RESPONSIBLE GROWTH INDEX
Rating for Miscellaneous Manufactured Articles
Covers:
- Furniture; bedding, mattresses, mattress supports, cushions and similar stuffed furnishings; lamps and lighting fittings, not elsewhere specified or included; illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like; prefabricated buildings.
- Toys, games and sports requisites; parts and accessories thereof.
- Miscellaneous manufactured articles.
Relevance and Impact
In the diverse and evolving market for miscellaneous manufactured articles, businesses face increasing pressure to meet both consumer demand and regulatory expectations while addressing sustainability concerns. Companies involved in manufacturing furniture, bedding, toys, sports requisites, and other similar products are challenged by the need to reduce their environmental footprint, adopt responsible sourcing practices, and enhance product safety and quality. At the same time, rising consumer awareness about the environmental and social impacts of products puts manufacturers under greater scrutiny.
The Rating System offers a solution to these challenges by providing a robust framework for evaluating sustainability across Environmental, Social, Economic, and Governance (ESEG) criteria. This comprehensive approach helps businesses optimize their operations, reduce waste, and enhance resource efficiency, ensuring they meet both regulatory standards and consumer expectations. Key benefits include:
- Manufacturers: By integrating sustainable practices into the design and production processes, companies can improve operational efficiency, reduce environmental impacts, and enhance product quality, ultimately strengthening their brand reputation and market position.
- Consumers: As demand for eco-friendly and ethically produced products grows, consumers benefit from clearer insights into the sustainability of the items they purchase, supporting a shift towards more responsible consumer behavior.
- Industry Leaders: The rating system fosters the adoption of best practices across the sector, driving innovation in sustainability and setting new standards for responsible manufacturing, which can lead to long-term growth and a more competitive marketplace.
By adopting the REGI Rating System, businesses in the miscellaneous manufactured articles sector can address these pain points, reduce their environmental impact, and enhance their social responsibility, while positioning themselves as leaders in sustainable manufacturing.
What Will I Be Able To Do?
Tangible Benefits:
- Reduce production costs with energy-efficient manufacturing processes.
- Meet customer demand for sustainable, responsibly sourced products.
- Lower waste management expenses through recycling and resource optimization.
- Increase profitability by accessing green investment opportunities.
- Enhance product durability and appeal through innovation and quality standards.
Intangible Benefits:
- Gain competitive edge in the market with certified sustainable products.
- Foster employee engagement through responsible and inclusive practices.
- Improve stakeholder trust through transparency and compliance.
What Will I Get?
This certification guides miscellaneous manufactured articles products companies by incorporating the following scopes:
Environmental Scope:
1. Adoption of sustainable practices like energy efficiency, water conservation, and waste management.
2. Implementation of green technologies and reduction of carbon footprints.
3. Promotion of resource optimization to minimize environmental impact.
Social Scope:
1. Ensuring fair labor practices, safe working conditions, and employee well-being.
2. Promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within the workplace.
3. Enhancing community engagement and fostering positive social impacts.
Governance Scope:
1. Strengthening compliance with regulations, data privacy, and intellectual property protection.
2. Establishing transparent and ethical business practices.
3. Implementing robust governance structures to mitigate legal and operational risks.
Economic and Geopolitical Scope:
1. Encouraging market diversification and strategic partnerships.
2. Developing risk management strategies to address economic and geopolitical uncertainties.
3. Fostering innovation to create new market opportunities and drive economic resilience.
Innovation and Market Leadership Scope:
1. Promoting responsible and ethical practices.
2. Differentiating companies through sustainable product offerings and innovative solutions.
3. Enhancing brand reputation and market positioning as leaders in responsible technology.
Certification Levels
REGI Responsible Products Certification Levels
Certification Level
Points Range
Description
1-STAR
Certified Level
40-49
Ideal for those initiating sustainable practices. A step towards a more responsible and eco-friendly approach.
2-STAR
Bronze Level
50-59
For entities committed to advancing sustainability initiatives. Recognizes efforts in resource efficiency and waste reduction.
3-STAR
Silver Level
60-69
Suitable for organizations with a substantial commitment to sustainability. Acknowledges achievements in various aspects of responsible practices.
4-STAR
Gold Level
70-79
Honors entities showcasing a high level of dedication to sustainable practices. Acknowledges excellence in resource efficiency, carbon footprint reduction, and waste management.
