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 Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/2033 of 17 November 2016 concerning the classification of certain goods in the Combined Nomenclature
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/2033 of 17 November 2016 concerning the classification of certain goods in the Combined Nomenclature
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Article 2
Binding tariff information which does not conform to this Regulation may continue to be invoked in accordance with Article 34(9) of Regulation (EU) No 952/2013 for a period of three months from the date of entry into force of this Regulation.
Article 3
This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of 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) A product consisting of glitter for toothpaste in the form of dark blue particles which dissolve when brushing the teeth and give a blue colour to the foam formed by the toothpaste. The colouring matter adheres to the cleaned teeth, allowing a reflection of blue light from the teeth enamel, thereby causing the teeth to appear whiter for a limited period of time. The product is composed of the following ingredients (% by weight): — hydroxypropyl methylcellulose approx. 55, — propylene glycol approx. 21, — blue pigment approx. 17, — polysorbate 80 approx. 4, — red dye approx. 3. The blue pigment and the red dye serve as colouring matter. The product is presented in bulk. 3204 19 00 Classification is determined by general rules 1, 3(b) and 6 for the interpretation of the Combined Nomenclature and the wording of CN codes 3204 , and 3204 19 00 . Classification under heading 3912 as cellulose and its chemical derivatives, not elsewhere specified or included, in primary forms, is excluded as the hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, although predominant by weight, serves only as a carrier for the colouring matter but does not give the product its essential character. The blue pigment and the red dye, serving as colouring matter, give the product its essential character. Therefore, the product is to be classified in CN code 3204 19 00 as a preparation based on a mixture of colouring matter of two or more of the subheadings 3204 11 to 3204 19 .
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