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Division 1 In this chapter, the following expressions have the meanings hereby assigned to them:

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  1. (a)

    Aluminium, not alloyed:

    Metal containing by weight at least 99 % of aluminium, provided that the content by weight of any other element does not exceed the limit specified in the following table:

    Other elements

    Other elements are, for example, Cr, Cu, Mg, Mn, Ni, Zn.

    Copper is permitted in a proportion greater than 0,1 % but not more than 0,2 %, provided that neither the chromium nor manganese content exceeds 0,05 %.

    ElementLimiting content % by weight
    Fe + Si (iron plus silicon)1
    Other elementsf1, each0,1f2
  2. (b)

    Aluminium alloys:

    Metallic substances in which aluminium predominates by weight over each of the other elements, provided that:

    1. (i)

      the content by weight of at least one of the other elements or of iron plus silicon taken together is greater than the limit specified in the foregoing table;

      or

    2. (ii)

      the total content by weight of such other elements exceeds 1 %.

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f1

Other elements are, for example, Cr, Cu, Mg, Mn, Ni, Zn.

f2

Copper is permitted in a proportion greater than 0,1 % but not more than 0,2 %, provided that neither the chromium nor manganese content exceeds 0,05 %.

Notes on Division CHAPTER 76

Footnotes

f1

Entry under this subheading is subject to the conditions laid down in the relevant Community provisions (see Articles 291 to 300 of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93 (OJ L 253, 11.10.1993, p. 1) and subsequent amendments). See also section II, paragraph B, of the preliminary provisions.

f2

A door or window with or without its frame or threshold is considered as one piece.