law://eu/reg/2012/1112@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 |
|---|---|---|
| (1) | (2) | (3) |
| An insulated cable (so-called ‘USB cable’) with a length of 1 m which consists of insulated twisted wires and is fitted with USB connectors at both ends.The cable makes it possible to transfer data between different types of apparatus. It also makes it possible to supply electrical power to those apparatus or to charge them. | 85444290 | Classification is determined by General Rules 1 and 6 for the interpretation of the Combined Nomenclature and by the wording of CN codes 8544, 854442 and 85444290.Data transfer between two apparatuses where no telecommunication technology, such as Ethernet, is used is not considered telecommunication for the purpose of subheading 85444210. Consequently, classification under subheading 85444210 as a cable fitted with connectors of a kind used for telecommunications is excluded (see also the CN Explanatory Notes to subheading 85444210).The cable is therefore to be classified under CN code 85444290 as other electric conductors for a voltage not exceeding 1000 V fitted with connectors. |
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