03);
(d)ArticlesfallingwithinChapter64;
(e)HeadgearorpartsthereoffallingwithinChapter65;or
(f)ArticlesfallingwithinChapter97(forexample,toys,gamesandsportsrequisites).
3.ForthepurposesofheadingNo43.02,theexpression "plates,crossesandsimilarforms"meansfurskinsorparts
thereof (excluding"dropped"skins)sewntogetherinrectangles ,crossesortrapeziums ,withouttheadditionof
othermaterials .Otherassembled skinsreadyforimmediate use(orrequiringonlycuttingtobecomereadyfor
use),andskinsorpartsofskinssewntogetherintheformofgarmentsorpartsoraccessories ofgarmentsorof
otherarticlesfallwithinheadingNo43.03.
4.Articlesofapparelandclothingaccessories (exceptthoseexcludedbyNote2)linedwithfurskinorartificialfuror
towhichfurskinorartificialfurisattachedontheoutsideexceptasmeretrimmingaretobeclassifiedunderhead­
ingNo43.03or43.04asthecasemaybe.
5.Throughout theTarifftheexpression "artificialfur"meansanyimitationoffurskinconsisting ofwool,hairor
otherfibresgummedorsewnontoleather,wovenfabricorothermaterials ,butdoesnotincludeimitation
furskinsobtainedbyweaving (headingNo58.04,forexample).
Rateofduty
Heading
number Description Autonomous Conventional
1 2 3 4
43.01 Rawfurskins Free Free
43.02 Furskins,tannedordressed,includingfurskinsassembled inplates,crosses
andsimilarforms;piecesorcuttings,offurskin,tannedordressed,
includingheads,paws,tailsandthelike(notbeingfabricated ):
A.Furskins,tannedordressed,including furskinsassembled inplates,
crossesandsimilarforms 9 4-5
3-5B.Piecesorcuttings,offurskin,tannedordressed,includingheads,paws,
tailsandthelike(notbeingfabricated ) Free

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Heading
number DescriptionRateofduty
Autonomous
%Conventional
%
1 2 3 4
43.03
43.04Articlesoffurskin:
A.Ofakindcommonly usedinmachinery orplant
B.Other18
24
227
9-5
9 Artificialfurandarticlesmadethereof

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SECTION IX
WOODANDARTICLES OFWOOD;WOODCHARCOAL ;CORKANDARTICLES OFCORK;
MANUFACTURES OFSTRAW,OFESPARTO ANDOFOTHERPLAITING MATERIALS ;
BASKETWARE ANDWICKERWORK
CHAPTER 44
WOODANDARTICLES OFWOOD ;WOODCHARCOAL
Notes
1.ThisChapterdoesnotcover:
(a)Woodofakindusedprimarilyinperfumery ,inpharmacy ,orforinsecticidal ,fungicidal orsimilarpurposes
(headingNo12.07);
(b)Woodofakindusedprimarilyindyeingorintanning (headingNo14.05);
(c)Activatedcharcoal (headingNo38.03);
(d)ArticlesfallingwithinChapter46;
(e)FootwearorpartsthereoffallingwithinChapter64;
(f)GoodsfallingwithinChapter66(forexample,umbrellasandwalking-sticks andpartsthereof);
(g)GoodsfallingwithinheadingNo68.09;
(h)ImitationjewelleryfallingwithinheadingNo71.16;
(ij)GoodsfallingwithinSectionXVII(forexample ,wheelwrights 'wares);
(k)GoodsfallingwithinChapter91(forexample,clocksandclockcases);
(1)Musicalinstruments orpartsthereof (Chapter92);
(m)Partsoffirearms (headingNo93.06);
(n)FurnitureorpartsthereoffallingwithinChapter94;
(o)ArticlesfallingwithinChapter97(forexample ,toys,gamesandsportsrequisites);or
(p)Smokingpipesorthelikeorpartsthereof,buttons,pencilsorotherarticlesfallingwithinChapter98.
2.InthisChapter,theexpression "improvedwood"meanswoodwhichhasbeensubjectedtochemicalorphysical
treatment (being,inthecaseoflayersbondedtogether,treatment inexcessofthatneededtoensureagoodbond),
andwhichhastherebyacquiredincreaseddensityorhardnesstogetherwithimproved mechanical strengthor
resistancetochemicalorelectricalagencies .
3.HeadingsNos44.19to44.28aretobetakentoapplytoarticlesoftherespectivedescriptions offibrebuilding
board,plywood,cellularwood,"improved"woodorreconstituted woodastheyapplytosucharticlesofwood.
4.HeadingNo44.25shallbetakennottoapplytotoolsinwhichmetalpartsformtheblade,workingedge,working
surfaceorotherworkingpart.
Additional Note
ForthepurposesofheadingNo44.12,"woodflour"meanswoodpowderofwhichnotmorethan8%byweight
isretainedbyasievewithanapertureof0-63mm.

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Rateofduty
Heading
number Description Autonomous
%Conventional
%
1 2 3 4
44.01 Fuelwood,inlogs,inbillets,intwigsorinfaggots;woodwaste,including
sawdust Free Free
44.02 Woodcharcoal (includingshellandnutcharcoal),agglomerated ornot 13 6-5
44.03 Woodintherough,whetherornotstrippedofitsbarkormerelyroughed
down:
A.Polesofconiferous wood,injectedorotherwise impregnated toany
degree,notlessthan6mnormorethan18minlengthandwith
acircumference atthebuttendofmorethan45cmbutnotmorethan
90cm 8 3
B.Other Free Free
44.04 Wood,roughlysquaredorhalf-squared ,butnotfurthermanufactured Free Free
44.05 Woodsawnlengthwise ,slicedorpeeled,butnotfurtherprepared ,ofa
thicknessexceeding 5mm:
A.Smallboardsforthemanufacture ofpencils (a) Free Free
B.Coniferous wood,ofalengthof125cmorlessandofathicknessof
lessthan12-5mm 13 5
C.Other Free Free
[44.06]
44.07 Railwayortramwaysleepersofwood:
A.Injectedorotherwiseimpregnated toanydegree 10 5
B.Other 8 3
[44.08]
44.09 Hoopwood ;splitpoles;piles,picketsandstakesofwood,pointedbutnotsawn
lengthwise ;chipwood ;drawnwood;pulpwood inchipsorparticles;woodshav­
ingsofakindsuitableforuseinthemanufacture ofvinegarorfortheclarifica­
tionofliquids;woodensticks,roughlytrimmedbutnotturned,bentorotherwise
worked,suitableforthemanufacture ofwalking-sticks ,umbrellahandles,tool
handlesorthelike:
A.Drawnwood 9 6
B.Pulpwood inchipsorparticles Free 4
C.Wooden sticks,roughly trimmed butnotturned,bentor
otherwise worked,suitableforthemanufacture ofwalking-sticks ,
umbrellahandles,toolhandlesorthelike 7 3
D.Other 8 4
(a)Entryunderthissubheading issubjecttoconditions tobedetermined bythecompetent authorities .

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Heading
numberDescriptionRateofduty
Autonomous
%Conventional
%
1 2 :-! 4
[44.10]
44.11 Fibrebuilding boardofwoodorothervegetable material,
whether ornotbonded withnatural orartificial resinsor
withotherorganicbinders 15 11
44.12 Woodwoolandwoodflour 10 5
44.13 Wood(including blocks,stripsandfriezesforparquetorwoodblock
flooring,notassembled ),planed,tongued,grooved,rebated,chamfered ,
V-jointed ,centreV-jointed ,beaded,centre-beaded orthelike,butnot
furthermanufactured 10 5
44.14 Woodsawnlengthwise ,slicedorpeeledbutnotfurtherprepared ,ofa
thicknessnotexceeding 5mm;veneersheetsandsheetsforplywood,of
athicknessnotexceeding 5mm:
A.Smallboardsforthemanufacture ofpencils(a) Free 7
B.Other 10 7
44.15 Plywood ,blockboard ,laminboard ,battenboard andsimilarlaminated
woodproducts (including veneeredpanelsandsheets);inlaidwoodand
woodmarquetry 15 13(b)
44.16 Cellularwoodpanels,whetherornotfacedwithbasemetal 10 5
44.17 "Improved"wood,insheets,blocksorthelike 10 4
44.18 Reconstituted wood,beingwoodshavings ,woodchips,sawdust,wood
flourorotherligneouswasteagglomerated withnaturalorartificialresins
orotherorganicbindingsubstances ,insheets,blocksorthelike 13 12
44.19 Woodenheadingsandmouldings ,including moulded skirtingandother
mouldedboards 15 7-5
44.20 Woodenpictureframes,photograph frames,mirrorframesandthelike 15 7-5
44.21 Completewoodenpackingcases,boxes,crates,drumsandsimilarpackings :
A.Whollyorpartlyofplvwood ,blockboard ,laminboard ,battenboard or
similarlaminated woodproducts (including veneeredwoodpanelsand
sheets)
B.Other:17 12
I.Offibrebuildingboard 19 14
11.Other 13 10
(a)Fntrvunderthissubheading issubjecttoconditions tobedetermined bythecompetent authorities .
(b)Exemption fromthepaymentofdutywithinthrlimitsofanannualtariffquotaof40000m3ofplywoodofconiferous species,withouttheadditionofothersubstances :
■—ofwhichthefacesarenotfurtherpreparedthanthepeelingprocess,ofathicknessgreaterthan9mm,or
—sanded,ofathicknessgrearerthan185mm.

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Rateofduty
Heading
numberDescription Autonomous Conventional
: ? L_
7
14
14
19
14
153-5
5'5
5-5
14
7
7-5
6-5
644.22 Casks,barrels,vats,tubs,bucketsandothercoopers'products
andpartsthereof,ofwood,includingstaves:
A.Rivenstavesofwood,notfurtherpreparedthansawnononeprincipalsurface;
sawnstavesofwood,ofwhichatleastoneprincipalsurfacehasbeencylin­
dricallysawn,notfurtherpreparedthansawn
B.Other
44.23 Builders'carpentry andjoinery (including prefabricated andsectional
buildingsandassembledparquetflooringpanels):
A.Shuttering forconcreteconstructional work
B.Other :
I.Offibrebuildingboard
II.Other
44.24 Household utensilsofwood
44.25 Wooden tools,toolbodies,toolhandles,broomandbrushbodiesand
handles :bootandshoelastsandtrees,ofwood:
A.Handlesforarticlesofcutlery,forksandspoons;brushbodies
B.Other
44.26 Spools,cops,bobbins,sewingthreadreelsandthelike,ofturnedwood:
A.Reelsforsewingthreadandthelike
B.Other16
12
9
16
19
183-5
8
14
7
3-5
6-5
6
14
744.27 Standardlamps,tablelampsandotherlightingfittings,ofwood;articles
offurniture,ofwood,notfallingwithinChapter94;caskets,cigarette
boxes,trays,fruitbowls,ornaments andotherfancyarticles,ofwood;
casesforcutlery,fordrawinginstruments orforviolins,andsimilar
receptacles ,ofwood;articlesofwoodforpersonaluseoradornment ,of
akindnormallycarriedinthepocket,inthehandbagorontheperson;
partsoftheforegoingarticles,ofwood:
A.Offibrebuildingboard
B.Other
44.28 Otherarticlesofwood:
A.Foundrymouldingpatterns
B.Blindrollers,whetherornotfittedwithsprings
C.Matchsplints;woodenpegsorpinsforfootwear
D.Other:
I.Offibrebuildingboard
II.Other7
14
9
19
14

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CHAPTER 45
CORKANDARTICLES OFCORK
Notes
1.ThisChapterdoesnotcover:
(a)FootwearorpartsoffootwearfallingwithinChapter64;
(b)HeadgearorpartsofheadgearfallingwithinChapter65;or
(c)ArticlesfallingwithinChapter97(forexample,toys,gamesandsportsrequisites ).
2.NaturalcorkroughlysquaredordeprivedoftheouterbarkistobetakentofallwithinheadingNo45.02andnot
withinheadingNo45.01.
Heading
number DescriptionRateofduty
Autonomous
%Conventional
%
1 2 3 4
45.01 Naturalcork,unworked ,crushed,granulated orground;wastecork 7 3
45.02 Naturalcorkinblocks,plates,sheetsorstrips(including cubesorsquare
slabs,cuttosizeforcorksorstoppers ) 12 8
45.03 Articlesofnaturalcork 20 16
45.04 Agglomerated cork(beingcorkagglomerated withorwithoutabinding
substance )andarticlesofagglomerated cork:
A.Discsforthemanufacture ofcrowncorks(a) 11 16
B.Other 20 16
(a)Entryunderthissubheading issubjecttoconditions tobedetermined bythecompetent authorities .

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CHAPTER 46
MANUFACTURES OFSTRAW,OFESPARTO ANDOFOTHERPLAITING MATERIALS ;
BASKETWARE ANDWICKERWORK
Notes
1.InthisChaptertheexpression"plaitingmaterials"includesstraw,osierorwillow,bamboos,rushes,reeds,strips
ofwood,stripsofvegetablefibreorbark,unspuntextilefibres,monofilandstripofartificialplasticmaterialsor
stripsofpaper,butnotstripsofleather,ofcomposition leatheroroffelt,humanhair,horsehair,textilerovingsor
yarns,ormonofilorstripofChapter51.
2.ThisChapterdoesnotcover:
(a)Twine,cordage,ropesorcables,plaitedornot(headingNo59.04);
(b)FootwearorheadgearorpartsthereoffallingwithinChapter64or65;
(c)Vehiclesandbodiesforvehicles,ofbasketware (Chapter87);or
(d)Furnitureorpartsthereof(Chapter94).
3.ForthepurposesofheadingNo46.02,"plaitingmaterialsboundtogetherinparallelstrands"means"plaiting
materials"placedsidebysideandboundtogether,intheformofsheets,whetherthebindingmaterialsareofspun
textilefibreornot.
%Heading
numberDescriptionRateofduty
Autonomous
%Conventional
1 2 3 4
[46.01]
46.02 Plaitsandsimilarproductsofplaitingmaterials ,foralluses,whetherornot
assembled intostrips;plaitingmaterialsboundtogetherinparallelstrandsor
woven,insheetform,includingmatting,matsandscreens;strawenvelopes for
bottles:
A.Plaitsandsimilarproductsofplaitingmaterials,foralluses,whetherornot
assembled intostrips:
I.Ofunspunvegetablematerials3 Free
II.Other 13 6-5
B.Coarsematting;strawenvelopes forbottles;screensandothercoarse
articlesusedforpackingorforprotection9 5
C.Chinesematsandmattingandsimilarmatsandmatting 14 5-5
D.Otherarticles :
I.Ofunspunvegetablematerials :
a)Notbackedorlinedwithpaperorwovenfabric 9 6
b)Backedorlinedwithpaperorwovenfabric14 5-5
II.Ofstripsofpaper,whetherornotmixedinanyproportion with
5-5 vegetablematerials14
III.Ofotherplaitingmaterials19 9-5
46.03 Basketwork ,wickerwork andotherarticlesofplaitingmaterials ,made
directlytoshape;articlesmadeupfromgoodsfallingwithinheading
10 No46.02;articlesofloofah 18

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SECTION X
PAPER-MAKING MATERIAL ;PAPERANDPAPERBOARD
ANDARTICLES THEREOF
CHAPTER 47
4
PAPER-MAKING MATERIAL
Rate«fdutv
Heading
number•
Description»
Autonomous
%Conventional
%
1 2 'Λ 4
47.01 Pulpderivedbymechanical orchemicalmeansfromanyfibrousvegetable
material Free Free
47.02 Wastepaperandpaperboard ;scraparticlesofpaperorofpaperboard ,fit
onlyforuseinpaper-making :
A.Wastepaperandpaperboard :
I.Fitonlyforuseinpaper-making Free Free
II.Other :
a)Toberenderedfitonlyforuseinpaper-making (a)
b)OtherFree
3Free
1-5
B.Scraparticlesofpaperorofpaperboard ,fitonlyforuseinpaper­
making Free Free
(a)Entryunderrhissubheading issubjecttoconditions tobedetermined bythecompetent authorities .
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CHAPTER 48
PAPERANDPAPERBOARD ;ARTICLES OFPAPERPULP,OFPAPEROROFPAPERBOARD
Notes
1.ThisChapterdoesnotcover:
(a)StampingfoilsofheadingNo32.09;
(b)Perfumeandcosmeticpapers(headingNo33.06);
(c)Soappapers(headingNo34.01),paperimpregnated orcoatedwithdetergent (headingNo34.02)andcellulose
waddingimpregnated withpolishes,creamsorsimilarpreparations (headingNo34.05);
(d)Paperorpaperboard ,sensitised (headingNo37.03);
(e)Paper-reinforced stratifiedartificialplasticsheeting (headingsNos39.01to39.06),orvulcanised fibre(heading
No39.03),orarticlesofsuchmaterials (headingNo39.07);
(f)GoodsfallingwithinheadingNo42.02(forexample,travelgoods);
(g)ArticlesfallingwithinanyheadinginChapter46(manufactures ofplaitingmaterial);
(h)Paperyarnortextilearticlesofpaperyarn(SectionXI);
(ij)Abrasivepaper(headingNo68.06)orpaper-backed micasplittings (headingNo68.15)(papercoatedwith
micapowderis,however,tobeclassifiedinheadingNo48.07);
(k)Metalfoilbackedwithpaperorpaperboard (SectionXV);
(1)Perforated paperorpaperboard formusicalinstruments (headingNo92.10);or
(m)GoodsfallingwithinanyheadinginChapter97(forexample,toys,gamesandsportsrequisites )orChapter98
(forexample,buttons).
2.Subjecttotheprovisions ofNote3,headingNo48.01istobetakentoincludepaperandpaperboard whichhave
beensubjectedtocalendering ,super-calendering ,glazingorsimilarfinishing ,includingfalsewater-marking ,and
alsopaperandpaperboard colouredormarbledthroughout themassbyanymethod .However ,theheadingdoes
notapplytopaperorpaperboard whichhasbeenfurtherprocessed ,forexample ,bycoatingorimpregnation .
3.Pape3rpaperboard answering toadescription intwoormoreoftheheadingsNos48.01to48.07istobeclas
sifiedunderthatoneofsuchheadingswhichoccurslatestintheTariff.
4.HeadingsNos48.01to48.07aretobetakennottoapplytopaper,paperboard orcellulosewadding :
(a)Instripsorrollsofawidthnotexceeding 15cm;or
(b)Inrectangular sheets(unfoldedifnecessary )ofwhichnosideexceeds36cm;or
(c)Cutintoshapesotherthanrectangular shapes.
Exceptthathand-made paperinanysizeorshapeasmadedirectlyandhavingallitsedgesdeckledremains
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5.ForthepurposesofheadingNo48.11,"wallpaperandlincrusta"aretobetakentoapplyonlyto:
\
(a)Paperinrolls,suitableforwallorceilingdecoration ,being:
(i)Paperwithoneorwithtwomargins,withorwithoutguidemarks;or
(ii)Paperwithoutmargins,surface-coloured ordesign-printed ,coatedorembossed ,ofawidthnotexceeding
60cm;
(b)Borders,friezesandcornersofpaper,ofakindusedforwallorceilingdecoration .
6.HeadingNo48.15istobetakentoapply,interalia,topaperwool,paperstrip(whetherornotfoldedorcoated)
ofakindusedforplaiting,andtotoiletpaperinrollsorpackets,butnottothearticlesmentioned inNote7.
7.HeadingNo48.21istobetakentoapply,interalia,tocardsforstatisticalmachines ,perforated paperandpaper­
boardcardsforJacquardandsimilarmachines ,paperlace,shelfedging,papertablecloths ,serviettesandhandker­
chiefs,papergaskets,mouldedorpressedgoodsofwoodpulp,anddresspatterns .
8.Paper,paperboard andcellulosewaddingandarticlesthereof,printedwithcharacters orpictureswhicharenot
merelyincidental totheprimaryuseofthegoodsareregardedasprintedmatterfallingwithinChapter49.
However ,dresspatternsandmodels,ofpaperorpaperboard ,shallbeclassifiedwithinheadingNo48.21regard­
lessoftheprintingappearing thereon.
Additional Note
Forthepurposeofsubheading 48.01A,theexpression "newsprint"shallbetakentoapplytowhitepaperortopaper
whichhasbeenslightlycolouredinthepulp,themechanical pulpcontentofwhichrepresentsatleast70%ofthetotal
fibrecontent,glazedtoanextentnotexceeding 130secondsBekk,unsized,weighingnotlessthan40g/m2,andnot
morethan57g/m2,withwatermarks notlessthan4cmbutnotmorethan10cmapart,inreelsofawidthofnotless
than31cm,containing 8%orlessbyweightoffillers,andintendedfortheprintingofdailynewspapers ,weeklypap­
ersorotherperiodicals ofheadingNo49.02,publishedatleast10timesperyear.
Heading
number DescriptionRateofduty
Autonomous
%Conventional
%
1 2 3 4
48.01I.PAPERANDPAPERBOARD ,INROLLSORINSHEETS
Paperandpaperboard (including cellulose wadding),inrollsor
sheets:
A.Newsprint (a)
B.Cigarettepaper7
147(b)
7
(a)Entryunderthissubheading issubjecttoconditions tobedetermined bythecompetent authorities .
(b)Exemption fromthepaymentofdutywithinthelimitsofanannualtariffquotaof1500000tonnes

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Heading
number DescriptionRateofduty
Autonomous
%Conventional
! 2 3 4
48.01 C.Kraftpaperandkraftboard:
Ccont'd)I.Forthemanufacture ofpaperyarnofheadingNo57,07orofpaper
yarnreinforced withmetalofheadingNo59.04(a) 6 3
II.Other ! 18 8-5
D.Paperweighingnotmorethan15g/m2foruseinstencilmaking (a)6 5
E.Hand-made paperandpaperboard15 7-5
F.Other 18 12
[48.02]
48.03 Parchment orgreaseproof paperandpaperboard ,andimitations thereof,
andglazedtransparent paper,inrollsorsheets 18 13
48.04 Composite paperorpaperboard (madebystickingflatlayerstogether
withanadhesive),notsurface-coated orimpregnated ,whetherornotinter­
18 13
48.05 Paperandpaperboard ,corrugated (withorwithoutflatsurfacesheets),
creped,crinkled,embossedorperforated ,inrollsorsheets:
A.Paperandpaperboard ,corrugated 21 14
B.Other 18 13
[48.06]
48.07 Paperandpaperboard ,impregnated ,coated,surface-coloured ,surface­
decorated orprinted(notconstituting printedmatterwithinChapter49),
inrollsorsheets:
A.Ruled,linedorsquared,butnototherwiseprinted 20 13
B.Coatedwithmicapowder 15 10
C.Other 19 12
48.08
[48.09]Filterblocks,slabsandplates,ofpaperpulp 17 13nallyreinforced ,inrollsorsheets
C.Other
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tubesRateofduty
Heading
number Description Autonomous
%Conventional
1 2 3 4
II.PAPERANDPAPERBOARD CUTTOSIZEORSHAPE
ANDARTICLES OFPAPERORPAPERBOARD
48.10 Cigarette paper,cuttosize,whetherornotintheformofbookletsor
15 7-5
48.11 Wallpaperandlincrusta ;windowtransparencies ofpaper 19 13
48.12 Floorcoveringspreparedonabaseofpaperorofpaperboard ,whether
ornotcuttosize,withorwithoutacoatingoflinoelumcompound 19 14
48.13 Carbonandothercopyingpapers (including duplicator stencils)and
transferpapers,cuttosize,whetherornotputupinboxes 19 12
48.14 Writingblocks,envelopes ,lettercards,plainpostcards ,correspondence
cards;boxes,pouches,walletsandwritingcompendiums ,ofpaperor
paperboard ,containing onlyanassortment ofpaperstationery 20 15
48.15 Otherpaperandpaperboard ,cuttosizeorshape:
A.Adhesivestripsofawidthnotexceeding 10cm,thecoatingofwhich
consistsofunvulcanised naturalorsyntheticrubber
B.Other16
196-5
12
48.16 Boxes,bagsandotherpackingcontainers ,ofpaperorpaperboard ;
boxfiles,lettertraysandsimilararticles,ofpaperorpaperboard ,ofakindcom­
monlyusedinoffices,shopsandthelike:
A.Boxes,bagsandotherpackingcontainers 20 15
B.Other 20 14
[48.17]'
48.18 Registers ,exercisebooks,notebooks,memorandum blocks,orderbooks,
receiptbooks,diaries,blotting-pads ,binders (loose-leaf orother),file
coversandotherstationery ofpaperorpaperboard ;sampleandother
albumsandbookcovers,ofpaperorpaperboard 21 15
48.19 Paperorpaperboard labels,whetherornotprintedorgummed 20 14
48.20 Bobbins,spools,copsandsimilarsupportsofpaperpulp,paperorpaper­
board(whetherornotperforatedorhardened ) 19 14
48.21 Otherarticlesofpaperpulp,paper,paperboard orcellulosewadding:
A.Perforatedpaperandpaperboard forJacquardandsimilarmachines 13 6-5
B.Napkinsandnapkinliners,forbabies,putupforretailsale 19 10
C.Fansandhandscreens;framesthereforandpartsofsuchframes 21 8-5
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CHAPTER 49
PRINTED BOOKS ,NEWSPAPERS ,PICTURES ANDOTHERPRODUCTS
OFTHEPRINTING INDUSTRY ;MANUSCRIPTS ,TYPESCRIPTS ANDPLANS
Notes
1.ThisChapterdoesnotcover:
(a)Paper,paperboard ,orcellulosewadding,orarticlesthereof,inwhichprintingismerelyincidentaltotheir
primaryuse(Chapter48);
(b)PlayingcardsorothergoodsfallingwithinanyheadinginChapter97;or
(c)Originalengravings ,printsorlithographs (headingNo99.02),postage,revenueorsimilarstampsfallingwithin
headingNo99.04,antiquesofanageexceeding 100yearsorotherarticlesfallingwithinanyheadingin
Chapter99.
2.Newspapers ,journalsandperiodicals whichareboundotherwisethaninpaper,andsetsofnewspapers ,journals
orperiodicals comprising morethanonenumberunderasinglecoveraretobetreatedasfallingwithinheading
No49.01andnotwithinheadingNo49.02.
3.HeadingNo49.01istobeextendedtoapplyto:
(a)Acollectionofprintedreproductions of,forexample,worksofartordrawings ,witharelativetext,putup
withnumbered pagesinaformsuitableforbindingintooneormorevolumes;
(b)Apictorialsupplement accompanying ,andsubsidiary to,aboundvolume;and
(c)Printedpartsofbooksorbooklets,intheformofassembledorseparatesheetsorsignatures ,constituting the
wholeorapartofacompleteworkanddesignedforbinding.
However ,printedpicturesorillustrations notbearingatext,whetherintheformofsignaturesorseparatesheets,
fallinheadingNo49.11.
4.HeadingsNos49.01and49.02aretobetakennottoapplytopublications issuedforadvertising purposesbyor
foranadvertisernamedtherein,ortopublications whichareprimarilydevotedtoadvertising (includingtourist
propaganda ).Suchpublications aretobetakenasfallingwithinheadingNo49.11.
5.ForthepurposesofheadingNo49.03,theexpression "children'spicturebooks"meansbooksforchildrenin
whichthepicturesformtheprincipalinterestandthetextissubsidiary .
6.ForthepurposesofheadingNo49.06,theexpression "manuscripts andtypescripts"istobetakentoextendto
carboncopiesorcopiesonsensitisedpaperofmanuscripts andtypescripts .References inthisChaptertoprinted
matterofanykindincludereferences toanymatterofthatkindwhichisreproduced bymeansofaduplicating
machine .
7.ForthepurposesofheadingNo49.09,theexpression "picturepostcards"meanscardsconsisting essentiallyofan
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Rateofduty
Heading
number Description Autonomous
%Conventional
%
1 2 3 4
49.01 Printedbooks,booklets,brochures ,pamphlets andleaflets Free Free
49.02 Newspapers ,journalsandperiodicals ,whetherornotillustrated Free Free
49.03 Children'spicturebooksandpaintingbooks 15 13
49.04 Music,printedorinmanuscript ,whetherornotboundorillustrated Free Free
49.05 Mapsandhydrographie andsimilarchartsofallkinds,including atlases,
wallmapsandtopographical plans,printed;printedglobes(terrestrial or
celestial);
A.Printedglobes (terrestrialorcelestial) 16 6-5
B.Other Free Free
49.06 Plansanddrawings,forindustrial ,architectural ,engineering ,commercial or
similarpurposes,whetheroriginalorreproductions onsensitised paper;
manuscripts andtypescripts Free Free
49.07 Unusedpostage,revenueandsimilarstampsofcurrentornewissueinthe
countrytowhichtheyaredestined ;stamp-impressed paper;banknotes ,
stock,shareandbondcertificates andsimilardocuments oftitle;cheque
books:
A.Postage,revenueandsimilarstamps 6 3
B.Banknotes Free Free
C.Other :
1.Signedandnumbered Free Free
II.Other 15 7-5
49.08 Transfers (Decalcomanias ) 13 8
49.09 Picturepostcards ,Christmas andotherpicturegreetingcards,printedby
anyprocess,withorwithouttrimmings 15 11
49.10 Calendars ofanykind,ofpaperorpaperboard ,includingcalendarblocks 19 9-5
49.11 Otherprintedmatter,includingprintedpicturesandphotographs :
A.Sheets (notbeingtradeadvertising material),notfolded,merelywith
illustrations orpicturesnotbearingatextorcaption,foreditionsof
booksorperiodicals whicharepublished indifferentcountries inone
ormorelanguages (a) Free Free,
B.Other , 16 9
(a)Kntryunderthissubheading issubjecttoconditions tobedetermined bythecompetent authorities .

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SECTION XI
TEXTILES ANDTEXTILE ARTICLES
Notes
1.ThisSectiondoesnotcover:
(a)Animalbrushmakingbristlesorhair(headingNo05.02);horsehairorhorsehairwaste(headingNo05.03);
(b)Humanhairorarticlesofhumanhair(headingNo05.01,67.03or67.04),exceptstrainingclothofakind
commonly usedinoilpressesandthelike(headingNo59.17);
(c)VegetablematerialsfallingwithinChapter14;
(d)AsbestosofheadingNo25.24orarticlesofasbestosandotherproductsofheadingNo68.13or68.14;
(e)ArticlesfallingwithinheadingNo30.04or30.05(forexample,wadding,gauze,bandagesandsimilararticles
formedicalorsurgicalpurposes,sterilesurgicalsuturematerials);
(f)Sensitisedtextilefabric(headingNo37.03);
(g)Monofilofwhichanycross-sectional dimension exceeds 1mmandstrip(artificialstrawandthelike)ofa
widthexceeding 5mm,ofartificialplasticmaterial (Chapter39)orplaitsorfabricsofsuchmonofilorstrip
(Chapter46);
(h)Woventextilefabrics,felt,bondedfibrefabricsorsimilarbondedyarnfabrics,impregnated ,coated,coveredof
laminatedwithrubber,andarticlesthereof,fallingwithinChapter40;
(ij)Skinswiththeirwoolon(Chapter41or43)orarticlesoffurskin,artificialfurorarticlesthereof,fallingwithin
headingNo43.03or43.04;
(k)ArticlesoftextilematerialsfallingwithinheadingNo42.01or42.02;
(1)ProductsandarticlesofChapter48(forexample,cellulosewadding);
(m)Footwearorpartsoffootwear ,gaitersorleggingsorsimilararticlesclassifiedinChapter64;
(n)HeadgearorpartsthereoffallingwithinChapter65;
(o)Hairnets(headingNo65.05or67.04,asthecasemaybe);
(p)GoodsfallingwithinChapter67;
(q)Abrasive-coated threads,cordsorfabric(headingNo68.06);
(r)Glassfibreorarticlesofglassfibre,otherthanembroidery withglassthreadonavisiblegroundoffabric
(Chapter70);
(s)ArticlesfallingwithinChapter94(furnitureandbedding);or
(t)ArticlesfallingwithinChapter97(forexample,toys,gamesandsportsrequisites ).
2.(A)Goodsclassifiable inanyheadinginChapters50to57andofamixtureoftwoormoretextilematerialsare
tobeclassifiedasifconsistingwhollyofthatonetextilematerialwhichpredominates inweightoveranyother
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(B)Forthepurposesoftheaboverule:
(a)Metallised yarnistobetreatedasasingletextilematerialanditsweightistobetakenastheaggregateof
theweightofthetextileandmetalcomponents ;fortheclassification ofwovenfabrics,metalthreadisto
beregardedasatextilematerial;
(b)Whereaheadingreferstogoodsofdifferenttextilematerials (forexample :(i)silkandwastesilk,(ii)
cardedsheep'sorlambs'woolandcombedsheep'sorlambs'wool),suchmaterialsaretobetreatedasa
singletextilematerial .
(C)Theprovisions ofparagraphs (A)and(B)abovearetobeappliedalsototheyarnsreferredtoinNotes3and4
below.
3.(A)ForthepurposesofthisSection,andsubjecttotheexceptions inparagraph (B)below,yarns(single,multiple
orcabled)ofthefollowingdescriptions aretobetreatedas"twine,cordage,ropesandcables":
(a)Ofsilk,noilorotherwastesilk,ofaweightexceeding 2g/m(2000tex);
(b)Ofman-made fibres(includingyarnoftwoormoremonofilofChapter51),ofaweightexceeding 1g/m
(1000tex);
(c)Oftruehemporflax:
(i)Polishedorglazed,ofwhichthelengthperkilogram,multiplied bythenumberofconstituent strands,
islessthan7000m;
(ii)Notpolishedorglazedandofaweightexceeding 2g/m;
(d)Ofcoir,consistingofthreeormoreplies;
(e)Ofothervegetablefibres,ofaweightexceeding 2g/m;or
(f)Reinforced withmetal.
(B)Exceptions :
(a)Yarnofsheep'sorlambs'woolorotheranimalhairandpaperyarn,otherthanyarnreinforced with
metal;
(b)Continuous filamenttowforthemanufacture ofman-made fibres(discontinuous ),andmultifilament yarn
withouttwistorwithatwistoflessthanfiveturnspermetre;
(c)Silkwormgut,imitationcatgutofsilkorofman-made fibres,andmonofilofChapter51;
(d)Metallised yarn,notbeingyarnreinforced withmetal;and
(e)Chenilleyarnandgimpedyarn.
4.(A)ForthepurposesofChapters50,51,53,54,55and56,theexpression "putupforretailsale"inrelationto
yarnmeans,subjecttotheexceptions inparagraph (B)below,yarnputup:
(a)Inballsoroncards,reels,tubesorsimilarsupports,ofaweight(includingsupport )notexceeding :
(i)200ginthecaseofflaxandtamie ;
(ii)85ginthecaseofsilk,noilorotherwastesilk,andman-made fibres(continuous );or
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(b)Inhanksorskeinsofaweightnotexceeding :
(i)85ginthecaseofsilk,noilorotherwastesilk,andman-made fibres(continuous );or
(ii)125ginothercases;
(c)Inhanksorskeinscomprising severalsmallerhanksorskeinsseparated bydividingthreadswhichrender
themindependent oneoftheother,eachofuniformweightnotexceeding :
(i)85ginthecaseofsilk,noilorotherwastesilk,andman-made fibres(continuous );or
(ii)125ginothercases.
(B)Exceptions :
(a)Singleyarnofanytextilematerialexcept:
(i)Singleyarnofsheep'sorlambs'wooloroffineanimalhair,unbleached ;and
(ii)Singleyarnofsheep'sorlambs'wooloroffineanimalhair,bleached,dyedorprinted,ofalengthless
than2000m/kg;
(b)Multipleorcabledyarn,unbleached :
(i)Ofsilk,noilorotherwastesilk,howeverputup;or
(ii)Ofothertextilematerialexceptsheep'sorlajnbs'woolorfineanimalhair,inhanksorskeins;
(c)Multipleorcabledyarnofsilk,noilorotherwastesilk,bleached,dyedorprinted,ofalengthnotlessthan
75000m/kg,measuredmultiple;and
(d)Single,multipleorcabledyarnofanytextilematerial :
(i)Incross-reeled hanksorskeins;or
(ii)Putuponsupportsorinsomeothermannerindicatingitsuseinthetextileindustry (forexample,on
cops,twistingmilltubes,pirns,conicalbobbinsorspindles,orreeledintheformofcocoonsforem­
broiderylooms).
(C)Theaboveprovisions relatingto'flaxandramiearealsoapplicable inrespectofhemp.
5.(a)ForthepurposesofheadingNo55.07andsubheading 56.07AI,"gauze"meansafabricwithawarpcom­
posedwhollyorinpartofstandingorgroundthreadsandcrossingordoupthreadswhichcrossthestandingor
groundthreadsmakingahalfturn,acompleteturnormoretoformloopsthroughwhichweftthreadspass.
(b)ForthepurposesofheadingNo58.08,"plain"meansconsisting solelyofasingleseriesofregularmeshesof
thesameshapeorsizewithoutanypatternorfilling-inofthemeshes.Inapplyingthisdefinitionnoaccountis
tobetakenofanyminoropenspaceswhichareinherentintheformation ofthemeshes.
6.ForthepurposesofthisSection,theexpression "madeup"means:
(a)Cutotherwisethanintorectangles ;
(b)Madeandfinishedbyweavingandreadyforuse(ormerelyneedingseparation bycuttingdividingthreads )and
notrequiringsewingorfurtherfabrication (forexample,certaindusters,towels,tablecloths,scarfsquaresand
blankets);
(c)Hemmedorwithrollededges(exceptfabricsinthepiecewhichhavebeencutfromwiderpiecesandhemmed
orrolledmerelytopreventunravelling ),orwithaknottedfringeatanyoftheedges;
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(e)Assembled bysewing,gummingorotherwise (otherthanpiecegoodsconsisting oftwoormorelengthsof
identicalmaterialjoinedendtoendpiecegoodscomposed oftwoormorefabricsassembled inlayers,whether
ornotpadded).
7.TheheadingsofChapters50to57and,exceptwherethecontextotherwiserequires,theheadingsofChapters58
to60,aretobetakennottoapplytogoodsmadeupwithinthemeaningofNote6above.Chapters50to57areto
betakennottoapplytogoodsfallingwithinChapter58or59.
8.ThewovenfabricsofChapters50to57aretobetakentoincludefabricsconsisting oflayersofparalleltextile
yarnssuperimposed oneachotheratacuteorrightangles.Theselayersarebondedattheintersections oftheyarns
byanadhesiveorbythermalbonding .
Additional Notes
1.SubjecttotheprovisionsofAdditional Note2below,textilegoods,classifiable inanyheadinginChapters58to
63andcontaining twoormoretextilematerials,shall,whereappropriate ,beclassifiedwithintheheadingsofthese
Chaptersasifconsisting whollyofthatonetextilematerialwhichpredominates inweightoveranyothersingle
textilematerial .TheprovisionsofNote2(B)ofthisSectionshallalsoapply.
2.(a)InthecaseofgoodsfallingwithinheadingsNos58.01to58.05inclusiveandhavingagroundfabricandapile
orloopedsurfaceorasurfacewithdesignsmadewiththread,noaccountshallbetakenofthegroundfabric;
(b)InthecaseofgoodsfallingwithinheadingNo58.07incorporating asupport,acoreorpadding,noaccount
shallbetakenofsuchsupport,coreorpadding;
(c)Inthecaseofembroidery fallingwithinheadingNo58.10,onlythegroundfabricshallbetakenintoconsider­
ation.However ,inthecaseofembroidery withoutvisibleground,classification shallbecarriedoutsolelyac­
cordingtotheembroidering threads;and
(d)InthecaseofgoodsfallingwithinChapters59to63,andcomposedoftwoormorefabrics,felts,braids,etc.,
ofdifferenttextilematerials ,whetherornotcombinedwithcomponents constituting onlyaccessories (linings,
stiffenings ,collars,cuffs,lapels,ribbonsandothertrimmings ,ornamental ornot),accountshallonlybetaken,
fortheapplication oftheseprovisions ,ofthepartconsidered asgivingthegoodstheiressentialcharacter
withinthemeaningofRule3fortheinterpretation ofthenomenclature oftheTariff.
CHAPTER 50
SILKANDWASTE SILK
Rateofduty
Heading
number Description Autonomous
%Conventional
%
1 2 3 4
50.01 Silk-worm cocoonssuitableforreeling 2 1
50.02 Rawsilk(notthrown) 10 5
50.03 Silkwaste(including cocoonsunsuitable forreeling,silknoilsandpulled
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Rateofduty
Heading
number Description Autonomous
%.Conventional
%
1 2 3 4
50.04 Silkyarn,otherthanyarnofnoilorotherwastesilk,notputupfor
retailsale 12 7
50.05 Yarnspunfromnoilorotherwastesilk,notputupforretailsale:
A.Spunfromwastesilk,otherthannoil 7 3-5.
B.Other 5 2-5
[50.06]
50.07 Silkyarnandyarnspunfromnoilorotherwastesilk,putupforretail
sale;silk-wormgut;imitationcatgutofsilk:
A.Silkyarn 13 10
B.Yarnspunfromnoilorotherwastesilk 11 5
C.Silk-worm gut;imitationcatgutofsilk 7 3-5
[50.08]
50.09 Wovenfabricsofsilk,ofnoilorotherwastesilk:
A.Ofsilkorofwastesilkotherthannoil:
I.Crepes 17 12
II.Pongee,habutai,honan,shantung ,corahandsimilar
FarEasternfabrics,whollyofsilk(notmixedwithnoil
orotherwastesilkorwithothertextilematerials ):
a)Plain-woven ,unbleached ornotfurtherprocessedthanscoured
b)Other16
178
14
III.Other 17 13
B.Ofnoilsilk 17 8-5
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CHAPTER 51
MAN-MADE FIBRES (CONTINUOUS )
Notes
1.Throughout theTariff,theterm"man-madefibres"meansfibresorfilamentsoforganicpolymersproducedby
manufacturing processes ,either:
(a)Bypolymerisation orcondensation oforganicmonomers ,forexample,polyamides ,polyesters ,polyurethanes
andpolyvinylderivatives ;or
(b)Bychemicaltransformation ofnaturalorganicpolymers (suchascellulose,casein,proteinsandalgae),for
example,viscoserayon,cuprammonium rayon(cupra),celluloseacetateandalginates .
Theterm"synthetictextilefibres"appliestothefibresorfilamentsdescribedunderparagraph (a)above,andthe
term"regenerated textilefibres"tothefibresorfilamentsdescribedunderparagraph (b).
2.HeadingNo51.01istobetakennottoapplytocontinuousfilamenttowofman-madefibresfallingwithinChap­
ter56.
3.Theexpression yarnofman-madefibres(continuous)"istobetakennottoapplytoyarn(knownas"ruptured
filamentyarn")ofwhichthemajorityofthefilamentshavebeenrupturedbypassagethroughrollersorotherde­
vices(Chapter56).
4.Monofilofman-made fibrematerialsofwhichnocross-sectional dimension exceeds 1mmistobeclassifiedin
headingNo51.01whenofaweightlessthan6-6mg/m(6-6tex)andinheadingNo51.02inothercases.Monofil
ofwhichanycross-sectional dimensionexceeds 1mmistobeclassifiedinChapter39.
Strip(artificialstrawandthelike)ofman-madefibrematerialsistobeclassifiedinheadingNo51.02whenofa
widthnotexceeding 5mmandinChapter39inothercases.
Ratetfduty
Heading
number Description Autonomous
'X,Conventional
%
1 2 3 4
51.01Yarnofman-made fibres(continuous ),notputupforretailsale:
A.Yarnofsynthetictextilefibres 15 9
B.Yarnofregenerated textilefibres:
I.Hollow-filament yarn 15
152-5
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Rateofduty
Heading
number Description Autonomous
%Conventional
1 2 3 4
51.02 Monofil,strip(artificialstrawandthelike)andimitationcatgut,ofman­
madefibrematerials :
A.Ofsynthetictextilematerials :
I.Monofil 13 9
II.Other 14 10-5
B.Ofregenerated textilematerials :
I.Monofil 9 4-5
II.Other 10 5
51.03 Yarnofman-made fibres(continuous ),putupforretailsale:
A.Yarnofsynthetictextilefibres 19 9-5
B.Yarnofregenerated textilefibres 18 9
51.04 Wovenfabricsofman-made fibres(continuous ),including wovenfabricsof
monofilorstripofheadingNo51.01or51.02:
A.Wovenfabricsofsynthetictextilefibres 21 13
B.Wovenfabricsofregenerated textilefibres 20 15

