COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2018/1243
of 13 September 2018
concerning the classification of certain goods in the Combined Nomenclature
Article 1
Article 2
Article 3
ANNEX
Description of the goods |
Classification (CN code) |
Reasons |
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(1) |
(2) |
(3) |
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A dark brown, aqueous extract, having the following composition (% by weight): |
2309 90 96 |
Classification is determined by general rules 1 and 6 for the interpretation of the Combined Nomenclature and the wording of CN codes 2309 , 2309 90 and 2309 90 96 . The product cannot be classified under heading 1703 as molasses because it does not contain an appreciable amount of sugar (see also the Harmonized System Explanatory Notes (HSEN) to heading 1703 , first paragraph, penultimate sentence). The product cannot be classified under heading 2303 as other waste of sugar manufacture due to its deliberate production from molasses in conjunction with its intended use as a feed premix (see also the HSEN to heading 2303 , letter (D)). A feed premix which improves digestion in animals is a preparation of a kind used in animal feeding of heading 2309 (see also the HSEN to heading 2309 , part (II) (C), point (1)). The product is therefore to be classified under CN code 2309 90 96 as a preparation of a kind used in animal feeding. |
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betaine |
40, |
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water |
40, |
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sucrose |
2,2, |
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ash |
3, |
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other organic substances (like amino acids and organic acids). The product is produced from sugar beet molasses by filtration, chromatographic purification and subsequently concentration of betaine. Thereby the sugar content is reduced from approx. 60 % to 2 % and the betaine content is increased from 5 % to 40 %. The product is used solely as an animal feed premix facilitating digestion and maintaining intestinal stability. The product is packed in 1 000 kg containers or imported in bulk. |