law://eu/reg/2011/602@2026-11-13THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 of 23 July 1987 on the tariff and statistical nomenclature and on the Common Customs Tariffnote, and in particular Article 9(1)(a) thereof,Whereas:
HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:
| Description of the goods | Classification(CN code) | Reasons |
|---|---|---|
| (1) | (2) | (3) |
| A product comprising a bolt with a washer, an expandable anchor sleeve and a nut, all made of stainless steel.The bolt has a hexagonal head, is 55 mm long, threaded throughout and has a tensile strength of 490 MPa.The anchor sleeve is 42 mm long with an external diameter of 10 mm when not expanded. It is not threaded.The product is used for fixing articles to a hard substance, such as a concrete wall, by first inserting the anchor sleeve, with the nut inside, in a drilled hole and then inserting and fastening the bolt. As the bolt is fastened, the nut is drawn towards to head of the bolt, causing the anchor sleeve to expand, securing the article firmly to the hard substance. | 73181900 | Classification is determined by General Rules (GIR) 1 and 6 for the interpretation of the Combined Nomenclature and by the wording of CN codes 7318 and 73181900.The product is not composite goods within the meaning of GIR 3 (b) as the individual components together constitute a single product, an expansion bolt. Classification according to the component that gives the product its essential character is therefore excluded.Classification under subheading 731815 as a bolt, whether or not with its nuts and washers, is excluded, because the anchor sleeve is a product other than a nut or a washer.Given its characteristics, the product is therefore to be classified under CN code 73181900 as other threaded articles. |
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