5-STAR
Platinum Level
80+
Represents the pinnacle of REGI certification. Signifies profound dedication to holistic sustainability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Fee Structure
Registration Fee (Rs)
REGI Founding Member
₹25,000
REGI Annual Member
₹25,000
Non-Member
₹30,000
Certification Fee(Rs)
REGI Founding Member
₹1,25,000
REGI Annual Member
₹1,80,000
REGI Annual Member
₹2,25,000
NOTES:
- Registration fee is a one-time fee paid at the beginning of the certification process.
- Fee is exclusive of Goods and Services Tax (GST)
- Certification fee is the main fee for assessing and certifying your product, service, or project.
- Registration, Precertification and Certification fee are non-refundable
Payment Details:
Payment can be conveniently done through a Debit Card, Credit Card or Net Banking.
Resources
Abridged List of References:
How Can I Apply REGI To My Products?
Get My Products REGI Certified!
Detailed Scope (As Per GST Classification)
Chapter Codes
Heading Codes
Heading Description
Chapter 94
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Furniture; bedding, mattresses, mattress supports, cushions and similar stuffed furnishings; lamps and lighting fittings, not elsewhere specified or included; illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like; prefabricated buildings.
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9401
Seats(other than those of heading 9402), whether or not convertible into beds, and parts thereof
94011000 HS Codes of Seats of a kind used for aircraft
94012000 HS Codes of Seats of a kind used for motor vehicles
94013000 HS Codes of Swivel seats and variable height adjustment
94014000 HS Codes of Seats other than garden seats or camping equipment, convertible into beds
94015200 HS Codes Of Bamboo
94015300 HS Codes Of Rattan
94015900 HS Codes of Other
94016100 HS Codes of Upholstered
94016900 HS Codes of Other
94017100 HS Codes of Upholstered
94017900 HS Codes of Other
94018000 HS Codes of Other seats
94019000 HS Codes of Parts
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9402
MEDICAL, SURGICAL, DENTAL OR VETERINARY FURNITURE (FOR EXAMPLE, OPERATING TABLES, EXAMINATION TABLES, HOSPITAL BEDS WITH MECHANICAL FITTINGS, DENTISTS' CHAIRS); BARBERS' CHAIRS AND SIMILAR CHAIRS, HAVING ROTATING AS WELL AS BOTH RECLINING AND ELEVATING MO
94021010 HS Codes of Dentists chairs and parts thereof
94021090 HS Codes of Other
94029010 HS Codes of Hospital beds with mechanical fittings
94029020 HS Codes of Parts
94029090 HS Codes of Other
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9403
OTHER FURNITURE AND PARTS THEREOF
94031010 HS Codes Of steel
94031090 HS Codes of Other
94032010 HS Codes of Of steel
94032090 HS Codes of Other
94033010 HS Codes of Cabinetware
94033090 HS Codes of Other
94034000 HS Codes of Wooden furniture of a kind used in the kitchen
94035010 HS Codes of Bed stead
94035090 HS Codes of Other
94036000 HS Codes of Other wooden furniture
94037000 HS Codes of Furniture of plastics
94038200 HS Codes OF BAMBOO
94038300 HS Codes OF RATTAN
94038900 HS Codes of Other
94039000 HS Codes of Parts
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9404
MATTRESS SUPPORTS; ARTICLES OF BEDDING AND SIMILAR FURNISHING (FOR EXAMPLE, MATTRESSES, QUILTS, EIDERDOWNS, CUSHIONS, POUFFES AND PILLOWS) FITTED WITH SPRINGS OR STUFFED OR INTERNALLY FITTED WITH ANY MATERIAL OR OF CELLULAR RUBBER OR PLASTICS, WHETHER OR
94041000 HS Codes of Mattress supports
94042110 HS Codes Of rubber
94042190 HS Codes Of plastic
94042910 HS Codes of Spring interior
94042920 HS Codes OF RUUBERISED COIR WITH OR WITHOUT COMBINATION of other materials whether or not with metallic springs
94042990 HS Codes of other
94043010 HS Codes of Filled with feathers or down
94043090 HS Codes of Other
94049011 HS Codes of Filled with feathers or down
94049019 HS Codes of Other
94049091 HS Codes of Filled with feathers or down
94049099 HS Codes of Other
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9405
LAMPS AND LIGHTING FITTINGS INCLUDING SEARCHLIGHTS AND SPOTLIGHTS AND PARTS THEREOF, NOT ELSEWHERE SPECIFIED OR INCLUDED; ILLUMINATED SIGNS, ILLUMINATED NAME-PLATES AND THE LIKE, HAVING A PERMANENTLY FIXED LIGHT SOURCE, AND PARTS THEREOF not elsewhere specified
94051010 HS Codes of Hanging lamps, complete fittings
94051020 HS Codes of Wall lamps
94051090 HS Codes of Other
94052010 HS Codes of Table lamps, complete fittings
94052090 HS Codes of Other
94053000 HS Codes of Lighting sets of a kind used for Christmas trees
94054010 HS Codes of Searchlights and sportlights
94054090 HS Codes of Other
94055010 HS Codes of Hurricane lanterns
94055020 HS Codes of Miners safety lamps
94055031 HS Codes of Kerosene pressure lanterns
94055039 HS Codes of Other
94055040 HS Codes of Solar lanterns or lamps
94055051 HS Codes of Metal
94055059 HS Codes of Other