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CHAPTER 52
METALLISED TEXTILES
Heading
number DescriptionRateofduty
Autonomous
%Conventional
%
1 2 3 4
52.01 Metallised yarn,beingtextileyarnspunwithmetalorcoveredwithmetal
byanyprocess 10 7
52.02 Wovenfabricsofmetalthreadorofmetallised yarn,ofakindusedin
articlesofapparel,asfurnishing fabricsorthelike 17 8-5

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CHAPTER 53
WOOLANDOTHERANIMAL HAIR
Note
Theexpression "fineanimalhair"meanshairofalpaca,llama,vicuna,yak,camel,Angora,Tibetan,Kashmirand
similargoats(butnotcommongoats),rabbit(includingAngorarabbit),hare,beaver,nutriaandmuskrat.
Heading
number DescriptionRateofduty
Autonomous
%Conventional
'X,
1 2 3 4
53.01 Sheep'sorlambs'wool,notcardedorcombed Free Free
53.02 Otheranimalhair(fineorcoarse),notcardedorcombed :
A.Coarseanimalhair,prepared (forexample,bleached,dyed)and
artificially curled3 1-5
B.Other Free Free
53.03 Wasteofsheep'sorlambs'woolorofotheranimalhair(fineorcoarse),
notpulledorgarnetted Free Free
53.04 Wasteofsheep'sorlambs'woolorofotheranimalhair(fineorcoarse),
pulledorgarnetted (includingpulledorgarnettedrags) Free Free
53.05 Sheep'sorlambs'woolorotheranimalhair(fineorcoarse)»cardedor
combed 3 3
53.06 Yarnofcardedsheep'sorlambs'wool(woollenyarn),notputupfor
retailsale:
A.Containing 85%ormorebyweightofwoolorofwoolandfine
animalhair 5 (a)
B.Other 10 8
53.07 Yarnofcombedsheep'sorlambs'wool(worstedyarn),notputupfor
retailsale:
A.Containing 85%ormorebyweightofwoolorofwoolandfine
animalhair 5 (a)
B.Other:
I.Containing atotalofmorethan10%byweightoftextile
materialsofChapter50 7 3-5
II.Other 10 10
53.08
53.09
53.10Yarnoffineanimalhair(cardedorcombed),notputupforretailsale
Yarnofhorsehairorofothercoarseanimalhair,notputupforretailsale
Yarnofsheep'sorlambs'wool,ofhorsehairorofotheranimalhair(fine
orcoarse),putupforretailsale5
9
114
4-5
11
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number DescriptionRateofduty
Autonomous
%Conventional
%
1 2 3 4
53.11 Wovenfabricsofsheep'sorlambs'wooloroffineanimalhair:
A.Containing 85%ormorebyweightofwoolorofwoolandfineanimalhair 13 (a)
B.Other:
I.Containing atotalofmorethan10%byweightoftextile
materialsofChapter50 17 13
II.Other ■ 18 (a)
8 53.12 Wovenfabricsofhorsehairorofothercoarseanimalhair 16
[53.13]
(a)SeeAnnex .

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CHAPTER 54
FLAXANDRAMIE
Heading
number DescriptionRateofduty
Autonomous
%Conventional
1 2 3 4
54.01 Flax,raworprocessed butnotspun;flaxtowandwaste(includingpulled
orgarnettedrags) Free
54.02 Ramie,raworprocessed butnotspun;ramienoilsandwaste(including
pulledorgarnettedrags) Free Free
54.03 Flaxorramieyarn,notputupforretailsale:
A.Flaxyarn,polishedorglazed 16 9
B.Other:
I.Single,measuring perkg:
a)45000morless 10 6-5(a)
b)Morethan45000m 6 5
II.Multipleorcabled 10 7
54.04 Flaxorramieyarn,putupforretailsale:
A.Flaxyarn,polishedorglazed 16 10
B.Other 17 8-5
54.05 Wovenfabricsofflaxoroframie 21 16B.Other
(a)Dutyreducedto2%inrespectofunbleached flaxyarn(otherthantowyarn)ofAlengthof30000morlessperkilogram,intended forthemanufacture ofmultiple
orcabledyarnforthefootwearindustryorforwhippingcables,withinthelimitsofanannualquotaof500tonnestobegrantedbythecompetent authorities ofthe
EuropeanCommunities .Thegrantingofsuchquotasshall,moreover ,besubjecttoconditions tobedetermined bythecompetent authorities .

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CHAPTER 55
COTTON
Heading
number DescriptionRateofduty
Autonomous
%Conventional
%
1 '2 3 4
55.01 Cotton,notcardedorcombed Free Free
55.02 Cottonlinters Free Free
55.03 Cottonwaste(including pulledorgarnetted rags),notcardedorcombed Free Free
55.04 Cotton,cardedorcombed 3 1-5
55.05 Cottonyarn,notputupforretailsale:
A.Multipleorcabled,finished,inballsoroncards,reels,tubesorsimilar
supports,ofaweight(includingsupport)notexceeding900g 10 8
B.Other:
I.Measuring ,persingleyarn,120000mormoreperkg:
a)Singleyarns 10 4
b)Other 10 6
11.Other 10 7
55.06 Cottonyarn,putupforretailsale 16 12
55.07 Cottongauze 15 9
55.08 Terrytowellingandsimilarterryfabrics,ofcotton 18 15
55.09 Otherwovenfabricsofcotton:
A.Containing 85%ormorebyweightofcotton:
I.Ofawidthoflessthan85cm 17 13
II.Other 17 14
B.Other:
I.Ofawidthoflessthan85cm 19 14
II.Other 19 15

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CHAPTER 56
MAN-MADE FIBRES (DISCONTINUOUS )
Note
HeadingNo56.02istobetakentoapplyonlytocontinuous filamenttowofman-made fibres,consistingofparallel
filamentsofauniformlengthequaltothelengthofthetow,meetingthefollowingspecification :
(a)Lengthoftowexceeding 2m;
(b)Twistlessthanfiveturnspermetre;
(c)Weightperfilamentlessthan6-6mg/m(6-6tex);
(d)InthecaseoffilamentsdescribedinNote1(a)toChapter51,thetowmustbedrawn,thatistosay,beincapable
ofbeingstretchedbymorethan100%ofitslength;
(e)Totalweightoftowmorethan2g/m(2000tex).
Towofalengthnotexceeding 2mistobeclassifiedinheadingNo56.01.
Heading
number DescriptionRateofduty
Autonomous
%Conventional
%
1 2 3 4
56.01 Man-made fibres(discontinuous ),notcarded,combedorotherwise pre­
paredforspinning :
A.Synthetictextilefibres 14 9
B.Regenerated textilefibres 12 8
56.02 Continuous filament towforthemanufacture ofman-made fibres
(discontinuous ):
A.Ofsynthetictextilefibres 14 8-5
B.Ofregenerated "textilefibres 12 8
56.03 Waste(including yarnwasteandpulledorgarnetted rags)ofman-made
fibres(continuous ordiscontinuous ),notcarded,combedorotherwise
preparedforspinning :
A.Ofsynthetictextilefibres: ., 14 8-5
B.Ofregenerated textilefibres ; 12 8
56.04 Man-made fibres(discontinuous orwaste),carded,combedorotherwise
preparedforspinning :
A.Synthetictextilefibres 14 8-5
B.Regenerated textilefibres 13 10

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Autonomous
%Conventional
1 2 3 4
56.05 Yarnofman-made fibres(discontinuous orwaste),notputupforretail
sale:
A.Ofsynthetictextilefibres 15 11
B.Ofregenerated textilefibres 14 10
56.06 Yarnofman-made fibres(discontinuous orwaste),putupforretailsale 19 14
56.07 Wovenfabricsofman-made fibres(discontinuous orwaste):
A.Ofsynthetictextilefibres:
I.Gauzeweighingnotlessthan80g/m2butnotmorethan120g/m2 21 15
II.Other 21 16
B.Ofregenerated textilefibres 19 16

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CHAPTER 57
OTHERVEGETABLE TEXTILE MATERIALS ;PAPERYARNAND
WOVEN FABRICS OFPAPERYARN
ropes)Heading
number DescriptionRateofduty
Autonomous
%Conventional
%
1 2 3 4
57.01 Truehemp("Cannabissativa"),raworprocessedbutnotspun;towand
wasteoftruehemp(includingpulledorgarnettedragsorropes) Free
57.02 Manilahemp(abaca)("Musatextilis"),raworprocessedbutnotspun;
towandwasteofmanilahemp(includingpulledorgarnettedragsor
Free Free
57.03 Juteandothertextilebastfibresnotelsewhere specifiedorincluded,raw
orprocessedbutnotspun;towandwastethereof (includingpulledorgar­
nettedragsorropes) Free Free
57.04 Othervegetabletextilefibres,raworprocessedbutnotspun;wasteof
suchfibres(includingpulledorgarnettedragsorropes) Free Free
[57.05]
57.06 YarnofjuteorofothertextilebastfibresofheadingNo57.03 10 8
57.07 Yarnofothervegetabletextilefibres;paperyarn:
A.Yarnoftruehemp:
I.Notputupforretailsale:
a)Polishedorglazed 16 9
b)Other 10 6
II.Putupforretailsale 16 7
B.Coiryarn Free Free
C.Paperyarn 10 8
D.Other 10 5
[57.08]
[57.09]
57.10 WovenfabricsofjuteorofothertextilebastfibresofheadingNo57.03:
A.Ofawidthofnotmorethan150cmandweighingpersquaremetre:
I.Lessthan310g 23 20
II.Notlessthan310gbutnotmorethan500g 23 19
III.Morethan500g 23 15
B.Ofawidthofmorethan150cm 23 22
57.11 Wovenfabricsofothervegetable textilefibres;wovenfabricsof
paperyarn:
A.Oftruehemp 21 10-5
B.Ofpaperyarn 19 9
C.Other 20 10
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CARPETS ,MATS,MATTING ANDTAPESTRIES ;PILEANDCHENILLE FABRICS ;NARROW FABRICS ;
TRIMMINGS ;TULLEANDOTHERNETFABRICS ;LACE;EMBROIDERY
Notes
1.TheheadingsofthisChapteraretobetakennotapplytocoatedorimpregnated fabrics,elasticfabricsorelastic
trimmings ,machinery beltingorothergoodsfallingwithinChapter59.However ,embroidery onanytextilebase
fallswithinheadingNo58.10.
2.InheadingsNos58.01and58.02,thewords"carpets"and"rugs"aretobetakentoextendtosimilararticles
havingthecharacteristics offloorcoveringsbutintendedforuseforotherpurposes .Theseheadingsaretobetaken
nottoapplytofeltcarpets,whichfallwithinChapter59.
3.ForthepurposesofheadingNo58.05,theexpression "narrowwovenfabrics"means:
(a)Wovenfabricsofawidthnotexceeding30cm,whetherwovenassuchorcutfromwiderpieces,providedwith
selvedges (woven,gummedormadeotherwise )onbothedges;
(b)Tubularwovenfabricsofaflattenedwidthnotexceeding30cm;and
(c)Biasbindingwithfoldededges,ofawidthwhenunfoldednotexceeding30cm.
NarrowwovenfabricsintheformoffringesaretobetreatedasfallingwithinheadingNo58.07.
4.HeadingNo58.08istobetakennottoapplytonetsornettinginthepiecemadeoftwine,cordageorropewhich
aretobetakenasfallingwithinheadingNo59.05.
5.InheadingNo58.10,theexpression "embroidery "means,interalia,embroidery withmetalorglassthreadona
visiblegroundoftextilefabricandsewnappliqueworkofsequins,beadsorornamental motifsoftextileorother
materials .Theheadingistobetakennottoapplytoneedlework tapestry (headingNo58.03).
6.TheheadingsofthisChapteraretobetakentoincludegoodsofthedescriptions specifiedthereinwhenmadeof
metalthreadandofakindusedinapparel,asfurnishings orthelike.
Additional Note
Forthepurposesofapplyingthemaximum rateofdutyprovidedforinrespectofcarpets,carpetingandrugsfalling
withinsubheading 58.01AII,thedutiablesurfaceshallnotincludetheheading,theselvedgesandthefringes.

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Rateofduty
Heading
number Description Autonomous
%Conventional
%
1 2 3 4
58.01 Carpets,carpetingandrugs,knotted (madeupornot):
A.Ofwooloroffineanimalhair:
I.Containing atotalofmorethan10%byweightofsilkorof
wastesilkotherthannoil 40 20
II.Other 32
withamax
of5u.a.
perm224
withamax.
of4u.a.
perm2
B.Ofsilk,ofwastesilkotherthannoil,ofsynthetictextilefibres,ofyarn
fallingwithinheadingNo52.01orofmetalthreads 40 20
C.Ofothertextilematerials 24 12
58.02 Othercarpets,carpeting ,rugs,matsandmatting,and"Kelem","Schumacks"
and"Karamanie "rugsandthelike(madeupornot):
A.Carpets,carpeting ,rugs,matsandmatting :
I.Coirmatsandmatting,andtuftedcarpets,carpetingandrugs 23 23
II.Other 23 20
B."Kelem","Schumacks "and"Karamanie"rugsandthelike 21 10-5
58.03 Tapestries ,hand-made ,ofthetypeGobelins ,Flanders,Aubusson ,Beauvais
andthelike,andneedle-worked tapestries (forexample,petitpointand
crossstitch)madeinpanelsandthelikebyhand 21 8-5
58.04 WovenpilefabricsandcKenillefabrics(otherthanterrytowellingor
similarterryfabricsofcottonfallingwithinheadingNo55.08andfabrics
fallingwithinheadingNo58.05) 19 15
58.05 Narrowwovenfabrics,andnarrowfabrics (bolduc)consisting ofwarp
withoutweftassembled bymeansofanadhesive ,otherthangoodsfalling
withinheadingNo58.06:
A.Narrowwovenfabrics :
I.Pilefabricsorchenillefabrics :
a)Ofman-made fibresorofcotton 21 10-5
b)Ofsilk,ofnoilsilkorofotherwastesilk 20 10
c)Ofothertextilematerials 18 7
II.Other 18 14
B.Bolduc 16 10
58.06 Wovenlabels,badgesandthelike,notembroidered ,inthepiece,instrips
orcuttoshapeorsize 20 10
58.07 Chenilleyarn(including flockchenilleyarn),gimpedyarn(otherthan
metallised yarnofheadingNo52.01andgimpedhorsehairyarn);braids
andornamental trimmings inthepiece;tassels,pomponsandthelike:
A.Braidsofawidthof5cmorless,ofman-made fibres(includingmono­
filorstripofheadingNo51.01or51.02),offlax,oframieorof
vegetabletextilefibresofChapter57 13 6-5
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number DescriptionRateofduty
Autonomous
%Conventional
%
1 2 3 4
58.08 Tulleandothernetfabrics (butnotincluding woven,knittedorcrocheted
fabrics),plain:
A.Tulleorothernetfabricsnotcomprised inBbelow 20 10
B.Knottednetfabrics 22 11
58.09 Tulleandothernetfabrics (butnotincluding woven,knittedorcrocheted
fabrics),figured;handormechanically madelace,inthepiece,instrips
orinmotifs:
A.Tulleandothernetfabrics 22 13
B.Lace:
I.Hand-made 20 14
II.Mechanically made 23 11-5
58.10 Embroidery ,inthepiece,instripsorinmotifs:
A.Embroidery withoutvisibleground :
I.Ofavalueofmorethan35u.a.perkgnetweight 17 9
II.Other 17 13
B.Other:
I.Ofavalueofmorethan17-5u.a.perkgnetweight 17 9
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CHAPTER 59
WADDING ANDFELT;TWINE,CORDAGE ,ROPESANDCABLES ;SPECIAL FABRICS ;IMPREGNATED AND
COATED FABRICS ;TEXTILE ARTICLES OFAKINDSUITABLE FORINDUSTRIAL USE
Notes
1.(A)ForthepurposesofthisChapter,theexpression "textilefabric"istobetakentoapplyonlytothetextilefab­
ricsofChapters50to57andheadingsNos58.04and58.05,thebraidsandtrimmings inthepieceofheading
No58.07,thetulleandothernetfabricsofheadingsNos58.08and58.09,laceofheadingNo58.09andthe
knittedandcrocheted fabricsofheadingNo60.01.
(B)Throughout theTariff,theterm"felt"istobetakentoincludefabricsconsistingofaweboftextilefibresthe
cohesionofwhichhasbeenenhanced byastitch-bonding processusingfibresfromthewebitself.
2.(A)HeadingNo59.08istobetakentoapplytotextilefabricsimpregnated ,coated,coveredorlaminated with
preparations ofcellulosederivatives orofotherartificialplasticmaterialswhatevertheweightpersquare
metreandwhateverthenatureoftheplasticmaterial (compact,foam,spongeorexpanded ).
Itdoesnot,however ,cover:
(a)Fabricsinwhichtheimpregnation ,coatingorcoveringcannotbeseenwiththenakedeye(usuallyChapters
50to58and60);forthepurposeofthisprovision ,noaccountshouldbetakenofanyresultingchangeof
colour;
(b)Productswhichcannotwithoutfracturing ,bebentmanuallyaroundacylinderofadiameterof7mm,ata
temperature between15and30°C(usuallyChapter39);or
(c)Productsinwhichthetextilefabriciseithercompletely embedded inartificialplasticmaterialorcoatedor
coveredonbothsideswithsuchmaterial (Chapter39).
(B)HeadingNo59.12doesnotapplyto:
(a)Fabricsinwhichtheimpregnation orcoatingcannotbeseenwiththenakedeye(usuallyChapters50to58
and60);forthepurposeofthisprovision ,noaccountshouldbetakenofanyresultingchangeofcolour;
(b)Fabricspaintedwithdesigns (otherthanpaintedcanvasbeingtheatricalscenery,studioback-cloths orthe
like);
(c)Fabricscoveredwithflock,dust,powderedcorkorthelikeandbearingdesignsresultingfromthesetreat­
ments;or
(d)Fabricsfinishedwithnormaldressingshavingabasisofamylaceous orsimilarsubstances .
3.InheadingNo59.11theexpression "rubberised textilefabrics"means:
(a)Textilefabricsimpregnated ,coated,coveredorlaminatedwithrubber:
(i)Weighingnotmorethan1500g/m2;or
(ii)Weighingmorethan1500g/m2andcontaining morethan50%byweightoftextilematerial;
(b)Fabricscomposedofparalleltextileyarnsagglomerated withrubber,irrespective oftheirweightpersquare
metre;and
(c)Plates,sheetsandstrip,ofexpanded ,foamorspongerubber,combinedwithtextilefabric,otherthanthose
fallinginChapter40byvirtueofthelastparagraph ofNote2tothatChapter .
4.HeadingNo59.16istobetakennottoapplyto:
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(b)Transmission ,conveyororelevatorbeltsorbeltingoftextilefabricimpregnated ,coated,coveredorlaminated
withrubberormadefromtextileyarnorcordimpregnated orcoatedwithrubber(headingNo40.10).
5.HeadingNo59.17istobetakentoapplytothefollowinggoodswhicharetobetakenasnotfallingwithinany
otherheadingofSectionXI:
(a)Textileproducts (otherthanthosehavingthecharacteroftheproductsofheadingsNos59.14to59.16),the
followingonly:
(i)Textilefabric,feltandfelt-linedwovenfabric,coated,coveredorlaminated withrubber,leatherorother
material,ofakindcommonly usedforcardclothing,andsimilarfabricofakindcommonly usedin
machinery orplant;
(ii)Boltingcloth;
(iii)Strainingclothofakindcommonly usedinoilpressesandthelike,oftextilefibresorofhumanhair;
(iv)Woventextilefelts,whetherornotimpregnated orcoated,ofakindcommonly usedinpaper-making or
othermachinery ,tubularorendlesswithsingleormultiplewarpand/orweft,orflatwovenwithmultiple
warpand/orweft;
(v)Textilefabricsreinforced withmetal,ofakindcommonly usedinmachinery orplant;
(vi)TextilefabricsofthemetallisedyarnfallingwithinheadingNo52.01,ofakindcommonly usedinpaper­
makingorothermachinery ;
(vii)Cords,braidsandthelike,whetherornotcoated,impregnated orreinforced withmetal,ofakindcom­
monlyusedinmachinery orplantaspackingorlubricating materials ;
(b)Textilearticles (otherthanthoseofheadingsNos59.14to59.16)ofakindcommonly usedinmachinery or
plant(forexample ,gaskets,washers,polishingdiscsandothermachinery parts).Textilefabrics,wadding,felt
orbondedfibreorsimilarbondedyarn'fabrics,inthepiece,cuttolengthorsimplycuttorectangular shape,
arenotconsidered tobetextilearticlesofakindcommonly usedinmachinery orplant.
Rateofduty
Heading
number Description Autonomous
%Conventional
%
1 2 3 ■4
59.01 Waddingandarticlesofwadding;textileflockanddustandmillneps:
A.Waddingandarticlesofwadding :
I.Ofman-made fibres:
a)Rollsofadiameterofnotmorethan8mm
b)Other
II.Ofothertextilematerials
B.Flockanddustandmillneps:
I.Ofman-made fibres
II.Ofothertextilematerials10
10
10
8
Free5
8
5
4
Free
59.02 Feltandarticlesoffelt,whetherornotimpregnated orcoated:
A.Feltinthepieceorsimplycuttorectangular shape :
B.Other16
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Rateofduty
Heading
number Description Autonomous Conventional
-% %
1 2 3 4
59.03 Bondedfibrefabrics,similarbondedyarnfabrics,andarticlesofsuch
fabrics,whetherornotimpregnated orcoated 18 12
13 59.04 Twine,cordage,ropesandcables,plaitedornot 16
59.05 Netsandnettingmadeoftwine,cordageorrope,andmadeupfishing
netsofyarn,twine,cordageorrope:
A.Fishingnetsandnetting:
I.Ofvegetabletextilematerials
II.Ofothertextilematerials
B.Other:
I.Ofman-made fibres
II.Ofothertextilematerials
Otherarticlesmadefromyarn,twine,cordage,ropeorcables,otherthan
textilefabricsandarticlesmadefromsuchfabrics14
19
19
1911
13-5
13-5
9-5
59.06
18 9
59.07 Textilefabricscoatedwithgumoramylaceous substances ,ofakindused
fortheoutercoversofbooksandthelike;tracingcloth;preparedpainting
canvas;buckram andsimilarfabricsforhatfoundations andsimilaruses 18 11
59.08 Textilefabricsimpregnated ,coated,coveredorlaminated withpreparations
ofcellulosederivatives orofotherartificialplasticmaterials 18 14
[59.091
59.10 Linoleum andmaterialspreparedonatextilebaseinasimilarmannerto
linoleum,whetherornotcuttoshapeorofakindusedasfloorcoverings ;
floorcoverings consisting ofacoatingappliedonatextilebase,cutto
shapeornot 20 8
59.11 Rubberised textilefabrics,otherthanrubberised knittedorcrocheted
goods:
A.Rubberised textilefabricsnotcomprised inBbelow:
I.Adhesivestrips,ofawidthnotexceeding 10cm,thecoatingof
whichconsistsofunvulcanised naturalorsyntheticrubber
II.Fabricscombinedwithexpanded ,foamorspongerubber
III.Other
B.Fabricsmentioned inNote3(b)tothisChapter16
18
18
156-5
9
'8-5
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Heading
number Description Autonomous
%Conventional
%
1 2 3 4
59.12 Textilefabricsotherwiseimpregnated orcoated;paintedcanvasbeingtheatrical
scenery,studioback-cloths orthelike 7 (a)
59.13 Elasticfabricsandtrimmings (otherthanknittedorcrocheted goods)
consistingoftextilematerialscombinedwithrubberthreads 18 11
59.14 Wicks,ofwoven,plaitedorknittedtextilematerials,forlamps,stoves,
lighters,candlesandthelike;tubularknittedgas-mantle fabricandin­
candescent gasmantles 17 8-5
59.15 Textilehosepiping andsimilartubing,withorwithoutlining,armouror
accessories ofothermaterials .' 19 11
59.16 Transmission ,conveyor orelevatorbeltsor·belting,oftextilematerial,
whetherornotstrengthened withmetalorothermaterial 14 7-5
59.17 Textilefabricsandtextilearticles,ofakindcommonly usedinmachinery
orplant:
A.Textilefabrics,feltandfelt-lined wovenfabric,coated,coveredor
laminated withrubher,leatherorothermaterial,ofakindcommonly
usedforthemanufacture ofcardclothing,andsimilarfabricsofakind
commonly usedinmachinery orplant
B.Boltingcloth,whetherornotmadeup(b):.j
13 8
I.Ofsilkorofwastesilkotherthannoil 10 4
II.Ofothertextilematerials 16 6-5
C.Wovenfabrics,feltedornot,whetherornotimpregnated orcoated,
ofakindcommonly usedinpaper-making orothermachinery ,tubular
orendlesswithsingleormultiplewarpand/orweft,orflatwoven
withmultiplewarpand/orweft:
I.Ofsilkorofman-made fibres 15 9
II.Ofothertextilematerials 15 Z
D.Other 16 9-5
(a)SeeAnnex.
(b)Entryundethissubheading ofboltingcloth,notmadeup,issubjecttoconditions tobedetermined bythecompetent authorities .

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CHAPTER 60
KNITTED ANDCROCHETED GOODS
Notes
1.ThisChapterdoesnotcover:
(a)CrochetlaceofheadingNo58.09;
(b)Knittedorchrocheted goodsfallingwithinChapter59;
(c)Corsets,corset-belts ,suspender-belts ,brassieres ,braces,suspenders ,gartersorthelike(headingNo61.09);
(d)OldclothingorotherarticlesfallingwithinheadingNo63.01;or
(e)Orthopaedic appliances ,surgicalbelts,trussesorthelike(headingNo90.19).
2.HeadingsNos60.02to60.06aretobetakentoapplytoknittedorcrochetedarticlesandtopartsthereof:
(a)Knittedorchrocheted directlytoshape,whetherimportedasseparateitemsorintheformofanumberofitems
inthelength;
(b)Madeup,bysewingorotherwise .
3.ForthepurposesofheadingNo60.06,knittedorchrocheted articlesarenotconsidered tobeelasticarticlesonly
byreasonoftheircontaining rubberthreadorelasticformingmerelyasupporting band.
4.TheheadingsofthisChapteraretobetakentoincludegoodsofthedescriptions specifiedthereinwhenmadeof
metalthreadandofakindusedinapparel,asfurnishings orthelike.
5.ForthepurposesofthisChapter :
(a)"Elastic"meansconsistingoftextilematerialscombinedwithrubberthreads;and
(b)"Rubberised "meansimpregnated ,coated,coveredorlaminatedwithrubber,ormadewithtextilethreadim­
pregnated ,coatedorcoveredwithrubber.
6.Throughout theTariff,anyreferencetoknittedgoodsistobetakentoincludeareferencetostitch-bonded goods
inwhichthechainstitchesareformedoftextileyarn.
Raleofduty
Heading
number Description Autonomous
%Conventional
1 2 3 4
60.01 Knittedorcrocheted fabric,notelasticnorrubberised :
A.Ofwooloroffineanimalhair:
I.Containing atotalofmorethan10%byweightoftextile
materialsofChapter50 19 14
II.Other 16 13
B.Ofman-made fibres 20 13
C.Ofothertextilematerials 19 14

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numberDescriptionRateofduty
Autonomous
%Conventional
%
1 2 3 4
60.02 Gloves,mittensandmitts,knittedorcrocheted ,notelasticnorrubberised 23 20
60.03 Stockings ,understockings ,socks,ankle-socks ,sockettes andthelike,
knittedorcrocheted ,notelasticnorrubberised 22 13
60.04 Undergarments ,knittedorcrocheted ,notelasticnorrubberised :
A.Ofcotton 21 17
B.Ofothertextilematerials 21 17
60.05 Outergarments andotherarticles,knittedorcrocheted ,notelasticnor
rubberised :
A.Outergarmentsandclothingaccessories :
I.Jerseysandpullovers ,containing atleast50%byweightofwool
andweighing600gormoreperarticle 21 10-5
II.Other 21 18
B.Other 20 13
60.06 Knittedorcrocheted fabricandarticlesthereof,elasticorrubberised (in­
cludingelasticknee-capsandelasticstockings):
A.Fabric 18 11
B.Other 20 16

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CHAPTER 61
ARTICLES OFAPPAREL ANDCLOTHING ACCESSORIES OFTEXTILE FABRIC ,
OTHERTHANKNITTED ORCROCHETED GOODS
Notes
1.TheheadingsofthisChapteraretobetakentoapplytoarticlesofthekindsdescribedthereinonlywhenmadeup
ofanytextilefabric(includingfelt,bondedfibrefabric,braidortrimmingsofheadingNo58.07,tulleorothernet
fabricsandlace)oroffabricofmetalthread,butnotincludingarticlesofknittedorcrochetedmaterialotherthan
thosefallingwithinheadingNo61.09.
2.TheheadingsofthisChapterdonotcover:
(a)OldclothingorotherarticlesfallingwithinheadingNo63.01;or
(b)Orthopaedic appliances ,surgicalbelts,trussesorthelike(headingNo90.19).
3.ForthepurposesofheadingsNos61.01to61.04:
(a)Articleswhichcannotbeidentified aseithermen'sorboys'garmentsoraswomen'sorgirls'garmentsareto
beclassifiedinheadingNo61.02or61.04asthecasemaybe;
(b)Theexpression "infants'garments"istobetakentoapplyto:
(i)Garmentsforyoungchildrenwhicharenotidentifiable asforwearexclusively byboysorbygirls,and
(ii)Babies'napkins .
4.Scarvesandarticlesofthescarftype,squareorapproximately square,ofwhichnosideexceeds60cmaretobe
classifiedashandkerchiefs (headingNo61.05).
Handkerchiefs ofwhichanysideexceeds60cmaretobeclassifiedinheadingNo61.06.
5.TheheadingsofthisChapteraretobetakentoapplytotextilefabrics(otherthanknittedorcrochetedfabric)cut
toshapeformakingarticlesofthisChapter .
HeadingNo61.09,however ,alsoincludesfabricsknittedorcrochetedtoshapeformakingarticlesclassifiedin
thatheading,whetherimportedasseparateitemsorintheformofanumberofitemsinthelength.
Rateofduty
Heading
number Description Autonomous
%Conventional
%
1 2 3 4
61.01 Men'sandboys'outergarments 20 17
61.02 Women's ,girls'andinfants'outergarments :
A.Babies'garments 22 10-5
B.Other 20 17
61.03 Men'sandboys'undergarments,including collars,shirtfrontsandcuffs
\20 17
61.04 Women's ,girls'andinfants'undergarments 22 13

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Heading
number Description Autonomous
%Conventional
%
1 2 3 4
61.05 Handkerchiefs :
A.Ofcottonfabric,ofavalueofmorethan15u.a.perkgnetweight 20 11
B.Other 20 14
61.06 Shawls,scarves,mufflers,mantillas ,veilsandthelike 21 16
61.07 Ties,bowtiesandcravats 21 10-5
[61.08]
61.09 Corsets,corset-belts ,suspender-belts ,brassières ,braces,suspenders ,garters
andthelike(includingsucharticlesofknittedorcrocheted fabric),whether
ornotelastic 21 8-5
61.10 Gloves,mittens,mitts,stockings ,socksandsockettes,notbeingknittedor
crochetedgoods 21 14-5
61.11 Madeupaccessories forarticlesofapparel (forexample,dressshields,
shoulderandotherpads,belts,muffs,sleeveprotectors ,pockets) 21 105

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CHAPTER 62
OTHERMADEUPTEXTILE ARTICLES
Notes
1.TheheadingsofthisChapteraretobetakentoapplytothearticlesofthekindsdescribedthereinonlywhenmade
upofanytextilefabric(otherthanfeltandbondedfibreorsimilarbondedyarnfabrics)orofthebraidsortrim­
mingsofheadingNo58.07,notbeingknittedorcrochetedgoods.
2.TheheadingsofthisChapterdonotcover:
(a)GoodsfallingwithinChapter58,59or61;or
(b)OldclothingorotherarticlesfallingwithinheadingNo63.01.
A.Netcurtains
B.OtherHeading
number DescriptionRateofduty
Autonomous
%Conventional
1 2 3 4
62.01 Travelling rugsandblankets :
A.Electrically heated 19 12
B.Other:
I.Ofcotton 19 14
II.Ofothertextilematerials 19 14
62.02 Bedlinen,tablelinen,toiletlinenandkitchenlinen;curtainsandother
furnishing articles:
22 17
62.03 Sacksandbags,ofakindusedforthepackingofgoods:22 19
A.OfjuteorofothertextilebastfibresofheadingNo57.03:
I.Used 11 8
62.04II.Other:
a)Offabricweighinglessthan310g/m2
b)Offabricweighingnotlessthan310g/m2butnotmorethan
500g/m2
c)Offabricweighingmorethan500g/m2
B.Ofothertextilematerials :
I.Used:
a)Offlaxorofsisal
b)Other
II.Other
Tarpaulins ,sails,awnings,sunblinds ,tentsandcampinggoods:
A.Ofcotton
B.Ofothertextilematerials23
23
23
10
19
19
19
1920
19
15
8
10
13
15
16

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Heading
number Description Autonomous
%Conventional
%
1 2 3 4
62.05 Othermadeuptextilearticles(includingdresspatterns):
A.Stripsfortheinternalreinforcement ofbelts,ofawidthofnotlessthan
12mmbutnotmorethan102mm,composed oftwostripsoffabric
ofcottonorofregenerated textilefibres,whichhavebeenstuck
together,theedgesofthenarrower strip,whichhasbeenstiffenedby
impregnation withsynthetic resin,beingcoveredbythefoldingover
oftheedgesofthewiderstrip 21 8
B.Floorcloths,dishcloths,dustersandthelike 21 15
C.Fansandhandscreens 21 8-5
D.Other 21 10-5

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OLDCLOTHING ANDOTHERTEXTILE ARTICLES ;RAGS
Rateofduty
Heading
number Description Autonomous
%Conventional
%
1 2 3 4
63.01 Clothing,clothingaccessories ,travelling rugsandblankets,household linen
andfurnishing articles (otherthanarticlesfallingwithinheadingNo58.01,
58.02or58.03),oftextilematerials ,footwearandheadgearofanymaterial,
showingsignsofappreciable wearandimported inbulkorinbales,sacks
orsimilarbulkpackings :
A.Usedclothing 18 8
B.Other 18 7
63.02 Usedornewrags,scraptwine,cordage,ropeandcablesandwornout
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FOOTWEAR ,HEADGEAR ,UMBRELLAS ,SUNSHADES ,WHIPS,RIDING-CROPS ANDPARTSTHEREOF ;
PREPARED FEATHERS ANDARTICLES MADETHEREWITH ;ARTIFICIAL FLOWERS ;
ARTICLES OFHUMAN HAIR
CHAPTER 64
FOOTWEAR ,GAITERS ANDTHELIKE;PARTSOFSUCHARTICLES
Notes
1.ThisChapterdoesnotcover:
(a)Footwear ,withoutappliedsoles,knittedorcrocheted (headingNo60.03)orofothertextilefabric(exceptfelt
orbondedfibreorsimilarbondedyarnfabrics)(headingNo62.05);
(b)OldfootwearfallingwithinheadingNo63.01;
•(c)Articlesofasbestos (headingNo68.13);
(d)Orthopaedic footwearorotherorthopaedic appliances ,orpartsthereof(headingNo90.19);or
(e)Toysandskatingbootswithskatesattached (Chapter97).
2.ForthepurposesofheadingsNos64.05and64.06,theexpression "parts"istobetakennottoincludepegs,boot
protectors ,eyelets,boothooks,buckles,ornaments ,braid,laces,pomponsorothertrimmings (whicharetobe
classifiedintheirappropriate headings )orbuttonsorothergoodsfallingwithinheadingNo98.01.
3.ForthepurposesofheadingNo64.01,theexpression "rubberorartificialplasticmaterial"istobetakentoin­
cludeanytextilefabriccoatedorcoveredexternallywithoneorbothofthosematerials .
Rateofduty
Heading
number Description Autonomous
%Conventional
1 '2 3 4
64.01 Footwear withoutersolesanduppersofrubberorartificialplasticmaterial 20 20
64.02 Footwear withoutersolesofleatherorcomposition leather;footwear
(otherthanfootwearfallingwithinheadingNo64.01)withoutersolesof
rubberorartificialplasticmaterial :
A.Footwearwithuppersofleather 20 8
B.Other 20 (a)
9 64.03 Footwear withoutersolesofwoodorcork 18
(a)SeeAnnex.

