law://eu/reg/2011/874@2026-11-12THE 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 goods | Classification(CN code) | Reasons |
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| (1) | (2) | (3) |
| Raw propolis presented in bulk in brown blocks of irregular form. The product consists essentially of the following components (% by weight):—vegetable resins and vegetable balsams55—waxes30—essential oils8 to 10—pollen5These materials collected by bees are transformed with the enzymes of their saliva.The product is used in the manufacture of pharmaceutical products and food supplements. | 04100000 | Classification is determined by General Rules 1 and 6 for the interpretation of the Combined Nomenclature and the wording of CN code 04100000.Classification in Chapter 13 is excluded as the product contains constituents obtained from the action of animals.Given its characteristics, the product is therefore to be classified under heading 0410 as edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included. |
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