law://eu/reg/2015/1799@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 |
|---|---|---|
| (1) | (2) | (3) |
| A product in the form of powder, put up for retail sale in a plastic box containing 300 g. The recommended daily dose (10 g) consists of (in milligrams):—amino-acids (blend of arginine and citrulline) | 5200—vitamin C (as ascorbic acid) | 500—L-taurine | 300—vitamin E (as D-alpha-tocopheryl acetate) | 90—alpha-lipoic acid | 10—folic acid | 0,4—lemon balm | 50—calcium (as CaCO3) | 66The product also contains small amounts of citric acid, sucralose and silicon dioxide.According to the label, the product is a dietary supplement for human consumption which provides help in taking care of the body and offering a lifetime of well-being.The recommended daily dose indicated is 10 g (2 scoops). | 21069092 | Classification is determined by general rules 1 and 6 for the interpretation of the Combined Nomenclature, Additional Note 1(a) to Chapter 30 and the wording of CN codes 2106, 210690 and 21069092.The product is a preparation presented as a dietary supplement for human consumption, containing vitamins and amino-acids.The product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease within the meaning of heading 3004. Even if it contains a level of vitamins C and E significantly higher than the recommended daily allowance, it does not meet the requirements of Additional note 1 (a) to Chapter 30. Classification under CN code 3004 is therefore excluded.As the product is put up in packaging with the indication that it maintains general health or well–being, it is a food preparation not elsewhere specified or included (see also the Harmonized System Explanatory Notes to heading 2106, second paragraph, point (16).The product is therefore to be classified under CN code 21069092 as other food preparation. |
| —amino-acids (blend of arginine and citrulline) | 5200 | |
| —vitamin C (as ascorbic acid) | 500 | |
| —L-taurine | 300 | |
| —vitamin E (as D-alpha-tocopheryl acetate) | 90 | |
| —alpha-lipoic acid | 10 | |
| —folic acid | 0,4 | |
| —lemon balm | 50 | |
| —calcium (as CaCO3) | 66 |
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