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'number Description Autonomous Conventional
1 2 3 4
64.04 Footwear withoutersolesofothermaterials 18 7
64.05 Partsoffootwear ,removable in-soles,hoseprotectors andheelcushions,
ofanymaterialexceptmetal:
A.Assemblies ofuppersaffixedtoinnersolesortoothersolecomponents ,
butwithoutoutersoles 18 9
64.06 Gaiters,spats,leggings,puttees,cricketpads,shin-guards andsimilar
articles,andpartsthereof 19 9-5butwithoutoutersoles
B.Other

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HEADGEAR ANDPARTSTHEREOF
Notes
1.ThisChapterdoesnotcover:
(a)OldheadgearfallingwithinheadingNo63.01;
(b)Hairnetsofhumanhair(headingNo67.04);
(c)Asbestosheadgear (headingNo68.13);or
(d)Dolls'hatsorothertoyhats,orcarnivalarticles'ofChapter97.
2.HeadingNo65.02istobetakennottoapplytohat-shapes madebysewing(otherthanhat-shapes madebythe
sewinginspiralsofplaitedorotherstrips).
Heading
number DescriptionRateofduty
Autonomous
%Conventional
%
1 2 3 4
65.01 Hat-forms ,hatbodiesandhoodsoffelt,neitherblockedtoshapenor
withmadebrims;plateauxandmanchons (including slitmanchons ),of
felt:
A.Offurfeltoroffeltofwoolandfur 13 7-5
B.Other 11 8
65.02 Hat-shapes ,plaitedormadefromplaitedorotherstripsofanymaterial,
neitherblockedtoshapenorwithmadebrims:
A.Ofwoodshavingsorstrips,straw,bark,esparto,aloe,Manilahemp
(abaca),sisalorotherunspunvegetablefibres 8 4-5
B.Ofothermaterials 15 6-5
65.03 Felthatsandotherfeltheadgear ,beingheadgearmadefromthefelthoods
andplateauxfallingwithinheadingNo65.01,whetherorriotlinedor
trimmed :
A.Notlinedortrimmed :
I.Offurfeltoroffeltofwoolandfur 15 7-5
II.Other 15 8
B.Linedortrimmed :
I.Offurfeltoroffeltofwoolandfur 17 10-5
II.Other 17 9-5

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number DescriptionRateofduty
Autonomous
%Conventional
1 2 3 4
65.04 Hatsandotherheadgear,plaitedormadefromplaitedorotherstripsof
anymaterial,whetherornotlinedortrimmed :
A.Notlinedortrimmed :
I.Ofwoodshavingsorstrips,straw,bark,esparto,aloe,Manilahemp
(abaca),sisalorotherunspunvegetablefibres 11 5-5
II.Ofothermaterials 16 6-5
B.Linedortrimmed 18 9
65.05 Hatsandotherheadgear (including hairnets),knittedorcrocheted ,or
madeupfromlace,feltorothertextilefabricinthepiece(butnotfrom
strips),whetherornotlinedortrimmed 19 9-5
65.06 Otherheadgear ,whetherornotlinedortrimmed 19 9-5
65.07 Head-bands ,linings,covers,hatfoundations ,hatframes (including spring
framesforoperahats),peaksandchinstraps ,forheadgear :
A.Head-bands 12 5
B.Other 16 8

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UMBRELLAS ,SUNSHADES ,WALKING-STICKS ,WHIPS,RIDING-CROPS ANDPARTSTHEREOF
Notes
1.ThisChapterdoesnotcover:
(a)Measurewalking-sticks orthelike(headingNo90.16);
(b)Firearm-sticks ,sword-sticks ,loadedwalking-sticks orthelike(Chapter93);or
(c)GoodsfallingwithinChapter97(forexample,toyumbrellasandtoysunshades ).
2.HeadingNo66.03istobetakennottoapplytoparts,trimmingsoraccessories oftextilematerial,nortocovers,
tassels,thongs,umbrellacasesorthelike,ofanymaterial .Suchgoodsimportedwith,butnotfittedto,articles
fallingwithinheadingNo66.01or66.02aretobeclassifiedseparately andarenot.tobetreatedasforming
partofthosearticles.
Heading
number DescriptionRateofduty
Autonomous
%Conventional
1 2 3 4
66.01 Umbrellas andsunshades (including walking-stick umbrellas ,umbrella
tents,andgardenandsimilarumbrellas ) 20 16
66.02 Walking-sticks (including climbing-sticks andseat-sticks ),canes,whips,
riding-crops andthelike 17 7
66.03 Parts,fittings,trimmings andaccessories ofarticlesfallingwithinheading
No66.01or66.02:
A.Handlesandknobs 17 6-5
B.Frames,includingframesmountedonshafts(sticks) · 19 15
C.Otherparts,fittingstrimmings andaccessories 17 13

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CHAPTER 67
PREPARED FEATHERS ANDDOWNANDARTICLES MADEOFFEATHERS OROFDOWN;
ARTIFICIAL FLOWERS ;ARTICLES OFHUMAN HAIR
Notes
1.ThisChapterdoesnotcover:
(a)Strainingclothofhumanhair(headingNo59.17);
(b)Floralmotifsoflace,ofembroidery orothertextilefabric(SectionXI);
(c)Footwear (Chapter64);
(d)Headgear (Chapter65);
(e)Powder-puffs (headingNo96.05)orhairsieves(headingNo96.06);or
(f)Toys,sportsrequisitesorcarnivalarticles (Chapter97).
2.HeadingNo67.01istobetakennottoapplyto:
(a)Goods(forexample,bedding )inwhichfeathersordownconstitateonlyfillingorpadding ;
(b)Articlesofapparelandaccessories theretoinwhichfeathersordownconstitutenomorethanmeretrimmingor
padding ;or
(c)ArtificialflowersorfoliageorpartsthereoformadeuparticlesofheadingNo67.02.
3.HeadingNo67.02istobetakennottoapplyto:
(a)Articlesofglass(Chapter70);
(b)Artificialflowers,foliageorfruitofpottery,stone,metal,woodorothermaterials ,obtainedinonepieceby
moulding ,forging,carving,stampingorother-process ,orconsistingofpartsassembled otherwisethanbybind­
ing,glueingorsimilarmethods .
Heading
number DescriptionRateofduty
Autonomous
%Conventional
%
1 2 3 4
67.01 Skinsandotherpartsofbirdswiththeirfeathersordown,feathers,parts
offeathers,down,andarticlesthereof (otherthangoodsfallingwithin
headingNo05.07andworkedquillsandscapes):
A.Skinsandotherpartsofbirdswiththeirfeathersordown;feathers,partsof
feathersanddown 15
227-5
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% %
3 4 1 2
67.02
18
21
2313
15
17
67.03Artificialflowers,foliageorfruitandpartsthereof;articlesmadeofarti­
ficialflowers,foliageorfruit:
A.Artificialflowers,foliageorfruitandpartsthereof:
I.Parts
II.Other
B.Articlesmadeofartificialflowers,foliageorfruit
Humanhair,dressed,thinned,bleachedorotherwise worked;wool,other
animalhairandothertextilematerials,preparedforuseinmakingwigsandthe
like:
A.Humanhair,notfurtherworkedthandressed
B.Other
Wigs,falsebeards,eyebrowsandeyelashes ,switchesandthelike,ofhuman
oranimalhairoroftextiles;otherarticlesofhumanhair(includinghair
nets)9
144-5
7
67.04
19 7-5
67.051

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SECTION XIII
ARTICLES OFSTONE,OFPLASTER ,OFCEMENT ,OFASBESTOS ,OFMICA
ANDOFSIMILAR MATERIALS ;CERAMIC PRODUCTS ;GLASSANDGLASSWARE
CHAPTER 68
ARTICLES OFSTONE,OFPLASTER ,OFCEMENT ,OFASBESTOS ,OFMICAANDOFSIMILAR MATERIALS
Notes
1.ThisChapterdoesnotcover:
(a)GoodsfallingwithinChapter25;
(b)Coatedorimpregnated paperfallingwithinheadingNo48.07(forexample ,papercoatedwithmicapowderor
graphite,bituminised orasphaltedpaper);
(c)Coatedorimpregnated textilefabricfallingwithinChapter59(forexample,mica-coated fabric,bituminised or
asphaltedfabric);
(d)ArticlesfallingwithinChapter71;
(e)Toolsorpartsoftools,fallingwithinChapter82;
(f)Lithographic stonesofheadingNo84.34;
(g)Electricalinsulators (headingNo85.25)orfittingsofinsulatingmaterialfallingwithinheadingNo85.26;
(h)Dentalburrs(headingNo90.17);
(ij)GoodsfallingwithinChapter91(forexample ,clocksandclockcases);
(k)GoodsfallingwithinheadingNo95.08,ifmadeofmaterialsspecifiedinNote2(b)toChapter95;
(1)ArticlesfallingwithinChapter97(forexample,toys,gamesandsportsrequisites);
(m)GoodsfallingwithinheadingNo98.01(forexample ,buttons),No98.05(forexample,slatepencils)orNo
98.06(forexample,drawingslates);or
(n)Worksofart,collectors'piecesorantiques (Chapter99).
2.InheadingNo68.02theexpression "workedmonumental orbuildingstone"istobetakentoapplynotonlyto
thevarietiesofstonereferredtoinheadingsNos25.15and25.16butalsotoallothernaturalstone(forexample,
quartzite ,flint,dolomiteandsteatite)similarlyworked;itis,however ,tobetakennottoapplytoslate.

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2Heading
number DescriptionRateofduty
Autonomous Conventional
1 2 3 4
68.01 Roadandpavingsetts,curbsandflagstones ,ofnaturalstone(exceptslate) 4 2-5
68.02 Workedmonumental orbuildingstone,andarticlesthereof (including
mosaiccubes),otherthangoodsfallingwithinheadingNo68.01orwithin
Chapter69:
A.Workedmonumental orbuildingstone:
1.Simplycutorsawn,withaflatorevensurface :
a)Calcareous stoneoralabaster 10 8
b)Otherstone:
1.Flintforlininggrinders 6 5
2.Other 8 4
II.Mouldedorturned,butnototherwise worked :
a)Calcareous stoneoralabaster 12 6
b)Otherstone 10 5
III.Polished ,decoratedorotherwiseworked,butnotcarved:
a)Calcareous stoneoralabaster 15 7-5
b)Otherstone:
1.Ofanetweightoflessthan10kg 13 8-5
2.Other 13 6-5
IV.Carved 14 7
B.Mosaiccubes;powder,granulesandchippings ,artificiallycoloured 14 7
68.03 Workedslateandarticlesofslate,including articlesofagglomerated slate 6 5
68.04 Handpolishingstones,whetstones ,oilstones,honesandthelike,andmillstones ,
grindstones ,grindingwheelsandthelike(including grinding,sharpening ,
polishing ,trueingandcuttingwheels,heads,discsandpoints),ofnatural
stone(agglomerated ornot),ofagglomerated naturalorartificialabrasives ,or
ofpottery,withorwithoutcores,shanks,sockets,axlesandthelikeof
othermaterials ,butwithoutframeworks ;segmentsandotherfinishedparts
ofsuchstonesandwheels,ofnaturalstone(agglomerated ornot),ofagglomerated
naturalorartificialabrasives ,orofpottery:
A.Handpolishingstones,whetstones ,oilstones ,honesandthelike:
I.Ofagglomerated abrasives 11 4-5
II.Other 8 4
B.Other:
I.Ofagglomerated abrasives :
a)Madeofnaturalorsyntheticdiamonds 10 4
b)Other 10 5
II.Other 8 3
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Rateofduty
Heading
number Description Autonomous
%Conventional
1 2 3 i
68.06 Naturalorartificialabrasivepowderorgrain,onabaseofwovenfabric,
ofpaper,ofpaperboard orofothermaterials,whetherornotcuttoshape
orsewnorotherwisemadeup 11 4-5
68.07 Slagwool,rockwoolandsimilarmineralwools;exfoliated vermiculite ,
expanded clays,foamedslagandsimilarexpanded mineralmaterials ;
mixturesandarticlesofheat-insulating ,sound-insulating ,orsound-absorb­
ingmineralmaterials ,otherthanthosefallinginheadingNo68.12or
68.13orinChapter69:
A.Slagwool,rockwoolandsimilarmineralwools 10 5
B.Other 9 3-5
68.08 Articlesofasphaltorofsimilarmaterial (forexample ,ofpetroleum
bitumenorcoaltarpitch) , 8 3
68.09 Panels,boards,tiles,blocksandsimilararticlesofvegetable fibre,ofwood
fibre,ofstraw,ofwoodshavingsorofwoodwaste(includingsawdust),
agglomerated withcement,plasterorwithothermineralbindingsub­
14 6
68.10 Articlesofplasteringmaterial :
A.Boards,sheets,panels,tilesandthelike,notornamented 7 3-5
B.Other 10 4
68.11 Articlesofcement (including slagcement),ofconcreteorofartificialstone
(includinggranulated marbleagglomerated withcement),reinforced ornot 10 4
68.12 Articlesofasbestos-cement ,ofcellulosefibre-cement orthelike:
A.Buildingmaterials 10 4
B.Other 13 6-5
68.13 Fabricated asbestosandarticlesthereof (forexample,asbestosboard,
threadandfabric;asbestosclothing,asbestosjointing),reinforced ornot,
otherthangoodsfallingwithinheadingNo68.14;mixtureswithabasis
ofasbestosandmixtureswithabasisofasbestosandmagnesium carbonate ,
andarticlesofsuchmixtures :
A.Fabricated asbestos (forexample,cardedfibres,dyedfibres) 10 8
B.Articlesofasbestos :
I.Thread 13 9
II.Fabric 17 11
III.Other 17 12
C.Mixtures withabasisofasbestosandmixtureswithabasisofasbestos
andmagnesium carbonate ,andarticlesofsuchmixtures :
I.Mixtures 10 5
II.Articles 18 7

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Heading
number Description Autonomous
%Conventional
1 2 3 4
68.14 Frictionmaterial (segments ,discs,washers,strips,sheets,plates,rollsand
thelike)ofakindsuitableforbrakes,forclutchesorthelike,withabasis
ofasbestos,othermineralsubstances orofcellulose ,whetherornot
combined withtextileorothermaterials 20 8
68.15 Workedmicaandarticlesofmica,including bondedmicasplittingson
asupportofpaperorfabric(forexample,micaniteandmicafolium ):
A.Sheetsorsplittingsofmica 7 4-5
B.Plates,sheetsorstripsmadefrommicasplittingsorpowder,whetheror
notonasupport ■ 8 5
C.Other 10 8
68.16 Articlesofstoneorofothermineralsubstances (includingarticlesofpeat),
notelsewhere specifiedorincluded :
A.Unfiredbricksmadeofchromite 14 8-5
B.Other 14 5-5

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CHAPTER 69
CERAMIC PRODUCTS
Notes
1.TheheadingsofthisChapteraretobetakentoapplyonlytoceramicproductswhichhavebeenfiredaftershap­
ing.HeadingsNos69.04to69.14aretobetakentoapplyonlytosuchproductsotherthanheat-insulating goods
andrefractorygoods.
2.ThisChapterdoesnotcover:
(a)GoodsfallingwithinChapter71(forexample,imitationjewellery);
(b)CermetsfallingwithinheadingNo81.04;
(c)Electricalinsulators (headingNo85.25)orfittingsofinsulatingmaterialfallingwithinheadingNo85.26;
(d)Artificialteeth(headingNo90.19);
(e)GoodsfallingwithinChapter91(forexample,clocksandclockcases);
(f)ArticlesfallingwithinChapter97(forexample,toys,gamesandsportsrequisites);
(g)Smokingpipes,buttonsorotherarticlesfallingwithinChapter98;or
(h)Originalstatuary,collectors'piecesorantiques (Chapter99).
Rateofduty
Heading
number Description Autonomous
%Conventional
%
1 2 3 4
69.01I.HEAT-INSULATING ANDREFRACTORY GOODS
Heat-insulating bricks,blocks,tilesandotherheat-insulating goodsof
siliceousfossilmealsorofsimilarsiliceousearths(forexample,kieselguhr ,
tripoliteordiatornite):
A.Bricksweighingmorethan650kg/m3 10
withmin.
of0-50u.a.
per100kg
gross5
B.Other 10 5
withmin.
of0-50u.a.
per100kg
grosswithmin.
of0-50u.a.
per100kg
gross
69.02 Refractory bricks,blocks,tilesandsimilarrefractory constructional goods,
otherthangoods(ailingwithinheadingNo69.01:
A.Withabasisofmagnesite ,dolomiteorchromite 10
withmin.
of110u.a.
per100kg
gross4
withmin.
of110u.a.
per100kg
gross

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% %
1 2 3 4
69.02 B.Other 10 4
(cont'd) withmin.
of0-70u.a.
per100kg
grosswithmin.
of0-60u.a.
per100kg
gross­
69.03 Otherrefractory goods (forexample,retorts,crucibles,muffles,nozzles,
plugs,supports,cupels,tubes,pipes,sheaths .androds),otherthangoods
fallingwithinheadingNo69.01:
A.Withabasisofgraphiteorotherformsofcarbon
B.Withabasisofmagnesite ,dolomiteorchromite
C.Other18
12
149
12
8-5
II.OTHERCERAMIC PRODUCTS
69.04
8
104
5
69.05Buildingbricks (including flooringblocks,supportorfillertilesandthe
like):
A.Commonpottery
B.Other
Roofingtiles,chimney-pots ,cowls,chimney-liners ,cornicesandothercon­
structional goods,includingarchitectural ornaments :
A.Roofingtilesofcommonpottery
B.Other
Piping,conduitsandguttering (includingangles,bendsandsimilarfittings):
A.Commonpottery
B.Other7
103-5
5
69.06
7
163-5
8
69.07 Unglazedsetts,flagsandpaving,hearthandwalltiles:
A.Tiles,cubesandsimilararticlesformosaics,whetherornotrectangular ,
whicharecapableofbeingenclosedinasquarethesideofwhichdoes
notexceed5cm 18 8
withmin.
of0-27u.a.
perm2,the
dutynotto
exceed16%
8B.Other :
I.Commonpottery 18

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number DescriptionRateofduty
Autonomous
%Conventional
%
1 2 3 4
69.07 B.II.Other 18 8
(cont'd) withamin.
of0-30u.a.
perm2,the
dutynotto
exceed16%
69.08 Glazedsetts,flagsandpaving,hearthandwalltiles:
A.Tiles,cubesandsimilararticlesformosaics,whetherornotrectangular ,
whicharecapableofbeingenclosedinasquarethesideofwhichdoes
notexceed5cm 18 9
withamin.
of0-45u.a.
perm2,the
dutynotto
exceed18%
B.Other:
I.Commonpottery 18 9
II.Other 18 9
withamin.
of0-30u.a.
perm2,the
dutynotto
exceed18%
69.09 Laboratory ,chemicalorindustrial wares;troughs,tubsandsimilarrecep­
taclesofakindusedinagriculture ;pots,jarsandsimilararticlesofakind
commonly usedfortheconveyance orpackingofgoods:
A.Porcelain orchina 21 12
B.Other 16 7-5
69.10 Sinks,washbasins,bidets,waterclosetpans,urinals,bathsandlikesani­
taryfixtures 20 10
withamin.
of8u.a.
per100kg
grosswithamin.
of6u.a.
per100kg
gross

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%
1 2 3 4
69.11 Tableware andotherarticlesofakindcommonly usedfordomesticor
toiletpurposes,ofporcelain orchina(including biscuitporcelain and
parían):
A.Whiteorsingle-coloured 27 13-5
withamin.withamin.
of13-60u.a.of12-20u.a.
per100kgper100kg
. gross gross
B.Other 27 13-5
withamin.withamin.
of28u.a.of25u.a.
! per100kgper100kg
net net
69.12 Tableware andotherarticlesofakindcommonly usedfordomesticor
toiletpurposes ,ofotherkindsofpottery:
A.Commonpottery 15 7-5
B.Stoneware 17 9-5
C.Earthenware orfinepottery :
I.Whiteorsingle-coloured 21 10-5
withamin.withamin.
of13-60u.a.of13-60u.a.
per100kgper100kg
gross gross
II.Other 21 10-5
withamin.withamin.
of18u.a.of18u.a.
per100kgper100kg
net net
D.Other 21 14
69.13 Statuettes andotherornaments ,andarticlesofpersonaladornment ;articles
offurniture :
A.Commonpottery 16 8
B.Porcelainorchina 22 11
withamin.withamin.
of70u.a.of70u.a.
per100kgper100kg
gross gross
C.Other 20 10
withamin.withamin.
of35u.a.of35u.a.
per100kgper100kg
gross gross
69.14 Otherarticles :
A.Porcelainorchina' 22 15
B.Other 18 7-5

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CHAPTER 70
GLASSANDGLASSWARE
Notes
1.ThisChapterdoesnotcover:
(a)Ceramicenamels (headingNo32.08);
(b)GoodsfallingwithinChapter71(forexample,imitationjewellery);
(c)Electricalinsulators (headingNo85.25)orfittingsofinsulatingmaterialfallingwithinheadingNo85.26;
(d)Hypodermic syringes,artificialeyes,thermometers ,barometers ,hydrometers ,opticallyworkedopticalelements
orotherarticlesfallingwithinChapter90;
(e)Toys,games,sportsrequisites ,Christmas treeornaments orotherarticlesfallingwithinChapter97(excluding
glasseyeswithoutmechanisms fordollsorforotherarticlesofChapter97);or
(f)Buttons,fittedvacuumflasks,scentorsimilarspraysorotherarticlesfallingwithinChapter98.
2.ThereferenceinheadingNo70.07to"cast,rolled,drawnorblownglass(includingflashedorwiredglass)cutto
shapeotherthanrectangular shape,orbentorotherwiseworked (forexample,edgeworkedorengraved),whether
ornotsurfacegroundorpolished"istobetakentoapplytoarticlesmadefromsuchglass,providedtheyarenot
framedorfittedwithothermaterials .
3.ForthepurposesofheadingNo70.20,theexpression "wool"means:
(a)Mineralwoolswithasilica(Si02)contentnotlessthan60%byweight;
(b)Mineralwoolswithasilica(Si02)contentlessthan60%butwithanalkalineoxide(K20and/orNa20)con­
tentofmorethan5%byweightoraboricoxide(B203)contentofmorethan2%byweight.
Mineralwoolswhichdonotcomplywiththeabovespecifications fallinheadingNo68.07.
4.ForthepurposesoftheTariff,theexpression "glass"istobetakentoextendtofusedquartzandfusedsilica.
Heading
number DescriptionRateofduty
Autonomous
%Conventional
%
1 2 3 4
70.01 Wasteglass(cullet);glassinthemass(excludingopticalglass):
A.Wasteglass(cullet) Free Free
B.Glassinthemass(excludingopticalglass):
I.Glassofthevarietyknownas"enamel"glass 10 4
II.Other 9 3-5
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number Description Autonomous Conventional
% %
1 2 3 4
70.03
10
104
7
70.04Glassinballs,rodsandtubes,unworked (notbeingopticalglass):
A.Glassofthevarietyknownas"enamel"glass,inrodsandtubes
B.Other
Unworked castorrolledglass(including flashedorwiredglass),whether
figuredornot,inrectangles :
A.Wired ;
B.Other10 5
withamin.
of1u.a.
per100kg
grosswithamin.
of0-50u.a.
per100kg
gross
10 5
withamin.
of1-60u.a.
per100kg
grosswithamin.
of0-80u.a.
per100kg
gross
70.05 Unworked drawnorblownglass(including flashedglass),inrectangles 10 6
withamin.
of0-60u.a.
per100kg
grosswithamin.
of1u.a.
per100kg
gross
70.06
10 5
70.07Cast,rolled,drawnorblownglass(including flashedorwiredglass),in
rectangles ,surfacegroundorpolished ,butnotfurtherworked
Cast,rolled,drawnorblownglass(including flashedorwiredglass)cut
toshapeotherthanrectangular shape,orbentorotherwise worked (for
example,edgeworkedorengraved),whetherornotsurfacegroundor
polished;multiple-walled insulatingglass;leadedlightsandthelike
Safetyglassconsistingoftoughenedorlaminatedglass,shapedornot20 8
9 70.08 22
70.09 Glassmirrors (including rear-view mirrors),unframed ,framedorbacked 22 11
70.10 Carboys,bottles,jars,pots,tubularcontainers andsimilarcontainers ,of
glass,ofakindcommonly usedfortheconveyance orpackingofgoods;
stoppersandotherclosures,ofglass 24 9-5

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Heading
number Description Autonomous
%Conventional
1 'I 3 4
70.11
7 18
70.12Glassenvelopes (including bulbsandtubes)forelectriclamps,electronic
valvesorthelike .
Glassinnersforvacuumflasksorforothervacuumvessels:
A.Unfinished
B.Finished
Glassware (otherthanarticles .fallinginheadingNo70.19)ofakind
commonly usedfortable,kitchen,toiletorofficepurposes ,forindoor
decoration ,orforsimilaruses21
2510-5
12-5
70.13
24 155
70.14
20
20
2010
9
10Illuminating glassware ,signalling glassware andopticalelementsofglass,
notopticallyworkednorofopticalglass:
A.Articlesforelectricallightingfittings:
I.Facettedglass,plates,balls,pear-shaped drops,flower-shaped pieces,
pendantsandsimilararticlesfortrimmingchandeliers
II..Other (forexample,diffusers,ceilinglights,bowls,cups,lamp­
shades,globes,tulip-shaped pieces)
B.Other
Clockandwatchglassesandsimilarglasses(includingglassofakindused
forsunglasses butexcluding glasssuitableforcorrective lenses),curved,
bent,hollowedandthelike;glassspheresandsegmentsofspheres,ofa
kindusedforthemanufacture ofclockandwatchglassesandthelike
Bricks,tiles,slabs,pavingblocks,squaresandotherarticlesofpressedor
mouldedglass,ofakindcommonly usedinbuilding ;multi-cellular glassin
blocks,slabs,plates,panelsandsimilarforms70.15
19 7-5
70.16
10 4
withamin.
of1-60u.a.
per100kg
grosswithamin.
of2u.a.
per100kg
gross
70.17 Laboratory ,hygienicandpharmaceutical glassware ,whetherornotgradu­
atedorcalibrated ;glassampoules :
A.Laboratory ,hygienicandpharmaceutical glassware :
I.Offusedsilicaorfusedquartz
II.Other
B.Glassampoules
Opticalglassandelementsofopticalglass,otherthanopticallyworked
elements ;blanksforcorrectivespectaclelenses16
23
226-5
9
9
70.18
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Heading
number Description Autonomous
%Conventional
%
1 2 3 4
70.19 Glassbeads,imitation pearls,imitationpreciousandsemi-precious stones,
fragments andchippings ,andsimilarfancyordecorative glasssmallwares ,
andarticlesofglassware madetherefrom ;glasscubesandsmallclass
plates,whetherornotonabacking,formosaicsandsimilardecorative
purposes ;artificialeyesofglass,including thosefortoysbutexcluding
thoseforwearbyhumans;ornaments andotherfancyarticlesoflamp­
workedglass;glassgrains(ballotini):
A.Glassbeads,imitation pearls,imitation preciousandsemi-precious
stones,andsimilarfancyordecorative glasssmallwares ,notmounted,
setorstrung,butincluding ungraded goodstemporarily strungfor
convenience oftransport ;glassgrains(ballotini):
I.Glassbeads:
a)Cutandmechanically polished Free 5-5(a)
b)Other 25 115
II.Imitationpearls 1-70u.a.
perkgnet1-20u.a.
perkgnet
III.Imitationpreciousandsemi-precious stones:
a)Cutandmechanically polished Free 5(a)
b)Other 16 6-5
IV.Other:
a)Glassgrains(ballotini ) 17 8-5
b)Other 19 H(a)
B.Artificialeyes 17 8-5
C.Articlesofglasswaremadefromfancyordecorative glasssmallwares 20 8
D.Other 20 10
70.20 Glassfibre(includingwool),yarns,fabrics,andarticlesmadetherefrom :
A.Non-textile fibreandarticlesmadetherefrom 19 11
B.Textilefibre,yarns,fabrics,andarticlesmadetherefrom 23 13
70.21 Otherarticlesofglass 21 8-5
(a)Exemption fromthepaymentofdutyinrespectofgoodsfallingwithinsubheadings AIa),AIIIa)andAIVb),withinthelimitsofatotalannualquotaof80
tonnes,tobegrantedbythecompetentauthorities oftheEuropeanCommunities .

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SECTION XIV
PEARLS ,PRECIOUS ANDSEMI-PRECIOUS STONES ,PRECIOUS METALS ,
ROLLED PRECIOUS METALS ,ANDARTICLES THEREOF ;
IMITATION JEWELLERY ;COIN
CHAPTER 71
PEARLS ,PRECIOUS ANDSEMI-PRECIOUS STONES ,PRECIOUS METALS ,ROLLED PRECIOUS METALS ,
ANDARTICLES THEREOF ;IMITATION JEWELLERY
Notes
1.SubjecttoNote1(a)toSectionVIandexceptasprovidedbelow,allarticlesconsistingwhollyorpartly:
(a)Ofpearlsorofpreciousorsemi-precious stones(natural,syntheticorreconstructed ),or
(b)Ofpreciousmetalorofrolledpreciousmetal,
aretobeclassifiedwithinthisChapterandnotwithinanyotherChapter .
2.(a)HeadingsNos71.12,71.13and71.14donotcoverarticlesinwhichpreciousmetalorrolledpreciousmetalis
presentasminorconstituents only,suchasminorfittingsorminorornamentation (forexample,monograms ,
ferrulesandrims),andparagraph (b)oftheforegoingNotedoesnotapplytosucharticles.
(b)HeadingNo71.15doesnotcoverarticlescontaining preciousmetalorrolledpreciousmetal(otherthanas
minorconstituents ).
3.ThisChapterdoesnotcover:
(a)Amalgams ofpreciousmetal,andcolloidalpreciousmetal(headingNo28.49);
(b)Sterilesurgicalsuturematerials ,dentalfillingsandothergoodsfallinginChapter30;
(c)GoodsfallinginChapter32(forexample,lustres);
(d)Handbags andotherarticles -fallingwithinheadingNo42.02or42.03;
(e)GoodsofheadingNo43.03or43.04;
(f)GoodsfallingwithinSectionXI(textilesandtextilearticles);
(g)Footwear (Chapter64)andheadgear (Chapter65);
(h)Umbrellas ,walking-sticks andotherarticlesfallingwithinChapter66;
(ij)Coin(Chapter72or99);
(k)AbrasivegoodsfallingwithinheadingsNos68.04and68.06orChapter82,containing dustorpowderof
preciousorsemi-precious stones(naturalorsynthetic);goodsofChapter82withaworkingpartofpreciousor
semi-precious stones(natural,syntheticorreconstructed )onasupportofbasemetal;machinery ,mechanical
appliances andelectricalgoods,andpartsthereof,fallingwithinSectionXVI,notbeingsucharticleswhollyof
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(1)GoodsfallingwithinChapter90,91or92(scientificinstruments ,clocksandwatches,ormusicalinstruments );
(m)Armsorpartsthereof (Chapter93);
(n)ArticlescoveredbyNote2toChapter97;
(o)ArticlesfallingwithinheadingsofChapter98otherthanheadingsNos98.01and98.12;or
(p)Originalsculpturesandstatuary (headingNo99.03),collectors'pieces(headingNo99.05)andantiquesofan
ageexceeding 100years(headingNo99.06),otherthanpearlsorpreciousorsemi-precious stones.
4.(a)Theexpression "pearls"istobetakentoincludeculturedpearls.
(b)Theexpression "preciousmetal"meanssilver,gold,plantinum andothermetalsoftheplatinumgroup.
(c)Theexpression "othermetalsoftheplatinumgroup"meansiridium,osmium,palladium ,rhodium,and
ruthenium .
5.ForthepurposesofthisChapter,anyalloy(including asinteredmixtureandanintermetallic compound )contain­
ingpreciousmetalistobetreatedasanalloyofpreciousmetalif,andonlyif,anyonepreciousmetalconstitutes
asmuchas2%,byweight,ofthealloy.Alloysofpreciousmetalaretobeclassifiedaccordingtothefollowing
rules:
(a)Analloycontaining 2%ormore,byweight,ofplatinumistobetreatedonlyasanalloyofplatinum ;
(b)Analloycontaining 2%ormore,byweight,ofgoldbutnoplatinum ,orlessthan2%,byweight,ofplatinum ,
istobetreatedonlyasanalloyofgold;
(c)Otheralloyscontaining 2%ormore,by'weight,ofsilveraretobetreatedasalloysofsilver.
ForthepurposesofthisNote,metalsoftheplatinumgrouparetoberegardedasonemetalandaretobetreated
asthoughtheywereplatinum .
6.Exceptwherethecontextotherwise requires,anyreferenceintheseNotesorelsewhere intheTarifftoprecious
metalortoanyparticularpreciousmetalistobetakentoincludeareferencetoalloystreatedasalloysofprecious
metaloroftheparticularmetalinaccordance withtherulesinNote5above,butnottorolledpreciousmetalorto
basemetalornon-metals coatedorplatedwithpreciousmetal.
7.Theexpression "rolledpreciousmetal"meansmaterialmadewithabaseofmetalupononeormoresurfacesof
whichthereisaffixedbysoldering ,brazing,welding,hot-rolling orsimilarmechanical meansacoveringof
preciousmetal.Theexpression isalsotobetakentocoverbasemetalinlaidwithpreciousmetal.
8.ForthepurpdsesofheadingNo71.12,theexpression "articlesofjewellery"means:
(a)Anysmallobjectsofpersonaladornment (gem-setornot)(forexample ,rings,bracelets,necklaces ,brooches ,
ear-rings,watch-chains ,fobs,pendants ,tie-pins,cuff-links ,dress-studs ,religiousorothermedalsandinsignia);
and
(b)Articlesofpersonaluseofakindnormallycarriedinthepocket,inthehandbagorontheperson(suchas
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9.ForthepurposesofheadingNo71.13,theexpression "articlesofgoldsmiths 'orsilversmiths 'wares"includessuch
articlesasornaments ,tableware ,toilet-ware ,smokers'requisitesandotherarticlesofhousehold ,officeorreligious
use.
10.ForthepurposesofheadingNo71.16,theexpression "imitationjewellery"meansarticlesofjewellerywithinthe
meaningofparagraph (a)ofNote8above(butnotincludingbuttons,studs,cuff-linksorotherarticlesofheading
No98.01ordresscombs,hair-slides orthelikeofheadingNo98.12),notincorporating pearls,preciousorsemi­
preciousstones(natural,syntheticorreconstructed )nor(exceptasplatingorasminorconstituents )preciousmetal
orrolledpreciousmetal,andcomposed :
(a)Whollyorpartlyofbasemetal,whetherornotplatedwithpreciousmetal;or
(b)Ofatleasttwomaterials (forexample ,woodandglass,boneandamber,motherofpearlandartificialplastic
material),noaccountbeingtakenofmaterials (forexample,necklacestrings)usedonlyforassembly .
11.Cases,boxesandsimilarcontainers importedwitharticlesofthisChapteraretobeclassifiedwithsucharticlesif
theyareofakindnormallysoldtherewith .Cases,boxesandsimilarcontainers importedseparately aretobeclas­
sifiedundertheirappropriate headings .
Additional Note
ForthepurposesofheadingNo71.11,theexpression "goldsmiths ',silversmiths 'andjewellers'sweepings ,residues,
lemels,andotherwasteandscrap,ofpreciousmetal"meansproductsfitonlyfortherecoveryofthemetalorforuse
inthemanufacture ofchemicals .
Heading
numberDescriptionRateofduty
Autonomous Conventional
1 2 3 4
I.PEARLS ANDPRECIOUS ANDSEMI-PRECIOUS STONES
71.01 Pearlsunworked orworked,butnotmounted ,setorstrung (except
ungradedpearlstemporarily strungforconvenience oftransport ) Free Free
71.02 Preciousandsemi-precious stones,unworked ,cutorotherwise worked,but
notmounted,setorstrung (exceptungraded stonestemporarily strungfor
convenience oftransport ):
A.Unworked orsimplvsawn,cleavedorbruted Free Free
B.Other :
I.Forindustrial uses:
a)Articlesofpiezo-electric quartz 5 3·5
b)Other 8 4
II.Forotheruses Free Free
71.03 Syntheticorreconstructed preciousorsemi-precious stones,unworked ,cut
orotherwise worked,butnotmounted ,setorstrung (exceptungraded
stonestemporarily strungforconvenience oftransport):
A.Unworked orsimplysawn,cleavedorbruted 2 1
B.Other:
I.Forindustrial uses 8 4
II.Forotheruses 4 2
71.04 Dustandpowderofnaturalorsyntheticpreciousorsemi-precious stones Free 1-5

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number DescriptionRateofduty
Autonomous
%Conventional
%
1 2 3 4
II.PRECIOUS METALS ANDROLLED PRECIOUS METALS ,
UNWROUGHT ,UNWORKED ORSEMI-MANUFACTURED
71.05 Silver,including silvergiltandplatinum-plated silver,unwrought orsemi­
manufactured :
A.Unwrought Free Free
B.Bars,rods,wireandsections;plates,sheetsandstrips 4 2
C.Tubes,pipesandhollowbars 7 3-5
D.Foilofathickness ,excludinganybacking,notexceeding015mm 13 6-5
E.Powder,purls,spangles,cuttingsandotherforms 13 5
71.06 Rolledsilver,unworked orsemi-manufactured :
A.Unworked 10 5
B.Semi-manufactured 13 6-5
71.07 Gold,includingplatinum-plated gold,unwrought orsemi-manufactured :
A.Unwrought Free Free
B.Bars,rods,wireandsections ;plates,sheetsandstrips 2 0-5
C.Tubes,pipesandhollowbars 4 2
D.Foilofathickness ,excludinganybacking,notexceeding015mm 12 8
E.Powder,purls,spangles,cuttingsandotherforms 11 5-5
71.08 Rolledgoldonbasemetalorsilver,unworked orsemi-manufactured 9 3-5
71.09 Platinum andothermetalsoftheplatinum group,unwrought orsemi­
manufactured :
A.Platinumandplatinumalloys:
I.Powders Free Free
II.Other:
a)Unwrought Free Free
b)Semi-manufactured :
1.Bars,rods,wireandsections;plates,sheetsandstrips 2 1
2.Tubes,pipesandhollowbars 3 1-5
3.Foilofathickness ,excluding anybacking,notexceeding
015mm 8 4
4.Other 9 4-5
B.Othermetalsoftheplatinumgroupandalloysthereof:
I.Powders Free Free
II.Other:
a)Unwrought Free Free
b)Semi-manufactured 4 2
71.10 Rolledplatinumorotherplatinumgroupmetals,onbasemetalorprecious
metal,unworked orsemi-manufactured .' 7 3-5
71.11 Goldsmiths ',silversmiths 'andjewellers'sweepings ,residues,lemels,and
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Heading
number Description Autonomous
%Conventional
%
1 2 3 4
III.JEWELLERY ,GOLDSMITHS 'ANDSILVERSMITHS 'WARES
ANDOTHER ARTICLES
71.12 Articlesofjewelleryandpartsthereof,ofpreciousmetalorrollçdprecious
metal:
A.Ofpreciousmetal 9 4-5
B.Ofrolledpreciousmetal 12 9
71.13 Articlesofgoldsmiths 'orsilversmiths 'waresandpartsthereof,ofprecious
metalorrolledpreciousmetal,otherthangoodsfallingwithinheading
No71.12:
A.Ofpreciousmetal 9 7-5
B.Ofrolledpreciousmetal 12 5
71.14 Otherarticlesofpreciousmetalorrolledpreciousmetal:
A.Ofpreciousmetal 9 7-5
B.Ofrolledpreciousmetal 12 6
71.15 Articlesconsisting of,orincorporating ,pearls,preciousorsemi-precious
stones(natural,syntheticorreconstructed ):
A.Articlesconsistingof,orincorporating ,pearls:
I.Necklaces ,bracelets andotherarticles,ofpearls,simplystrung
withoutfastenersorotheraccessories Free Free
II.Other 14 7
B.Articlesconsisting of,orincorporating ,preciousorsemi-precious stones
(natural,syntheticorreconstructed ):
I.Madewhollyofnaturalpreciousorsemi-precious stones:
a)Necklaces ,braceletsandotherarticlesofnaturalpreciousor
semi-precious stones,simplystrungwithoutfastenersorother
accessories , Free Free
b)Other 9 7-5
II.Other 14 7
71.16 Imitationjewellery :
A.Ofbasemetal 22 18
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CHAPTER 72
COIN
Note
ThisChapterdoesnotcovercollectors'pieces(headingNo99.05).
Heading
number DescriptionRateofduty
Autonomous Conventional
1 2 3 4
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SECTION XV
BASEMETALS ANDARTICLES OFBASEMETAL
Notes
1.ThisSectiondoesnotcover:
(a)Preparedpaints,inksorotherproductswithabasisofmetallicflakesorpowderfallingwithinheadingNo
32.08,32.09,32.10or32.13;
(b)Ferro-cerium orotherpyrophoric alloys(headingNo36.08);
(c)HeadgearorpartsthereoffallingwithinheadingNo65.06or65.07;
(d)UmbrellaframesandothergoodsofheadingNo66.03;
(e)GoodsfallingwithinChapter71(forexample,preciousmetalalloys,rolledpreciousmetalandimitationjewel­
lery);
(f)ArticlesfallingwithinSectionXVI(machinery ,mechanical appliances andelectricalgoods);
(g)Assembled railwayortramwaytrack(headingNo86.10)orotherarticlesfallingwithinSectionXVII(vehicles,
shipsandboats,aircraft);
(h)Instruments orapparatus ofbasemetalofakindfallingwithinSectionXVIII,includingclockandwatch
springs;
(ij)Leadshotpreparedforammunition (headingNo93.07)orotherarticlesfallingwithinSectionXIX(armsand
ammunition );
(k)ArticlesfallingwithinChapter94(furnitureandmattresssupports);
(1)Handsieves(headingNo96.06);
(m)ArticlesfallingwithinChapter97(forexample,toys,gamesandsportsrequisites);or
(n)Buttons,pens,pencil-holders ,pennibsorotherarticlesfallingwithinChapter98.
2.Throughout theTariff,theexpression "partsofgeneraluse"means:
(a)Goodsdescribed inheadingsNos73.20,73.25,73.29,73.31and73.32andsimilargoodsofotherbasemetals;
(b)Springsandleavesforsprings,ofbasemetal,otherthanclockandwatchsprings (headingNo91.11);and
(c)Goodsdescribed inheadingNos83.01,83.02,83.07,83.09,83.14andframesandmirrors,ofbasemetal,of
headingNo83.06.
InChapters73to82(butnotinheadingNo73.29)referencestopartsofgoodsdonotincludereferencestoparts
ofgeneraluseasdefinedabove.
Subjecttotheprecedingparagraph andtotheNotetoChapter83,theheadingsinChapters73to81aretobe
takennottoapplytoanygoodsfallingwithinChapter82or83.
3.Classification ofalloys(otherthanferro-alloys andmasteralloysasdefinedinChapters73and74):
(a)Analloyofbasemetalsistobeclassifiedasanalloyofthemetalwhichpredominates byweightovereachof
theothermetals .
(b)Analloycomposed ofbasemetalsofthisSectionandofelementsnotfallingwithinthisSectionistobetreated
asanalloyofbasemetalsofthisSectionifthetotalweightofsuchmetalsequalsorexceedsthetotalweightof
theotherelementspresent.
(c)InthisSectiontheterm"alloys"istobetakentoincludesinteredmixturesofmetalpowders,heterogeneous in­
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4.Unlessthecontextotherwiserequires,anyreferenceintheTarifftoabasemetalistobetakentoincludearefer­
encetoalloyswhich,byvirtueofNote3above,aretobeclassifiedasalloysofthatmetal.
5.Classification ofcomposite articles:
Exceptwheretheheadingsotherwiserequire,articlesofbasemetal(includingarticlesofmixedmaterialstreatedas
articlesofbasemetalundertheInterpretative Rules)containing twoormorebasemetalsaretobetreatedas
articlesofthebasemetalpredominating byweight.
Forthispurpose :
(a)Ironandsteel,ordifferentkindsofironorsteel,areregardedasoneandthesamemetal,
(b)Analloyisregardedasbeingentirelycomposed ofthatmetalasanalloyofwhich,byvirtueofNote3,itis
classified ,and
(c)AcermetofheadingNo81.04isregardedasasinglebasemetal.
6.ForthepurposesofthisSection,theexpression "wasteandscrap"meanswasteandscrapmetalfitonlyforthere­
coveryofmetalorforuseinthemanufacture ofchemicals .
Additional Note
Theclassification ofthegoodsofthisSectionshallnotbeaffectedbytheapplication ofaroughcoating(forexample,
ofgrease,oil,tar,redleadorgraphite)clearlyintendedtoprotectthemfromrustorotheroxidation .
CHAPTER 73
IRONANDSTEELANDARTICLES THEREOF
Notes
1.InthisChapterthefollowingexpressions havethemeaningsherebyassignedtothem:
(a)Pigironandcastiron(headingNo73.01):
Aferrousproductcontaining ,byweight,1-9%ormoreofcarbon,andwhichmaycontainoneormoreofthe
followingelementswithintheweightlimitsspecified :
lessthan15%phosphorus ,
notmorethan8%silicon,
notmorethan6%manganese ,
notmorethan30%chromium ,
notmorethan40%tungsten,
andanaggregateofnotmorethan10%ofotheralloyelements (forexample,nickel,copper,aluminium ,
titanium,vanadium ,molybdenum ).
However,theferrousalloysknownas"non-distorting toolsteels",containing ,byweight,1-9%ormoreofcar­
bonandhavingthecharacteristics ofsteel,aretobeclassifiedassteels,undertheirappropriate headings .
(ECSC)Moltenpigironshallbetreatedassolidpigiron.
(b)I.Spiegeleisen (headingNo73.01):
Aferrousproductcontaining ,byweight,morethan6%butnotmorethan30%ofmanganese andother­
wiseconforming tothespecification at(a)above.

