24.5.2019   

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 179/3


Explanatory Notes to the Combined Nomenclature of the European Union

(2019/C 179/04)

Pursuant to Article 9(1)(a) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 (1), the Explanatory Notes to the Combined Nomenclature of the European Union (2) are hereby amended as follows:

On page 322, the following explanatory note is inserted:

8205 40 00

Screwdrivers

This subheading includes sets consisting of a screwdriver (without the tip) and interchangeable screwdriver bits, put up for retail sale. The sets are classified under this subheading (regardless of the number of the bits) by virtue of general rule 3(b) for the interpretation of the Combined Nomenclature. However, separately presented screwdriver bits are classified under subheading 8207 90 30.’


(1)  Council Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 of 23 July 1987 on the tariff and statistical nomenclature and on the Common Customs Tariff (OJ L 256, 7.9.1987, p. 1).

(2)  OJ C 119, 29.3.2019, p. 1.