Explanatory Notes to the Combined Nomenclature of the European Union 2022/C 233/09
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Pursuant to Article 9(1), point (a), of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87, the Explanatory Notes to the Combined Nomenclature of the European Union are hereby amended as follows: On page 394, the following explanatory note is inserted: Watch straps, watch bands and watch bracelets, and parts thereof This heading covers all kinds of watch straps, watch bands and watch bracelets used for fastening all kinds of watches to the wrist (see also the Harmonised System Explanatory Notes to heading 9113). This includes straps, bands and bracelets for:
watches and so called smart-watches of headings 9101 and 9102; and
so-called smart-watches of heading 8517 (including straps, bands and bracelets equipped with special adaptors or proprietary fastening devices for attaching solely to a specific smartwatch).
The classification at the subheading level is determined by their constituent material. Straps, bands and bracelets consisting of different materials are classified according to the constituent material which gives them the essential character within the meaning of general rule 3 (b). On page 352, the following explanatory note is inserted: Other This subheading does not cover separately presented straps, bands and bracelets used for fastening so-called smart-watches of heading 8517 to the wrist (heading 9113). Even if equipped with special adaptors or proprietary fastening devices for attaching solely to a specific so-called smartwatch device the bands, straps and bracelets remain classified in heading 9113. See the explanatory note to heading 9113.