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II.(ECSC)Haematite pigironandcastiron(foundryorsteel-making iron)(beadingNo73.01):
Aferrousproductwhichmaycontain,byweight,notmorethan0-50%ofphosphorus aswellassiliconand
manganese uptothemaximum proportions specifiedinNote1(a).
III.(ECSC)Phosphoric iron(includingferro-phosphorus )(headingNo73.01):
Aferrousproductwhichmaycontain,byweight,morethan0-50%butlessthan15%ofphosphorus as
wellassiliconandmanganese uptothemaximumproportions specifiedinNote1(a).
Haematite pigironandcastiron,andphosphoric ironmayalsocontain,byweight,takenseparately orto­
gether,notmorethan:
0-30%nickel,
0-20%chromium ,
0-30%copper,
and0-10%ofeachoftheotheralloyelements (forexample,aluminium ,titanium,vanadium ,molybdenum ,
tungsten).
Phosphoric ironcontaining ,byweight,15%ormoreofphosphorus fallswithinheadingNo28.55(phosphides ).
(c)Ferro-alloys (headingNo73.02):
Alloysofiron(otherthanmasteralloysasdefinedinNote1toChapter74)whicharenotusefullymalleable
andarecommonly usedasrawmaterialinthemanufacture offerrousmetalsandwhichcontain,byweight,
separatelyortogether :
morethan8%ofsilicon,or
morethan30%ofmanganese ,or
morethan30%ofchromium ,or
morethan40%oftungsten,or
atotalofmorethan10%ofotheralloyelements (aluminium ,titanium,vanadium ,copper,molybdenum ,
niobiumorotherelements,subjecttoamaximumcontentof10%inthecaseofcopper),
andwhichcontain,byweight,notlessthan4%inthecaseofferro-alloys containing silicon,notlessthan8%
inthecaseofferro-alloys containingmanganesebutnosiliconornotlessthan10%inothercases,oftheele­
mentiron.
(d)Alloysteel(headingNo73.15):
Steelcontaining ,byweight,oneormoreelementsinthefollowingproportions :
morethan2%ofmanganese andsilicon,takentogether,or
2-00%ormoreofmanganese ,or
2-00%ormoreofsilicon,or
0-50%ormoreofnickel,or
0-50%ormoreofchromium ,or
010%ormoreofmolybdenum ,or
0-10%ormoreofvanadium ^or
0-30%ormoreoftungsten,or
0-30%ormoreofcobalt,or
0-30%ormoreofaluminium ,or
0-40%ormoreofcopper,or
0-10%ormoreoflead,or
0-12%ofmoreofphosphorus ,or
0-10%ormoreofsulphur,or
0-20%ormoreofphosphorus andsulphur,takentogether,or
010%ormoreofotherelements,takenseparately .

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(e)Highcarbonsteel(headingNo73.15):
Steelcontaining ,byweight,notlessthan0-60%ofcarbonandhavingacontent,byweight,lessthan0-04%of
phosphorus andsulphurtakenseparatelyandlessthan0-07%oftheseelementstakentogether .
(f)Puddledbarsandpilings(headingNo73.06):
Productsforrolling,forgingorre-melting obtainedeither:
(i)Byshinglingballsofpuddledirontoremovetheslagarisingduringpuddling ,or
(ii)Byroughlyweldingtogetherbymeansofhot-rolling ,packetsofscrapironorsteelorpuddlediron.
(g)Ingots(headingNo73.06):
Productsforrollingorforgingobtainedbycastingintomoulds .
(ECSC)Moltensteelshallbetreatedassteelofthecorresponding kindiningots.
(h)Bloomsandbillets(headingNo73.07):
Semi-finished products,ofrectangular section,ofacross-sectional areaexceeding 1225mm2andofsuchdi­
mensionsthatthethicknessexceedsonequarterofthewidth.
(ij)Slabsandsheetbars(includingtinplatebars)(headingNo73.07):
Semi-finished productsofrectangular section,ofathicknessnotlessthan6mm,ofawidthnotlessthan150
mmandofsuchdimensions thatthethicknessdoesnotexceedonequarterofthewidth.
(k)Coilsforre-rolling (headingNo73.08):
Coiledsemi-finished hot-rolledproducts ,ofrectangular section,notlessthan1-5mmthick,ofawidthexceed­
ing500mmandofaweightofnotlessthan500kgperpiece.
(1)Universalplates(headingNo73.09):
Productsofrectangular section,hot-rolled lengthwise inaclosedboxoruniversalmill,ofathicknessexceeding
5mmbutnotexceeding 100mm,andofawidthexceeding 150mmbutnotexceeding 1200mm.
(in)Hoopandstrip(headingNo73.12):
Rolledproductswithshearedorunsheared edges,ofrectangular section,ofathicknessnotexceeding 6mm,of
awidthnotexceeding 500mmandofsuchdimensions thatthethicknessdoesnotexceedonetenthofthe
width,instraightstrips,coilsorflattenedcoils.
(n)Sheetsandplates(headingNo73.13):
Rolledproducts (otherthancoilsforre-rollingasdefinedinparagraph (k)above)ofanythicknessand,if
inrectangles ,ofawidthexceeding500mm.
(ECSC)Suchproductsincludethespecialcategoryof"electricalsheetsandplates"whichunderacurrentof50
cpsandamagneticfluxof1teslahaveawatt-lossperkg,calculated bytheEpsteinmethod,of:
—2-1wattsorless,whentheirthicknessdoesnotexceed0-20mm;
—3-6wattsorless,whentheirthickness isnotlessthan0-20mmbutlessthan0-60mm;
—6wattsorless,whentheirthicknessisnotlessthan0-60mmbutnotgreaterthanISOmm.
HeadingNo73.13istobetakentoapply,interalia,tosheetsorplateswhichhavebeencuttonon-rectangular
shape,perforated ,corrugated ,channelled ,ribbed,polishedorcoated,providedthattheydonottherebyassume
thecharacterofarticlesorofproductsfallingwithinotherheadings .
(ECSC)Forthepurposesofapplyingsubheadings ,sheetsandplatescorrugated byanyprocessshallbetreated
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(o)Wire(headingNo73.14):
Cold-drawn productsofsolidsectionofanycross-sectional shape,ofwhichnocross-sectional dimension ex­
ceeds13mm.InthecaseofheadingsNos73.26and73.27,however ,theterm"wire"isdeemedtoinclude
rolledproductsofthesamedimensions .
(p)Barsandrods(includingwirerod)(headingNo73.10):
Productsofsolidsectionwhichdonotconformtotheentiretyofanyofthedefinitions (h),(ij),(k),(1),(m),(n)
and(o)above,andwhichhavecross-sections intheshapeofcircles,segmentsofcircles,ovals,isoscelestri­
angles,rectangles ,hexagons ,octagonsorquadrilaterals withonlytwosidesparallelandtheothersidesequal.
Theexpression alsoincludesconcretereinforcing barswhichapartfromminorindentations ,flanges,groovesor
otherdeformations producedduringtherollingprocesscorrespond totheabovedefinition .
(ECSC)"Wirerod"isaproductofsolidsectionobtainedexclusively byhotrolling,andwhichishot-coiled .
Thetermcoversonlysuchproducts:
1.Ofroundorsquaresectionofwhichthediameterorsidedoesnotexceed13mm;
2.Ofanyothersection,whichdonotconformtothedefinitionofhoopandstripinNote1(m)above,
weighingnotmorethanI-330kgperlinearmetre.
(q)Hollowminingdrillsteel(headingNo73.10):
Steelhollowbarsofanycross-section ,suitableforminingdrills,ofwhichthegreatestexternaldimension ex­
ceeds15mmbutdoesnotexceed50mm,andofwhichthegreatestinternaldimension doesnotexceedone
thirdofthegreatestexternaldimension .OthersteelhollowbarsaretobetreatedasfallingwithinheadingNo
73.18.
(r)Angles,shapesandsections (headingNo73.11):
Products,otherthanthosefallingwithinheadingNo73.16,whichdonotconformtotheentiretyofanyofthe
definitions (h),(ij),(k),(1),(m),(n)and(o)above,andwhichdonothavecross-sections intheformofcircles,
segmentsofcircles,ovals,isoscelestriangles,rectangles ,hexagons,octagonsorquadrilaterals withonlytwo
sidesparallelandtheothertwosidesequal,andwhicharenothollow.
(s)(ECSC)Tinplate(headingsNos73.12and73.13):
Hoopandstripandsheetsandplatescoatedwithalayerofmetalcontaining ,byweight,97%ormoreoftin,
whetherornotvarnished .
2.HeadingsNos73.06to73.14aretobetakennottoapplytogoodsofalloyorhighcarbonsteel(headingNo
73.15).
3.Ironandsteelproductsofthekinddescribed inanyoftheheadingsNos73.06to73.15inclusive ,cladwith
anotherferrousmetal,aretobeclassifiedasproductsoftheferrousmetalpredominating byweight.
4.Ironobtainedbyelectrolytic deposition isclassifiedaccordingtoitsformanddimensions withthecorresponding
productsobtainedbyotherprocesses .
5.Theexpression "high-pressure hydro-electric conduitsofsteel"(headingNo73.19)meansriveted,weldedorseam­
lesscircularsteeltubesorpipesandbendstherefor,ofaninternaldiameterexceeding400mmandofawallthick­
nessexceeding 10-5mm.

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%Conventional
%
1 2 3 4
73.01 Pigiron,castironandspiegeleisen ,inpigs,blocks,lumpsandsimilar
forms:
A.Spiegeleisen (ECSCj 4
B.Haematite pigironandcastiron(ECSC) 4
C.Phosphoric pigironandcastiron(ECSC) 4
D.Otherpigironandcastiron:
I.Containing ,byweight,notlessthan0-30%butnotmorethan1%of
titanium andnotlessthan0-50%butnotmorethan1%of
vanadium (ECSC)...· Free
II.Other(ECSC) 4
73.02 Ferro-alloys :
A.Ferro-manganese :
I.Containing morethan2%byweightofcarbon (highcarbonferro­
manganese )(ECSC) 4
II.Other 8 8
B.Ferro-aluminium ,ferro-silico-aluminium andferro-silico-mangano-alu ­
minium 7 7
C.Ferro-silicon 10 10(a)
D.Ferro-silico-manganese 6 5-5(b)
E.Ferro-chromium andferro-silico-chromium :
I.Ferro-chromium 8 8(c)
II.Ferro-silico-chromium 7 7
F.Ferro-nickel 7 Free
G.Other 7 (d)
(a)Exemption fromthepaymentofdutywithinthelimitsofanannualquotaof20000tonnestobegrantedbythecompetentauthoritiesoftheEuropeanCommunities .
(b)Exemption fromthepaymentofdutywithinthelimitsofanannualquotaof50000tonnestobegrantedbythecompetent authorities oftheEuropeanCommunities .
(c)Exemption fromthepaymentofdutyinrespectofferro-chromium containing notmorethan010%byweightofcarbonandmorethan30%,butnotmorethan90%,of
chromium ,withinthelimitsofanannualquotaof3000tonnes,tobegrantedbythecompetent authorities oftheEuropeanCommunities .
(d)SeeAnnex.

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73.03 Wasteandscrapmetalofironorsteel(ECSC) Free
73.04 Shotandangulargrit,ofironorsteel,whetherornotgraded;wirepellets
ofironorsteel 10 4
73.05 Ironorsteelpowders ;spongeironorsteel:
A.Ironorsteelpowders
B.Spongeironorsteel(ECSC)8 4
3(a)
73.06 Puddledbarsandpilings;ingots,blocks,lumpsandsimilarforms,ofiron
orsteel(ECSC) 3
73.07 Blooms,billets,slabsandsheetbars(including tinplatebars),ofironor
steel;piecesroughlyshapedbyforging,ofironorsteel:
A.Bloomsandbillets:
I.Rolled(ECSC) 4
II.Forged 10 5
B.Slabsandsheetbars(includingtinplatebars):
I.Rolled(ECSC) 4
II.Forged 10 5
C.Piecesroughlyshapedbyforging 10 4
73.08 Ironorsteelcoilsforre-rolling :
A.Lessthan1-50minwidth,intendedforre-rolling (b)(ECSC)
B.Other(ECSC)5
6
(a)Autonomous totalsuspension forartindefiniteperiod.
(b)Entryunderthissubheading issubjecttoconditions tobedetermined bythecompetent authorities .

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73.09 Universalplatesofironorsteel(ECSC) 6
73.10 Barsandrods(including wirerod),ofironorsteel,hot-rolled ,forged,
extruded ,cold-formed orcold-finished (including precision-made );hollow
miningdrillsteel:
A.Notfurtherworkedthanhot-rolled orextruded :
I.Wirerod(ECSC) 7
11.Barsandrods(ECSC) 6
III.Hollowminingdrillsteel(ECSC) 5
B.Notfurtherworkedthanforged 10 7
C.Notfurtherworkedthancold-formed orcold-finished 10 7
D.Cladorsurface-worked(forexample,polished,coated):
I.Notfurtherworkedthanclad:
a)Hot-rolled orextruded (ECSC) 5
b)Cold-formed orcold-finished 10 7
II.Other 10 7
73.11 Angles,shapesandsections,ofironorsteel,hot-rolled ,forged,extruded,
cold-formed orcold-finished ;sheetpilingofironorsteel,whetherornot
drilled,punchedormadefromassembled elements :
A.Angles,shapesandsections :
I.Notfurtherworkedthanhot-rolled orextruded (ECSC) 6
II.Notfurtherworkedthanforged 10 7
III.Notfurtherworkedthancold-formed orcold-finished 10 7
IV.Cladorsurface-worked (forexample,polished,coated):
a)Notfurtherworkedthanclad:
1.Hot-rolledorextruded(ECSC) 5
2.Cold-formed orcold-finished 10 7
b)Other 10 7
B.Sheetpiling(ECSC) 6

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%Conventional
%
1 2 3 4
73.12 Hoopandstrip,ofironorsteel,hot-rolledorcold-rolled :
A.Notfurtherworkedthanhot-rolled (ECSC) 8
B.Notfurtherworkedthancold-rolled :
I.Incoilsforthemanufacture oftinplate (a)(ECSC) 8
II.Other 10 8
C.Clad,coatedorotherwise surface-treated :
I.Silvered,gildedorplatinum-plated 10 8
II.Enamelled 10 8
III.Tinned :
a)Tinplate(ECSC) 7
b)Other 10 8
IV.Zinc-coated orlead-coated 10 8
V.Other(forexample,copper-plated ,artificially oxidised,lacquered ,
nickel-plated ,varnished ,clad,parkerised ,printed):
a)Notfurtherworkedthanclad:
1.Hot-rolled(ECSC) 7
2.Cold-rolled 10 8
b)Other 10 8
73.13D.Otherwise shapedorworked (forexample,perforated ,chamfered ,lap­
jointed)
Sheetsandplates,ofironorsteel,hot-rolledorcold-rolled :
A."Electrical"sheetsandplates:
I.Withawatt-loss ,regardless ofthickness ,of0-75wattorless(ECSC)
II.Other(ECSC)
B.Othersheetsandplates:
I.Notfurtherworkedthanhot-rolled ,ofathicknessof:
a)2mmormore(ECSC)
b)Lessthan2mm(ECSC)
II.Notfurtherworkedthancold-rolled ,ofathicknessof:
a)3mmormore10
108
6
7
7
6
7jointed)
(a)Entryunderthissubheading issubjecttoconditions tobedetermined bythecompetentauthorities .

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%
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73.13
(cont'd)B.II.b)Morethan1mmbutlessthan3mm(ECSC)
c)1mmorless(ECSC)
III.Notfurtherworkedthanburnished ,polishedorglazed(ECSC)
IV.Clad,coatedorotherwise surface-treated :6
8
7
a)Silvered,gilded,platinum-plated orenamelled 10 7
b)Tinned :
1.Tinplate(ECSC)
2.Óther(ECSC)7
7
c)Zinc-coated orlead-coated (ECSC) 8
d)Other (forexample,copper-plated ,artificially oxidised,
lacquered ,nickel-plated ,varnished ,clad,parkerised ,printed)
(ECSC) 7
V.Otherwise shapedorworked:
a)Cutintoshapesotherthanrectangular shapes,butnotfurther
worked :
1.Silvered,gilded,platinum-plated orenamelled
2.Other(ECSC)10 7
7
b)Other,excludingsheetsandplatesshapedbyrolling 10 7
73.14 Ironorsteelwire,whetherornotcoated,butnotinsulated 10 8
73.15 Alloysteelandhighcarbonsteelintheformsmentioned inheadings
Nos73.06to73.14:
A.Highcarbonsteel:
I.Ingots,blooms,billets,slabsandsheetbars:
a)Forged 9 4-5
b)Other:
1.Ingots(ECSC)
2.Blooms,billets,slabsandsheetbars(ECSC)3
4
II.Piecesroughlyshapedbyforging 10 4
III.Coilsforre-rolling(ECSC) 5
IV.Universalplates(ECSC) 6
V.Barsandrods(includingwirerod)andhollowminingdrillsteel;
angles,shapesandsections :
a)Notfurtherworkedthanforged 10 8

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%
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73.15
(cont'd)A.V.b)Notfurtherworkedthanhot-rolled orextruded :
1.Wirerod(ECSC)
2.Other(ECSC)
c)Notfurtherworkedthancold-formed orcold-finished
d)Cladorsurface-worked (forexample,polished,coated):
1.Notfurtherworkedthanclad:
aa)Hot-rolled orextruded (ECSC)107
6
8
5
bb)Cold-formed orcold-finished 10 7
2.Other 10 8
VI.Hoopandstrip:
a)Notfurtherworkedthanhot-rolled (ECSC) 7
b)Notfurtherworkedthancold-rolled 10 8
c)Clad,coatedorotherwisesurface-treated :
1.Notfurtherworkedthanclad:
aa)Hot-rolled (ECSC) 7
bb)Cold-rolled 10 8
2.Other 10 8
d)Otherwise shapedorworked (forexample,perforated ,chamfered ,
lap-jointed ) 10 8
VII.Sheetsandplates:
a)Notfurtherworkedthanhot-rolled (ECSC) 7
b)Notfurtherworkedthancold-rolled ,ofathicknessof:
1.3mmormore 10 7
2.Lessthan3mm(ECSC) 8
c)Polished,clad,coatedorotherwisesurface-treated (ECSC) 7
d)Otherwise shapedorworked :
1.Cutintoshapesotherthanrectangular shapes,butnotfurther
worked(ECSC) 7
2.Other,excludingsheetsandplatesshapedbyrolling 10 7
VIII.Wire,whetherornotcoated,butnotinsulated 10 8
B.Alloysteel:
I.Ingots,blooms,billets,slabsandsheetbars:
a)Forged 8 5
b)Other:
1.Ingots:
aa)Wasteorscrapiningotform(ECSC) Free
bb)Other(ECSC) 3
2.Blooms,billets,slabsandsheetbars(ECSC) 4
II.Piecesroughlyshapedbyforging 10 5
III.Coilsforre-rolling (ECSC) 6
IV.Universalplates(ECSC) .' 6

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73.15
(cont'd)B.V.Barsandrods(includingwirerod)andhollowminingdrillsteel;
angles,shapesandsections :
a)Notfurtherworkedthanforged 9 7
b)Notfurtherworkedthanhot-rolledorextruded :
1.Wirerod(ECSC)
2.Other(ECSC)
c)Notfurtherworkedthancold-formed orcold-finished 107
6
8
d)Cladorsurface-worked(forexample,polished,coated):
1.Notfurtherworkedthanclad:
aa)Hot-rolledorextruded(ECSC) <:
bb)Cold-formed orcold-finished10 8
2.Other10 8
. VI.Hoopandstrip:
a)Notfurtherworkedthanhot-rolled (ECSC) 7
b)Notfurtherworkedthancold-rolled ...10 8
c)Clad,coatedorotherwisesurface-treated :
1.Notfurtherworkedthanclad:
aa)Hot-rolled (ECSC)7
bb)Cold-rolled10 7
2.Other10 8
d)Otherwiseshapedorworked (forexample,perforated ,cham­fered,lap-jointed )10 8
VII.Sheetsandplates:
a)"Electrical"sheetsandplates:
1.Withawatt-loss,regardlessofthickness,of0-75wattor
less(ECSC)6
2.Other(ECSC)7
b)Othersheetsandplates:
1.Notfurtherworkedthanhot-rolled (ECSC) 7
2.Notfurtherworkedthancold-rolled ,ofathicknessof:
aa)3mmormore......10 7
bb)Lessthan3'mm(ECSC)7
3.Polished,clad,coatedorotherwisesurface-treated(ECSC) 7
4.Otherwise shapedorworked :
aa)Cutintoshapesotherthanrectangular shapes,butnotfurtherworked(ECSC)7
bb)Other,excludingsheetsandplatesshapedbyrolling 10 7
VIII.Wire,whetherornotcoated,butnotinsulated10 8

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%Conventional
%
1 2 3 4
73.16Railwayandtramwaytrackconstruction materialofironorsteel,the
following :rails,check-rails ,switchblades,crossings (orfrogs),crossing
pieces,pointrods,rackrails,sleepers,fish-plates,chairs,chairwedges,sole
plates(baseplates),railclips,bedplates,tiesandothermaterialspecialisedtorjoiningorhxingrails:
A.Rails:
I.Current-conducting ,withpartsofnon-ferrous metal 18 9
II.Other:
a)New(ECSC)
b)Used(ECSC)
B.Check-rails (ECSC)
C.Sleepers(ECSC)
D.Fish-plates andsoleplates:O
3
5
5
I.Rolled(ECSC)
II.Other
E.Other15
145
7-5
7
73.17 Tubesandpipes,ofcastiron13 9
73.18Tubesandpipesandblankstherefor,ofiron(otherthanofcastiron)or
steel,excludinghigh-pressure hydro-electric conduits :
A.Straightandofuniformwall-thjckness ,unworked,seamless,ofcircular
cross-section ,solelyforthemanufacture oftubesandpipeswithother
cross-sections andwall-thicknesses (a)...
B.Straightandofuniformwall-thickness ,otherthanthosefallinginA
above,ofamaximumlengthof4-50m,ofalloysteelcontaining by
weightnotlessthan0-90%butnotmorethan115%ofcarbon,not
essthan0-50/obutnotmorethan2%ofchromium andnotmorethan0-50/0ofmolybdenum ....
C.Other14
14
149
9
10
73.19High-pressure hydro-electric conduitsofsteel,whetherornotreinforced 13 10
73.20Tubeandpipefittings(forexample,joints,^elbows,unionsandflanees),orironorsteel14 107
9
9
14
(a)Entryunderthissubheading issubjecttoconditionstobedetermined bythecompetentauthorities .

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%
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73.21 Structures andpartsofstructures (forexample,hangarsandotherbuildings ,
bridgesandbridge-sections ,lock-gates ,towers,latticemasts,roofs,roofing
frameworks ,doorandwindowframes,shutters,balustrades ,pillarsand
columns),ofironorsteel;plates,strip,rods,angles,shapes,sections,tubes
andthelike,preparedforuseinstructures ,ofironorsteel 14 5-5
73.22 Reservoirs ,tanks,vatsandsimilarcontainers ,foranymaterial (otherthan
compressed orliquefiedgas),ofironorsteel,ofacapacityexceeding 300
litres,whetherornotlinedorheat-insulated ,butnotfittedwithmechanical
orthermalequipment 15 5
73.23 Casks,drums,cans,boxesandsimilarcontainers ,ofsheetorplateironor
steel,ofadescription commonly usedfortheconveyance orpackingof
goods,ofacapacity :
A.Of50litresormore 15 6
B.Oflessthan50litres 17 7
73.24 Containers ,ofironorsteel,forcompressed orliquefiedgas 17 7
73.25 Strandedwire,cables,cordage,ropes,plaitedbands,slingsandthelike,of
ironorsteelwire,butexcludinginsulatedelectriccables 17 8-5
73.26 Barbedironorsteelwire;twistedhooporsingleflatwire,barbedornot,
andlooselytwisteddoublewire,ofkindsusedforfencing,ofironorsteel 15 9
73.27 Gauze,cloth,grill,netting,fencing,reinforcing fabricandsimilarmaterials ,
ofironorsteelwire;expandedmetal,ofironorsteel:
A.Gauze,cloth,grill,netting,fencing,reinforcing fabricandsimilarmaterials .. 15 10
B.Expanded metal....'. 15 7-5
[73.28]
73.29 Chainandpartsthereof,ofironorsteel 16 6-5
73.30 Anchorsandgrapnelsandpartsthereof,ofironorsteel 18 9
73.31 Nails,tacks,staples,hook-nails ,corrugated nails,spikedcramps,studs,
spikesanddrawingpins,ofironorsteel,whetherornot.withheadsof
othermaterials ,butnotincludingsucharticleswithheadsofcopper:
A.Cardingtacksfortextilecardingmachines 13 5
B.Other 16 6-5

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73.32 vBoltsandnuts(including boltendsandscrewstuds),whetherornot
threadedortapped,andscrews(includingscrewhooksandscrewrings),of
ironorsteel;rivets,cotters,cotter-pins ,washersandspringwashers,ofiron
orsteel:
A.Notthreadedortapped:
I.Screws,nutsrivetsandwashers,turnedfrombars,rods,angles,
shapes,sectionsorwire,ofsolidsection,ofashankthicknessor
holediameternotexceeding 6mm 16 7
II.Other 16 10
B.Threadedortapped:
I.Screwsandnuts,turnedfrombars,rods,anglesshapes,sections
orwire,ofsolidsection,ofashankthickness orholediameternot
exceeding 6mm 17 8
II.Other 17 11
73.33 Needlesforhandsewing (including embroidery ),handcarpetneedlesand
handknittingneedles,bodkins,crochethooks,andthelike,andembroidery
stilettos,ofironorsteel:
A.Sewingneedles,darningneedlesandembroidery needles 19 7-5
B.Other 15 6
73.34 Pins(excluding hatpinsandotherornamental pinsanddrawingpins),hair­
pinsandcurlinggrips,ofironorsteel 19 7-5
73.35 Springsandleavesforsprings,ofironorsteel 17 7
73.36 Stoves(including stoveswithsubsidiary boilersforcentralheating),ranges,
cookers,grates,firesandotherspaceheaters,gas-rings ,platewarmerswith
burners,washboilerswithgratesorotherheatingelements,andsimilar
equipment ,ofakindusedfordomesticpurposes ,notelectrically operated,
andpartsthereof,ofironorsteel 17 7
73.37 Boilers (excluding boilersofheadingNo84.01)andradiators,forcentral
heating,notelectrically heated,andpartsthereof,ofironorsteel;air
heatersandhotairdistributors (includingthosewhichcanalsodistribute
coolorconditioned air),notelectrically heated,incorporating amotor­
drivenfanorblower,andpartsthereof,ofironorsteel 17 8-5 .
73.38 Articlesofa'kindcommonly usedfordomesticpurposes ,sanitarywarefor
indooruse,andpartsofsucharticlesandware,ofironorsteel;ironorsteel
wool;potscourersandscouringandpolishingpads,glovesandthelike,ofironorsteel:
A.Sinksandwashbasinsandpartsthereof,ofstainlesssteel 17 7-5
B.Other 17 8-5
[73.39]
73.40 Otherarticlesofironorsteel:
A.Ofcastiron 14 5-5
B.Other 18 8

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Notes
1.ForthepurposesofheadingNo74.02,theexpression "masteralloys"meansalloys(exceptcopperphosphide
(phosphorcopper)containing morethan8%byweightofphosphorus )containing withotheralloyelementsmore
than10%byweightofcopper,notusefullymalleableandcommonly usedasrawmaterialinthemanufacture of
otheralloysorasde-oxidants ,de-sulphurising agentsorforsimilarusesinthemetallurgy ofnon-ferrous metals.
(Copperphosphide (phosphorcopper)containing morethan8%byweightofphosphorus fallswithinheadingNo
28.55andnotwithinthisChapter.)
2.InthisChapterthefollowingexpressions havethemeaningsherebyassignedtothem:
(a)Wire(headingNo74.03):
Rolled,extrudedordrawnproductsofsolidsectionofanycross-sectional shape,ofwhichnocross-sectional
dimension exceeds6mm.
(b)Wroughtbars,rods,angles,shapesandsections (headingNo74.03):
Rolled,extruded ,drawnorforgedproductsofsolidsection,ofwhichthemaximum cross-sectional dimension
exceeds6mmandwhich,iftheyareflat,haveathicknessexceeding onetenthofthewidth.Alsocastorsin­
teredproducts ,ofthesameformsanddimensions ,whichhavebeensubsequently workedafterproduction
(otherwisethanbysimpletrimmingorde-scaling ),providedthattheyhavenottherebyassumedthecharacter
ofarticlesorofproductsfallingwithinotherheadings .
Wire-barsandbilletswiththeirendstaperedorotherwiseworkedsimplytofacilitatetheirentryintomachines
forconverting theminto,forexample ,wirerodortubes,arehowevertobetakentobeunwrought copperof
headingNo74.01.
(c)Wroughtplates,sheetsandstrip(headingNo74.04):
Flat-surfaced ,wroughtproducts (coiledornot),ofwhichthemaximum cross-sectional dimension exceeds
6mm,andofwhichthethicknessexceeds015mmbutdoesnotexceedonetenthofthewidth.
HeadingNo74.04istobetakentoapply,interalia,tosuchproducts,whetherornotcuttoshape,perforated ,
corrugated ,ribbed,channelled ,polishedorcoated,providedthattheydonottherebyassumethecharacterof
articlesorofproductsfallingwithinotherheadings .
3.HeadingNo74.07istobetakentoapply,interalia,totubes,pipesandhollowbarswhichhavebeenpolishedor
coated,orwhichhavebeenshapedorworked,suchasbent,coiled,threaded ,drilled,waisted,cone-shaped or
finned.HeadingNo74.08istobetakentoapply,interalia,totubeandpipefittingswhichhavebeensimilarly
treated .
Ruteofduty
Heading
number Description Autonomous
%Conventional
i '¿- λ 4
74.01 Coppermatte;unwrought copper(refinedornot);copper;copperwasteandscrap Free Free
74.02 Masteralloys Free Free

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Heading
number DescriptionRateofduty
Autonomous
%Conventional
1 '2 3 4
74.03 Wroughtbars,rods,angles,shapesandsections,ofcopper;copperwire:
A.Ofcopperalloyscontaining morethan10%byweightofnickel 9 6
B.Other 10 8
74.04 Wroughtplates,sheetsandstrip,ofcopper:
A.Ofcopperalloyscontaining morethan10%byweightofnickel 10 7
B.Other 10 8
74.05 Copperfoil(whetherornotembossed ,cuttoshape,perforated ,coated,
printed,orbackedwithpaperorotherreinforcing material),ofathickness
(excludinganybacking)notexceeding 015mm:
A.Ofcopperalloyscontaining morethan10%byweightofnickel 10 7
B.Other 12 8
74.06 Copperpowdersandflakes:
A.Ofcopperalloyscontaining morethan10%byweightofnickel 2 0-5
B.Other:
I.Lamellarpowdersandflakes 14 10
II.Other 3 1-5
74.07 Tubesandpipesandblankstherefor,ofcopper;hollowbarsofcopper 13 8
"74.08 Tubeandpipefittings (forexample,joints,elbows,socketsandflanges),
ofcopper:
A.Ofcopperalloyscontaining morethan10%byweightofnickel 13 5
B.Other 15 7-5
[74.09]
74.10 Strandedwire,cables,cordage,ropes,plaitedbandsandthelike,ofcopper
wire,butexcludinginsulatedelectricwiresandcables:
A.Ofcopperalloyscontaining morethan10%byweightofnickel 16 6-5
74.11
[74.12]
[74.13]B.Other
Gauze,cloth,grill,netting,fencing,reinforcing fabricandsimilarmaterials
(includingendlessbands),ofcopperwire;expandedmetal,ofcopper13
128
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Rateofduty
Heading
number Description Autonomous Conventional
% %
1 2 3 4
[74.14]
74.15
13 6-5
14 4-5
13
145
7Nails,tacks,staples,hook-nails ,spikedcramps,studs,spikesand
drawingpins,ofcopper,orofironorsteelwithheadsofcopper;bolts
andnuts(including boltendsandscrewstuds),whetherornot
threadedortapped,andscrews (including screwhooksandscrewrings),
ofcopper;rivets,cotters,cotter-pins ,washersandspringwashers,of
copper :
A.Nails,tacks,staples,hook-nails ,spikedcramps,studs,spikes
anddrawingpins
B.Screws,nuts,rivetsandwashers,turnedfrombars,rods,angles,
shapes,sectionsorwire,ofsolidsection,ofashankthicknessorhole
diameternotexceeding 6mm
C.Other :
I.Ofcopperalloyscontaining morethan10%byweightof
nickel
II.Other
Springs,ofcopper:
A.Ofcopperalloyscontaining morethan10%byweightofnickel
B.Other
Cookingandheatingapparatus ofakindusedfordomesticpurposes ,not
electrically operated ,andpartsthereof,ofcopper:
A.Liquidfuelpressurestovesandpartsthereof
B.Other
Otherarticlesofakindcommonly usedfordomesticpurposes ,sanitary
wareforindooruse,andpartsofsucharticlesandware,ofcopper
Otherarticlesofcopper74.16
16
176-5
8-5
74.17
6-5
7-5
74.1815
15
17
187
7 74.19

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CHAPTER 75
NICKEL ANDARTICLES THEREOF
Notes
1.InthisChapterthefollowingexpressions havethemeaningsherebyassignedtothem:
(a)Wire(headingNo75.02):
Rolled,extrudedordrawnproductsofsolidsectionofanycross-sectional shape,ofwhichnocross-sectional
dimension exceeds6mm.
(b)Wroughtbars,rods,angles,shapesandsections (headingNo75.02):
Rolled,extruded ,drawnorforgedproductsofsolidsection,ofwhichthemaximum cross-sectional dimension
exceeds6mmandwhich,iftheyareflat,haveathicknessexceeding onetenthofthewidth.Alsocastorsin­
teredproducts,ofthesameformsanddimensions ,whichhavebeensubsequently machined (otherwisethanby
simpletrimmingorde-scaling ).
(c)Wroughtplates,sheetsandstrip(headingNo75.03):
Flat-surfaced ,wroughtproducts (coiledornot),ofwhichthemaximum cross-sectional dimension exceeds
6mm,andofwhichthethicknessdoesnotexceedonetenthofthewidth.
HeadingNo75.03istobetakentoapply,interalia,tosuchproducts,whetherornotcuttoshape,perforated ,
corrugated ,ribbed,channelled ,polishedorcoated,providedthattheydonottherebyassumethecharacterof
articlesorofproductsfallingwithinotherheadings .
2.HeadingNo75.04istobetakentoapply,interalia,totubes,pipes,hollowbarsandtubeandpipefittingswhich
havebeenpolishedorcoated,orwhichhavebeenshapedorworked,suchasbent,coiled,threaded,drilled,
waisted,cone-shaped orfinned.
Heading
numberDescriptionRateofduty
Autonomous
%Conventional
%
1 2 3 4
75.01 Nickelmattes,nickelspeissandotherintermediate productsofnickel
metallurgy ;unwrought nickel (excluding electro-plating anodes);nickel
wasteandscrap Free Free
75.02 Wroughtbars,rods,angles,shapesandsections,ofnickel;nickelwire 9 6
75.03 Wroughtplates,sheetsandstrip,ofnickel;nickelfoil;nickelpowdersand
flakes:
A.Plates,sheets,stripandfoil 10 7
B.Powdersandflakes 2 0-5

