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  "url": "https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-1991-316/annex",
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  "legislation": "eur/1991/316",
  "legislation_title": "Commission Regulation (EEC) No 316/91 of 7 February 1991 concerning the classification of certain goods in the combined nomenclature",
  "legislation_url": "https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-1991-316",
  "path": "annex",
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  "number": null,
  "heading": null,
  "text": "Description of goods\nClassification CN code\nReasons\n(1)\n(2)\n(3)\n1.\nGrated cheese which as a result of its high moisture content and conditions of transport or packaging (partially vacuum packed) becomes agglomerated\n0406 20 90\nClassification is determined by the provisions of General Rules 1 and 6 for the interpretation of the combined nomenclature and by the wording of CN codes 0406, 0406 20 and 0406 20 90.\n2.\nWhite pasty substance known as ‘creamed coconut’ manufactured by means of the fine grinding of coconut pulp and pasteurized. It is presented in immediate packings with a net content of 200 g and is generally intended for use in the kitchen in the preparation of sauces, etc.\n2008 19 90\nClassification is determined by the provisions of General Rules 1 and 6 for the interpretation of the combined nomenclature and by the wording of CN codes 2008, 2008 19 and 2008 19 90.\nClassification in Chapter 8 is ruled out because of pasteurization (see also the explanatory notes to the HS heading 20.08, first paragraph). The pasty consistency of the product also excludes classification under heading 1106 (see also the explanatory notes to the CN codes 2008 11 10 to 2008 19 90, second paragraph, second indent).\n3.\nProduct obtained merely by the etherification of starch with epichlorohydrin and sodium monochloracetate in the presence of sodium hydroxide, having the following characteristics:\nAppearance ...\nwhite, crumbly powder\nDry matter ...\n92,8 %\nAsh (at 600 oC) ...\n15,1 %\nContaining ...\nsodium and chloride ions\nSolubility ...\nturbid solution in water, swells considerably\nSolution pH ...\n11,6\nMicroscopic image ...\nstarch-type, unrecognizable\nIodine test ...\ndark blue\nPaper chromatography ...\npositive for starch ether\nIR spectrum ...\ncharacteristic carboxymethyl ether bands\n3505 10 50\nClassification is determined by the provisions of General Rules 1 and 6 for the interpretation of the combined nomenclature and by the wording of CN codes 3505, 3505 10 and 3505 10 50.",
  "extent": "E+W+S+N.I.",
  "status": null,
  "version": "current",
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    {
      "type": "amendment",
      "affecting": "eur/2009/1179",
      "affecting_title": "Commission Regulation (EC) No 1179/2009 of 26 November 2009 amending or repealing certain regulations on the classification of goods in the Combined Nomenclature"
    },
    {
      "type": "repeal",
      "affecting": "eur/2017/803",
      "affecting_title": "Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/803 of 8 May 2017 amending Regulation (EEC) No 316/91 concerning the classification of certain goods in the Combined Nomenclature"
    },
    {
      "type": "amendment",
      "affecting": "eur/1999/936",
      "affecting_title": "Commission Regulation (EC) No 936/1999 of 27 April 1999 amending or repealing certain regulations on the classification of goods in the Combined Nomenclature"
    },
    {
      "type": "amendment",
      "affecting": "eur/2005/705",
      "affecting_title": "Commission Regulation (EC) No 705/2005 of 4 May 2005 amending or repealing certain regulations on the classification of goods in the Combined Nomenclature"
    }
  ],
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    "source_url": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/1991/316/annex",
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  "licence": "Open Government Licence v3.0",
  "licence_url": "https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/",
  "attribution": "Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: legislation.gov.uk, The National Archives."
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