law://eu/reg/2012/1089@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 the goods | Classification (CN code) | Reasons |
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| (1) | (2) | (3) |
| An electronic apparatus (so-called ‘multi-switch’) in a housing with dimensions of approximately 26 × 12 × 7 cm, equipped with the following interfaces:four intermediate frequency inputs with level adjuster for low noise block (LNB) down-converters,one input with level adjuster for terrestrial TV aerials,four outputs for connection of satellite receivers.It has a built-in amplifier for compensating cable loss.The apparatus is designed for use in multi-subscriber systems for television reception via satellite, such as ‘quad LNB’ systems. It enables several satellite receivers to receive different television signals via one satellite dish, but does not convert nor modify the signals.The apparatus also allows distribution of one terrestrial TV signal. | 85437090 | Classification is determined by General Rules 1 and 6 for the interpretation of the Combined Nomenclature and by the wording of CN codes 8543, 854370 and 85437090.Given that the apparatus only allows the distribution of television signals, and given that the satellite aerial can function without the apparatus, the apparatus is not considered essential for the functioning of the aerial. Consequently, classification as a part of an aerial of heading 8529 is excluded.The apparatus is therefore to be classified under CN code 85437090 as an apparatus having an individual function not specified or included elsewhere in Chapter 85. |
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