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Rateofduty
Heading
numberDescription
%Autonomous Conventional
%
') A 41
12
138
5
5
84
575.04 Tubesandpipesandblankstherefor,ofnickel;hollowbars,andtubeand
pipefittings (forexample,joints,elbows,socketsandflanges),ofnickel:
A.Tubesandpipesandblankstherefor;hollowbars
B.Tubeandpipefittings
75.05 Electro-plating anodes,ofnickel,wroughtorunwrought ,including those
producedbyelectrolysis :
A.Notpreparedbeyondcasting
B.Other
75.06 Otherarticlesofnickel:
A.Nails,tacks,staples,hook-nails ,spikedcramps,studs,spikesandthe
like;bolts,nuts,screwsandsimilararticles;washersandspringwashers :
I.Screws,nuts,rivetsandwashers,turnedfrombars,rods,angles,
shapes,sectionsorwire,ofsolidsection,ofashankthicknessor
holediameternotexceeding 6mm
II.Other
B.Other4-5
5
6-513
13
16

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CHAPTER 76
ALUMINIUM ANDARTICLES THEREOF
Notes
1.InthisChapterthefollowingexpressions havethemeaningsherebyassignedtothem:
(a)Wire(headingNo76.02):
Rolled,extrudedordrawnproductsofsolidsectionofanycross-sectional shape,ofwhichnocross-sectional
dimension exceeds6mm.
(b)broughtbars,rods,angles,shapesandsections (headingNo76.02):
Rolled,extruded,drawnorforgedproductsofsolidsection,ofwhichthemaximum cross-sectional dimension
exceeds6mmandwhich,iftheyareflat,haveathicknessexceeding onetenthofthewidth.Alsocastorsin­
teredproducts,ofthesameformsanddimensions ,whichhavebeensubsequently machined (otherwisethanby
simpletrimmingorde-scaling ).
(c)Wroughtplates,sheetsandstrip(headingNo76.03):
Flat-surfaced ,wroughtproducts (coiledornot),ofwhichthemaximum cross-sectional dimension exceeds
6mm,andofwhichthethicknessexceeds0-20mmbutdoesnotexceedonetenthofthewidth.
HeadingNo76.03istobetakentoapply,interalia,tosuchproducts,whetherornotcuttoshape,perforated ,
corrugated ,ribbed,channelled ,polishedorcoated,providedthattheydonottherebyassumethecharacterof
articlesorofproductsfallingwithinotherheadings .
2.HeadingNo76.06istobetakentoapply,interalia,totubes,pipesandhollowbarswhichhavebeenpolishedor
coated,orwhichhavebeenshapedorworked,suchasbent,coiled,threaded,drilled,waisted,cone-shaped or
finned.HeadingNo76.07istobetakentoapply,interalia,totubeandpipefittingswhichhavebeensimilarly
treated .
Heading
number DescriptionRateofduty
Autonomous
%Conventional
%
1 2 3 4
76.01 Unwrought aluminium ;aluminium wasteandscrap:
A.Unwrought
B.Wasteandscrap:
I.Waste :
a)Turnings,shavings,chips,millingwaste,sawdustandfilings;
wasteofcoloured,coatedorbondedsheetsandfoil,ofa
thickness (excludinganybacking )of0-20mmorless
b)Other(includingfactoryrejects)
II.Scrap10
Free
5
Free7
2-5
4
Free

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Heading
number Description Autonomous
%Conventional
%
1 2 3 4
76.02 -Wrought bars,rods,angles,shapesandsections,ofaluminium ;
15 12
76.03 Wroughtplates,sheetsandstrip,ofaluminium 15 12
76.04'Aluminium foil(whetherornotembossed ,cuttoshape,perforated ,coated,
printed,orbackedwithpaperorotherreinforcing material),ofathickness
(excludinganybacking)notexceeding0-20mm 17 12
76.05 Aluminium powdersandflakes:
A.Lamellarpowdersandflakes 21 10-5
10 8
76.06 Tubesandpipesandblankstherefor,ofaluminium ;hollowbarsof
aluminium 19 12
76.07 Tubeandpipefittings (forexample ,joints,elbows,socketsandflanges),
ofaluminium 20 8
76.08 Structures andpartsofstructures (forexample,hangarsandotherbuild­
ings,bridgesandbridge-sections ,towers,latticemasts,roofs,roofing
frameworks ,doorandwindowframes,balustrades ,pillarsandcolumns),
ofaluminium ;plates,rods,angles,shapes,sections,tubesandthelike,
preparedforuseinstructures ,ofaluminium 19 7-5
76.09 Reservoirs ,tanks,vatsandsimilarcontainers ,foranymaterial (otherthan
compressed orliquefiedgas),ofaluminium ,ofacapacityexceeding 300
litres,whetherornotlinedorheat-insulated ,butnotfittedwithmechanical or
thermalequipment 19 7-5
76.10 Casks,drums,cans,boxesandsimilarcontainers (including rigidand
collapsible tubularcontainers ),ofaluminium ,ofadescription commonly
usedfortheconveyance orpackingofgoods:
A.Rigidandcollapsible tubularcontainers 19 12
B.Other 19 9-5
76.11 Containers ,ofaluminium ,forcompressed orliquefiedgas 21 8-5
76»12Stranded wire,cables,cordage,ropes,plaitedbandsandthelike,of
aluminium wire,butexcludinginsulatedelectricwiresandcables 19 12

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Rateofduty
Heading
number Description Autonomous
%Conventional
1 2 3 4
[76.13]
[76.14]
76.15 Articlesofakindcommonly usedfordomesticpurposes,sanitarywarefor
-indooruseandpartsofsucharticlesandware,ofaluminium 20 8
76.16 Otherarticlesofaluminium :
A.Cops,pirns,bobbinsandsimilarsupportsforthespinningandweaving
12 10
B.Spools,reelsandsimilarsupports forphotographic andcinemato­
graphicfilmorfortapes,filmsandthelikefallingwithinheading
No92.12 16 8
C.Nails,tacks,staples,hook-nails ,spikedcramps,spikesandthelike;
bolts,nuts,screwsandsimilararticles;washersandspringwashers :
I.Screws,nuts,rivetsandwashers,turnedfrombars,rods,angles,
shapes,sectionsorwire,ofsolidsection,ofashankthicknessor
holediameternotexceeding 6mm 16 7-5
II.Other , 16 10
D.Other 19 9-5industries

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MAGNESIUM ANDBERYLLIUM ANDARTICLES THEREOF
Rateofduty
Heading
numbeir Description Autonomous Conventional
% %
1 2 3 4
77.01 Unwrought magnesium ;magnesium waste(excluding shavingsofuniform
size)andscrap:
10
58(a)
4-5
FreeA.Unwrought
B.Wasteandscrap:
I.Waste
II.ScrapFree
77.02 Wroughtbars,rods,angles,shapesandsections,ofmagnesium ;magnesium
wire;wroughtplates,sheetsandstrip,ofmagnesium ;magnesium foil;
raspingsandshavingsofuniformsize,powdersandflakes,ofmagnesium ;
tubesandpipesandblankstherefor,ofmagnesium ;hollowbarsof
magnesium ;otherarticlesofmagnesium14 8
[77.03]
77.04 Beryllium,unwrought orwrought,andarticlesofberyllium :
A.Unwrought ;wasteandscrap
B.Wroughtberylliumandarticlesofberyllium3
82
5
(a)Exemption fromthepaymentofdutywithinthelimitsofanannualquotabeingthatpartoftheconsumption whichisnotpartoftheCommunity production .

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LEADANDARTICLES THEREOF
Notes
1.InthisChapterthefollowingexpressions havethemeaningsherebyassignedtothem:
(a)Wire(headingNo78.02):
Rolled,extrudedordrawnproductsofsolidsectionofanycross-sectional shape,ofwhichnocross-sectional
dimension exceeds6mm.
(b)Wroughtbars,rods,angles,shapesandsections (headingNo78.02):
Rolled,extruded ,drawnorforgedproductsofsolidsection,ofwhichthemaximum cross-sectional dimension
exceeds6mmandwhich,iftheyareflat,haveathicknessexceeding onetenthofthewidth.Alsocastorsin­
teredproducts,ofthesameformsanddimensions ,whichhavebeensubsequently machined (otherwisethanby
simpletrimmingorde-scaling ).
(c)Wroughtplates,sheetsandstrip(headingNo78.03):
Flat-surfaced ,wroughtproducts (coiledornot),ofwhichthemaximum cross-sectional dimension exceeds
6mm,ofwhichthethicknessdoesnotexceedonetenthofthewidth,andwhichareofaweightexceeding
1-7kg/m2.
HeadingNo78.03istobetakentoapply,interalia,tosuchproducts ,whetherornotcuttoshape,perforated ,
corrugated ,ribbed,channelled ,polishedorcoated,providedthattheydonottherebyassumethecharacterof
articlesorofproductsfallingwithinotherheadings .
2.HeadingNo78.05istobetakentoapply,interalia,totubes,pipes,hollowbarsandtubeandpipefittingswhich
havebeenpolishedorcoated,orwhichhavebeenshapedorworked,suchasbent,coiled,threaded ,drilled,
waisted,cone-shaped orfinned.
Rateofduty
Heading
number Description Autonomous
%Conventional
%
1 2 3 4
78.01 Unwroughtlead(includingargentiferous lead);leadwasteandscrap:
A.Unwrought :
I.Forrefining,containing 002%ormorebyweightofsilver(bullion
lead)(a) 4-5(b) Free
II.Other 4-5
withamin.
of11u.a.
per100kg
netweight3-5
B.Wasteandscrap Free Free
78.02 Wroughtbars,rods,angles,shapesandsections,oflead;leadwire 10 10
(a)Entryunderthissubheading issubjecttoconditions tobedetermined bythecompetent authorities .
(b)Therateofdutyisreducedto2%.

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Heading
number Description Autonomous Conventional
%
1 2 a 4
10 10 78.03
78.04
10 15
10
5Wroughtplates,sheetsandstrip,oflead
Leadfoil(whetherornotembossed,cuttoshape,perforated ,coated,
printed,orbackedwithpaperorotherreinforcing material),ofaweight
(excluding anybacking)notexceeding 1-7kg/m2;leadpowdersand
flakes:
A.Leadfoil:
I.Backed
II.Other
B.Leadpowdersandflakes
Tubesandpipesandblankstherefor,oflead;hollowbars,andtubeand
pipefittings(forexample,joints,elbows,sockets,flangesandS-bends),
oflead
Otherarticlesoflead:
A.Containers withananti-radiation leadcovering,forthetransportor
storageofradio-active materials(EURATOM )
B.Other2-5
78.05
13 11
78.06
12
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CHAPTER 79
ZINCANDARTICLES THEREOF
Notes
1.InthisChapterthefollowingexpressions havethemeaningsherebyassignedtothem:
(a)Wire(headingNo79.02):
Rolled,extrudedordrawnproductsofsolidsectionofanycross-sectional shape,ofwhichnocross-sectional
dimension exceeds6mm.
(b)Wroughtbars,rods,angles,shapesandsections (headingNo79.02):
Rolled,extruded,drawnorforgedproductsofsolidsection,ofwhichthemaximum cross-sectional dimension
exceeds6mmandwhich,iftheyareflat,haveathicknessexceeding onetenthofthewidth.Alsocastorsin­
teredproducts,ofthesameformsanddimensions ,whichhavebeensubsequently machined (otherwisethanby
simpletrimmingorde-scaling ).
(c)Wroughtplates,sheetsandstrip(headingNo79.03):
Flat-surfaced ,wroughtproducts (coiledornot),ofwhichthemaximum cross-sectional dimension exceeds
6mm,andofwhichthethicknessdoesnotexceedonetenthofthewidth.
HeadingNo79.03istobetakentoapply,interalia,tosuchproducts,whetherornotcuttoshape,perforated ,
corrugated ,ribbed,channelled ,polishedorcoated,providedthattheydonottherebyassumethecharacterof
articlesorofproductsfallingwithinotherheadings .
2.HeadingNo79.04istobetakentoapply,interalia,totubes,pipes,hollowbarsandtubeandpipefittingswhich
havebeenpolishedorcoated,orwhichhavebeenshapedorworked,suchasbent,coiled,threaded,drilled,
waisted,cone-shaped orfinned.
Rateofduty
Heading
number Description Autonomous
%Conventional
%
1 2 3 4
79.01 Unwrought zinc;zincwasteandscrap:
A.Unwrought 4-5
withamin.
of11u.a.
per100kg
netweight3-5
B.Wasteandscrap Free Free
79.02 Wroughtbars,rods,angles,shapesandsections,ofzinc;zincwire 10 10
79.03 Wrought plates,sheetsandstrip,ofzinc;zincfoil;zincpowdersand
flakes:
A.Plates,sheets,stripandfoil 10 10
B.Powders (includingdust)andflakes 7
/6

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Heading
number Description Autonomous
%Conventional
%
1 2 3 4
79.04 Tubesandpipesandblankstherefor,ofzinc;hollowbars,andtubeand
pipefittings(forexample,joints,elbows,socketsandflanges),ofzinc 14 10
[79.05]
79.06 Otherarticlesofzinc:
A.Gutters,roofcapping,skylightframesandotherfabricated building
components 14 J
B.Other 16 8

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CHAPTER 80
TINANDARTICLES THEREOF
Notes
1.InthisChapterthefollowingexpressions havethemeaningsherebyassignedtothem:
(a)Wire(headingNo80.02):
Rolled,extrudedordrawnproductsofsolidsectionofanycross-sectional shape,ofwhichnocross-sectional
dimension exceeds6mm.
(b)Wroughtbars,rods,angles,shapesandsections (headingNo80.02):
Rolled,extruded,drawnorforgedproductsofsolidsection,ofwhichthemaximum cross-sectional dimension
exceeds6mmandwhich,iftheyareflat,haveathicknessexceeding onetenthofthewidth.Alsocastorsin­
teredproducts,ofthesameformsanddimensions ,whichhavebeensubsequently machined (otherwisethanby
simpletrimmingorde-scaling ).
(c)Wroughtplates,sheetsandstrip(headingNo80.03):
Flat-surfaced ,wroughtproducts (coiledornot)ofwhichthemaximum cross-sectional dimension exceeds
6mm,ofwhichthethicknessdoesnotexceedonetenthofthewidth,andwhichareofaweightexceeding
1kg/m2.
HeadingNo80.03istobetakentoapply,interalia,tosuchproducts,whetherornotcuttoshape,perforated
corrugated ,ribbed,channelled ,polishedorcoated,providedthattheydonottherebyassumethecharacterof
articlesorofproductsfallingwithinotherheadings .
2.HeadingNo80.05istobetakentoapply,interalia,totubes,pipes,hollowbarsandtubeandpipefittingswhich
havebeenpolishedorcoated,orwhichhavebeenshapedorworked,suchasbent,coiled,threaded,drilled,
waisted,cone-shaped orfinned.
Rateofduty
Heading
number Description Autonomous
%Conventional
%
1 2 3 4
80.01 Unwroughttin;tinwasteandscrap Free Free
80.02 Wroughtbars,rods,angles,shapesandsections,oftin;tinwire 8 4
80.03 Wroughtplates,sheetsandstrip,oftin 8 3

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Heading
number Description
%Autonomous Conventional
%
1 2 3 4
80.04
12
10
76
5
3-5Tinfoil(whetherornotembossed ,cuttoshape,perforated ,coated,
printed,orbackedwithpaperorotherreinforcing material),ofaweight
(excludinganybacking)notexceeding 1kg/m2;tinpowdersandflakes:
A.Foil:
I.Backed
II.Other
B.Powdersandflakes
Tubesandpipesandblankstherefor,oftin;hollowbars,andtubeand
pipefittings(forexample,joints,elbows,socketsandflanges),oftin:
A.Tubesandpipesandblankstherefor;hollowbars
B.Tubeandpipefittings
Otherarticlesoftin80.05
5
710
14
16 80.06 8

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CHAPTER 81-
OTHER BASEMETALS EMPLOYED INMETALLURGY ANDARTICLES THEREOF
Note
HeadingNo81.04istobetakentoapplyonlytothefollowingbasemetals:
bismuth,cadmium,cobalt,chromium ,gallium,germanium ,hafnium,indium,manganese ,niobium (columbium ),
rhenium,antimony ,titanium ,thorium,thallium,uraniumdepletedinU235,vanadium zirconium .Theheadingalso
coverscobaltmattes,cobaltspeissandotherintermediate productsofcobaltmetallurgy ,andcermets.
Rateofdutv
Heading
number Description Autonomous Conventional
%
1 2 3 4
81.01
6
8 10
13 10
81.02
56
6
10
138
10Tungsten (wolfram),unwrought orwrought,andarticlesthereof:
A.Unwrought (including barsnotfurtherprepared thansintered
andpowders);wasteandscrap
B.Bars(otherthanbarsnotfurtherprepared thansintered),rods,
angles,shapes,sections,wire,filaments ,plates,sheets,strip
andfoil
C.Other
Molybdenum ,unwrought orwrought ,andarticlesthereof:
A.Unwrought (including barsnotfurtherprepared thansintered
andpowders);wasteandscrap:
I.Powders
II.Other
B.Bars(otherthanbarsnotfurtherprepared thansintered),rods,
angles,shapes,sections,wire,filaments ,plates,sheets,strip
andfoil
C.Other
Tantalum ,unwrought orwrought,andarticlesthereof:
A.Unwrought (including barsnotfurtherprepared thansintered
andpowders);wasteandscrap
B.Bars(otherthanbarsnotfurtherprepared thansintered),rods,
angles,shapes,sections,wire,filaments ,plates,sheets,strip
andfoil ;
C.Other
Otherbasemetals,unwrought ,andarticlesthereof;cermets,un­
wroughtorwrought,andarticlesthereof:
A.Bismuth :
I.Unwrought ;wasteandscrap
II.Other
B.Cadmium :
I.Unwrought ;wasteandscrap
II.Other81.03
4 3
8
116
9
81.04
Free
9Free
4-5
5
94
6

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number DescriptionRateofduty
Autonomous
%Conventional
1 2 3 4
81.04 C.Cobalt :
(cont'd)I.Unwrought ;wasteandscrap Free Free
II.Other 7 5
D.Chromium :
I.Unwrought ;wasteandscrap:
a)Chromium alloyscontaining morethan10%byweightofnickel.... Free Free
b)Other 6 5
H.Other 8 7
E.Germanium :
I.Unwrought ;wasteandscrap 6 5
II.Other 10 8
F.Hafnium (celtium):
I.Unwrought ;wasteandscrap 4 3-5
II.Other 9 7-5
G.Manganese :
I.Unwrought ;wasteandscrap 7 5
11.Other 10 7
H.Niobium (columbium ):
I.Unwrought ;wasteandscrap 6 —
II.Other 10 —
IJ.Antimony :
I.Unwrought ;wasteandscrap 8 —
II.Other 10 8
K.Titanium :
I.Unwrought ;wasteandscrap 6 —
II.Other 10 8
L.Vanadium :
I.Unwrought ;wasteandscrap 4 2-5
II.Other 9 7-5
M.UraniumdepletedinU235 7 3-5
N.Thorium :
I.Unwrought ;wasteandscrap(EURATOM ) Free —
II.Other:
a)Bars,rods,angles,shapesandsections,wire,plates,sheets,strip
andfoil(EURATOM ) Free Free
b)Other(EURATOM ) : 2 1-5
O.Zirconium :
I.Unwrought ;wasteandscrap 6 —
•II.Other 10

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number DescriptionRateofduty
Autonomous Conventional
1 2 3 4
81.04 P.Rhtr.au...
(cont'd)I.Unwrought ;wasteandscrap 6
II.Other 10
Q.Gallium ;indium;thallium :
I.Unwrought ;wasteandscrap 4 2-5
II.Other 10 5
R.Cermets :
I.Unwrought ;wasteandscrap 4 7-5
II.Other j 12 7-5

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CHAPTER 82
TOOLS,IMPLEMENTS ,CUTLERY ,SPOONS ,ANDFORKS,OFBASEMETAL ;PARTSTHEREOF
Notes
1.Apartfromblowlamps',portableforges,grindingwheelswithframeworks ,manicureandchiropody sets,and
goodsclassifiedinheadingsNos82.07and82.15,thepresentChaptercoversonlyarticleswithablade,working
edge,workingsurfaceorotherworkingpartof:
(a)Basemetal;
(b)Metalcarbides ;
(c)Preciousorsemi-precious stones(natural,syntheticorreconstructed )onasupportofbasemetal;or
(d)Abrasivematerialsonasupportofbasemetal,providedthatthearticleshavecuttingteeth,flutes,grooves,or
thelike,ofbasemetal,whichretaintheiridentityandfunctionaftertheapplication oftheabrasive .
2.PartsofbasemetalofthearticlesfallingintheheadingsofthisChapteraretobeclassifiedwiththearticlesof
whichtheyareparts,exceptpartsseparately specifiedassuchandtool-holders forhandtools(headingNo84.48).
However ,partsofgeneraluseasdefinedinNote2toSectionXVareinallcasesexcludedfromthisChapter .
CuttingplatesforelectrichairclippersaretobeclassifiedinheadingNo82.13andbladesandheadsforelectric
shaversaretobeclassifiedinheadingNo82.11.
3.Cases,boxesandsimilarcontainers importedwitharticlesofthisChapteraretobeclassifiedwithsucharticlesif
theyareofakindnormallysoldtherewith .Cases,boxesandsimilarcontainers importedseparately aretobe
classifiedundertheirappropriate headings .
Heading
number DescriptionRateofduty
Autonomous Conventional
1 2 3 4­
82.01 Handtools,thefollowing :spades,shovels,picks,hoes,forksandrakes;
axes,billhooksandsimilarhewingtools;scythes,sickles,hayknives,grass
shears,timberwedgesandothertoolsofakindusedinagriculture ,horti­
cultureorforestry 15 6
82.02 Saws(non-mechanical )andbladesforhandormachinesaws(including
toothlesssawblades):
A.Saws(non-mechanical ):
I.Backsaws,ripsaws 15 7
II.Other 15 9
B.Sawblades :
I.Bandsaw blades 15 9
II.Chainsawblades 16 7
III.Other 16 10

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Rateofduty
Heading
number Description Autonomous
%Conventional
%
1 2 3 4
82.03 Handtools,thefollowing :pliers(including cuttingpliers),pincers,tweez­
ers,tinmen'ssnips,boltcroppersandthelike;perforating punches;pipe
cutters;spannersandwrenches (butnotincludingtapwrenches);filesand
rasps:
A.Filesandrasps 13 5
B.Other 15 7
82.04 Handtools,including glaziers'diamonds ,notfallingwithinanyother
headingofthisChapter;blowlamps,anvils;vicesandclamps,otherthan
acoessories for,andpartsof,machinetools;portableforges;grinding
wheelswithframeworks (handorpedaloperated ) 16 6-5
82.05 Interchangeable toolsforhandtools,formachinetoolsorforpower­
operatedhandtools(forexample,forpressing,stamping ,drilling,tapping,
threading,boring,broaching ,milling,cutting,turning,dressing,morticing
orscrewdriving),including diesforwiredrawing,extrusion diesformetal,
androckdrillingbitswithaworkingpartof:
A.Basemetal 12 6-5
B.Metalcarbides 13 6-5
C.Diamondoragglomerated diamond 9 7-5
D.Othermaterials 12 6
82.06 Knivesandcuttingblades,formachinesorformechanical appliances 13 5
82.07 Tool-tipsandplates,sticksandthelikefortool-tips,unmounted ,ofsin­
teredmetalcarbides (forexample,carbidesoftungsten,molybdenum or
vanadium ) 14 7
82.08 Coffee-mills ,mincers,juice-extractors andothermechanical appliances ,of
aweightnotexceeding 10kgandofakindusedfordomesticpurposes
inthepreparation ,servingorconditioning offoodordrink 17 7
82.09 Kniveswithcuttingblades,serratedornot(including pruningknives),
otherthanknivesfallingwithinheadingNo82.06,andbladestherefor :
A.Knives 17 (a)
B.Knifeblades 17 13
[82.10]
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Rateofduty
Heading
numberAutonomous
%Conventional
%
I 3 4
82.11
13
17
16
12
17
17Description
2
Razorsandrazorblades (includingrazorbladeblanks,whetherornotin
strips):
A.Razors :
I.Openblade
II.Other
B.Bladesandcutters:
I.Safetyrazorblades
II.Other
C.Otherparts
Scissors (includingtailors'shears),andbladestherefor
Otherarticlesofcudery (forexample,secateurs,hairclippers,butchers'
cleavers,paperknives);manicure andchiropody setsandappliances
(includingnailfiles)
Spoons,forks,fish-eaters ,butter-knives ,ladles,andsimilarkitchenor
tableware :
A.Ofstainlesssteel
B.Other
HandlesofbasemetalforarticlesfallingwithinheadingNo82.09,82.13
or82.145
7
7
6-5
7
10-5
8-582.12
82.13
82.1416
19
19
198-5
82.15
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CHAPTER 83
MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLES OFBASEMETAL
Note
InthisChapterareferencetopartsofarticlesisinnocasetobetakenasapplyingtocables,chains,nails,bolts,nuts,
screws,springsorotherarticlesofironorsteelofakinddescribedinheadingNo73.25,73.29,73.31,73.32or73.35
nortosimilararticlesofotherbasemetals(Chapters74to81inclusive).
Rateofduty
Heading
number Description Autonomous
%Conventional
%
1 2 3 4
83.01 Locksandpadlocks (key,combination orelectrically operated),andparts
thereof,ofbasemetal;framesincorporating locks,forhandbags ,trunksor
thelike,andpartsofsuchframes,ofbasemetal;keysforanyofthe
foregoingarticles,ofbasemetal 17 8-5
83.02 Basemetalfittingsandmountings ofakindsuitableforfurniture,doors,
staircases ,windows,blinds,coachwork ,saddlery ,trunks,casketsandthe
like(including automatic doorclosers);basemetalhat-racks ,hat-pegs,
bracketsandthelike 17 7
83.03 Safes,strong-boxes ,armoured orreinforced strong-rooms ,strong-room
liningsandstrong-room doors,andcashanddeedboxesandthelike,of
basemetal '. 17 8-5
83.04 Filingcabinets,racks,sortingboxes,papertrays,paperrestsandsimilar
officeequipment ,ofbasemetal,otherthanofficefurniturefallingwithin
headingNo94.03 16 8
83.05 Fittingsforloose-leaf binders,forfilesorforstationery books,ofbase
metal;letterclips,paperclips,staples,indexingtags,andsimilarstationery
goods,ofbasemetal 19 7-5
83.06 Statuettes andotherornaments ofakindusedindoors,ofbasemetal;
photograph ,pictureandsimilarframes,ofbasemetal;mirrorsofbasemetal:
A.Statuettes andotherornaments ofakindusedindoors 18 9
B.Other 19 9-5
83.07 Lampsandlightingfittings,ofbasemetal,andpartsthereof,ofbasemetal
(excluding switches,electriclampholders,electriclampsforvehicles,
electricbatteryormagnetolamps,andotherarticlesfallingwithinChapter
85exceptheadingNo85.22) 18 7
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Rateofduty
Heading
number Description Autonomous
%Conventional
%
1 2 3 4
83.09 Clasps,frameswithclaspsforhandbags andthelike,buckles,buckle­
clasps,hooks,eyes,eyelets,andthelike,ofbasemetal,ofakindcommonly
usedforclothing,travelgoods,handbagsorothertextileorleathergoods;
tubularrivetsandbifurcated rivets,ofbasemetal;beadsandspangles,of
basemetal 16 6-5
[83.10]
83.11 Bellsandgongs,non-electric ,ofbasemetal,andpartsthereofofbasemetal 18 9
[83.12]
83.13 Stoppers,crowncorks,bottlecaps,capsules,bungcovers,sealsandplombs,
casecornerprotectors andotherpackingaccessories ,ofbasemetal:
A.Capsulesofaluminium orlead:
I.Capsulesofaluminium ofamaximum diameterof21mm,withor
withoutaninternalrubberseal,butnotcombined withother
materials 18 7
II.Other 18 11
B.Other 18 7
83.14 Sign-plates ,name-plates ,numbers,lettersandothersigns,ofbasemetal 19 7-5
83.15 Wire,rods,tubes,plates,electrodes andsimilarproducts,ofbasemetalor
ofmetalcarbides,coatedorcoredwithfluxmaterial,ofakindusedfor
soldering,brazing,weldingordeposition ofmetalorofmetalcarbides;
wireandrods,ofagglomerated basemetalpowder,usedformetal
spraying :
A.Weldingelectrodes coredwithsteelandcoatedwithrefractory material 15 10
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SECTION XVI
MACHINERY ANDMECHANICAL APPLIANCES ;
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT ;PARTSTHEREOF
Notes
1.ThisSectiondoesnotcover:
(a)Transmission ,conveyororelevatorbeltsorbelting,ofartificialplasticmaterialofChapter39,orofvulcanised
rubber(headingNo40.10);orotherarticlesofakindusedinmachinery ormechanical orelectricalappliances
orforotherindustrialpurposes ,ofunhardened vulcanised rubber(headingNo40.14);
(b)Articlesofleatherorofcomposition leather (headingNo42.04)oroffurskin (headingNo43.03),ofakind
usedinmachinery ormechanical appliances orforotherindustrialpurposes ;
(c)Bobbins,spools,cops,cones,cores,reelsandsimilarsupports,ofanymaterial (forexample,Chapter39,40,44
or48orSectionXV);
(d)Perforated cardsofpaperorpaperboard forJacquardorsimilarmachines ,fallingwithinheadingNo48.21;
(e)Transmission ,conveyororelevatorbeltsoftextilematerial (headingNo59.16)orotherarticlesoftextilema­
terialofakindcommonly usedinmachinery orplant(headingNo59.17);
(f)Preciousorsemi-precious stones(natural,syntheticorreconstructed )ofheadingNo71.02or71.03,orarticles
whollyofsuchstonesofheadingNo71.15;
(g)Partsofgeneraluse,asdefinedinNote2toSectionXV,ofbasemetal(SectionXV),orsimilargoodsofarti­
ficialplasticmaterials (whicharegenerallyclassifiedinheadingNo39.07);
(h)Endlessbeltsofmetalwireorstrip(SectionXV);
(ij)ArticlesfallingwithinChapter82or83;
(k)Thevehicles,aircraftandpartsthereofandvesselsandcertainassociatedtransportequipment fallingwithin
SectionXVII;
(1)ArticlesfallingwithinChapter90;
(m)Clocks,watchesandotherarticlesfallingwithinChapter91;
(n)Interchangeable toolsofheadingNo82.05andbrushesofakindusedaspartsofmachinesofheadingNo
96.01;similarinterchangeable toolsaretobeclassifiedaccordingtotheconstituent materialoftheirworking
part(forexample,inChapter40,42,43,45or59,orheadingNo68.04or69.09);or
(o)ArticlesfallingwithinChapter97.
2.SubjecttoNote1tothisSection,Note1toChapter84andNote1toChapter85,partsofmachines (notbeing
partsofthearticlesdescribedinheadingsNos84.64,85.23,85.24,85.25and85.27)aretobeclassifiedaccording
tothefollowing rules:
(a)Goodsofakinddescribed inanyoftheheadingsofChapters84and85(otherthanheadingsNos84.65and
85.28)areinallcasestobeclassifiedintheirrespectiveheadings .
(b)Otherparts,ifsuitableforusesolelyorprincipally withaparticularkindofmachine,orwithanumberof
machinesfallingwithinthesameheading (including amachinefallingwithinheadingNo84.59or85.22)are
tobeclassifiedwiththemachinesofthatkindorinheadingNo84.38,84.48or84.55,asappropriate .How­
ever,goodswhichareequallysuitableforuseprincipally withthegoodsofheadingsNos85.13and85.15are
tobeclassifiedinheadingNo85.13.
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3.Unlesstheheadingsotherwiserequire,composite machinesconsistingoftwoormoremachinesfittedtogetherto
formawholeandothermachinesadaptedforthepurposeofperforming twoormorecomplementary oralterna­
tivefunctionsaretobeclassifiedasifconsistingonlyofthatcomponent orasbeingthatmachinewhichperforms
theprincipalfunction .
4.Motorsandtransmission ,conveyororelevatorbelts,formachinery orappliances towhichtheyarefitted,orif
packedseparately forconvienceoftransport ,whichareclearlyintendedtobefittedtoormountedonacommon
basewiththemachineorappliancewithwhichtheyareimported ,aretobeclassifiedunderthesameheadingas
suchmachinery orappliances .Theweightofsuchmotorsandtransmission ,conveyororelevatorbeltsistobein­
cludedintheweightsspecifiedintheTariff.
5.ForthepurposesoftheseNotes,theexpression"machine"meansanymachine,apparatusorapplianceofakind
fallingwithinSectionXVI.
Additional Notes
1.Toolsnecessaryfortheassemblyormaintenance ofmachinesaretobeclassifiedwiththosemachinesifimported
withthem.Interchangeable toolsimportedwithmachinesarealsotobeclassifiedtherewithiftheyformpartofthe
normalequipment ofthemachinesandarenormallysoldwiththem.
2.ShouldtheCustomssorequire,thedeclarantshallproduce,insupportofhisdeclaration ,anillustrateddocument
(forexample,instructions ,prospectus ,apagefromacatalogue ,aphotograph )givingthenormaldescription ofthe
machine,itsusesandessentialcharacteristics and,inrespectofadisassembled machine,anassemblyplananda
listofthecontentsofthevariouspackages .
3.TheprovisionsofGeneralRuleA2(a)arealsoapplicable ,attherequestofthedeclarantandsubjecttoconditions
stipulatedbythecompetentauthorities ,tomachinesimportedinsplitconsignments .
4.Cases,boxesandsimilarcontainers importedwitharticlesofthisSectionaretobeclassifiedwithsucharticlesif
theyareofakindnormallysoldtherewith .Cases,boxesandsimilarcontainers importedseparatelyaretobeclas­
sifiedundertheirappropriate headings .
5.Tractorscoupled,evenbymeansofspecialdevices,tomachinesandmechanical appliancesofthisSectionareinall
casestobeclassifiedseparately (headingNo87.01).
CHAPTER 84
BOILERS ,MACHINERY ANDMECHANICAL APPLIANCES ;PARTSTHEREOF
Notes
1.ThisChapterdoesnotcover:
(a)Millstones ,grindstones andotherarticlesfallingwithinChapter68;
(b)Appliances andmachinery (forexample,pumps)andpartsthereof,ofceramicmaterial (Chapter69);
(c)Laboratory glasswareofheadingNo70.17;machinery andappliances andpartsthereof,ofglass(headingNo
70.20or70.21);
(d)ArticlesfallingwithinheadingNo73.36or73.37andsimilararticlesofotherbasemetals(Chapters74to81);
or
(e)ToolsforworkinginthehandofheadingNo85.05orelectro-mechanical domesticappliances ofheadingNo
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2.SubjecttotheoperationofNotes3and4toSectionXVI,amachineorappliancewhichanswerstoadescription
inoneormoreoftheheadingsNos84.01to84.21andatthesametimetoadescription inoneorotherofthe
headingsNos84.22to84.60,istobeclassifiedundertheappropriate headingoftheformergroupandnotthe
latter.
HeadingNo84.17is,however,tobetakennottoapplyto:
(a)Germination plant,incubators andbrooders (headingNo84.28);
(b)Graindampening machines (headingNo84.29);
(c)Diffusingapparatusforsugarjuiceextraction (headingNo84.30);
(d)Machinery fortheheat-treatment oftextileyarns,fabricsormadeuptextilearticles(headingNo84.40);or
(e)Machinery orplant,designedforamechanical operation ,inwhichachangeoftemperature ,evenifnecessary ,
issubsidiary .
HeadingNo84.19istobetakennottoapplyto:
(a)Sewingmachinesforclosingbagsorsimilarcontainers (headingNo84.41);or
(b)Officemachinery ofheadingNo84.54.
3.(A)ForthepurposesofheadingNo84.53theexpression "automatic dataprocessing machines"means:
(a)Digitalmachineshavingstoragescapableofstoringnotonlytheprocessing programorprogramsandthe
datatobeprocessedbutalsoaprogramfortranslating theformalprogramming languageinwhichthe
programsarewrittenintomachinelanguage .Thesemachinesmusthaveamainstoragewhichisdirectlyac­
cessiblefortheexecutionofaprogramandwhichhasacapacityatleastsufficienttostorethosepartsofthe
processing andtranslating programsandthedataimmediately necessaryforthecurrentprocessing run.
Theymustalsobeablethemselves ,onthebasisoftheinstructions contained intheinitialprogram,tomod­
ify,bylogicaldecision,itsexecutionduringtheprocessing run;
(b)Analoguemachinescapableofsimulating mathematical modelsandcomprising atleast:analogueelements,
controlelementsandprogramming elements ;
(c)Hybridmachinesconsistingofeitheradigitalmachinewithanalogueelementsorananaloguemachine
withdigitalelements .
(B)Automatic dataprocessing machinesmaybeintheformofsystemsconsisting ofavariablenumberofsepa­
rately-housed units.Aunitistoberegardedasbeingapartofthecompletesystemifitmeetsallthefollowing
conditions :
(a)itisconnectable tothecentralprocessing uniteitherdirectlyorthroughoneormoreotherunits;
(b)itisspecifically designedaspartofsuchasystem(itmust,inparticular ,unlessitisapowersupplyunit,be
abletoacceptordeliverdatainaform(codeorsignals)whichcanbeusedbythesystem).
Suchunitsimportedseparately arealsotobeclassifiedinheadingNo84.53.
4.HeadingNo84.62istobetakentoapply,interalia,topolishedsteelballs,themaximumandminimumdiameters
ofwhichdonotdifferfromthenominaldiameterbymorethan1%orbymorethan005mm,whichever isless.
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5.Amachinewhichisusedformorethanonepurposeis,forthepurposesofclassification ,tobetreatedasifits
principalpurposewereitssolepurpose .
SubjecttoNote2tothisChapterandNote3toSectionXVI,amachinewhoseprincipalpurposeisnotdescribed
inanyheadingorforwhichnoonepurposeistheprincipalpurpose,is,unlessthecontextotherwiserequires,tobe
classifiedinheadingNo84.59.HeadingNo84.59isalsotobetakentocovermachinesformakingropeorcable
(forexample,stranding ,twistingorcablingmachines )frommetalwire,textileyarnoranyothermaterialorfroma
combination ofsuchmaterials .
Additional Notes
1.Forthepurposesofsubheading 84.06A,theexpression "aircraftengines"shallapplyonlytoenginesdesignedfor
fittingwithanairscreworrotor.
2.Forthepurposesofsubheading 84.45CVIa),theexpression"micrometric adjustingsystem"shallmeananyde­
viceallowingthedetermination orsettingtoatleastl/100th(0-01)mmofthemovementofanimportantelement
ofamachine,suchasthetable,thespindle,orthegrindinghead.
3.Forthepurposesofsubheading 84.45CVII,theexpression "jigboringmachines"shallbetakentoapplyonlyto
machine-tools which:
(a)Carryoutoneormoremachining operations onthecoordinate principle;and
(b)Areofsuchprecisionthatanyerrorinthetraveloftheworkholdertableandofthetoolholderdoesnot
exceed0-005mm.
4.(EURATOM )Theterm"nuclearreactors"(subheading 84.59B)coversalltheapparatusandappliances insidethe
areascreenedoffbyabiologicalshield,including,whereappropriate ,theshielditself;italsoincludesapparatus
andappliances formingawholewiththepartscontainedinsidethescreen(interalia,controlrodsandtheiroperat­
ingmechanisms ,providedtheseformawholewiththecontrolrodsorwithotherpartsinsidethescreen).
Rateofduty
Heading
number Description Autonomous
%Conventional
1 2 3 4
84.01 Steamandothervapourgenerating boilers (excluding centralheatinghot
waterboilerscapablealsoofproducing lowpressuresteam);super-heated
waterboilers 14 5-5
84.02 Auxiliary plantforusewithboilersofheadingNo84.01(forexample,
economisers ,superheaters ,sootremovers ,gasrecoverers andthelike);
condensers forvapourenginesandpowerunits 14 5-5
84.03 Producergasandwatergasgenerators ,withorwithoutpurifiers ;acetylene
gasgenerators (waterprocess)andsimilargasgenerators ,withorwithout
14 5-5
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Rateofduty
Heading
number Description Autonomous
%Conventional
1 2 3 4
84.05 Steamorothervapourpowerunits,whetherornotincorporating boilers 13 5
84.06 Internalcombustion pistonengines:
A.AircraftenginesasdefinedinAdditional Note1tothisChapter,ofa
powerof:
I.300kWorless 15(a) 6
II.Morethan300kW 10(a) 4
B.Outboardmotorsofacylindercapacityof:
I.325ccorless 18 11
8 II.Morethan325cc 18
C.Otherengines :
I.Sparkignitionenginesofacylindercapacityof:
a)250ccorless 22 9
b)Morethan250cc:
1.Fortheindustrialassemblyof:
Agricultural walkingtractorsofsubheading 87.01A,
Motorvehiclesforthetransport ofpersons,including
vehiclesdesignedforthetransport ofbothpassengers and
goods,withaseatingcapacityoflessthan15,
Motorvehiclesforthetransport ofgoodsormaterials ,with
anengineofacylindercapacityoflessthan2800cc,
SpecialpurposemotorvehiclesofheadingNo87.03(b) 18 7
2.Other 18 12
II.Compression ignitionengines :
a)Marinepropulsion engines (b) 8 (c)
b)Other:
1.Fortheindustrialassemblyof:
Agricultural walkingtractorsofsubheading 87.01A,
Motorvehiclesforthetransportofpersons,includingvehicles
designedforthetransportofbothpassengers andgoods,with
aseatingcapacityof.lessthan15,
Motorvehiclesforthetransportofgoodsormaterials,with
anengineofacylindercapacityoflessthan2500cc,
SpecialpurposemotorvehiclesofheadingNo87.03(b) 18 7
2.Other 18 12
D.Parts:
I.Foraircraftengines 12(a) 5
II.Forotherengines 16 7
84.07 Hydraulic enginesandmotors (includingwaterwheelsandwaterturbines ) 15 6
(a)Dutytemporarily suspended inrespectofenginesintendedtobefittedinaircraftimporteddutyfreeorbuiltwithintheCommunity .Thissuspension issubjecttocompliance
withformalities andconditions tobedetermined bythecompetentauthorities .
(b)Entryunderthissubheading issubjecttoconditionstobedetermined bythecompetentauthorities .
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Heading
number Description Autonomous
%Conventional
%
1 2 3 4
84.08 Otherenginesandmotors:
A.Reactionengines :
I.Turbo-jets developing athrustof:
a)2500kgorless 12(a) 6
b)Morethan2500kg 12(a) 5
II.Other(forexample,ram-jets,pulse-jets,rocketengines) 12(a) 6
B.Gasturbines :
I.Turbo-propellers developing apowerof:
a)1100kWorless 15(a) 7-5
b)Morethan1100kW 12(a) 5
II.Other 14 5-5
C.Otherenginesandmotors 14 7
D.Parts:
I.Ofreactionenginesorofturbo-propellers 12(a) 5
II.Other 14 55
84.09 Mechanically propelledroadrollers 13 5
84.10 Pumps (including motorpumpsandturbopumps)forliquids,whetheror
notfittedwithmeasuring devices;liquidelevatorsofbucket,chain,screw,
bandandsimilarkinds:
A.Deliverypumpsfitted,ordesignedtobefitted,withameasuring device 15 6-5
B.Otherpumps :
I.Pumpshavingapressurecapacityof20barsormore 12 7-5
II.Otherpumps 12 6
III.Parts 12 6
C.Liquidelevatorsofbucket,chain,screw,bandandsimilarkinds 14 5-5
84.11 Airpumps,vacuumpumpsandairorgascompressors (including motor
andturbopumpsandcompressors ,andfree-piston generators forgas
turbines);fans,blowersandthelike:
A.Pumpsandcompressors :
I.Pumps (handorfootoperated )forinflatingpneumatic tyresandthe
like 16 6-5
II.Vacuumpumpscreatingavacuumbetterthan10"2mbar;centri­
fugaloraxialcompressors givingacompression ratioofnotless
than2andaflowofmorethan3000m3perminute;stationary
reciprocating compressors ofaweightexceeding 2000kg 12 9
III.Otherpumpsandcompressors 12 6
IV.Parts 12 6
B.Free-piston generators forgasturbines 10 4
C.Fans,blowersandthelike 13 6-5
(a)Dutytemporarily suspended inrespectofengineparts,enginesandturbinesintendedtobefittedinaircraftimporteddutyfreeorbuiltwithintheCommunity .Thissuspension
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Heading
number Description Autonomous Conventional
% %
1 2 3 4
84.12 Airconditioning machines ,self-contained ,comprising amotor-driven fan
andelementsforchangingthetemperature andhumidityofair 12 8
84.13 Furnaceburnersforliquidfuel(atomisers),forpulverised solidfuelorfor
gas;mechanical stokers,mechanical grates,mechanical ashdischargers and
similarappliances 14 5-5
84.14 Industrialandlaboratory furnacesandovens,non-electric :
A.Speciallydesignedfortheseparation ofirradiated nuclearfuels,forthe
treatment ofradio-active wasteorfortherecyclingofirradiated nuclear
fuels(EURATOM )
B.Other11
145-5
5-5
84.15 Refrigerators andrefrigerating equipment (electricalandother):
A.Evaporators andcondensers ,excluding thosefordomesticrefrigerators
B.Other13
134-5
5
84.16 Calendering andsimilarrollingmachines (otherthanmetal-working and
metal-rolling machinesandglass-working machines )andcylinderstherefor 13 5
84.17
5-5 11
11
115-5
4-5Machinery ,plantandsimilarlaboratory equipment ,whetherornotelectri­
callyheated,forthetreatmentofmaterialsbyaprocessinvolvingachange
oftemperature suchasheating,cooking,roasting,distilling,rectifying ,
sterilising ,pasteurising ,steaming,drying,evaporating ,vapourising ,con­
densingorcooling,notbeingmachinery orplantofakindusedfor
domesticpurposes ;instantaneous orstoragewaterheaters,non-electrical :
A.Machinery andequipment forthemanufacture oftheproducts
mentioned insubheading 28.51A(EURATOM )
B.Machinery andequipment speciallydesignedfortheseparation of
irradiated nuclearfuels,forthetreatment ofradio-active wasteorforthe
recyclingofirradiatednuclearfuels(EURATOM )
C.Heatexchangeunits
D.Percolators andotherappliances formakingcoffeeandotherhot
drinks:
I.Electrically heated
II.Other
E.Medicalandsurgicalsterilisingapparatus :
I.Electrically heated
II.Other
F.Other:
I.Waterheaters,non-electric
II.Other9
618
12
17
14
15
148-5
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%
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84.18 Centrifuges ;filteringandpurifyingmachinery andapparatus (otherthan
filterfunnels,milkstrainersandthelike),forliquidsorgases:
A.Fortheseparation ofuraniumisotopes(EURATOM ) 5 4-5
B.Speciallydesignedfortheseparation ofirradiated nuclearfuels,forthe
treatment ofradio-active wasteorfortherecyclingofirradiated nuclear
fuels(EURATOM ) 11 5-5
C.Other:
I.Centrifuges :
a)Clothes-dryers ,electrically operated,eachofadrylinencapacity
notexceeding 6kg 18 8
b)Other 13 5
II.Machinery andapparatus (otherthancentrifuges )forfilteringor
purifyingliquidsorgases 15 6
84.19 Machinery forcleaningordryingbottlesorothercontainers ;machinery
forfilling,closing,sealing,capsulingorlabellingbottles,cans,boxes,bags
orothercontainers ;otherpackingorwrapping ;machinery for
aeratingbeverages ;dishwashingmachines :
A.Dishwashingmachines ,electrically operated,withorwithoutprovision
fordrying 18 7
B.Other 13 5
84.20 Weighing machinery (excluding balancesofasensitivity of5egorbetter)
including weight-operated counting andchecking machines ;weighing
machineweightsofallkinds 15 6
84.21 Mechanical appliances (whetherornothandoperated )forprojecting ,
dispersing orsprayingliquidsorpowders ;fireextinguishers (chargedor
not);spraygunsandsimilarappliances ;steamorsandblastingmachines
andsimilarjetprojecting machines 12 6
84.22 Lifting,handling ,loadingorunloading machinery ,telphersandconveyors
(forexample,lifts,hoists,winches,cranes,transporter cranes,jacks,pulley
tackle,beltconveyors andteleferics),notbeingmachinery fallingwithin
headingNo84.23:
A.Machinery andmechanical appliances speciallydesignedfordealing
withhighlyradio-active substances (EURATOM ) 8 4
B.Self-propelled cranesonwheels,notcapableofrunningonrails 14 9
C.Rolling-mill machinery :rollertablesforfeedingandremovingproducts ;
tiltersandmanipulators foringots,balls,barsandslabs 14 8-5
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%Conventional
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84.23 Excavating ,levelling,tamping,boringandextracting machinery,stationary
ormobile,forearth,mineralsorores(forexample,mechanical shovels,
coal-cutters ,excavators ,scrapers,levellersandbulldozers );pile-drivers ;
snow-ploughs ,nots^lf-propelled (includingsnow-plough attachments ):
A.Excavating ,levelling,tamping,boringandextracting machinery for
earth,mineralsorores:
I.Self-propelled ,track-laying orwheeled,notcapableofrunningonrails:
a)Scrapers :
b)Othermachinery
c)Parts
II.Other :
a)Boringandsinkingmachinery
b)Other
B.Pile-drivers ;snow-ploughs ,notself-propelled (including snow-plough
attachments )
84.24 Agricultural andhorticultural machinery forsoilpreparation orcultivation
(forexample ,ploughs,harrows ,cultivators ,seedandfertiliserdistributors );
lawnandsportsgroundrollers15
15
15
9
14
159
11
9
3-5
5-5
7-5
11 4-5
11 4-5
11 5-584.25 Harvesting andthreshing machinery ;strawandfodderpresses;hayor
grassmowers ;winnowing andsimilarcleaningmachines forseed,grain
orleguminous vegetables andegg-grading andothergradingmachines for
agricultural produce (otherthanthoseofakindusedinthebreadgrain
millingindustryfallingwithinheadingNo84.29)
84.26 Dairymachinery (includingmilkingmachines )
84.27 Presses,crushersandothermachinery ,ofakindusedinwine-making ,
cider-making ,fruitjuicepreparation orthelike
84.28 Otheragricultural ,horticultural ,poultry-keeping andbee-keeping machinery ;
germination plantfittedwithmechanical orthermalequipment ;poultry
incubators andbrooders
84.29 Machinery ofakindusedinthebreadgrainmillingindustry ,andother
machinery (otherthanfarmtypemachinery )fortheworkingofcerealsor
driedleguminous vegetables12 6
12 5
13 6-5
84.30 Machinery ,notfallingwithinanyotherheadingofthisChapter,ofakind
usedinthefollowingfoodordrinkindustries :bakery,confectionery ,chocolate
manufacture ,macaroni ,ravioliorsimilarcerealfoodmanufacture ,the
preparation ofmeat,fish,fruitorvegetables (including mincingorslicing
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%
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84.31 Machinery formakingorfinishingcellulosicpulp,paperorpaperboard :
A.Formakingpaperorpaperboard 12 5
B.Other 14 5-5
84.32 Book-binding machinery ,includingbook-sewing machines 11 4-5
84.33 Paperorpaperboard cuttingmachines ofallkinds;othermachinery for
makinguppaperpulp,paperorpaperboard 13 5
84.34 Machinery ,apparatus andaccessories fortype-founding ortype-setting ;
machinery ,otherthanthemachine-tools ofheadingNo84.45,84.46or
84.47,forpreparing orworkingprintingblocks,platesorcylinders ;printing
type,impressed flongsandmatrices ,printingblocks,platesandcylinders ;
blocks,plates,cylinders andlithographic stones,prepared forprinting
purposes (forexample,planed,grainedorpolished):
A.Machinery ,apparatus andaccessories fortype-founding ortype-setting :
I.Forfoundingandsetting (forexample,linotypes ,monotypes ,inter­
types) 6 2·5
II.Other 13 5-5
B.Blocks,plates,cylinders andothersimilararticles,otherthanlitho­
graphicstones 16 7
C.Other 14 5-5
84.35 Otherprintingmachinery ;machinesforusesancillarytoprinting :
A.Printingmachinery :
I.Cylinderletterpress printingmachines ,printingonlyonesideofthe
sheetateachpass:
a)Single-revolution machines - 12 6
b)Two-revolution machines 10 4
II.Rotarypresses 11 4-5
III.Other 11 5-5
B.Machinesforusesancillarytoprinting 13 6-5
84.36 Machines forextruding man-made textiles;machines ofakindusedfor
processing naturalorman-made textilefibres;textilespinningandtwisting
machines ;textiledoubling ,throwing andreeling (including weft-winding )
machines 12 5
84.37 Weavingmachines ,knittingmachines andmachines formakinggimped
yarn,tulle,lace,embroidery ,trimmings ,braidornet;machines forpre­
paringyarnsforuseonsuchmachines ,includingwarpingandwarpsizing
machines :
A.Weavingmachines 11 4-5
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%Conventional
%
1 2 3 4
84.37
(cont'd)C.Machines formakinggimpedyarn,tulle,lace,embroidery ,trimmings ,
braidornet 10 4
D.Machines forpreparing yarnsforuseontheabovemachines ,including
warpingandwarpsizingmachines 13 5
84.38 Auxiliary machinery forusewithmachinesofheadingNo84.37(for
example,dobbies,Jacquards ,automatic stopmotionsandshutdechanging
mechanisms );partsandaccessories suitableforusesolelyorprincipally
withthemachinesofthepresentheadingorwithmachines fallingwithin
headingNo84.36or84.37(forexample,spindlesandspindleflyers,card
clothing,combs,extruding nipples,shuttles,healdsandheald-lifters and
hosieryneedles) 12 5
84.39 Machinery forthemanufacture orfinishingoffeltinthepieceorinshapes,
includingfelt-hatmakingmachinesandhat-making blocks13 5
84.40 Machinery forwashing,cleaning,drying,bleaching ,dyeing,dressing,
finishingorcoatingtextileyarns,fabricsormade-up textilearticles
(includinglaundryanddry-cleaning machinery );fabricfolding,reelingor
cuttingmachines ;machinesofakindusedinthemanufacture oflinoleum
orotherfloorcoveringsforapplyingthepastetothebasefabricorother
support;machinesofatypeusedforprintingarepetitivedesign,repetitive
wordsoroverallcolourontextiles,leather,wallpaper ,wrapping paper,
linoleumorothermaterials ,andengravedoretchedplates,blocksor
rollerstherefor :
A.Ironingmachinesandpresses,electrically heated 16 6-5
B.Clothes-washing machines ,eachofadrylinencapacitynotexceeding
6kg;domesticwringers :
I.Electrically operated 19 7-5
II.Other 12 5
C.Other 13 5
84.41 Sewingmachines ;furniturespeciallydesignedforsewingmachines ;sewing
machineneedles :
A.Sewingmachines ;furniturespeciallydesignedforsewingmachines :
I.Sewingmachines (lock-stitch only),withheadsofaweightnot
exceeding 16kgwithoutmotoror17kgincluding themotor;
sewingmachineheads(lock-stitch only),ofaweightnotexceeding
16kgwithoutmotoror17kgincludingthemotor:
a)Sewingmachineshavingavalue(notincludingframes,tablesor
furniture )ofmorethan65u.a.each12 6
b)Other 12 —
II.Othersewingmachinesandothersewingmachineheads 12 6
III.Parts,includingfurniturespeciallydesignedforsewingmachines 12 9
B.Sewingmachineneedles 14 7

