law://eu/reg/2014/764@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 product presented as colourless capsules filled with a yellowish powder, put up for retail sale in a labelled, small plastic bottle with screw top, containing 60 capsules. Each capsule contains the following components:glucosamine hydrochloride (300 mg),chondroitin sulphate,methyl sulfonyl methane,small quantities of esters of ascorbic acid (vitamin C).According to the label the product is presented as a food supplement for human consumption. The recommended daily dose indicated on the label is three capsules. | 21069092 | Classification is determined by the general rules 1 and 6 for the interpretation of the Combined Nomenclature, additional note 5 to Chapter 21 and the wording of CN codes 2106, 210690 and 21069092.Having regard to the recommended daily dose indicated on the label, the product does not have clearly defined prophylactic or therapeutic properties. Consequently, it cannot be classified as a medicament under heading 3004.As the product is a food preparation presented in the form of measured doses and intended for use as a food supplement, the requirements of additional note 5 to Chapter 21 are fulfilled.The product is therefore to be classified under heading 2106 as a food preparation, not elsewhere specified or included. |
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