law://eu/reg/2013/540@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) |
| A screw made of stainless steel, measuring approximately 2 cm.The head of the screw comprises a recessed socket drive.The shank has a partial thread of a regular form. The pointed tip has a notch and it is not bifurcated.The article is designed for use in wood and wood panels.note See image. | 73181210 | Classification is determined by General Rules 1 and 6 for the interpretation of the Combined Nomenclature and by the wording of CN codes 7318, 731812 and 73181210.Given its characteristics (partially threaded shank, notch at the end of the pointed tip and no bifurcation), the article is specifically designed to bite its way into wood. The article is therefore considered to be a wood screw falling under subheading 731812.The article is therefore to be classified under CN code 73181210 as a wood screw of stainless steel. |
Source: EUR-Lex, © European Union, 1998-2026. Reuse authorised under Decision 2011/833/EU.