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Autonomous
%Conventional
%
1 2 3 4
84.42 Machinery (otherthansewingmachines )forpreparing ,tanningorwork­
inghides,skinsorleather(includingbootandshoemachinery ) 13 5-5
84.43 Converters ,ladles,ingotmouldsandcastingmachines ,ofakindusedin
metallurgy andinmetalfoundries 13 5
84.44 Rollingmillsandrollstherefor :
A.Rollingmillsspeciallydesigned·fortherecyclingofirradiated nuclear
11 5-5 fuels(EURATOM )
13 7
84.45 Machine-tools forworkingmetalormetalcarbides,notbeingmachines
fallingwithinheadingNo84.49or84.50:
A.Specially designedfortherecycling ofirradiated nuclearfuels(for
examplesheathing ,unsheathing ,shaping):
I.Automated bycodedinformation (EURATOM ) 11 —
II.Other(EURATOM ) 11 5-5
B.Machine-tools operating byelectro-erosion orotherelectricalprocesses ;
ultrasonic machine-tools :
I.Automated bycodedinformation 8 6
II.Other 8 3
C.Othermachine-tools :
I.Lathes :
a)Automated bycodedinformation
b)Other
II.Boringmachines :
a)Automated bycodedinformation
b)Other
III.Planingmachines :
a)Automated bycodedinformation
b)Other
IV.Shapingmachines ,sawingmachines andcutting-off machines ,
broaching machinesandslottingmachines :
a)Automated bycodedinformation
b)Other
V.Millingmachinesanddrillingmachines :
a)Automated bycodedinformation
b)Other10
10
8
8
8
8
6
6
12
128
7
6
3
8
7
5
2-5
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%Conventional
%
1 2 3 4
84.45
(cont'd)C.VI.Sharpening ,trimming ,grinding,honingandlapping,polishingor
finishingmachines andsimilarmachines operating bymeansof
grindingwheels,abrasivesorpolishingproducts :
a)Fittedwithamicrometrie adjusting systemwithinthemeaning
ofAdditional Note2tothisChapter :
1.Automated bycodedinformation 10 8
2.Other 10 7
b)Other:
1.Automated bycodedinformation 4 3
2.Other 4 2-5
VII.Jigboringmachines :
a)Automated bycodedinformation 6 5
b)Other 6 2-5
VIII.Gear-cutting machines :
a)Forcuttingcylindrical gears:
1.Automated bycodedinformation 10 8
2.Other 10 7
b)Forcuttingothergears:
1.Automated bycodedinformation 6 5
2.Other 6 4-5
IX.Presses,otherthanthosefallingwithinsubheadings 84.45CXand
CXI:
a)Automated bycodedinformation 12 10
b)Other 12 8
X.Bending,forming,folding,flattening ,shearing,punchingandnotching
machines :
a)Automated bycodedinformation 8 6
b)Other 8 3
XI.Forgingmachinesandstampingmachines :
a)Automated bycodedinformation 6 6
b)Other 6 3
XII.Other 9 7
84.46 Machine-tools forworkingstone,ceramics,concrete,asbestos-cement and
likemineralmaterials orforworkingglassinthecold,otherthan
machinesfallingwithinheadingNo84.49 13 5
84.47 Machine-tools forworkingwood,cork,bone,ebonite (vulcanite),hardartificial
plasticmaterialsorotherhardcarvingmaterials ,otherthanmachinesfalling
withinheadingNo84.49 11 9
84.48 Accessories andpartssuitableforusesolelyorprincipally withthema­
chinesfallingwithinheadings Nos84.45to84.47,including work
andtoolholders,self-opening dieheads ,dividing headsandother
appliances formachine-tools ;toolholdersforanytypeoftoolor
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%
1 2 3 4
84.49 Toolsforworkinginthehand,pneumatic orwithself-contained non­
electricmotor 13 6-5
84.50 Gas-operated welding,brazing,cuttingandsurfacetempering appliances 12 5
84.51 Typewriters ,otherthantypewriters incorporating calculating mechanisms ;
cheque-writing machines :
A.Typewriters 16 6-5
B.Cheque-writing machines 13 5
84.52 Calculating machines ;accounting machines ,cashregisters,postage-franking
machines ,ticket-issuing machines andsimilarmachines ,incorporating a
calculating device:
A.Electroniccalculating machines 14 14
B.Other 12 5-5
84.53 Automatic dataprocessing machinesandunitsthereof;magneticoroptical
readers,machines fortranscribing dataontodatamediaincodedform
andmachinesforprocessing suchdata,notelsewhere specifiedorincluded 11 7
84.54 Otherofficemachines (forexample,hectograph orstencilduplicating
machines ,addressing machines ,coin-sorting machines ,coin-counting and
wrapping machines ,pencil-sharpening machines,perforating andstapling
machines):
A.Addressing machinesandaddressplateembossing machines 16 6-5
B.Other 15 6
84.55 Partsandaccessories (otherthancovers,carryingcasesandthelike)
suitableforusesolelyorprincipally withmachinesofakindfallingwithin
headingNo84.51,84.52,84.53or84.54:
A.Addressplates 18 7
B.Partsandaccessories forelectronic calculating machines fallingwithin
subheading 84.52A 14 10-5
C.Other 12 6
84.56 Machinery forsorting,screening,separating ,washing,crushing,grindingor
mixingearth,stone,oresorothermineralsubstances ,insolid(including
powderandpaste)form;machinery foragglomerating ,moulding or
shapingsolidmineralfuels,ceramicpaste,unhardened cements,plastering
materials orothermineralproducts inpowderorpasteform;machines
forformingfoundrymouldsofsand 13 5

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Heading
number Description Autonomous
%Conventional
%
1 2 3 4
84.57 Glass-working machines (otherthanmachines forworkingglassinthe
cold);machines forassembling electricfilamentanddischarge lampsand
electronic andsimilartubesandvalves:
A.Glass-working machines (otherthanmachines forworkingglassinthe
cold) 11 4-5
B.Machines forassembling electricfilamentanddischarge lampsand
electronic andsimilartubesandvalves 12 5
84.58 Automatic vendingmachines (forexample,stamp,cigarette,chocolate and
foodmachines),notbeinggamesofskillorchance 13 5
84.59 Machines andmechanical appliances ,havingindividual functions ,not
fallingwithinanyotherheadingofthisChapter:
A.Forthemanufacture oftheproductsmentioned insubheading 28.51A
(EURATOM ) 11 5-5
B.Nuclearreactors(EURATOM ) 10 —
C.Specially designedfortherecycling ofirradiated nuclearfuels(for
example,sinteringofradio-active metaloxides,sheathing )(EURATOM ) 11 5-5
D.Ropeorcablemakingmachinery ,including electricwireandcable
makingmachines :
I.Stranding ,twisting,cablingandsimilarmachinesandappliances 12 5
II.Othermachines andappliances (forexample,reinforcing ,taping,
insulating andthelikeforthepreparation ,coating,finishingof
ropesandcables) 14 7
E.Other 15 6
84.60 Moulding boxesformetalfoundry;mouldsofatypeusedformetal(other
thaningotmoulds),formetalcarbides,forglass,formineralmaterials (for
example,ceramicpastes,concreteorcement)orforrubberorartificial
plasticmaterials 13 5
84.61 Taps,cocks,valvesandsimilarappliances ,forpipes,boilershells,tanks,
vatsandthelike,including pressurereducingvalvesandthermostatically
controlled valves:
A.Pressurereducingvalves 15 6
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% %
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84.62 Ball,rollerorneedlerollerbearings18 9
84.63 Transmission shafts,cranks,bearinghousings,plainshaftbearings,gears
andgearing (includingfrictiongearsandgear-boxes andothervariable
speedgears),flywheels,pulleysandpulleyblocks,clutchesandshaft
couplings16 7
84.64 Gasketsandsimilarjointsofmetalsheetingcombinedwithothermaterial
(forexample,asbestos,feltandpaperboard )oroflaminated metalfoil;
setsorassortments ofgasketsandsimilarjoints,dissimilar incomposition ,
forengines,pipes,tubesandthelike,putupinpouches,envelopesor
similarpackings14 5-5
84.65 Machinery parts,notcontaining electricalconnectors ,insulators ,coils,
contactsorotherelectrical featuresandnotfallingwithinanyother
headingofthisChapter :
A.Partsofbasemetal,turnedfrombars,rods,angles,shapes,sections
orwire,ofsolidsection,thegreatestdiameterofwhichdoesnot
exceed25mm 15
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CHAPTER 85
ELECTRICAL MACHINERY ANDEQUIPMENT ;PARTSTHEREOF
Notes
1.ThisChapterdoesnotcover:
(a)Electrically warmedblankets,bedpads,foot-muffs andthelike;electrically warmedclothing,footwearandear
padsandotherelectrically warmedarticleswornonorabouttheperson;
(b)ArticlesofglassofheadingNo70.11;or
(c)Electrically heatedfurnitureofChapter94.
2.HeadingNo85.01istobetakennottoapplytogoodsdescribedinheadingNo85.08,85.09or85.21,otherthan
metaltankmercuryarcrectifierswhichremainclassifiedinheadingNo85.01.
3.HeadingNo85.06istobetakentoapplyonlytothefollowingelectro-mechanical machinesoftypescommonly
usedfordomesticpurposes :
(a)Vacuumcleaners,floorpolishers ,foodgrindersandmixers,fruitjuiceextractorsandfans,ofanyweight;
(b)Othermachinesprovidedtheweightofsuchothermachinesdoesnotexceed20kg.
Theheadingdoesnot,however,applytodishwashingmachines (headingNo84.19),centrifugal andotherclothes
washingmachines (headingNo84.18or84.40),rollerandotherironingmachines (headingNo84.16or84.40),
sewingmachines (headingNo84.41)ortoelectro-thermic appliances (headingNo85.12).
4.ForthepurposesofheadingNo85.19,"printedcircuits"aretobetakentobecircuitsobtainedbyformingonan
insulating base,byanyprintingprocess (forexample,embossing ,plating-up ,etching)orbythe"filmcircuit"tech­
-nique,conductor elements,contactsorotherprintedcomponents (forexample,inductances ,resistors,capacitors )
aloneorinterconnected accordingtoapre-established pattern,otherthanelementswhichcanproduce,rectify,
modulateoramplifyanelectricalsignal(forexample,semi-conductor elements).
Theterm"printedcircuits"doesnotcovercircuitscombinedwithelementsotherthanthoseobtainedduringthe
printingprocess.Printedcircuitsmay,however,befittedwithnon-printed connecting elements .
Thin-orthick-filmcircuitscomprising passiveandactiveelementsobtainedduringthesametechnological process
aretobeclassifiedinheadingNo85.21.
5.ForthepurposesofheadingNo85.21:
(A)"Diodes,transistors andsimilarsemi-conductor devices"aretobetakentobethosedevicestheoperationof
whichdependsonvariations inresistivityontheapplication ofanelectricfield;
(B)"Electronic microcircuits "aretobetakentobe:
(a)Microassemblies ofthe"fagot"module,mouldedmodule,micromodule andsimilartypes,consisting of
discrete,activeorbothactiveandpassiveminiaturised components whicharecombinedandinterconnected ;
(b)Monolithic integrated circuitsinwhichthecircuitelements (diodes,transistors ,resistors,capacitors ,inter­
connections ,etc.)arecreatedinthemass(essentially )andonthesurfaceofasemi-conductor material
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(c)Hybridintegratedcircuitsinwhichpassiveandactiveelements,someobtainedbythin-orthick-filmtech­
nology(resistors,capacitors ,interconnections ,etc.),othersbysemi-conductor technology (diodes,transis­
tors,monolithicintegratedcircuits,etc.),arecombined,toallintentsandpurposesindivisibly ,onasingle
insulatingsubstrate (glass,ceramic,etc.).Thesecircuitsmayalsoincludeminiaturised discretecomponents .
Fortheclassification ofthearticlesdefinedinthisNote,headingNo85.21shalltakeprecedenceoveranyotherhead­
ingintheTariffwhichmightcoverthembyreferenceto,inparticular ,theirfunction.
Heading
number DescriptionRateofduty
Autonomous
%Conventional
%
1 2 3 4
85.01 Electrical goodsofthefollowing descriptions :generators ,motors,con­
verters (rotaryorstatic),transformers ,rectifiersandrectifying apparatus ,
inductors :
A.Generators ,motors (whetherornorequipped withspeedreducing,
changingorstep-upgear)androtaryconverters :
I.Synchronous motorsofanoutputofnotmorethan18watts 14 8-5
II.Other 12 5
B.Transformers ,staticconverters ,rectifiers andrectifying apparatus ;
inductors
C.Parts16
156-5
6
85.02 Electro-magnets ;permanent magnetsandarticlesofspecialmaterials for
permanent magnets,beingblanksofsuchmagnets ;electro-magnetic and
permanent magnetchucks,clamps,vicesandsimilarworkholders;electro­
magnetic clutchesandcouplings ;electro-magnetic brakes;electro-magnetic
85.03liftingheads
Primarycellsandprimarybatteries15
206
20
85.04 Electricaccumulators :
A.Lead-acid accumulators 20 10
B.Otheraccumulators 17 7-5
C.Parts:
I.Woodenseparators 10 4
II.Other .' 17 8-5

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Heading
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%Conventional
%
1 2 3 4
85.05 Toolsforworkinginthehand,withself-contained electricmotor 14 7
85.06 Electro-mechanical domesticappliances ,withself-contained electricmotor 19 7-5
85.07 Shaversandhairclippers,withself-contained electricmotor:
A.Shavers
B.Hairclippers13
146-5
5-5
85.08 Electrical startingandignitionequipment forinternalcombustion engines
(including ignitionmagnetos ,magneto-dynamos ,ignitioncoils,starter
motors,sparkingplugsandglowplugs);generators (dynamos andalter­
nators)andcut-outsforuseinconjunction withsuchengines:
A.Startermotors,generators andcut-outs
B.Ignitionmagnetos ,including magneto-dynamos andmagnetic flywheels
C.Glowplugs
D.Other14
18
21
208-5
7
10-5
9
85.09 Electrical lightingandsignalling equipment andelectrical windscreen
wipers,defrostersanddemisters ,forcyclesormotorvehicles:
A.Lightingequipment ,otherthanequipment ofheadingNo85.08
B.Soundsignallingequipment
C.Other ;17
14
157
8-5
9
85.10 Portableelectricbatteryandmagnetolamps,otherthanlampsfallingwithin
headingNo85.09:
A.Miners'safetylamps
B.Other15
187-5
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% %
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85.11 Industrial andlaboratory electricfurnaces,ovensandinduction anddielec­
tricheatingequipment ;electricorlaser-operated welding,brazing,solderingor
cuttingmachinesandapparatus :
A.Furnaces,ovens,inductionanddielectricheatingequipment :
I.Speciallydesignedfortheseparation ofirradiated nuclearfuels,for
thetreatment ofradio-active wasteorfortherecyclingofirradiated
nuclearfuels(EURATOM )
II.Other
B.Electricorlaser-operated welding,brazing,solderingorcuttingmachinesand
apparatus11
14
155-5
5-5
7-5
85.12
8Electricinstantaneous orstoragewaterheatersandimmersion heaters;
electricsoilheatingapparatus andelectricspaceheatingapparatus ;electric
hairdressingappliances (forexample,hairdryers,haircurlers,curling
tongheaters)andelectricsmoothing irons;electro-thermic domestic
appliances ;electricheatingresistors,otherthanthoseofcarbon:
A.Electricinstantaneous orstoragewaterheatersandimmersion heaters
B.Electricsoilheatingapparatusandelectricspaceheatingapparatus
C.Electrichairdressingappliances (forexample,hairdryers,haircurlers,
curlingtongheaters)
D.Electricsmoothing irons
E.Electro-thermic domesticappliances
F.Electricheatingresistors20
21
19
20
19
188-5
9-5
11-5
7-5
7
85.13 Electrical linetelephonic andtelegraphic apparatus (including suchappar­
atusforcarrier-current linesystems):
A.Apparatus forcarrier-current linesystems
B.Other16
156-5
7-5
85.14 Microphones andstandstherefor;loudspeakers ;audio-frequency electric
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Rateofduty
Heading
number Description Autonomous Conventional
% %
1 2 3 4
85.15
18
20
22
17
167
11
14
7
10Radiotelegraphic andradiotelephonic transmission andreception apparatus ;
radio-broadcasting andtelevision transmission andreception apparatus
(including receiversincorporating soundrecorders orreproducers )and
television cameras;radionavigational aidapparatus ,radarapparatus and
radioremotecontrolapparatus :
A.Radiotelegraphic andradiotelephonic transmission andreception
apparatus ;radio-broadcasting andtelevision transmission andreception
apparatus (including receiversincorporating soundrecorders orrepro­
ducers)andtelevisioncameras :
I.Transmitters
II.Transmitter-receivers
III.Receivers ,whether ornotcombined withasoundrecorder or
reproducer
IV.Television cameras
B.Otherapparatus
C.Partsofthegoodsofsubheadings AandBabove:
I.Cabinetsandcases:
a)Ofwood
b)Ofothermaterials
II.Partsofbasemetal,turnedfrombars,rods,angles,shapes,sections
orwire,ofsolidsection,thegreatestdiameterofwhichdoesnot
exceed25mm
III.Other
Electrictrafficcontrolequipment forrailways ,roadsorinlandwaterways
andequipment usedforsimilarpurposes inportinstallations orupon
airfields
Electricsoundorvisualsignalling apparatus (suchasbells,sirens,indicator
panels,burglarandfirealarms),otherthanthoseofheadingNo85.09or
85.16
Electricalcapacitors ,fixedorvariable6-5 16
20 8
22
229
13
85.16
15 6
85.17
15 6
85.18 17 7
85.19 Electrical apparatus formakingandbreaking electrical circuits,forthe
protection ofelectricalcircuits,orformakingconnections toorinelectrical
circuits (forexample,switches,relays,fuses,lightning arresters,surge
suppressors ,plugs,lampholders andjunctionboxes);resistors,fixedor
variable (including potentiometers ),otherthanheatingresistors;printed
circuits;switchboards (otherthantelephone switchboards )andcontrol
panels:
A.Electricalapparatus formakingandbreakingelectricalcircuits,forthe
protection ofelectrical circuitsorformakingconnections toorin
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number DescriptionRateofduty
Autonomous
%Conventional
%
1 2 3 4
85.19 B.Resistors,fixedorvariable (including potentiometers ),otherthan
(cont'd) heatingresistors 16 8
C.Printedcircuits 15 10
D.Switchboards andcontrolpanels 14 5-5
85.20 Electricfilamentlampsandelectricdischarge lamps(including infra-red
andultra-violet lamps);arclamps:
A.Filamentlampsforlighting 15 6
B.Other 18 7
C.Parts 15 7-5
85.21 Thermionic ,coldcathodeandphoto-cathode valvesandtubes(including
vapourorgasfilledvalvesandtubes,cathode-ray tubes,television camera
tubesandmercuryarcrectifying valvesandtubes);photocells ;mounted
piezo-electric crystals;diodes,transistors andsimilarsemi-conductor devices;
lightemittingdiodes;electronicmicrocircuits :
A.Valvesandtubes:
•I.Rectifying valvesandtubes 20 8
II.Television cameratubes;imageconverter orintensifier tubes;
photomultipliers 17 7
III.Cathode-ray tubesfortelevisionsets 19 15
IV.Phototubes (photoemissive cells) 16 6-5
V.Other 19 7-5
B.Photocells ,includingphoto-transistors 16 6-5
C.Mountedpiezo-electric crystals 20 8
D.Diodes,transistors andsimilarsemi-conductor devices;lightemittingdiodes;
electronic microcircuits :
I.Wafersnotyetcutintochips 21 9
II.Other 21 17
E.Parts 15 9
85.22 Electricalappliances andapparatus ,havingindividual functions ,notfalling
withinanyotherheadingofthisChapter :
A.Forthemanufacture oftheproductsmentioned insubheading 28.51A
(EURATOM ) 11 5-5
B.Speciallydesignedfortheseparation ofirradiated nuclearfuels,forthe
treatment ofradio-active wasteorfortherecycling ofirradiated
nuclearfuels(EURATOM ) 11 5-5
C.Other 13 g

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Heading
number Description Autonomous
%Conventional
%
1 2 3 4
85.23 Insulated (including enamelled oranodised )electricwire,cable,bars,strip
andthelike(including co-axialcable),whetherornotfittedwith
connectors
85.24 Carbonbrushes,arc-lampcarbons,batterycarbons,carbonelectrodes and
othercarbonarticlesofakindusedforelectricalpurposes :
A.Electrodes forelectrolysis installations
B.Heatingresistors,otherthanthosefallingwithinheadingNo85.12
C.Other
85.2517
9
14
12
19
19
19
17
14
19
16
14
1411
9
5-5
8
10
withamin.
of15u.a.
per100kg
gross,the
dutynotto
exceed
19%(a)
15
10
12
7
14
10
7
5-585.26Insulatorsofanymaterial :
A.Ofceramicmaterials
B.Ofartificialplasticmaterialsorofglassfibre
C.Ofothermaterials
Insulating fittingsforelectricalmachines ,appliances orequipment ,being
fittingswhollyofinsulating materialapartfromanyminorcomponents of
metalincorporated duringmoulding solelyforpurposesofassembly ,but
notincludinginsulatorsfallingwithinheadingNo85.25:
A.Ofceramicmaterialsorofglass
B.Ofhardened rubberorofbituminous materials
C.Ofartificialplasticmaterials
D.Ofothermaterials
Electrical conduittubingandjointstherefor,ofbasemetallinedwith
insulatingmaterial
Electricalpartsofmachinery andapparatus ,notbeinggoodsfallingwithin
anyoftheprecedingheadingsofthisChapter85.27
85.28
(a)The19%advaloremceilingshallonlyapplytoinsulatorsofavalueofmorethan60u.a.per100kg.

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SECTION XVII
VEHICLES ,AIRCRAFT ,ANDPARTSTHEREOF ;
VESSELSANDCERTAIN ASSOCIATED TRANSPORT EQUIPMENT
Notes
1.ThisSectiondoesnotcoverarticlesfallingwithinheadingNo97.01,97.03or97.08,orbobsleighs ,toboggans and
thelikefallingwithinheadingNo97.06.
2.Throughout thisSectiontheexpressions "parts"and"partsandaccessories"aretobetakennottoapplytothe
followingarticles,whetherornottheyareidentifiable asforthegoodsofthisSection:
(a)Joints,washersandthelike(classifiedaccordingtotheirconstituent materialorinheadingNo84.64);
(b)Partsofgeneraluse,asdefinedinNote2toSectionXV,ofbasemetal(SectionXV),orsimilargoodsofartifi­
cialplasticmaterials (whicharegenerallyclassifiedinheadingNo39.07);
(c)ArticlesfallingwithinChapter82(tools);
(d)ArticlesfallingwithinheadingNo83.11;
(e)Machinesandmechanical appliances andotherarticlesfallingwithinheadingsNos84.01to84.59,84.61or
84.62andpartsofenginesandmotorsfallingwithinheadingNo84.63;
(f)Electricalmachinery andequipment (Chapter85);
(g)ArticlesfallingwithinChapter90;
(h)Clocks (Chapter91);
(ij)Arms(Chapter93);
(k)Brushesofakindusedaspartsofvehicles (headingNo96.01).
3.References inChapters86to88topartsoraccessories aretobetakennottoapplytopartsoraccessories which
arenotsuitableforusesolelyorprincipally withthearticlesofthoseChapters .Apartoraccessorywhichanswers
toadescription intwoormoreoftheheadingsofthoseChaptersistobeclassifiedunderthatheadingwhichcor­
respondstotheprincipaluseofthatpartoraccessory .
4.Flyingmachinesspeciallyconstructed sothattheycanalsobeusedasroadvehiclesareclassifiedasflying
machines .Amphibious motorvehiclesareclassifiedasmotorvehicles.
5.Air-cushion vehiclesaretobeclassifiedwithinthisSectionwiththevehiclestowhichtheyaremostakinasfol­
lows:
(a)InChapter86ifdesignedtotravelonaguide-track (hovertrains );
(b)InChapter87ifdesignedtotraveloverlandoroverbothlandandwater;
(c)InChapter89ifdesignedtotraveloverwater,whetherornotabletolandonbeachesorlanding-stages oralso
abletotraveloverice.
Partsandaccessories ofair-cushion vehiclesaretobeclassifiedinthesamewayasthoseofvehiclesfallingwithin
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Hovertrain trackfixturesandfittingsaretobeclassifiedasrailwaytrackfixturesandfittings,andtrafficcontrol
equipment forhovertrain transportsystemsastrafficcontrolequipment forrailways .
Additional Notes
1.SubjecttotheprovisionsofAdditional Note3toChapter89,toolsandarticlesnecessaryforthemaintenance or
repairofvehicles,aircraftorvesselsaretobeclassifiedwiththosevehicles,aircraftorvesselsifimportedwith
them.Otheraccessories importedwithvehicles,aircraftorvesselsarealsotobeclassifiedtherewithiftheyform
partofthenormalequipmentofthevehicles,aircraftorvesselsandarenormallysoldwiththem.
2.TheprovisionsofGeneralRuleA2(a)arealsoapplicable ,attherequestofthedeclarantandsubjecttoconditions
stipulated bythecompetent authorities ,togoodsfallingwithinheadingsNos86.10,88.05,89.03and89.05im­
portedinsplitconsignments .
CHAPTER 86
RAILWAY ANDTRAMWAY LOCOMOTIVES ,ROLLING-STOCK ANDPARTSTHEREOF ;RAILWAY
ANDTRAMWAY TRACKFIXTURES ANDFITTINGS ;
TRAFFIC SIGNALLING EQUIPMENT OFALLKINDS (NOTELECTRICALLY POWERED )
Notes
1.ThisChapterdoesnotcover:
(a)Railwayortramwaysleepersofwoodorofconcrete,orconcreteguide-track sectionsforhovertrains (heading
No44.07or68.11);
(b)Railwayortramwaytrackconstruction materialofironorsteelfallingwithinheadingNo73.16;or
(c)Electrically poweredsignallingapparatus fallingwithinheadingNo85.16.
2.HeadingNo86.09istobetakentoapply,interalia,to:
(a)Axles,wheels,metaltyres,hoopsandhubsandotherpartsofwheels;
(b)Frames,underframes andbogies;
(c)Axleboxes;brakegear;
(d)Buffersforrolling-stock ;couplinggearandcorridorconnections ;
(e)Coachwork .
3.SubjecttotheprovisionsofNote1above,headingNo86.10istobetakentoapply,interalia,to:
(a)Assembled track,turntables ,platformbuffers,loadinggauges;
(b)Semaphores ,mechanical signaldiscs,levelcrossingcontrolgear,signalandpointcontrols,whetherornotthey
arefittedforelectriclighting.

