Article 1
The goods described in column 1 of the table set out in the Annex shall be classified within the Combined Nomenclature under the CN code indicated in column 2 of that table.
Commission Regulation (EC) No 349/2009 of 24 April 2009 concerning the classification of certain goods in the Combined Nomenclature
Commission Regulation (EC) No 349/2009 of 24 April 2009 concerning the classification of certain goods in the Combined Nomenclature
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Article 2
Binding tariff information issued by the customs authorities of Member States, which is not in accordance with this Regulation, can continue to be invoked for a period of three months under Article 12(6) of Regulation (EEC) No 2913/92.
Article 3
This Regulation shall enter into force on the 20th day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union .
Supplementary provisions
ANNEXSupplementary provisions
ANNEX Description of goods Classification (CN Code) Reasons (1) (2) (3) Product in powdered form consisting of (% by weight): — L-Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) 97 — Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose 3 The addition of hydroxypropylmethylcellulose is not necessary for the preservation or transport of vitamin C. The product is suitable for a specific use (manufacture of vitamin tablets) rather than for general use. 2106 90 92 Classification is determined by the General Rules 1 and 6 for the interpretation of the Combined Nomenclature and the wording of CN codes 2106 , 2106 90 and 2106 90 92 . The addition of hydroxypropylmethylcellulose (coating and anti-caking agent) alters the character of the vitamin C product and renders the product technically suitable for the manufacture of vitamin tablets. See also the HS Explanatory Notes to heading 2936 , third paragraph. The product is not intended for therapeutic or prophylactic use, within the meaning of Chapter 30.
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