HTML PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.01 Transitional//EN"L 198/36
EN
Official Journal of the European Union
23.7.2013
COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) No 699/2013
of 19 July 2013
concerning the classification of certain goods in the Combined Nomenclature
THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,
(4) It
is
appropriate
to
provide
that
binding
tariff
information which has been issued by the customs auth
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European
orities of Member States in respect of the classification of
Union,
goods in the Combined Nomenclature but which is not
in accordance with this Regulation can, for a period of
three months, continue to be invoked by the holder
Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 of
under Article 12(6) of Council Regulation (EEC) No
23 July 1987 on the tariff and statistical nomenclature and
2913/92 of 12 October 1992 establishing the
on the Common Customs Tariff
( 1 ), and in particular
Community Customs Code ( 2 ).
Article 9(1)(a) thereof,
(5) The
measures
provided
for
in
this
Regulation
are
in
Whereas:
accordance with the opinion of the Customs Code
Committee,
(1) In
order
to
ensure
uniform
application
of
the
Combined
Nomenclature annexed to Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87,
HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:
it is necessary to adopt measures concerning the classifi
cation of the goods referred to in the Annex to this
Article 1
Regulation.
The goods described in column (1) of the table set out in the
Annex shall be classified within the Combined Nomenclature
(2) Regulation
(EEC)
No
2658/87
has
laid
down
the
general under the CN code indicated in column (2) of that table.
rules for the interpretation of the Combined Nomen
clature. Those rules apply also to any other nomenclature
Article 2
which is wholly or partly based on it or which adds any
additional subdivision to it and which is established by
Binding tariff information issued by the customs authorities of
specific provisions of the Union, with a view to the
Member States which is not in accordance with this Regulation
application of tariff and other measures relating to
can continue to be invoked for a period of three months under
trade in goods.
Article 12(6) of Regulation (EEC) No 2913/92.
Article 3
(3) Pursuant
to
those
general
rules,
the
goods
described
in
column (1) of the table set out in the Annex should be
This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day
classified under the CN code indicated in column (2), by
following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the
virtue of the reasons set out in column (3) of that table.
European Union.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.
Done at Brussels, 19 July 2013.
For the Commission,
On behalf of the President,
Algirdas EMETA
Member of the Commission
( 1 ) OJ L 256, 7.9.1987, p. 1.
( 2 ) OJ L 302, 19.10.1992, p. 1.

---

EN
23.7.2013 Official
Journal
of
the
European
Union L
198/37
ANNEX
Description of goods
Classification
(CN code)
Reasons
(1) (2) (3)
1. Cat litter composed of natural 3824 90 97 Classification
is
determined
by
the
General
Rules
1
and
6
bentonite clay that has been dried and
for the interpretation of the Combined Nomenclature and
treated with an anti-bacterial agent and
by the wording of CN codes 3824, 3824 90 and
mixed with activated carbon to prevent
3824 90 97.
the growth of bacteria and odour. The
bentonite clay constitutes more than
The product has been obtained by mixing of bentonite
94 % by weight of the product.
clay with an anti-bacterial agent and activated carbon.
Classification as other clays of heading 2508 is
The product is sold to consumers in
therefore excluded (Note 1 to Chapter 25).
various pack sizes.
The addition of an anti-bacterial agent and activated
carbon does not alter the form or the character of the
constituent material. Classification of the product under
heading 6815 as an article of stone or of mineral
substances not elsewhere specified is therefore also
excluded (see also Harmonised System Explanatory
Notes to Chapter 68, General, third paragraph).
The product is therefore to be classified under CN code
3824 90 97 as chemical products and preparations of the
chemical or allied industries, not elsewhere specified or
included.
2. Cat litter composed of round and oval 3824 90 97 Classification
is
determined
by
the
General
Rules
1
and
6
shaped translucent granules of silicon
for the interpretation of the Combined Nomenclature and
dioxide (silica gel). The product
by the wording of CN codes 3824, 3824 90 and
includes a visible quantity of coloured
3824 90 97.
granules.
The blue colour is added solely for commercial or
The coloured granules are obtained by
promotional reasons but not for identification of the
the addition of a blue dye.
silicon dioxide. Moreover, silicon dioxide in granular
form does not pose a threat to safety. Classification
The product is sold to consumers in
under heading 2811 is therefore excluded (Note 1(e) to
various pack sizes.
Chapter 28).
The product is therefore to be classified under CN code
3824 90 97 as chemical products and preparations of the
chemical or allied industries, not elsewhere specified or
included.

---

Document Outline

• �

---