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1.

-title of sections/chapters/subchapters are for reference only

-classification to be determined according to terms of headings and section/chapter

notes

2.

(a)

-any reference to article to include a reference to that article incomplete/unfinished

-to include a reference to that article complete/finished, presented unassembled/disassembled

(b)

-reference to mixtures: to include a reference to goods consisting wholly/partly of such material/substance

-if consisting of more than one material/ substance: classification according to the principles of rule 3

3.

(a)

-most specific description to be preferred to headings providing for a more general description

-mixed/composite goods/sets put up for retail sale: two/ more headings to be regarded as equally specific

(b)

-mixtures/composite goods/sets for retail sale: as if they consisted of the material/component

which gives them the essential character

(c)

-under the heading that occurs last in numerical order among those which equally merit consideration

4.

-under the heading appropriate to the goods to which they are most akin

5.

(a)

-camera/musical instrument/gun/drawing instrument/necklace cases&similar containers:

to be classified with the articles when of a kind normally sold therewith

(b)

-packing materials/ containers: to be classified with the goods if they are of a kind normally

used for packing such goods

-not for materials clearly suitable for repetitive use

6.

-according to the terms of those subheadings and any related subheading notes

-only subheadings a t the same level are comparable

-relative section&chapter notes also apply, unless the context otherwise requires

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