Customs classification: EU clarification on non-electric luminaires
In its Official Journal C/2025/3446 published on 19 June, the European Commission amended the Explanatory Notes to the Combined Nomenclature for heading 94055000 on non-electric luminaires. This position includes many photophores-like items on which to place candles that give them the character of luminaires. These articles considered to be receptacles may consist of different materials. It is on this receptacle, whatever its subject matter, that the Commission has added details.
In fact, it is accepted that the candle-type receptacle may be of various composition such as plastic, wood, ceramics or glass, but it must have a device for fixing the candle. « This device can be a tip or a special fixing device to keep the candle in place and prevent it from falling ».
In the case where the article cannot be considered as a luminaire, the rule of the constituent material shall apply.
Examples of luminaires illustrating the official journal C/2025/3446 allow a clear clarification of the interpretation of the customs position.
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