94056010 HS Codes of Of plastic
94056090 HS Codes of Of other materials
94059100 HS Codes of Of glass
94059200 HS Codes of Of plastics
94059900 HS Codes of Other
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9406
PREFABRICATED BUILDINGS
94061010 HS Codes of Green-houses
94061020 HS Codes of For cold storage
94061030 HS Codes of Silos for storing ensilage
94061090 HS Codes of Other
94069010 HS Codes of Green-houses
94069020 HS Codes of For cold storage
94069030 HS Codes of Silos for storing ensilage
94069090 HS Codes of Other
Chapter 95
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Toys, games and sports requisites; parts and accessories thereof.
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9501
Wheeled toys designed to be ridden by children (for example, tricycles, scooters, pedal cars); dolls’ carriages
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9502
Dolls representing only human beings
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9503
Other toys; reduced-size (“scale”) models and similar recreational models, working or not; puzzles of all kinds
95030010 HS Codes Of wood
95030020 HS Codes Of metal
95030030 HS Codes Of plastics
95030090 HS Codes of Other
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9504
Articles for funfair, table or parlour games, including pintables, billiards, special tables for casino games and automatic bowling alley equipment
95042000 HS Codes of Articles and accessories for billiards of all kinds
95043000 HS Codes of Other games, operated by coins, banknotes, bank cards, tokens or by any other means of payment, other than automatic bowling alley equipment
95044000 HS Codes of Playing cards
95045000 HS Codes of Video game consoles and machines, other than those of sub-heading 950430
95049010 HS Codes of Chess set, all types
95049020 HS Codes of Carrom Board, with or without coins and strikers
95049090 HS Codes of Other
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9505
Festive, carnival or other entertainment articles, including conjuring tricks and novelty jokes
95051000 HS Codes of Articles for Christmas festivities
95059010 HS Codes of Magical equipment
95059090 HS Codes of Other
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9506
Articles and equipment for general physical exercise, gymnastics, athletics, other sports (including table-tennis) or out-door games, not specified or included elsewhere in this Chapter; swimming pools and paddling pools Snow-skis and other snow-ski equipment
95061100 HS Codes of Skis
95061200 HS Codes of Ski-fastenings (ski-bindings)
95061900 HS Codes of Other
95062100 HS Codes of Sailboards
95062900 HS Codes of Other
95063100 HS Codes of Clubs, complete
95063200 HS Codes of Balls
95063900 HS Codes of Other
95064000 HS Codes of Articles and equipment for table-tennis
95065100 HS Codes of Lawn-tennis rackets, whether or not strung
95065910 HS Codes of Squash or racketball badminton rackets, whether or not strung
95065990 HS Codes of Other
95066100 HS Codes of Lawn-tennis balls
95066210 HS Codes of Football
95066220 HS Codes of Volley ball
95066230 HS Codes of Basket ball
95066290 HS Codes of Other
95066910 HS Codes of Hockey ball
95066920 HS Codes of Cricket ball
95066930 HS Codes of Golf ball
95066940 HS Codes of Rugby ball
95066990 HS Codes of Other
95067000 HS Codes of Ice skates and roller skates, including skating boots with skates attached
95069110 HS Codes of Boxing equipment
95069190 HS Codes of Other
95069910 HS Codes of Badminton shuttle cocks
95069920 HS Codes of Leg pads and bats for cricket
95069930 HS Codes of Shoulder pads for football
95069940 HS Codes of Hockey sticks and blades
95069950 HS Codes of Polo sticks including blades, shafts and heads
95069960 HS Codes of Sports net
95069970 HS Codes of Tennis and badminton racket pressures
95069980 HS Codes of Shin-guards and elbow or shoulders pads excluding those for football; waist, thigh and hip protective equipment
95069990 HS Codes of Other
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9507
Fishing rods, fish-hooks and other line fishing tackle; fish landing nets, butterfly nets and similar nets; decoy “birds” (other than those of heading 9208 or 9705) and similar hunting or shooting requisites
95071000 HS Codes of Fishing rods
95072000 HS Codes of Fish-hooks, whether or not snelled
95073000 HS Codes of Fishing reels
95079010 HS Codes of Fish landing and butterfly nets
95079090 HS Codes of Other
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9508
Roundabouts, swings, shooting galleries and other fairground amusements; traveling circuses, traveling menageries and traveling theatres
95081000 HS Codes of Travelling circuses and travelling menageries
95089000 HS Codes of Other
Chapter 96
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Miscellaneous manufactured articles.