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Rateofduty
Heading
number Description Autonomous
%Conventional
%
1 2 3 4
[86.01]
86.02 Electricraillocomotives ,batteryoperatedorpoweredfromanexternal
sourceofelectricity 14 7
86.03 Otherraillocomotives ;tenders 13 5
86.04 Mechanically propelled railwayandtramwaycoaches,vansandtrucks,and
mechanically propelledtrackinspection trolleys:
A.Electricrailwayandtramwaycoaches,vansandtrucks (poweredfrom
anexternalsourceofelectricity ) 14 7
B.Other 13 6-5
86.05 Railwayandtramway passenger coachesandluggagevans;hospital
coaches,prisoncoaches,testingcoaches,travellingpostofficecoachesand
otherspecialpurposerailwaycoaches 13 5
86.06 Railwayandtramwayrolling-stock ,thefollowing :workshops ,cranesand
otherservicevehicles 13 5
86.07 Railwayandtramwaygoodsvans,goodswagonsandtrucks:
A.Specially designedforthetransport ofhighlyradio-active material
(EURATOM ) 10 5
B.Other 14 5-5
86.08 Containers speciallydesignedandequipped forcarriagebyoneormore
modesoftransport :
A.Containers withananti-radiation leadcovering,forthetransport of
radio-active materials (EURATOM ) 10 5
B.Other 15 6
86.09 Partsofrailwayandtramwaylocomotives androlling-stock :
A.Bogies,bissel-bogies andthelike,andpartsthereof 13 5
B.Brakesandpartsthereof 11 4-5
C.Axles,assembledornot;wheelsandpartsthereof 15 6
D.Axle-boxes andpartsthereof 15 7-5
E.Other 14 5-5
86.10 Railwayandtramwaytrackfixturesandfittings;mechanical equipment ,
notelectrically powered,forsignallingtoorcontrolling road,railorother
vehicles,shipsoraircraft;partsoftheforegoing fixtures,fittingsoç
equipment 13 6

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CHAPTER 87
VEHICLES ,OTHERTHANRAILWAY ORTRAMWAY ROLLING-STOCK ,ANDPARTSTHEREOF
Notes
1.ForthepurposesofthisChapter,tractorsaredeemedtobevehiclesconstructed essentiallyforhaulingorpushing
anothervehicle,applianceorload,whetherornottheycontainsubsidiary provisionforthetransport,inconnec­
tionwiththemainuseofthetractor,oftools,seeds,fertilisersorothergoods.
2.MotorchassisfittedwithcabsaretobetreatedasfallingwithinheadingNo87.02andnotwithinheadingNo
87.04.
3.HeadingsNos87.10and87.14aretobetakennottoapplytochildren'scycleswhicharenotfittedwithballbear­
ingsnortochildren'scycleswhich,thoughfittedwithballbearings,arenotconstructed inthenormalformof
adults'cycles.Suchchildren'scyclesaretobetreatedasfallingwithinheadingNo97.01.
Additional Note
TheheadingsofthisChapteraretobetakennottoapplytorailwayortramwayrolling-stock designedsolelyforrun­
ningonrails.
Rateofduty
Heading
number Description Autonomous
%Conventional
%
1 2 3 4
87.01 Tractors (otherthanthosefallingwithinheadingNo87.07),whetheror
notfittedwithpowertake-offs,winchesorpulleys:•
A.Agricultural walkingtractors,witheitherasparkignitionoracom­
pressionignitionengine,ofacylindercapacityof:
I.1000ccorless
II.Morethan1000cc12
186
9
B.Agricultural tractors (excluding walkingtractors)andforestrytractors,
wheeled 20 18
C.Other:
I.Wheeled,forsemi-trailers
II.Other20
2020
14
87.02 Motorvehiclesforthetransportofpersons,goodsormaterials (including
sportsmotorvehicles,otherthanthoseofheadingNo87.09):
A.Forthetransport ofpersons,including vehiclesdesigned forthe
transportofbothpassengers andgoods:
I.Witheitherasparkignitionoracompression ignitionengine:
a)Motorcoachesandbuseswitheitherasparkignitionengineof
acylindercapacityof2800ccormoreoracompression ignition
engineofacylindercapacityof2500ccormore
b)Other
II.Withotherengines29
29
2522
11
12-5
B.Forthetransportofgoodsormaterials :
I.Motorlorriesspeciallydesignedforthetransport ofhighlyradio­
activematerials (EURATOM ) 10 8
II.Other:
a)Witheitherasparkignitionoracompression ignitionengine:
1.Motorlorrieswitheitherasparkignitionengineofa
cylindercapacityof2800ccormoreoracompression
ignitionengineofacylindercapacityof2500ccormore:
aa)Dumpersofacylindercapacity :
11.Oflessthan10000cc .'
22.Of10000ccormore28
2817
20

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Rateofduty
Heading
number Description Autonomous
%Conventional
%
1 2 3 4
87.02
(cont'd)'B.II.a)1,bb)Other *
2.Other28
2822
11
b)Withotherengines 25 10
87.03 Specialpurposemotorlorriesandvans(suchasbreakdown lorries,fire­
engines,fire-escapes ,roadsweeperlorries,snow-ploughs ,sprayinglorries,
cranelorries,searchlight lorries,mobileworkshops andmobileradiological
units),butnotincludingthemotorvehiclesofheadingNo87.02 25 10
87.04 Chassisfittedwithengines,forthemotorvehiclesfallingwithinheading
No87.01,87.02or87.03:
A.Chassisfortractorsfallingwithinsubheading 87.01BorC;chassisfor
motorvehiclesfallingwithinheadingNo87.02,fittedwitheithera
sparkignitionengineofacylindercapacityof2800ccormoreora
compression ignitionengineofacylindercapacityof2500ccormore 29 22
B.Other 29 11
87.05 Bodies (including cabs),forthemotorvehiclesfallingwithinheading
No87.01,87.02or87.03:
A.Fortheindustrialassemblyof:
Agricultural walkingtractorsfallingwithinsubheading 87.01A,
Motorvehiclesforthe.transportofpersons,including vehiclesdesigned
forthefransportofbothpassengers andgoods,withaseatingcapacity
oflessthan15,
Motorvehiclesforthetransport ofgoodsormaterials ,witheithera
sparkignitionengineofacylindercapacityoflessthan2800ccor
acompression ignitionengineofacylindercapacityoflessthan
2500cc,
SpecialpurposemotorlorriesandvansofheadingNo87.03(a) 24 12
B.Other 24 20
87.06 Partsandaccessories ofthemotorvehiclesfallingwithinheadingNo87.01,
87.02or87.03:
A.Fortheindustrialassemblyof:
Agricultural walkingtractorsfallingwithinsubheading 87.01A,
Motorvehiclesforthetransportofpersons,includingvehiclesdesigned
forthetransportofbothpassengers andgoods,withaseatingcapacity
oflessthan15,
Motorvehiclesforthetransport ofgoodsormaterials ,witheither
asparkignitionengineofacylindercapacityoflessthan28Ó0ccor
acompression ignitionengineofacylindercapacityoflessthan
2500cc,
SpecialpurposemotorlorriesandvansofheadingNo87.03(a) 19 7
B.Other:
I.Wheelcentresinstarform,castinonepiece,ofironorsteel
II.Other19
197
12
(a)Entryunderthissubheading issubjecttoconditions tobedetermined bythecompetentauthorities .

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Heading
number DescriptionRateofduty
Autonomous
%Conventional
%
1 2 3 4
87.07 Workstrucks,mechanically propelled ,ofthetypesusedinfactories,
warehouses ,dockareasorairportsforshortdistancetransportorhandling
ofgoods(forexample,platform trucks,fork-lifttrucksandstraddle
carriers);tractorsofthetypeusedonrailwaystationplatforms ;partsof
theforegoingvehicles:
A.Trucksspecially designed forthetransport ofhighlyradio-active
materials (EURATOM ) 10 5
B.Straddlecarriers 20 7-5
C.Othertrucks;tractors :
I.Fittedwithself-actuated liftingequipment 16 7
II.Other 22 9-5
8 D.Parts 20
87.08 Tanksandotherarmoured fightingvehicles,motorised,whetherornot
fittedwithweapons,andpartsofsuchvehicles :
A.Tanksandpartsthereof 5 4-5
B.Otherarmouredfightingvehiclesandpartsthereof 10 5
87.09 Motor-cycles ,auto-cycles andcyclesfittedwithanauxiliarymotor,with
orwithoutside-cars ;side-carsofallkinds 26 10-5
87.10 Cycles(includingdeliverytricycles),notmotorised 21 17
87.11 Invalidcarriages ,whetherornotmotorisedorotherwisemechanically propelled 18 7
87.12 Partsandaccessories ofarticlesfallingwithinheadingNo87.09,87.10
or87.11:
A.Ofmotor-cycles 24 9-5
20 8
87.13 Babycarriagesandpartsthereof 18 7
87.14 Othervehicles (including trailers),notmechanically propelled ,andparts
thereof:
A.Animal-drawn vehicles 14 7
B.Trailersandsemi-trailçrs :
I.Speciallydesignedforthetransport ofhighlyradio-active materials
(EURATOM ) 10 8
II.Other 20 g
C.Othervehicles :
I.Speciallydesignedforthetransport ofhighlyradio-active materials
(EURATOM ) 10 5
II.Other 14 5-5
D.Parts 15 6

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CHAPTER 88
AIRCRAFT ANDPARTSTHEREOF ;PARACHUTES ;CATAPULTS AND
SIMILAR AIRCRAFT LAUNCHING GEAR;GROUND FLYINGTRAINERS
Additional Note
Forthepurposeofsubheading 88.02B,theexpression "unladenweight"shallmeantheweightofthemachinein
normalflyingorder,excludingtheweightofthecrewandoffuelandequipment exceptpermanently-fitted itemsof
equipment .
Rateofduty
Heading
number Description Autonomous
%Conventional
%
1 2 3 4
88.01 Balloonsandairships 18 9
88.02 Flyingmachines ,glidersandkites;rotochutes :
A.Notmechanically propelled 18 7
B.Mechanically propelled :
I.Helicopters ofanunladenweight:
a)Notexceeding 2000kg 15 15
b)Exceeding 2000kg 12 5
II.Other,ofanunladenweight:
a)Notexceeding 2000kg 15 12
6)Exceeding 2000kgbutnotexceeding 15000kg 14 5-5
c)Exceeding 15000kg 12 5
88.03 PartsofgoodsfallinginheadingNo88.01or88.02:
A.Ofballoonsorairships 17 8-5
B.Other 12(a) 5
88.04 Parachutes andpartsthereofandaccessories thereto 15 9
.88.05 Catapults andsimilaraircraftlaunching gear;groundflyingtrainers;parts
ofanyoftheforegoingarticles:
A.Catapultsandsimilaraircraftlaunchinggear;partsthereof 17 8-5
B.Groundflyingtrainers;partsthereof 13 5
(a)Dutytemporarily suspended inrespectofarticlesintendedtobefittedinaircraftimporteddutyfreeorbuiltwithintheCommunity .Thissuspension issubjectto
compliance withformalities andconditions tobedetermined bythecompetent authorities .

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CHAPTER 89
SHIPS,BOATSANDFLOATING STRUCTURES
Note
Ahull,unfinished orincomplete vessel,assembled ,unassembled ordisassembled ,oracompletevesselunassembled or
disassembled ,istobeclassifiedwithinheadingNo89.01ifitdoesnothavetheessentialcharacterofavesselofapar­
ticularkind.
Additional Notes
1.Subheadings 89.01BIand89.02BIaretobetakentoapplyonlytovessels,designedassea-going,havingahull
ofanoveralllength(excludinganyprojectingparts)ofnotlessthan12m.However,fishingboatsandlifeboats,
designedassea-going,shallbeconsidered assea-goingvesselsregardlessoftheirlength.
2.Subheading 89.03Aistobetakentoapplyonlytovessels,floatingdocksandfloatingorsubmersible drillingor
production platforms ,designedassea-going .
3.ForthepurposesofheadingNo89.04,theexpression"ships,boatsandothervesselsforbreakingup"includesthe
followingarticleswhenimportedinvesselsforbreakingup,onconditionthattheyhaveformedpartofthenormal
equipment ofsuchvessels:
—spareparts(suchaspropellers),whetherornotinanewcondition;
—movablearticles(furniture,kitchenequipment ,tableware,etc.)showingclearevidenceofuse.
Rateofduty
Heading
number Description Autonomous
%Conventional
%
1 2 3 4
89.01
Free
Free
13
8Ships,boatsandothervesselsnotfallingwithinanyofthefollowinghead­
ingsofthisChapter :
A.Warships
B.Other:
I.Sea-going vessels
II.Other:
a)Weighing 100kgorlesseach
b)Other
Vesselsspeciallydesignedfortowing(tugs)orpushingothervessels:
A.Tugs
B.Pushercraft:
I.Sea-going
II.Other89.02
Free
FreeFree
Free
5
3
Free
Free
3
Free
4
Free
789.03 Light-vessels ,fire-floats ,dredgersofallkinds,floatingcranes,andother
vesselsthenavigability ofwhichissubsidiary totheirmainfunction ;
floatingdocks;floatingorsubmersible drillingorproduction platforms :
Free A.Sea-going
B.Other ...
Ships,boatsandothervesselsforbreakingup(a) Free 89.04
89.05 Floatingstructures otherthanvessels (forexample,coffer-dams ,landing
stages,buoysandbeacons) 10
(a)Entryunderthisheadingissubjecttoconditionstobedetermined bythecompetentauthorities .

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SECTION XVIII
OPTICAL ,PHOTOGRAPHIC ,CINEMATOGRAPHIC ,MEASURING ,
CHECKING ,PRECISION ,MEDICAL ANDSURGICAL INSTRUMENTS
ANDAPPARATUS ;CLOCKSANDWATCHES ;MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS ;
SOUNDRECORDERS ORREPRODUCERS ;TELEVISION IMAGEANDSOUNDRECORDERS
ORREPRODUCERS ;PARTSTHEREOF
CHAPTER 90
OPTICAL ,PHOTOGRAPHIC ,CINEMATOGRAPHIC ,MEASURING ,CHECKING ,PRECISION ,
MEDICAL ANDSURGICAL INSTRUMENTS ANDAPPARATUS ;PARTSTHEREOF
Notes
1.ThisChapterdoesnotcover:
(a)Articlesofakindusedinmachines ,appliances ,instruments orapparatus ,ofunhardened vulcanised rubber,fal­
lingwithinheadingNo40.14,ofleatherorofcomposition leather,fallingwithinheadingNo42.04,oroftex­
tilematerial (headingNo59.17);
(b)Refractory goodsofheadingNo69.03;laboratory ,chemicalorindustrialwaresofheadingNo69.09;
(c)Glassmirrors,notopticallyworked,fallingwithinheadingNo70.09,andmirrorsofbasemetalorofprecious
metal,notbeingopticalelements,fallingwithinheadingNo83.06orChapter71;
(d)GoodsfallingwithinheadingNo70.07,70.11,70.14,70.15,70.17or70.18;
(e)Partsofgeneraluse,asdefinedinNote2toSectionXV,ofbasemetal(SectionXV)orsimilargoodsofartifi­
cialplasticmaterials (whicharegenerallyclassifiedinheadingNo39.07);
(f)Pumpsincorporating measuring devices,ofheadingNo84.10;weight-operated countingandcheckingmachin­
ery,andseparatelyimportedweightsforbalances (headingNo84.20);liftingandhandlingmachinery ofhead­
ingNo84.22;fittingsforadjustingworkortoolsonmachine-tools ,ofheadingNo84.48,includingfittings
withopticaldevicesforreadingthescale(forexample,"optical"dividingheads)butnotthosewhicharein
themselves essentially opticalinstruments (forexample,alignment telescopes );valvesandotherappliances of
headingNo84.61;
(g)Searchlights andspotlights ,ofakindusedonmotorvehicles,ofheadingNo85.09,andradionavigational aid
orradarapparatusofheadingNo85.15;
(h)Cinematographic soundrecorders ,reproducers andre-recorders ,operatingsolelybyamagneticprocess (head­
ingNo92.11);magneticsound-heads (headingNo92.13);
(ij)ArticlesofChapter97;
(k)Capacitymeasures ,whicharetobeclassifiedaccordingtothematerialofwhichtheyaremade;or
(1)Spools,reelsorsimilarsupports (whicharetobeclassifiedaccordingtotheirconstituent material,forexample,
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2.SubjecttoNote1above,partsoraccessories whicharesuitableforusesolelyorprincipally withmachines ,ap­
pliances,instruments orapparatus fallingwithinanyheadingofthisChapteraretobeclassifiedasfollows:
(a)Partsoraccessories constituting inthemselves machines ,appliances ,instruments orapparatus (includingoptical
elementsofheadingNo90.01or90.02)ofanyparticularheadingofthepresentChapterorofChapter84,85
or91(otherthanheadingsNos84.65and85.28)aretobeclassifiedinthatheading;
(b)Otherpartsoraccessories aretobeclassifiedinheadingNo90.29iftheyanswertothetermsofthatheading;
otherwise theyaretobeclassifiedintheheadingappropriate tothemachine,appliance ,instrument orap­
paratusitself.
3.HeadingNo90.05istobetakennottoapplytoastronomical telescopesofakindunsuitable forterrestrialob­
servation (headingNo90.06),ortotelescopicsightsforfittingtofirearms,periscopic telescopesforfittingtosub­
marinesortanks,ortotelescopesformachines ,appliances ,instruments orapparatusofthisChapter;suchtele­
scopicsightsandtelescopes aretobeclassifiedinheadingNo90.13.
4.Measuring orcheckingopticalinstruments ,appliances ormachineswhich,butforthisNote,couldbeclassified
bothinheadingNo90.13andinheadingNo90.16,aretobeclassifiedinheadingNo90.16.
5.HeadingNo90.28istobetakentoapply,andapplyonly,to:
(a)Instruments orapparatusformeasuring orcheckingelectricalquantities ;
(b)Machines ,appliances ,instruments orapparatusofakinddescribedinheadingNo90.14,90.15,90.16,90.22,
90.23,90.24,90.25or90.27(otherthanstroboscopes ),theoperationofwhichdependsonanelectrical
phenomenon whichvariesaccordingtothefactortobeascertained orautomatically controlled ;
(c)Instruments orapparatus formeasuring ordetectingalpha,beta,gamma,"X-ray,cosmicorsimilarradiations ;
and
(d)Automatic regulators ofelectricalquantities ,andinstruments orapparatus forautomatically controlling non­
electricalquantitiestheoperationofwhichdependsonanelectricalphenomenon varyingaccordingtothefac­
tortobecontrolled .
6.Cases,boxesandsimilarcontainers importedwitharticlesofthisChapteraretobeclassifiedwithsucharticlesif
theyareofakindnormallysoldtherewith .Cases,boxesandsimilarcontainers importedseparately aretobeclas­
sifiedundertheirappropriate headings .
Additional Note
Theexpression "electronicinstruments andapparatus"insubheading 90.28Ameansinstruments andapparatus
whichincorporate oneormorearticlesofheadingNo85.21;butforthepurposesoftheforegoing ,noaccountshallbe
takenofarticlesofheadingNo85.21whichhavesolelythefunctionofrectifyingcurrentorwhichareincludedinthe
powerpackofinstruments orapparatus .
Rateofduty
Heading
number Description Autonomous Conventional
% %
1 2 3 4
90.01
17
1814
9Lenses,prisms,mirrorsandotheropticalelements,ofanymaterial,
unmounted ,otherthansuchelementsofglassnotopticallyworked;sheets
orplates,ofpolarisingmaterial :
A.Lenses,prisms,mirrorsandotheropticalelements
B.Sheetsorplatesofpolarisingmaterial
Lenses,prisms,mirrorsandotheropticalelements,ofanymaterial,
mounted,beingpartsoforfittingsforinstruments orapparatus ,otherthan
suchelementsofglassnotopticallyworked
Framesandmountings andpartsthereof,forspectacles ,pince-nez ,
lorgnettes ,gogglesandthelike90.02
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Heading
number Description Autonomous Conventional
% %
1 2 3 4
90.04
19 9-5
90.05 20 13
90.06
17 12
90.07
13 18
18
16
90.08
16
1910
11Spectacles ,pince-nez ,lorgnettes ,gogglesandthelike,corrective ,protective
orother
Refracting telescopes (monocular andbinocular),prismatic ornot
Astronomical instruments (forexample,reflecting telescopes ,transit
instruments andequatorial telescopes),andmountings therefor,butnot
includinginstruments forradio-astronomy
Photographic cameras;photographic flashlight apparatus andflashbulbs
otherthandischargelampsofheadingNo85.20:
A.Photographic cameras
B.Photographic flashlightapparatusandflashbulbs :
I.Electrically ignitedflashbulbs
II.Other
Cinematographic cameras,projectors ,soundrecorders andsound
reproducers butnotincluding re-recorders orfilmeditingapparatus ;any
combination ofthesearticles:
A.Camerasandsoundrecorders ,combinedornot
B.Projectorsandsoundreproducers ,combinedornot
Imageprojectors (otherthancinematographic projectors );photographic
(exceptcinematographic )enlargersandreducers
Apparatus andequipment ofakindusedinphotographic orcinemato­
graphiclaboratories ,notfallingwithinanyotherheadingofthisChapter;
photo-copying apparatus (whetherincorporating anopticalsystemorofthe
contacttype)andthermo-copying apparatus ;screensforprojectors :
A.Photo-copying apparatusincorporating anopticalsystem
B.Thermo-copying apparatus
C.Other
Miscroscopes anddiffractionapparatus ,electronandproton
Compound opticalmicroscopes ,whetherornotprovidedwithmeansfor
photographing orprojectingtheimage
Opticalappliances andinstruments (butnotincludinglightingappliances
otherthansearchlights orspotlights),notfallingwithinanyotherheading
ofthisChapter;lasers,otherthanlaserdiodes90.09
18 10-5
90.10
13
6
7
90.1118
15
15
15
18
1890.12
10-5
90.13
11

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Rateofduty
Heading
number Description Autonomous
%Conventional
%
1 2 3 4
90.14 Surveying (including photogrammetrical surveying),hydrographie ,navi­
gational,meteorological ,hydrologicai andgeophysical instruments ;com­
passes;rangefinders :
A.Compasses , 17 10-5
B.Other 17 8-5
90.15 Balancesofasensitivityof5egorbetter,withorwithouttheirweights 18 9
90.16 Drawing,marking-out andmathematical calculating instruments ,drafting
machines,pantographs ,sliderules,disccalculators andthelike;measuring
orcheckinginstruments ,appliances andmachines,notfallingwithinany
otherheadingofthisChapter (forexample,micrometers ,callipers,gauges,
measuring rods,balancingmachines);profileprojectors :
A.Drawing,marking-out andmathematical calculating instruments ,draft­
ingmachines,pantographs ,sliderules,disccalculators andthelike 16 8
B.Measuring orcheckinginstruments ,appliances andmachines ;profile
projectors 15 9
90.17 Medical,dental,surgicalandveterinary instruments andappliances
(includingelectro-medical apparatusandophthalmic instruments ) 16 8
90.18 Mechanotherapy appliances ;massageapparatus ;psychological aptitude­
testingapparatus ;artificialrespiration ,ozonetherapy,oxygentherapy,
aerosoltherapyorsimilarapparatus ;breathing appliances (including gas
masksandsimilarrespirators ) 16 6-5
90.19 Orthopaedic appliances ,surgicalbelts,trussesandthelike;splintsand
otherfractureappliances ;artificiallimbs,eyes,teethandotherartificial
partsofthebody;hearingaidsandotherappliances whicharewornor
carried,orimplanted inthebody,tocompensate foradefectordisability :
A.Artificiallimbs,eyes,teethandotherartificialpartsofthebody:
I.Artificialteethanddentalfittings 17 7
II.Artificialeyes 14 5-5
III.Other 16 10
B.Hearingaidsandotherappliances whicharewornorcarried,or
implanted inthebody,tocompensate foradefectordisability :
I.Hearingaids 12 5
II.Other 13 8
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Heading
numberDescription Autonomous
%Conventional
%
1 2 3 4
90.20 Apparatus basedontheuseofX-raysoroftheradiations fromradio-active
substances (including radiography andradiotherapy apparatus );X-ray
generators ;X-raytubes;X-rayscreens;X-rayhightensiongenerators ;
X-raycontrolpanelsanddesks;X-rayexamination ortreatment tables,
chairsandthelike 16 6-5
90.21 Instruments ,apparatus ormodels,designedsolelyfordemonstrational
purposes (forexample,ineducationorexhibition),unsuitable forother
12 5
90.22 Machines andappliances fortestingmechanically thehardness,strength,
compressibility ,elasticityandthelikeproperties ofindustrial materials (for
example,metals,wood,textiles,paperorplastics) 15 6
90.23 Hydrometers andsimilarinstruments ;thermometers ,pyrometers ,baro­
meters,hygrometers ,psychrometers ,recording ornot;anycombination
oftheseinstruments :
A.Mercuryorotherliquid-filled thermometers ,fordirectreading 21 12
B.Hygrometers andpsychrometers 14 11
C.Hydrometers andsimilarinstruments ,withorwithoutthermometers ;
opticalpyrometers 17 10-5
D.Other 17 7
90.24 Instruments andapparatus formeasuring ,checkingorautomatically con­
trollingtheflow,depth,pressureorothervariablesofliquidsorgases,or
forautomatically controlling temperature (forexample,pressuregauges,
thermostats ,levelgauges,flowmeters,heatmeters,automatic oven­
draughtregulators ),notbeingarticlesfallingwithinheadingNo90.14:
A.Pressuregauges 18 9
B.Thermostats 15 9
C.Other 16 9
90.25 Instruments andapparatus forphysicalorchemical analysis (suchas
Polarimeters ,refractometers ,spectrometers ,gasanalysisapparatus );instru­
mentsandapparatus formeasuring orchecking viscosity,porosity,
expansion ,surfacetensionorthelike(suchasviscometers ,porosimeters ,
expansion meters);instruments andapparatus formeasuring orchecking
quantities ofheat,lightoi*sound(suchasphotometers (includingexposure
meters),calorimeters );microtomes 16 10
90.26 Gas,liquidandelectricity supplyorproduction meters;calibrating meters
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Heading
number Description Autonomous
%Conventional
%
1 2 3 4
90.27 Revolution counters,production counters,taximeters ,mileometers ,pedo­
metersandthelike,speedindicators (including magneticspeedindicators )
andtachometers (otherthanarticlesfallingwithinheadingNo90.14);
stroboscopes :
A.Revolution counters,production counters,taximeters andothercounters 16 6-5
B.Speedindicatorsandtachometers 18 9
C.Stroboscopes 14 8-5
90.28 Electrical measuring ,checking,analysing orautomatically controlling
instruments andApparatus :
A.Electronicinstruments andapparatus 16 13
B.Other 16 6-5
90.29 Partsoraccessories suitableforusesolelyorprincipally withoneormore
ofthearticlesfailingwithinheadingNo90.23,90.24,90.26,90.27or90.28:
A.'Partsoraccessories suitableforusesolelyorprincipally withthe
electronic instruments orapparatus fallingwithinsubheading 90.28A 16 13
B.Other:
I.Partsofbasemetal,turnedfrombans,rods,angles,shapes,sections
orwire,ofsolidsection,thegreatestdiameterofwhichdoesnot
exceed25mm 16 6-5
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CHAPTER 91
CLOCKS ANDWATCHES ANDPARTSTHEREOF
Notes
1.ForthepurposesofheadingsNos91.02and91.07,theexpression "watchmovements "meansmovements regu­
latedbyabalance-wheel andhairspring orbyanyothersystemcapableofdetermining intervalsoftime,notex­
ceeding12mminthicknesswhenmeasuredwiththeplate,thebridgesandanyadditionalouterplates.
2.HeadingsNos91.07and91.08aretobetakennottoapplytospring-operatedorweight-operated motorsnotfit­
ted,noradaptedtobefitted,withescapements (headingNo84.08).
3.ThisChapterdoesnotcoverpartsofgeneraluse,asdefinedinNote2toSectionXV,ofbasemetal(SectionXV),
orsimilargoodsofartificialplasticmaterials (whicharegenerallyclassifiedinheadingNo39.07).TheChapter
alsoexcludesweights,clockorwatchglasses,watchchainsorstraps,partsofelectricalequipment ,ballbearingsor
bearingballs.Clockandwatchspringsaretobeclassifiedasclockorwatchparts(headingNo91.11).
4.ExceptasprovidedinNotes2and3,movements andotherpartssuitableforusebothinclocksorwatchesandin
otherarticles(forexample,precisioninstruments )aretobetakenasfallingwithinthisChapterandnotwithinany
otherChapter .
5.Cases,boxesandsimilarcontainers importedwitharticlesofthisChapteraretobeclassifiedwithsucharticlesif
theyareofakindnormallysoldtherewith .Cases,boxesandsimilarcontainers importedseparately aretobeclas­
sifiedundertheirappropriate headings .
Rateofduty
Heading
number Description Autonomous
%Conventional
%
1 2 3 4
91.01 Pocket-watches ,wrist-watches andotherwatches,including stop-watches 13
withmin.
of0-50u.a.
each7-5
withmin.
of0-35u.a.
eachand
max.of105
u.a.each
91.02 Clockswithwatchmovements (excludingclocksofheadingNo91.03):
A.Electricorelectronic :
I.Withbalance-wheel andhairspring
II.Other
B.Other
Instrument panelclocksandclocksofasimilartype,forvehicles,aircraftor
vessels
Otherclocks:
A.Electricorelectronic
B.Other91.0315
14
13
13
14
1310-5
10
9
9
10
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Rateofduty
Heading
number Description Autonomous Conventional
1 2 3 !
91.05 Timeofdayrecordingapparatus ;apparatus withclockorwatchmovement
(includingsecondary movement )orwithsynchronous motor,formeasuring ,
recordingorotherwiseindicatingintervalsoftime 15 10-5
91.06 Timeswitcheswithclockorwatchmovement (including secondary move­
ment)orwithsynchronous motor 14 10
91.07 Watchmovements (includingstop-watch movements ),assembled :
A.Withbalance-wheel andhairspring - 14
withmin.
of040u.a.
each10
withmin.
of0-28u.a.
each
B.Other 14 10
91.08 Clockmovements ,assembled 14 10
91.09 Watchcasesandpartsofwatchcases 9 6-5
91.10 ClockcasesandcasesofasimilartypeforothergoodsofthisChapter,and
partsthereof 14 7-5
91.11 Otherclockandwatchparts:
A.Watchmakers 'je\«els (precious andsemi-precious stones,natural,
synthetic ,reconstructed orimitation),neithermountednorset 8 5-5
B.Springs,includinghairsprings 12 8-5
C.Watchmovements ,unassembled :
I.Withbalance-wheel andhairspring 14
withmin.
of040u.a.
each10
withmin.
of0-28u.a.
each
II.Other 14 10
D.Clockmovements ,unassembled 14 10
E.Roughwatchmovements11 7-5
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CHAPTER 92
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS ;SOUNDRECORDERS ORREPRODUCERS ;TELEVISION IMAGEANDSOUND
RECORDERS ORREPRODUCERS ;PARTSANDACCESSORIES OFSUCHARTICLES
Notes
1.ThisChapterdoesnotcover:
(a)Filmwhollyorpartlysensitisedforphotographic orphoto-electric recordingorsuchfilmexposed,whetheror
notdeveloped (Chapter37);
(b)Partsofgeneraluse,asdefinedinNote2toSectionXV,ofbasemetal(SectionXV),orsimilargoodsofartifi­
cialplasticmaterials (whicharegenerallyclassifiedinheadingNo39.07);
(c)Microphones ,amplifiers ,loudspeakers ,head-phones ,switches,stroboscopes andotheraccessoryinstruments ,
apparatusorequipment fallingwithinChapter85or90,forusewithbutnotincorporated inorhousedinthe
samecabinetasinstruments ofthepresentChapter ;soundrecordersorreproducers combinedwitharadioor
televisionreceiver (headingNo85.15);
(d)Brushes (forcleaningmusicalinstruments )fallingwithinheadingNo96.01;
(e)Toyinstruments (headingNo97.03);
(f)Collectors 'piecesorantiques (headingNo99.05or99.06);or
(g)Spools,reelsorsimilarsupports (whicharetobeclassifiedaccordingtotheirconstituent material,forexample,
inheadingNo39.07orSectionXV).
2.Bowsandsticksandsimilardevicesusedinplayingthemusicalinstruments ofheadingsNos92.02and92.06,im­
portedwithsuchinstruments innumbersnormaltheretoandclearlyintendedforusetherewith ,aretobeclassified
inthesameheadingastherelativeinstruments .
Perforated musicrolls(headingNo92.10)andgramophone recordsandthelike(headingNo92.12)importedwith
aninstrument aretobetreatedasseparatearticlesandnotasformingapartofsuchinstrument .
3.Cases,boxesandsimilarcontainers importedwitharticlesofthisChapteraretobeclassifiedwithsucharticlesif
theyareofakindnormallysoldtherewith .Cases,boxesandsimilarcontainers importedseparately aretobeclas­
sifiedundertheirappropriate headings .
Rateofduty
Heading
number Description Autonomous
%Conventional
%
1 2 3 4
92.01 Pianos (including automatic pianos,whetherornotwithkeyboards );
harpsichords andotherkeyboard stringedinstruments ;harpsbutnot
includingaeolianharps:
A.Pianos(includingautomatic pianos,whetherornotwithkeyboards ):
I.Uprightpianos
II.Other
B.Other9
10
722
20
18

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Heading
number Description Autonomous
%Conventional
%
1 2 3 4
92.02 Otherstringmusicalinstruments 21 10-5
92.03 Pipeandreedorgans,includingharmoniums andthelike 20 8
92.04 Accordions ,concertinas andsimilarmusicalinstruments ;mouthorgans 15 7-5
92.05 Otherwindmusicalinstruments 18 7
92.06 Percussion musicalinstruments (forexample,drums,xylophones ,cymbals,
92.07castanets )
Electro-magnetic ,electrostatic ,electronic andsimilarmusicalinstruments18 10-5
(forexample ,pianos,organs,accordions ) 19 9-5
92.08 Musicalinstruments notfallingwithinanyotherheadingofthisChapter
(forexample,fairground organs,mechanical streetorgans,musicalboxes,
musicalsaws);mechanical singingbirds;decoycallsandeffectsofall
kinds;mouth-blown soundsignalling instruments (forexample,whistles
andboatswains 'pipes):
A.Musicalboxes 14 6
B.Other 14 7
[92.09]
92.10 Partsandaccessories ofmusicalinstruments ,including perforated
musicrollsandmechanisms formusicalboxes;metronomes ,tuningforksand
pitchpipesofallkinds:
A.Mechanisms formusicalboxes 18 4
B.Musicalinstrument strings17 7
C.Other . 18 |9
92.11 Gramophones ,dictating machines andothersoundrecorders orrepro­
ducers,including record-players andtapedecks,withorwithoutsound­
heads;televisionimageandsoundrecordersorreproducers :
A.Soundrecordersorreproducers :
I.Soundrecorders 19 7-5
II.Soundreproducers 19 9-5
III.Combined soundrecordersandreproducers 16 8-5
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number DescriptionRateofduty
Autonomous
%Conventi jnal
1 2 3 4
92.12 Gramophone recordsandothersoundorsimilarrecordings ;matricesfor
theproduction ofrecords,prepared recordblanks,filmformechanical
soundrecording ,preparedtapes,wires,stripsandlikearticlesofakind
commonly usedforsoundorsimilarrecording :
A.Preparedforrecording ,butnotrecorded 17 7
B.Recorded :
I.Waxrecordings ,discs,matricesandotherintermediate forms,
excludingmagnetically recordedtapes:
a)Fortheproduction ofrecords 11 4-5
b)Other'.". 17 8-5
II.Other :
a)Records :
1.Forteachinglanguages 9 3-5
2.Other 17 7
b)Otherrecordingmedia(tapes,wires,stripsandlikearticles):
1.Magnetically recordedforthescoringofcinematograph film 2-35u.a.117u.a.
per100mper100m
2.Other 19 7-5
92.13 Otherpartsandaccessories ofapparatus fallingwithinheadingNo92.11:
A.Sound-heads andpartsthereof 20 10-5
B.Needles ;diamonds ,sapphires andotherprecious orsemi-precious
stones(natural,syntheticorreconstructed ),whetherornotmounted 13 5
C.Partsofbasemetal,turnedfrombars,rods,angles,shapes,sections
orwire,ofsolidsection,thegreatestdiameter ofwhichdoesnot
exceed25mm 18 7
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SECTION XIX
ARMSANDAMMUNITION ;PARTSTHEREOF
CHAPTER 93
ARMSANDAMMUNITION ;PARTSTHEREOF
Notes
1.ThisChapterdoesnotcover:
(a)GoodsfallingwithinChapter36(forexample ,percussion caps,detonators ,signallingflares);
(b)Partsofgeneraluse,asdefinedinNote2toSectionXV,ofbasemetal(SectionXV),orsimilargoodsofartifi­
cialplasticmaterials (whicharegenerallyclassifiedinheadingNo39.07);
(c)Armoured fightingvehicles (headingNo87.08);
(d)Telescopic sightsandotheropticaldevicessuitableforusewitharms,unlessmountedonafirearmorimported
withthefirearmonwhichtheyaredesignedtobemounted (Chapter90);
(e)Bows,arrows,fencingfoilsortoysfallingwithinChapter97;or
(f)Collectors 'piecesorantiques (headingNo99.05or99.06).
2.InheadingNo93.07,thereferenceto"partsthereof"istobetakennottoincluderadioorradarapparatus of
headingNo85.15.
3.Cases,boxesandsimilarcontainers importedwitharticlesofthisChapteraretobeclassifiedwithsucharticlesif
theyareofakindnormallysoldtherewith .Cases,boxesandsimilarcontainers importedseparately aretobe.clas­
sifiedundertheirappropriate headings .
Rateofduty
Heading
number Description Autonomous
%Conventional
1 2 3 4
93.01 Side-arms (forexample,swords,cutlassesandbayonets )andpartsthereof
andscabbards andsheathstherefor 8 4
93.02 Revolversandpistols,beingfirearms :
A.9mmcalibreandhigher 9 7-5
B.Other 16 115
93.03 Artillery weapons,machine-guns ,sub-machine-guns andothermilitary
firearmsandprojectors (otherthanrevolversandpistols) Free Free

