34However, the CN, in the versions applicable to the main proceedings, does not define the notions of ‘parts’ and ‘accessories’ within the meaning of Chapter 84 thereof. Nonetheless, it is clear from the case-law that the notion of ‘parts’ implies a whole for the operation of which the part is essential and that the notion of ‘accessories’ implies an interchangeable part designed to adapt a machine for a particular operation, or to increase its range of operations, or to perform a particular service relative to the main function of the machine (see, to that effect, Case C-339/98 Peacock [2000] ECR I-8947, paragraph 21; Case C-267/00 Turbon International [2002] ECR I-1389, paragraphs 30 and 32; and Unomedical, paragraph 29).
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