26In the first place, it should be recalled that the decisive criterion for the classification of goods for customs purposes is in general to be found in their objective characteristics and properties as defined in the wording of the relevant CN heading and of the section or chapter notes (see, in particular, judgment of 26 May 2016, Invamed Group and Others, C‑198/15, EU:C:2016:362, paragraph 18 and the case-law cited). In that regard, the explanatory notes to the CN may be an important aid to interpretation of the various customs headings, but are not legally binding (see, to that effect, 20 September 2018, 2M-Locatel, C‑555/17, EU:C:2018:746, paragraph 29 and the case-law cited).
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