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numberDescriptionRateofduty
Autonomous
%Conventional
%
1 2 3 4
93.04Otherfirearms,includingVerylightpistols,pistolsandrevolversforfiring
blankammunitiononly,line-throwinggunsandthelike:
A.Sportingandtargetshootingguns,riflesandcarbines18 10-5
93.05B.Other
Armsofotherdescriptions ,includingair,springandsimilarpistols,rifles16 8
andguns16 9-5
93.06Partsofarms,includinggunbarrelblanks,butnotincludingpartsofside­
arms:
A.OfarmsofheadingNo93.03Free Free
B.Ofotherarms:
I.Roughlysawngunstockblocks10 5
II.Otherparts:
a)OfarmsofheadingNo93.0215 7-5
b)Other 18 7
93.07Bombs,grenades,torpedoes,mines,guidedweaponsandmissilesand
similarmunitionsofwar,andpartsthereof;ammunitonandpartsthereof,
includingcartridgewads;leadshotpreparedforammunition :
A.ForrevolversandpistolsfallingwithinheadingNo93.02andforsub­
machine-guns fallingwithinheadingNo93.0313 6-5
B.Other:
I.Formilitarypurposes:
a)ForweaponsfallingwithinheadingNo93.036 3
b)Other 12 7
II.Other:
a)Sportingandtargetshootingcartridges19 9-5
b)Other 17 8-5

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SECTION XX
MISCELLANEOUS MANUFACTURED ARTICLES
CHAPTER 94
FURNITURE ANDPARTSTHEREOF ;BEDDING ,MATTRESSES ,MATTRESS SUPPORTS ,CUSHIONS
ANDSIMILAR STUFFED FURNISHINGS
Notes
1.ThisChapterdoesnotcover:
(a)Pneumatic orwatermattresses ,pillowsorcushions ,fallingwithinChapter39,40or62;
(b)Standardlamps,tablelamps,walllampbracketsandotherlightingfittings;theseareclassifiedaccordingtothe
constituent material (forexample ,inheadingNo44.27,70.14or83.07);
(c)Articlesofstone,ceramicoranyothermaterialreferredtoinChapter68or69,usedasseats,tablesorcol­
umns,ofthekindusedinparks,gardensorvestibules (Chapter68or69);
(d)Mirrorsdesignedforplacingonthefloororground (forexample,cheval-glasses (swing-mirrors ))fallingwithin
headingNo70.09;
(e)Partsofgeneraluse,asdefinedinNote2toSectionXV,ofbasemetal(SectionXV),orsimilargoodsofartifi­
cialplasticmaterials (whicharegenerallyclassifiedinheadingNo39.07);andsafesfallingwithinheadingNo
83.03;
(f)Furniturespeciallydesignedaspartsofrefrigerators ofheadingNo84.15;furniturespeciallydesignedforsew­
ingmachines (headingNo84.41);
(g)Furniturespeciallydesignedaspartsofradio-gramophones ,wirelesssetsortelevisionsets(headingNo85.15);
(h)Dentists'spittoonsfallingwithinheadingNo90.17;
(ij)GoodsfallingwithinChapter91(forexample ,clocksandclockcases);
(k)Furniturespeciallydesignedaspartsofgramophones ,ofdictatingmachinesorofothersoundreproducers or
recorders ,fallingwithinheadingNo92.13;or
(1)Toyfurniture (headingNo97.03),billiardtablesandotherfurniturespeciallyconstructed forgames(heading
No97.04)orforconjuringtricks(headingNo97.05).
2.Thearticles (otherthanparts)referredtoinheadingsNos94.01,94.02and94.03aretobeclassifiedinthose
headingsonlyiftheyaredesignedforplacingonthefloororground.
Thisprovision ishowever,tobetakennottoapplytothefollowingwhicharestilltobeclassifiedintheabove­
mentioned headingseveniftheyaredesignedtobehung,tobefixedtothewallortostandoneontheother:
(a)Kitchencabinetsandsimilarcupboards ;
(b)Seatsandbeds;
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3.(a)InthisChapterreferencestopartsofgoodsdonotincludereferencetosheets(whetherornotcuttoshapebut
notcombinedwithotherparts)ofglass(includingmirrors)orofmarbleorotherstone.
(b)GoodsdescribedinheadingNo94.04,importedseparately ,arenottobeclassifiedinheadingNo94.01,94.02
or94.03aspartsofgoods.
Rateofduty
Heading
number Description Autonomous Conventional
1 2 a 4
94.01 Chairsandotherseats(otherthanthosefallingwithinheadingNo94.02),
whetherornotconvertible intobeds,andpartsthereof:
A.Speciallydesignedforaircraft 12 6
B.Other 18 8-5
94.02 Medical,dental,surgicalorveterinary furniture (forexample ,operating
tables,hospitalbedswithmechanical fittings);dentists'andsimilarchairs
withmechanical elevating,rotatingorrecliningmovements ;partsofthe
foregoingarticles 17 7
94.03 Otherfurnitureandpartsthereof 18 8-5
94.04 Mattresssupports ;articlesofbeddingorsimilarfurnishing fittedwith
springsorstuffedorinternally fittedwithanymaterialorofexpanded ,
foamorspongerubberorexpanded ,foamorspongeartificialplastic
material,whetherornotcovered (forexample,mattresses ,quilts,eider­
downs,cushions,pouffesandpillows):
A.Articlesofbeddingorsimilarfurnishing ofexpanded ,foamorsponge
artificialplasticmaterial,whetherornotcovered 22 11
B.Other 20 8

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CHAPTER 95
ARTICLES ANDMANUFACTURES OFCARVING ORMOULDING MATERIAL
Notes
1.ThisChapterdoesnotcover:
(a)ArticlesfallingwithinChapter66(forexample ,partsofumbrellas ,walking-sticks );
(b)ArticlesfallingwithinChapter71(forexample ,imitationjewellery);
(c)CutleryorotherarticlesfallingwithinChapter82withhandlesorotherpartsofcarvingormouldingmaterials ;
theheadingsofthepresentChapterapply,however,toseparatelyimportedhandlesorotherpartsofsucharti­
cles;
(d)ArticlesfallingwithinChapter90(forexample ,spectacleframes);
(e)ArticlesfallingwithinChapter91(forexample,clockorwatchcases);
(f)ArticlesfallingwithinChapter92(forexample,musicalinstruments andpartsthereof);
(g)ArticlesfallingwithinChapter93(armsandpartsthereof);
(h)ArticlesfallingwithinChapter94(furnitureandpartsthereof);
(ij)Brushes,powderpuffsorotherarticlesfallingwithinChapter96;
(k)ArticlesfallingwithinChapter97(toys,gamesandsportsrequisites);
(1)ArticlesfallingwithinChapter98(forexample ,buttons,cuff-links ,smokingpipes,combs);or
(m)Collectors 'piecesorantiques (Chapter99).
2.InheadingNo95.08,theexpression "vegetableormineralcarvingmaterial"istobetakentoapplyto:
(a)Hardseeds,pips,hullsandnutsandsimilarvegetablematerialsofakindusedforcarving (forexample,corozo
anddom);
(b)Jet(andmineralsubstitutes forjet),amber,meerschaum ,agglomerated amberandagglomerated meerschaum .
Heading
number DescriptionRateofduty
Autonomous
%Conventional
1 '1 a 4
[95.01]
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Rateofduty
Heading
number Description Autonomous
%Conventional
%
1 2 3 4
[95.03]
[95.04]
95.05Workedtortoise-shell ,motherofpearl,ivory,bone,horn,coral(natural
oragglomerated )andotheranimalcarvingmaterial,andarticlesofthose
materials:
A.Coral(naturaloragglomerated ),worked:
I.Combine^withothermaterials 15 7-5
[95.06]II.Other
B.Other:
I.Plates,sheets,rods,tubes,discsandsimilarforms,notpolished
orotherwiseworked
II.Other7
8
173
4
8-5
[95.07]
95.08Workedvegetableormineralcarvingmaterialandarticlesofthosematerials;
mouldédorcarvedarticlesofwax,ofstearin,ofnaturalgumsornatural
resins(forexample,copalorrosin)orofmodellingpastés,andother
mouldedorcarvedarticlesnotelsewherespecifiedorincluded;worked,
unhardenedgelatin(exceptgelatinfallingwithinheadingNo35.03)and
articlesofunhardenedgelatin:
A.Vegetableormineralcarvingmaterialinplates,sheets,rods,tubes,
discsandsimilarforms,notpolishedorotherwiseworked 5 2
B.Other 12 6II.Other
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CHAPTER 96
BROOMS ,BRUSHES ,POWDER-PUFFS ANDSIEVES
Notes
1.ThisChapterdoesnotcover:
(a)ArticlesfallingwithinChapter71;
(b)Brushesofakindspecialised foruseindentistryorformedical,surgicalorveterinary purposes ,fallingwithin
headingNo90.17;or
(c)Toys(Chapter97).
2.InheadingNo96.01,theexpression "preparedknotsandtuftsforbroomorbrushmaking"istobetakentoapply
onlytounmounted knotsandtuftsofanimalhair,vegetablefibreorothermaterial,whicharereadyforincorpor­
ationwithoutdivisioninbroomsorbrushes,orwhichrequireonlysuchfurtherminorprocessesasglueingorcoat­
ingthebutts,ortrimmingtoshapeatthetop,torenderthemreadyforsuchincorporation .
Rateofduty
Heading
number Description Autonomous
%Conventional
1 2 3 4
96.01 Broomsandbrushes,consisting oftwigsorothervegetablematerialsmerely
boundtogetherandnotmountedinahead(forexample,besomsandwhisks),
withorwithouthandles;otherbroomsandbrushes (includingbrushesofakind
usedaspartsofmachines);preparedknotsandtuftsforbroomorbrushmaking;
paintrollers;squeegees (otherthanrollersqueegees )andmops:
A.Broomsandbrushes,consistingoftwigsorothervegetablematerialsmerely
boundtogetherandnotmountedinahead(forexample,besomsand
whisks),withorwithouthandles;preparedknotsandtuftsforbroomor
18 9
B.Other :
I.Toothbrushes 25 10
II.Brushesofakindusedaspartsofmachines 17 7
III.Other 21 15
[96.02]
[96.03]
[96.04]
96.05 Powder-puffs andpadsforapplyingcosmetics ortoiletpreparations ,of
anymaterial 20 10
96.06 Handsievesandhandriddles,ofanymaterial 20 8

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CHAPTER 97
TOYS,GAMESANDSPORTSREQUISITES ;PARTSTHEREOF
Notes
1.ThisChapterdoesnotcover:
(a)Christmas treecandles (headingNo34.06);
(b)Fireworks orotherpyrotechnic articlesfallingwithinheadingNo36.05;
(c)Yarns,monofil,cordsorgutandthelikeforfishing,cuttolengthbutnotmadeupintofishinglines,falling
withinChapter39,headingNo42.06orSectionXI;
(d)Sportsbagsorothercontainers ofheadingNo42.02or43.03;
(e)Sportsclothingorfancydress,oftextiles,fallingwithinChapter60or61;
(f)Textileflagsorbunting,orsailsforboatsorlandcraft,fallingwithinChapter62;
(g)Sportsfootwear (otherthanskatingbootswithskatesattached),cricketpads,shin-guards orthelike,falling
withinChapter64,orsportsheadgearfallingwithinChapter65;
(h)Climbingsticks,whips,ridingcropsorthelike(headingNo66.02),orpartsthereof (headingNo66.03);
(ij)Unmounted glasseyesfordollsorothertoys,fallingwithinheadingNo70.19;
(k)Partsofgeneraluse,asdefinedinNote2toSectionXV,ofbasemetal(SectionXV),orsimilargoodsofartifi­
cialplasticmaterials (whicharegenerallyclassified inheadingNo39.07);
(1)ArticlesfallingwithinheadingNo83.11;
(m)Sportsvehicles (otherthanbobsleighs ,toboggans andthelike)fallingwithinSectionXVII;
(n)Children'scyclesfittedwithballbearingsandinthenormalformofadults'cycles(headingNo87.10);
(o)Sportscraftsuchascanoesandskiffs(Chapter89),ortheirmeansofpropulsion (Chapter44forsucharticles
madeofwood);
(p)Spectacles ,gogglesandthelike,forsportsandoutdoorgames(headingNo90.04);
(q)Decoycallsandwhistles (headingNo92.08);
(r)ArmsorotherarticlesofChapter93;or
(s)Racketstrings,tentsorothercampinggoods,orgloves (classified ,ingeneral,according tothematerialof
whichtheyaremade).
2.TheheadingsofthisChapteraretobetakentoincludearticlesinwhichpearls,preciousorsemi-precious stones
(natural,syntheticorreconstructed ),preciousmetalsorrolledpreciousmetalsconstitute onlyminorconstituents .
3.InheadingNo97.02,theterm"dolls"istobetakentoapplytosucharticlesasarerepresentations ofhuman
beings.
4.SubjecttoNote1above,partsandaccessories whicharesuitableforusesolelyorprincipally witharticlesfalling
withinanyheadingofthisChapteraretobeclassifiedwiththosearticles.

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Heading
number DescriptionRateofduty
Autonomous
%Conventional
%'
1 2 3 4
97.01 Wheeledtoysdesignedtoberiddenbychildren (forexample,toybicycles
andtricyclesandpedalmotorcars);dolls'pramsanddolls'pushchairs 21 10-5
97.02 Dolls:
A.Dolls(dressedorundressed ) 25 16
B.Partsandaccessories 21 12
97.03 Othertoys;workingmodelsofakindusedforrecreational purposes :
A.Ofwood 24 19
B.Other 24 16
97.04 Equipment forparlour,tableandfunfairgamesforadultsorchildren
(includingbilliardtablesandpintablesandtable-tennis requisites ):
A.Playingcards,includingtoyplayingcards 23 9
B.Other 21 8-5
97.05 Carnivalarticles;entertainment articles (forexample,conjuring tricksand
noveltyjokes);Christmas treedecorations andsimilararticlesforChristmas
festivities (forexample,artificialChristmas trees,Christmas stockings ,
imitationyulelogs,Nativityscenesandfigurestherefor) 22 10
97.06 Appliances ,apparatus ,accessories andrequisitesforgymnastics orathletics,
orforsportsandoutdoorgames(otherthanarticlesfallingwithinheading
No97.04):
A.Cricketandpoloequipment 19 Free
B.Tennisrackets 19 13-5
C.Other 19 9-5
97.07 Fish-hooks ,linefishingrodsandtackle;fishlandingnetsandbutterfly
nets;decoy"birds",larkmirrorsandsimilarhuntingorshootingrequisites :
A.Fish-hooks ,unmounted 10 5
B.Other 17 12
97.08 Roundabouts ,swings,shootinggalleriesandotherfairground amusements ;
travellingcircuses,travellingmenageries andtravellingtheatres 14 5-5

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CHAPTER 98
MISCELLANEOUS MANUFACTURED ARTICLES
Notes
1.ThisChapterdoesnotcover:
(a)Eyebrowandothercosmeticpencils(headingNo33.06);
(b)Buttons,studs,cuff-linksorotherarticlesofakinddescribedinheadingNo98.01or98.12,ifmadewhollyor
partlyofpreciousmetalorrolledpreciousmetal(subjecttotheprovisions ofNote2(a)toChapter71)orif
containing pearlsorpreciousorsemi-precious stones(natural,syntheticorreconstructed )(Chapter71);
(c)Partsofgeneraluse,asdefinedinNote2toSectionXV,ofbasemetal(SectionXV),orsimilargoodsofartifi­
cialplasticmaterials (whicharegenerallyclassifiedinheadingNo39.07);
(d)Mathematical drawingpens(headingNo90.16);or
(e)ToysfallingwithinChapter97.
2.SubjecttoNote1above,theheadingsinthisChapteraretobetakentoapplytogoodsofthekinddescribed
whetherornotcomposed whollyorpartlyofpreciousmetalorrolledpreciousmetalorofpearlsorpreciousor
semi-precious stones(natural,syntheticorreconstructed ).
3.Cases,boxesandsimilarcontainers importedwitharticlesofthisChapteraretobeclassifiedwithsucharticlesif
theyareofakindnormallysoldtherewith .Cases,boxesandsimilarcontainers importedseparately aretobeclas­
sifiedundertheirappropriate headings .
Rateofduty
Heading
number Description Autonomous
%Conventional
%
1 2 3 4
98.01 Buttonsandbuttonmoulds,studs,cuff-links,andpress-fasteners ,including
snap-fasteners andpress-studs ;blanksandpartsofsucharticles:
A.Blanksandmoulds 13 10
B.Buttons,studs,cuff-linksandpress-fasteners andpartsthereof 18 13
98.02 Slidefastenersandpartsthereof:
A.Slidefastenerswithscoopsofbasemetal;partsthereof,ofbasemetal 16 115
B.Other 20 14
98.03 Fountainpens,stylograph pensandpencils (includingballpointpensand
pencils)andotherpens,pen-holders ,pencil-holders andsimilarholders,
propelling pencilsandslidingpencils;partsandfittingsthereof,otherthan
thosefallingwithinheadingNo98.04or98.05:
A.Fountainpensandstylograph pensandpencils (including ballpoint,
felttippedandfibretippedpensandpencils) 22 13
B.Otherpens,pen-holders ;propelling pencilsandslidingpencils;pencil­
holdersandsimilarholders 19 9-5
C.Partsandfittings:
I.Partsofbasemetal,turnedfrombars,rods,angles,shapes,sections
orwire,ofsolidsection 17 7-5
II.Other 17 7

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Rateofduty
Heading
number Description Autonomous
%Conventional
%
1 2 3 4
98.04 Pennibsandnibpoints:
A.Pennibs:
I.Ofgold ; 10 4
II.Ofothermaterial 16 6·5
B.Nibpoints 5 2
98.05 Pencils(otherthanpencilsofheadingNo98.03),pencilleads,slatepencils,
crayonsandpastels,drawingcharcoals andwritinganddrawingchalks;
tailors'andbilliardschalks:
A.Pencils,pencilleads,slatepencils,crayons,pastelsanddrawingchar­
coals:
I.Pencilswith"leads"encasedinwoodorinarigidpapersheath 17 8-5
II.Other 14 7
B.Writinganddrawingchalks;tailors'andbilliardschalks 10 5
98.06 Slatesandboards,withwritingordrawingsurfaces,whetherframedornot 17 8-5
98.07 Date,sealingornumbering stamps,andthelike(including devicesfor
printingorembossing labels),designedforoperating inthehand;hand­
opçrated composing sticksandhandprintingsetsincorporating such
composing sticks c .' 16 6-5
98.08 Typewriter andsimilarribbons,whetherornotonspools;ink-pads ,with
orwithoutboxes 16 8
98.09 Sealingwax(includingbottle-sealing wax)insticks,cakesorsimilarforms;
copyingpasteswithabasisofgelatin,whetherornotonapaperortextile
backing 12 6
98.10 Mechanical lightersandsimilarlighters,including chemicalandelectrical
lighters,andpartsthereof,excludingflintsandwicks:
A.Partsofbasemetal,turnedfrombars,rods,angles,shapes,sections
orwire,ofsolidsection,thegreatestdiameterofwhichdoesnotexceed
25mm 15 7-5
B.Other 15 11
98.11 Smokingpipes;pipebowls,stemsandotherpartsofsmokingpipes(in­
cludingroughlyshapedblocksofwoodorroot);cigarandcigaretteholders
andpartsthereof:
A.Roughlyshapedblocksofwoodorroot,fortherpanufacture ofpipes 6, 3
B.Other 18 10
98.12 Combs,hair-slides andthelike 22 9
[98.13]
98.14 Scentandsimilarspraysofakindusedfortoiletpurposes,andmountsand
headstherefor 20 10

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number DescriptionRateofduty
Autonomous
%Conventional
%
1 2 3 4
98.15 Vacuum flasksandothervacuum vessels,complete withcases;parts
thereof,otherthanglassinners:
A.Vacuumflasks^andothervacuumvessels,completewithcases,having
acapacitynotexceeding 0-75litre 26 17
R.Other 26 13
98.16 Tailors'dummies andotherlayfigures;automata andotheranimated
displaysofakindusedforshopwindowdressing 18 7

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SECTION XXI
WORKSOFART,COLLECTORS 'PIECES,ANDANTIQUES
CHAPTER 99
WORKSOFART,COLLECTORS 'PIECES,ANDANTIQUES
Notes
1.ThisChapterdoesnotcover:
(a)Unusedpostage,revenueorsimilarstampsofcurrentornewissueinthecountrytowhichtheyaredestined
(headingNo49.07);
(b)Theatrical scenery,studioback-cloths orthelike,ofpaintedcanvas(headingNo59.12);or
(c)Pearlsorpreciousorsemi-precious stones(headingNo71.01or71.02).
2.ForthepurposesofheadingNo99.02,theexpression "originalengravings ,printsandlithographs "meansimpres­
sionsproduceddirectly,inblackandwhiteorincolour,ofoneorofseveralplateswhollyexecutedbyhandbythe
artist,irrespective oftheprocessorofthematerialemployedbyhim,butnotincludinganymechanical orphoto­
mechanical process.
3.HeadingNo99.03istobetakennottoapplytomass-produced reproductions orworksofconventional
craftsmanship ofacommercial character .
4.(a)SubjecttoNotes1to3above,articlesfallingwithinheadingsofthisChapteraretobeclassifiedinwhichever
ofthoseheadingsisappropriate andnotinanyotherheadingoftheTariff.
(b)HeadingNo99.06istobetakennottoapplytoarticlesfallingwithinanyoftheprecedingheadingsofthis
Chapter .
5.Framesaroundpaintings ,drawings,pastels,engravings ,printsorlithographs aretobetreatedasformingpartof
thosearticles,providedtheyareofakindandofavaluenormaltothosearticles.
Heading
number DescriptionRateofduty
Autonomous
%Conventional
%
1 2 3 4
99.01 Paintings,drawings andpastels,executedentirelybyhand(otherthan
industrial drawingsfallingwithinheadingNo49.06andotherthanhand­
paintedorhand-decorated manufactured articles) Free Free
99.02 Originalengravings ,printsandlithographs Free Free
99.03 Originalsculpturesandstatuary,inanymaterial Free Free

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number DescriptionRateofduty
Autonomous
%Conventional
%
1 2 3 4
99.04 Postage,revenueandsimilarstamps (including stamp-postmarks and
frankedenvelopes ,letter-cards andthelike),used,orifunusednotof
currentornewissueinthecountrytowhichtheyaredestined Free Free
99.05 Collections andcollectors'piecesofzoological ,botanical ,mineralogicai ,
anatomical ,historical ,archaeological ,paleontological ,ethnographic or
numismatic interest , Free Free
99.06 Antiquesofanageexceeding 100years. Free Free

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ANNEX

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ANNEX
HEADINGS ORSUBHEADINGS OFWHICHONLYPARTISCOVERED BYAGATT
CONCESSION ORINWHICHDIFFERENT CONCESSIONS HAVEBEENGRANTED
Heading
number DescriptionRateof
conventional
duty
01.06 Otherliveanimals :
exC.Other:
—Hares,partridgesandpheasants Free
03.03 Crustaceans andmolluscs,whetherinshellornot,fresh(liveordead),chilled,frozen,
salted,inbrineordried;crustaceans ,inshell,simply'boiled inwater:
A.Crustaceans :
exI.Crawfish :
—Crawfishtails 25
04.04 Cheeseandcurd:
A.Emmentaler ,Gruyere,Sbrinz,BergkaseandAppenzell ,notgratedorpowdered :
I.Ofaminimumfatcontentof45%byweight,inthedrymatter,maturedforat
leastthreemonths (a):
a)Wholecheeses(b)ofafree-at-frontier valueper100kgnetweightof:
ex1.117u.a.ormore,butlessthan141-75u.a.(otherthanAppenzell )(c)(d).... 20u.a.
per100kg
netweight
7-5u.a.
per100kg
netweightex2.141-75u.a.ormore(otherthanBergkase )(c)
b)Vacuum-packed pieces:
1.Withrindonatleastoneside,ofanetweight:
exaa)Ofnotlessthan1kgbutlessthan5kgandofafree-at-frontier
valueofnotlessthan137u.a.butlessthan170u.a.per100kgnet
weight(otherthanAppenzell )(c)(d) 20u.a.
per100kg
netweight
(a)Entryunderthissubheading issubjecttobedetermined bythecompetent authorities .
(b)Theexpression "wholecheeses"shallbetakentoapplytowholecheeseoftheconventional flatcylindrical shapeofthefollowingnetweights:Emmentaler —notlessthan
60kgbutnotmorethan130kg;GruyereandSbrinz—notlessthan20kgbutnotmorethan45kg;Bergkase—notlessthan20kgbutnotmorethan60kg;Appenzell—
notlessthan6kgbutnotmorethan8kg.
(c)TheCommunity reservestherighttoreducetheminimum valuesspecifiedintheconcessions .
From1July1970theminimum valuesshallbeautomatically adjustedtotakeaccountofchangesinthefactorsdetermining theformation ofEmmentaler pricesinthe
Community .
Thisadjustment shallbebywayofanincreaseordecreaseof14u.a.intheminimunvaluesforeveryincreaseordecreaseof1u.a.per100kginthecommontargetpriceof
milkintheCommunity .
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(cont'd)
Heading
numberDescription
04.04 A.I.b)1.exbb)Ofnotlessthan450gandofafree-at-frontier valueofnotless
than170u.a.per100kgnetweight(otherthanBergkase )(a)(cont'd)
ex2.Other,ofanetweightofnotlessthan75gbutnotmorethan250gand
ofafree-at-frontier valueofnotlessthan190u.a.per100kgnetweight
(otherthanBergkase )(a)(b)
ex05.09 Horns,antlers,hooves,nailsclaws(excludingclawsoftortoise-shell )andbeaks,unworked or
simplypreparedbutnotcuttoshape,andwasteandpowderoftheseproducts ;whalebone and
thelike,unworkedorsimplypreparedbutnotcuttoshape,andhairandwasteoftheseproducts
05.157-5u.a.
per100kf
netweight
7-5u.a.
per100kj
netweight
Free
Free
Free
4
2-5
Free
17
Free
2
Free08.01Animalproductsnotelsewhere specifiedorincluded;deadanimalsofChapter 1or
Chapter3,unfitforhumanconsumption :
exA.Fish,crustaceans andmolluscs :
—Fishroes;saltedcodroeforuseasbajt
exB.Other :
—Cochineal ;animalblood;sinewsandtendons;paringsandsimilarwaste,
ofrawhidesorskins
Dates,bananas,coconuts ,brazilnuts,cashewnuts,pineapples ,avocados ,mangoes ,
guavasandmangosteens ,freshordried,shelledornot:
E.Coconuts :
—Desiccated coconut
—Other
Thyme,saffronandbayleaves;otherspices:
D.Ginger:
—Intheformofwholeroots,piecesorslices:
—Fortheindustrialmanufacture ofessentialoilsorresinoids (c)
—Other
—Other .
E.Turmeric (curcuma);fenugreek seed:
—Fenugreek seed,ground
—Other09.10
(a)TheCommunity reseryestherighttoreducetheminimumvaluesspecifiedintheconcessions .
From1July1970theminimumvaluesshallheautomatically adjustedtotakeaccountofchangesinthefactorsdetermining theformationofEmmentaler pricesinthe
Community .
Thisadjustment shallbebywayofanincreaseordecreaseof14u.a.intheminimumvaluesforeveryincreaseordecreaseof1u.a.per100kginthecommontargetpriceof
milkintheCommunity .
(b)Vacuum-packed piecesofanetweightofnotlessthan75gbutnotmorethan250gqualifyfortheconcessiononlyiftheirpackingsbearatleastthefollowingparticulars :—description ofthecheese.
—fatcontent,
—packerresponsible ,
—countryofmanufacture .
(c)Entryunderthissubheading issubjecttoconditionstobedetermined bythecompetent authorities .

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(cont'd)
Heading
numberDescriptionRateof
conventional
duty
%
11.04 Flourofthedriedleguminous vegetables fallingwithinheadingNo07.05or
ofthefruitsfallingwithinanyheadinginChapter 8;flourandmealof
sagoandofrootsandtubersfallingwithinheadingNo07.06:
exA.Flourofthedriedleguminous vegetables fallingwithing heading
No07.05:
—Ofpeas,beansorlentils 12
ex12.01 Free
12.07
Free
1
Free
Free
Free
Free
1-5Oilseedsandoleaginous fruit,wholeorbroken,otherthanground-nuts andcastorseeds
Plantsandparts(including seedsandfruit)oftrees,bushes,shrubsorotherplants,being
goodsofakindusedprimarily inperfumery ,inpharmacy ,orforinsecticidal ,fungicidal
orsimilarpurposes,freshordried,whole,cut,crushed,groundorpowdered :
exD.Other:
—Cinchonabark,notcrushedorground
—Quassiaamara(woodandbark) '
—Calabarbeans
—Cubeb
—Cocaleaves
—Otherwood,rootsandbark;mosses,lichensandalgae
—Other,excludingcinchonabarkcrushedorground
Shellac,seedlac,sticklacandotherlacs;naturalgums,resins,gum-resins andbalsams:
B.Other:
—Shellac,seedlac,sticklacandotherlacs:
—Unbleached
—Bleached
—Other13.02
Free
1-5
Free
13.03 Vegetable sapsandextracts;pecticsubstances ,pectinates andpectates;agar-agar and
othermucilagesandthickeners ,derivedfromvegetableproducts :
B.Pecticsubstances ,pectinatesandpectates :
exI.Dry:
—Applepectin 24
14.01 Vegetable materialsofakindusedprimarilyforplaiting (forexample,cerealstraw,
cleaned,bleachedordyed,osier,reeds,rushes,rattans,bamboos,raffiaandlimebark):
C.Other:
—-Bamboos ;reedsandthelike:
—Rawornotfurtherpreparedthansplit
—Other
—Rattans;rushesandthelike:
—Rawornotfurtherpreparedthansplit
—Other
—OtherFree
1-5
Free
1-5
Free

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ANNEX
(cont'd)
Heading
numberDescriptionRateof
conventional
duty
%
14.02 Vegetable materials,whetherornotputuponalayerorbetweentwolayersofother
material,ofakindusedprimarily asstuffingoraspadding (forexample,kapok,vege­
tableJiairandeel-grass):
—Putuponalayerorbetweentwolayersofothermaterial
—Other:
—Vegetablehair
—Kapok:
—Raw
—Other
—Other
14.05 Vegetableproductsnotelsewherespecifiedorincluded :
—Rawvegetablematerialsofakindusedfordyeingortanning
—Hardseeds,pips,hullsandnuts,ofakindusedforcarving (forexample,
corozoanddom)
—Other:
—Putuponalayerorbetweentwolayersofothermaterial
—Other
15.04 Fatsandoils,offishandmarinemammals ,whetherornotrefined:
A.Fish-liver oil:
II.Other:
—Ofhalibut
—Ofotherfish
15.07 Fixedvegetableoils,fluidorsolid,crude,refinedorpurified:
exB.China-wood andoiticicaoils:myrtlewaxandJapanwax:
—China-wood andoiticicaoils,crude
—Refinedorpurifiedoils,otherthanJapanwax
D.Otheroils:
I.Fortechnicalorindustrial usesotherthanthemanufacture offoodstuffs (a):
a)Crude:
ex3.Other:
—Ground-nut ,coconut,colza,linseed,rapeseed,sunflower seed,illipe,
karite,makore,touloucouna orbabassuoils
b)Other:
ex2.Other:
—Colza,linseed,rapeseed,sunflower seed,illipe,karite,makore,
touloucouna orbabassuoils1-5
1-5
Free
1
Free
Free
Free
1-5
Free
Free
6
3
3
5
8
(a)Entryunderthissubheading issubjecttoconditions tobedetermined bythecompetent authorities .

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Heading
numberDescriptionRateof
conventional
duty
%
15.07 D.II.Other:
(cont'd)b)Other:
2.Solid,other;fluid:
exaa)Crude:
—Ground-nut ,coconut,colza,cottonseed,mustardseed,rapeseed,
soyabeanorsunflower seedoils 10
exbb)Other:
—Ground-nut ,cottonseed,soyabeanorsunflower seedoils 15
—Otheroils,excludingoilscontaining 50%ormorebyweightoffree
fattyacidsandexcludingpalmkernel,illipe,coconut,colza,rape
seedorcopaibaoils 15
15.12 Animalorvegetable oilsandfats,whollyorpartlyhydrogenated ,orsolidified or
hardenedbyanyotherprocess,whetherornotrefined,butnotfurtherprepared :
exB.Other:
—Fatsandoilsoffishormarinemammals ,hydrogenated ,whetherornot
refined,butnotprepared 17
16.04 Preparedorpreservedfish,includingcaviarandcaviarsubstitutes :
exF.Bonito(Sardaspp),mackerelandanchovies :
—Bonitoandmackerel 25
20.06 Fruitotherwise preparedorpreserved ,whetherornotcontaining addedsugarorspirit:
B.II.c)Notcontaining addedsugar,inimmediate packingsofanetcapacity :
1.Of4-5kgormore:
exaa)Apricots :
—Inimmediate packingsofanetcapacityof4-5kgormore
butlessthan5kg 23
exbb)Peaches (includingnectarines )andplums:
—Inimmediate packingsofanetcapacityof4-5kgormore
butlessthan5kg 23
exdd)Otherfruits:
—Inimmediate packingsofanetcapacityof4-5kgormore
butlessthan5kg23
exee)Mixturesoffruit:
—Inimmediate packingsofanetcapacityof4-5kgormore
23 butlessthan5kg ,
22.09 Spirits(otherthanthoseofheadingNo22.08;liqueursandotherspirituous beverages ;
compound alcoholicpreparations (knownas"concentrated extracts")forthemanufacture
ofbeverages :
A.Spirits(otherthanthoseofheadingNo22.08),incontainers holding:
exI.Twolitresorless:
—Of45-2°orless 1-60u.a.
perhiand
perdegree
+10u.a.
perhi
exII.Morethantwolitres:
—Of45-2°orless 1-60u.a.
perhiand
perdegree

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Heading
numberDescriptionRateof
conventional
duty
%
22.09 C.Spirituous beverages :
(cont'd) V.Other,incontainersholding:
exa)Twolitresorless:
—Liqueursandbrandy (otherthanbrandymadefromstonefruit,seed
fruitorseed-fruitmarc),containing 45-2°orlessofethylalcohol 1-60u.a.
perhiand
perdegree
+10u.a.
perhi
exb)Morethantwolitres:
—Liqueursandbrandy (otherthanbrandymadefromstonefruit,seed
fruitorseed-fruitmarc),containing 45-2°orlessofethylalcohol 1-60u.a.
perhiand
perdegree
25.32 Mineralsubstances notelsewherespecifiedorincluded :
exB.Other:
—Earthcolours,whetherornotcalcinedormixedtogether :
—Notcalcinedormixed
—Other
—Other1
3-5
Free
27.16 Bituminous mixtures basedonnaturalasphalt,onnaturalbitumen,onpetroleum
bitumen,onmineraltaroronmineraltarpitch(forexample,bituminous mastics,
cut-backs ):
—Bituminous mastics
—Other3
1
28.01 Halogens (fluorine,chlorine,bromineandiodine):
D.Iodine:
—Crude
—OtherFree
12
28.50 Fissilechemicalelementsandisotopes;otherradio-active chemicalelementsandradio­
activeisotopes;compounds ,inorganicororganic,ofsuchelementsorisotopes,whether
ornotchemically defined;alloys,dispersions andcermets,containing anyofthese
elements,isotopesorcompounds :
A.Fissilechemicalelementsandisotopes ;compounds ,alloys,dispersions andcermets,
containing suchelementsorisotopes,includingspentorirradiated nuclearreactor
cartridges :
—Naturaluranium :
—Crude;wasteandscrap(EURATOM )
—Worked :
—Bars,rods,angles,shapesandsections,wire,sheetsandstrips
(EURATOM )
—Other(EURATOM )
—Other.(EURATOM)
B.Other:
—Artificialradio-active isotopes(EURATOM )
—Compounds ofartificialradio-active isotopes(EURATOM )
—OtherFree
1-6
Free
Free

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Heading
numberDescriptionRateof
conventional
duty
28.52Compounds,inorganicororganic,ofthorium,ofuraniumdepletedinU235,ofrare
earthmetals,ofyttriumorofscandium,whetherornotmixedtogether:
exA.OfthoriumorofuraniumdepletedinU235,whetherornotmixedtogether
(EURATOM),otherthanthoriumsalts Free
29.23Singleorcomplexoxygen-function amino-compounds :
D.Aminoacids:
exIII.Glutamicacidanditssalts:
—Sodiumhydrogenglutamate 19
33.01Essentialoils(terpenelessornot);concretesandabsolutes;resinoids:
A.Essentialoils,notterpeneless :
II.Other:
b)Other:
—Eucalyptusoil Free
—Citronella,Jamaicarosewood (Amyrisbalsamifera )orvetiver(Vetiveria
zizanioïdes)oils 2-4
—Other 3-2
37.07Cinematograph film,exposedanddeveloped,whetherornotincorporating soundtrack
orconsistingonlyofsoundtrack,negativeorpositive:
AConsistingonlyofsoundtrack:
—Negativesandintermediatepositives Free
—Otherpositives 1-52u.a.
per100m
38.09Woodtar;woodtaroils(otherthanthecompositesolventsandthinnersfalling
withinheadingNo38.18);woodcreosote;woodnaphtha;acetoneoil;
vegetablepitchofallkinds;brewers'pitchandsimilarcompoundsbasedonrosin
oronvegetablepitch;foundrycorebindersbasedonnaturalresinousproducts:
B.Other:
12-8
64
53.06Yarnofcardedsheep'sorlambs'wool(woollenyarn),notputupforretailsale:
A.Containing85%ormorebyweightofwoolorofwoolandfineanimalhair:
—Containing85%ormorebyweightofwool 5
—Containing85%ormorebyweightofwoolandfineanimalhair 8.
53.07Yarnofcombedsheep'sorlambs'wool(worstedyarn),notputupforretailsale:
A.Containing85%ormorebyweightofwoolorofwoolandfineanimalhair:
—Containing85%ormorebyweightofwool 5
—Containing85%ormorebyweightofwoolandfineanimalhair 10Woodnaphtha
Other

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DescriptionRateof
conventional
dutyHeading
number
%
53.11 Wovenfabricsofsheep'sorlambs'wooloroffineanimalhair:
A.Containing 85%ormorebyweightofsuchfibres:
—Lodenfabrics(a):
;—Ofavalueof2-50u.a.ormoreperm2
—Other
—Otherfabrics :
—Ofcombedyarn,ofavalueof3u.a.ormoreperm2
—Ofcardedyarn,ofavalueof2-50u.a.ormoreperm2
—Other:
exB.II.Other:
—Fabricsofcombedyarn,ofavalueof2u.a.ormoreperm2...
—Fabricsofcardedyarn,ofavalueof1-85u.a.ormoreperm213
14
13
13
16
18
18
59.12 Textilefabricsotherwise impregnated orcoated;paintedcanvasbeingtheatrical
scenery,studioback-cloths orthelike:
—Oilcloth andothertextilefabricscoatedwithpreparations withabasis
ofdryingoil
—Other7-5
7
64.02 Footwear withoutersolesofleatherorcomposition leather;footwear (otherthanfoot­
wearfallingwithinheadingNo64.01)withoutersolesofrubberorartificialplastic
material :
exB.Other:
—Withoutersolesofleatherorcomposition leather 20
73.02 Ferro-alloys :
exG.Other:
—Ferro-titanium andferro-silico-titanium ;ferro-tungsten andferro-silico-tung­
sten;ferro-molybdenum ;ferro-vanadium ;ferro-calcium-silico-manganese and
ferro-silico-calcium
Kniveswithcuttingblades,serratedornot(includingpruningknives),otherthanknives
fallingwithinheadingNo82.06,exludingkniveswithbladesofstainlesssteelex82.09
17
84.06 Internalcombustion pistonengines:
C.Otherengines :
II.Compression ignitionengines :
exa)Marinepropulsion engines :
—Forthevesselsofsubheadings 89.01A,89.01BI,89.02A,89.02BIand
89.03A(b).i Free
(a)"Lodenfabrics"meansplain-weave fabricsweighingnotlessthan250butnotmorethan450g/m2,fulled,single-coloured orwithmixedormottledyarns,mack
fromsingleyarnsofcardedwoolmixedwithfineanimalhair;thefabricsmayalsocontaincoarseanimalhairorman-made fibres.Thefibresarelaidororientedin
thesamedirectionbyasurfacetreatment whichrendersthefabricswaterproof .
(b)Entryunderthissubheading issubjecttoconditions tobedetermined bythecompetent authorities .