Explanatory notes to the Combined Nomenclature of the European Communities
Date: 2008-10-11
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: Combined Nomenclature, aviation fuel, economic concentration, merger control, restrictive-practice authorisation

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Explanatory notes to the Combined Nomenclature of the European Communities

(2008/C 259/01)

Pursuant to Article 9(1)(a), second indent, of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 of 23 July 1987 on the
tariff and statistical nomenclature and on the Common Customs Tariff (1), the Explanatory Notes to the
Combined Nomenclature of the European Communities (2) are amended as follows:

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Under the paragraph ‘2710 19 11 to 2710 19 29’ the following new text is inserted after the existing text:

‘Subheading 2710 19 21

This subheading covers kerosene type jet fuel. This jet fuel complies with the provisions of Additional
Note 2(c) to this Chapter.
The gas chromatographic profile of kerosene type jet fuel, for instance the most commonly used jet fuel A-1,
is characteristic of an oil obtained by no other process than distillation of a crude oil. The chain length of
the alkanes varies between about 10 and 18 carbon atoms. The distillation range according to the method
ASTM D 86-67 (reapproved 1972) is approximately 130 °C to 300 °C. The aromatic content may be up to
25 % by volume. Its flash point is generally above 38 °C.
Jet fuel may contain the following additives: antioxidants, corrosion inhibitors, icing inhibitors, tracer dyes.

Gas chromatographic profile of jet fuel type A-1 (kerosene)

SIMDIS ASTM D 2887 Extended

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Sample name: Jet fuel
Acquired on: 22.3.2007 5:51:24 PM
Processed on: 4.4.2007 12:01:26 PM
Data File: D070322\011F1101.D
Vial: 1
Injection: 1

(1) OJ L 256, 7.9.1987, p. 1.
(2) OJ C 50, 28.2.2006, p. 1.

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Boiling Point (°C)

Retention Time (min)

ASTM D 86 correlation (STP 577) — Distribution

Recovered
Vol. %

IBP

5,0

10,0

BP
°C

139,7

153,0

159,4

Recovered
Vol. %

20,0

30,0

50,0

BP
°C

167,3

174,3

190,1

Recovered
Vol. %

70,0

80,0

90,0

BP
°C

210,1

221,5

234,9

Recovered
Vol. %

BP
°C

FBP

260,7

Subheading 2710 19 25

This subheading covers kerosene other than jet fuel. The kerosene of this subheading complies with the
provisions of Additional Note 2(c) to this Chapter.
Characteristics of some of these oils are their very low aromatic and olefin content to prevent the formation
of soot during combustion.
In some cases chemical markers are present.
This subheading excludes mixtures of kerosene and other mineral oils or organic solvents.

Gas chromatographic profile of low aromatic kerosene

SIMDIS ASTM D 2887 Extended

Sample name: Kero low aromat
Acquired on: 23.1.2007 10:23:54 AM
Processed on: 4.4.2007 12:30:02 PM
Data File: D070122\006F1001.D
Vial: 6
Injection: 1

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Boiling Point (°C)

Retention Time (min)

ASTM D 86 correlation (STP 577) — Distribution

Recovered
Vol. %

IBP

5,0

10,0

BP
°C

193,4

201,8

206,2

Recovered
Vol. %

20,0

30,0

50,0

BP
°C

210,1

211,4

214,8

Recovered
Vol. %

70,0

80,0

90,0

BP
°C

220,1

223,4

229,6

Recovered
Vol. %

BP
°C

FBP

247,3

Subheading 2710 19 29

This subheading covers medium oils other than kerosene of subheadings 2710 19 21 and 2710 19 25. The
oils of this subheading comply with the provisions of Additional Note 2(c) to this Chapter.
An example of these oils is n-paraffin.

Gas chromatographic profile of n-paraffin

SIMDIS ASTM D 2887 Extended

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Sample name: n-Parafin 10-13
Acquired on: 23.1.2007 12:59:27 PM
Processed on: 4.4.2007 12:26:59 PM
Data File: D070122\008F1301.D
Vial: 8
Injection: 1

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Boiling Point (°C)

Retention Time (min)

BP distribution table — Percent

Recovered
Mass %

IBP

5,0

10,0

15,0

20,0

25,0

BP
°C

172,4

174,8

176,0

188,2

197,2

198,4

Recovered
Mass %

30,0

35,0

40,0

45,0

50,0

55,0

BP
°C

199,2

199,6

200,4

200,8

217,4

218,8

Recovered
Mass %

60,0

65,0

70,0

75,0

80,0

85,0

BP
°C

219,6

220,2

220,8

221,8

237,0

238,2

Recovered
Mass %

90,0

95,0

FBP

BP
°C

239,2

240,0

254,4’