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Information for ruling 600011857

This section is Advance Tariff Ruling

Start date
21 Nov 2024
Expiry date
20 Nov 2027
Description
A mechanical structure of the system is made on stainless steel AISI-316L. The scanner is engineered to operate effectively in the demanding meat processing environment. With its advanced technology, the system enhances production efficiency by providing accurate fat measurements and improving quality control. The Fat content is one of the most important parameters to control in the meat industry as they influence the nutritional value and eating quality of the meat. All parts of the system potentially in contact with meat during the operation of the system are made of food-grade materials, including the conveyor belt, and the plastic cover of the inspection tunnel. The system is an innovative Magnetic Induction scanner specifically designed for vertical scanning of meat parts, with a particular focus on hams, within production lines. Its robust design ensures reliability and ease of integration into existing production workflows, making it an essential tool for meat processors aiming to optimize their operations.
Keywords
  • SCANNERS
  • FOR MEASURING
  • FATS
  • FOR FOOD INDUSTRY
  • OF BASE METALS
  • OF STAINLESS STEEL
Justification
Classification has been determined in accordance with the following: For the purposes of determining the commodity codes within which goods most appropriately fall, reg 3 (1) of The Customs Tariff (Establishment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 sets out that the rules of interpretation contained in the following have effect – a. Part Two (Goods Classification Table Rules of Interpretation) of the Tariff of the United Kingdom (Reg 3(1)(a)); and b. Notes to a section or chapter of the Goods Classification Table (Reg 3(1)(b)). General interpretative rules (GIR)s: GIR 1 - Has been used to classify this product by the terms of heading 9031 - Measuring or checking instruments, appliances and machines, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter; profile projectors GIR 6 - Has been used to classify the goods to subheading level 9031 80 – Other instruments, appliances and machines Digit Code: 903180 80 – Other than For measuring or checking geometrical quantities Also Classified in Accordance with: Harmonized System Explanatory Notes (HSEN's) to Heading 9031