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9601
Worked ivory, bone, tortoise-shell, horn, antlers, coral, mother-of-pearl and other animal carving material, and articles of these materials (including articles obtained by moulding)
96011000 HS Codes of Worked ivory and articles of ivory
96019010 HS Codes of Worked tortoise-shell and articles thereof
96019020 HS Codes of Worked mother-of-pearl and articles thereof
96019030 HS Codes of Worked bone (excluding whale bone) and articles thereof
96019040 HS Codes of Worked horn, coral and other animal carving material and articles thereof
96019090 HS Codes of Other
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9602
Worked vegetable or mineral carving material and articles of these materials moulded or carved articles of wax, of stearin, of natural gums or natural resins or of modelling pastes, and other moulded or carved articles, not elsewhere specified or inlcluded
96020010 HS Codes of Worked vegetable carving material and articles thereof
96020020 HS Codes of Moulded or carved articles of wax, stearin, natural gums and resins and other moulded or carved articles
96020030 HS Codes of Gelatin capsules, empty
96020040 HS Codes of Other articles of unhardened gelatin
96020090 HS Codes of Other
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9603
Brooms, brushes (including brushes constituting parts of machines, appliances or vehicles), hand-operated mechanical floor sweepers, not motorised, mops and feather dusters; prepared knots and tufts for broom or brush making; paint pads and rollers; squeeze
96031000 HS Codes of Brooms and brushes, consisting of twigs or other vegetable materials, bound together, with or without handles
96032100 HS Codes of Tooth brushes including dental-plate brushes
96032900 HS Codes of Other
96033010 HS Codes of Artist brushes
96033020 HS Codes of Brushes for the application of cosmetics
96033090 HS Codes of Other
96034010 HS Codes of Paint, distemper, varnish or similar brushes (other than brushes of sub-heading 9603 30);
96034020 HS Codes of Paint pads and rollers
96035000 HS Codes of Other brushes constituting parts of machines, appliances or vehicles
96039000 HS Codes of Other
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9604
Hand sieves and hand riddles
96040000 HS Codes of HAND SIEVES AND HAND RIDDLES
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9605
Travel sets for personal toilet, sewing or shoe or clothes cleaning
96050010 HS Codes of For personal toilet
96050090 HS Codes of Other
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9606
Buttons, press-fasteners, snap-fasteners and press-studs, button moulds and other parts of these articles; button blanks
96061010 HS Codes of Press-fasteners, snap-fasteners and press-studs
96061020 HS Codes of Parts
96062100 HS Codes of Of plastics, not covered with textile material
96062200 HS Codes of Of base metals, not covered with textile material
96062910 HS Codes of Button of coconut shell or wood
96062990 HS Codes of Other
96063010 HS Codes of Button blanks
96063090 HS Codes of Other
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9607
Silde fasteners and parts thereof Slide fasteners
96071110 HS Codes of Zip fasteners
96071190 HS Codes of Other
96071910 HS Codes of Zip fasteners
96071990 HS Codes of Other
96072000 HS Codes of Parts
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9608
Ball point pens; felt tipped and other porous-tipped pens and markers; fountain pens; stylograph pens and other pens; duplicating stylos; propelling or sliding pencils; pen holders, pencil holders and similar holders; parts (including caps and clips) of toys
96081011 HS Codes of High value ball point pens (US$100 and above cif per unit)
96081012 HS Codes of Ball point pens with body or cap of precious metal or rolled precious metal
96081019 HS Codes of Other
96081091 HS Codes of High value ball point pens
96081092 HS Codes of Ball point pens with body or cap of precious metal or rolled precious metal
96081099 HS Codes of Other
96082000 HS Codes of Felt tipped and other porous-tipped pens and markers
96083011 HS Codes of High value fountain pens (US $100 and above cif per unit)
96083012 HS Codes of With body or cap of precious metal or rolled precious metal
96083019 HS Codes of Other
