# Commission Regulation (EU) No 1006/2011 of 27 September 2011 amending Annex I to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 on the tariff and statistical nomenclature and on the Common Customs Tariff, Division 1: Within the meaning of note 4(a), ‘reinforcements’ is taken to mean all pieces of material (for example, plastics or leather) attached to the external surface of the upper to give additional strength, whether or not also attached to the sole. After the removal of reinforcements, the visible material must have the characteristics of an upper and not lining, supporting the foot sufficiently to enable the wearer, with the original fastening systems in place, to walk in the footwear.

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

Account is to be taken of sections covered by accessories or reinforcements when deciding on the composition of the upper.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2011/1006/annex/I/chapter/64/annotations/3/annotation/1 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2011-1006/annex-I/chapter-64/annotations/3/annotation/1
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