92However, as was observed in paragraph 63 of this judgment, the Explanatory Notes to the CN, whilst they constitute an important means of ensuring the uniform interpretation of the CN by the customs authorities of the Member States, do not have legally binding force (see Develop Dr Eisbein, paragraph 21, and Case C-259/97 Clees [1998] ECR I-8127, paragraph 12).
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