{
  "url": "https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2011-315/annex",
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  "legislation": "eur/2011/315",
  "legislation_title": "Commission Regulation (EU) No 315/2011 of 30 March 2011 concerning the classification of certain goods in the Combined Nomenclature",
  "legislation_url": "https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2011-315",
  "path": "annex",
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  "text": "Description of the goods\nClassification(CN code)\nReasons\n(1)\n(2)\n(3)\nElectromechanical machine (so-called ‘vibrating platform’), comprising a steel platform and a central column equipped with a handle and a control panel. The machine measures approximately 80 × 80 × 120 cm and weighs 34 kg.\nThe control panel has a keypad and buttons for starting, repeating or interrupting the training programmes encoded.\nThe platform is powered by a motor, which makes the platform oscillate from side to side relative to the central column, reproducing movements similar to fast walking. The oscillating movement is transmitted to the feet of the person standing on the platform (and then upwards to the muscles) at a frequency of between 30 Hz and 50 Hz.\nThe machine acts as a stimulator to muscle contraction and is for use, for example, in medicine, physiotherapy and well-being.\n8479 89 97\nClassification is determined by General Rules 1 and 6 for the interpretation of the Combined Nomenclature and by the wording of CN codes 8479, 8479 89 and 8479 89 97.\nClassification as a mechano-therapy appliance under heading 9019 is excluded as the machine is not used for the treatment under medical supervision of joints or muscles (See also the Harmonised System Explanatory Notes (HSEN) to heading 9019, (I)).\nClassification as massage apparatus under heading 9019 is also excluded as the main purpose of the machine is to stimulate all muscles of the body in such a way that they contract naturally. (See also the HSEN to heading 9019, (II)).\nClassification as articles or equipment for general physical exercise under heading 9506 is excluded as the machine is not intended for physical exercise. (See also the HSEN to heading 9506).\nGiven that the machine acts as a muscle stimulator by mechanical means, it is to be classified under CN code 8479 89 97 as a machine or mechanical appliance having individual functions, not specified or included elsewhere.",
  "extent": "E+W+S+N.I.",
  "status": null,
  "version": "current",
  "annotations": [],
  "outstanding_effects": [],
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  "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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