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1. An electronic apparatus (so-called ‘body composition analyser’) incorporating an indicator panel with dimensions of approximately 30 × 30 × 4 cm, comprising the following main components: — for weighing: a load cell and hardware for processing and displaying the weight, — for measuring: 2 electrodes on the scale upper surface, control buttons and hardware for processing and displaying the measurements. Through the 2 electrodes in contact with the feet, the apparatus sends electrical currents which, using bioimpedance characteristics, allow the apparatus to determine, for example, the percentage of body fat, the percentage of muscle, the bone mass, the body water. The apparatus can also be used as a scale only. The apparatus can store data for 10 users. It can display values from 2 measurements per user. The apparatus is designed for domestic use. 8423 10 90 Classification is determined by General Rules 1, 3(b) and 6 for the interpretation of the Combined Nomenclature and by the wording of CN codes 8423, 8423 10 and 8423 10 90. The apparatus is a composite article consisting of components classified under Chapter 84 and Chapter 90. By virtue of General Rule 3(b) it is to be classified as if it consisted of the component which gives the article its essential character. Due to its objective characteristics, namely the measurement system with 2 electrodes only, it is considered that the component performing the weighing gives the apparatus its essential character. The apparatus is therefore to be classified under CN code 8423 10 90 as a personal weighing machine.

2. An electronic apparatus (so-called ‘body composition analyser’) in a form of a personal scale incorporating an indicator panel with dimensions of approximately 36 × 32 × 6 cm, comprising the following main components: — for weighing: a load cell and hardware for processing and displaying the weight, — for measuring: a detachable hand bar with 4 electrodes, 4 electrodes on the scale upper surface, control buttons and hardware for processing and displaying the measurements. Through the 8 electrode system placed in the hands and under the feet, the apparatus sends electrical currents in multi-frequency measurement which, using bioimpedance characteristics, allow the apparatus to determine, for example, the percentage of body fat, the body fat mass, the body mass index (BMI), the skeletal muscle mass, the body water. The apparatus can be used either by health professionals in diagnosing obesity or by other users to provide information about their physique, or to check or improve it for sporting or appearance purposes. The apparatus can also be used as a scale only. The apparatus can store data for 99 users and 300 measurements. The data can be transferred to an automatic data-processing machine using a USB memory stick. 9031 80 38 Classification is determined by General Rules 1, 3(b) and 6 for the interpretation of the Combined Nomenclature and by the wording of CN codes 9031, 9031 80 and 9031 80 38. Classification under heading 9018 as a medical instrument or appliance is excluded as the apparatus is not generally used in professional practice (see first paragraph of the HS Explanatory Notes to heading 9018). The apparatus is a composite article consisting of components classified under Chapter 84 and Chapter 90. By virtue of General Rule 3(b) it is to be classified as if it consisted of the component which gives the article its essential character. Due to its objective characteristics, namely the measurement technology used, it is to be considered that the component performing the measurement gives the apparatus its essential character. The apparatus is therefore to be classified under CN code 9031 80 38 as other electronic measuring instruments.