law://eu/reg/2017/285@2026-11-12THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Regulation (EU) No 952/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 October 2013 laying down the Union Customs Codenote, and in particular Article 57(4) and Article 58(2) thereof,Whereas:
HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:
| Description of the goods | Classification(CN-code) | Reasons |
|---|---|---|
| (1) | (2) | (3) |
| A remote-controlled multi-rotor helicopter (so-called ‘drone’) with a diagonal length of 35 cm and a weight of 1030 g together with a remote control unit in a package for retail sale.The helicopter is equipped with a system to ensure stability, Wi-Fi and a global positioning system (GPS) module. The maximum flight speed is approximately 54 km/h and the flight time is 25 minutes.The remote control unit operates at a frequency of 2,4 GHz and is operated by four batteries.The helicopter can be controlled by the remote control unit (in an open area) for a distance of up to 1000 m. | 88021100 | Classification is determined by general rules 1 and 6 for the interpretation of the Combined Nomenclature and by the wording of CN codes 8802 and 88021100.As the helicopter is equipped with advanced systems for flight and has a substantial maximum speed, it cannot be considered a toy within the meaning of heading 9503.The helicopter is therefore to be classified under CN code 88021100 as a helicopter of an unladen weight not exceeding 2000 kg. |
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