96083021 HS Codes of High value pens
96083022 HS Codes of With body or cap of precious metal or rolled precious metal
96083029 HS Codes of Other
96083091 HS Codes of High value pens (US $100 and above cif per unit)
96083092 HS Codes of With body or cap of precious metal or rolled precious metal
96083099 HS Codes of Other
96084000 HS Codes of Propelling or sliding pencils
96085000 HS Codes of Sets of articles from two or more of the foregoing sub-headings
96086010 HS Codes of With liquid ink (for rolling ball-pen)
96086090 HS Codes of Other
96089110 HS Codes of Nib points for pen
96089120 HS Codes of Nibs of wool felt or plastics for use in the manufacture of porous tip pen or markers
96089130 HS Codes of Other pen nibs
96089191 HS Codes of Of metal
96089199 HS Codes of Other
96089910 HS Codes of Pen holders, pencil holders and similar holders
96089990 HS Codes of Other
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9609
Pencils (other than pencils of heading 9608 ), crayons, pencil leads, pastels, drawing charcoals, writing or drawing chalks and tailors' chalks
96091000 HS Codes of Pencils and crayons, with leads encased in a rigid sheath
96092000 HS Codes of Pencil leads, black or coloured
96099010 HS Codes of Slate pencils
96099020 HS Codes of Other pencils
96099030 HS Codes of Pastels, drawing charcoals and writing or drawing chalks and tailors chalks
96099090 HS Codes of Other
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9610
Slates and boards, with writing or drawing surfaces, whether or not framed
96100000 HS Codes of SLATES AND BOARDS, WITH WRITING OR DRAWING SURFACES, WHETHER OR NOT FRAMED
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9611
Date, sealing or numbering stamps, and the like (including devices for printing or embossing labels), designed for operating in the hand; hand-operated composing sticks and hand printing sets incorporating such composing sticks
96110000 HS Codes of DATE, SEALING OR NUMBERING STAMPS, AND THE LIKE (INCLUDING DEVICES FOR PRINTING OR EMBOSSING LABELS), DESIGNED FOR OPERATING IN THE HAND; HAND-OPERATED COMPOSING STICKS AND HAND PRINTING SETS INCORPORATING SUCH COMPOSING STICKS
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9612
Typewriter or similar ribbons, inked or other wise prepared for giving impresions, whether or not on spools or in cartridges; ink-pads, whether or not inked, with or without boxes
96121010 HS Codes of Computer printer ribbon
96121020 HS Codes of Ribbon for typewriters, other than electronic and similar machines
96121030 HS Codes of Ribbon for electronic typewriter
96121090 HS Codes of Other
96122000 HS Codes of Ink-pads
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9613
Cigarette lighters and other lighters, whether or not mechanical or electrical and parts thereof other than flints and wicks
96131000 HS Codes of Pocket lighters, gas fuelled, non-refillable
96132000 HS Codes of Pocket lighters, gas fuelled, refillable
96138010 HS Codes of Electronic
96138090 HS Codes of Other
96139000 HS Codes of Parts
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9614
Smoking pipes (including pipe bowls) and cigar or cigarette holders, and parts thereof
96140000 HS Codes of SMOKING PIPES (INCLUDING PIPE BOWLS) AND CIGAR OR CIGARETTE HOLDERS AND PARTS THEREOF
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9615
Combs, hair-slides and the like, hairpins, curling pins, curling grips, hair-curlers and the like, other than those of heading 8516, and parts thereof Combs, hair-slides and the like
96151100 HS Codes of hard rubber or plastics
96151900 HS Codes of Other
96159000 HS Codes of Other
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9616
Scent sprays and similar toilet sprays, and mounts and heads therefor; powder-puffs and pads for the application of cosmetics or toilet preparations
96161010 HS Codes of Scent sprays and similar toilet sprays
96161020 HS Codes of Mounts and heads
96162000 HS Codes of Powder-puffs and pads for the application of cosmetics or toilet preparations
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9617
Vacuum flasks and other vacuum vessels, complete with cases; parts thereof other than glass inners
96170011 HS Codes of Vacuum flasks having a capacity not exceeding 0.75 l
96170012 HS Codes of Vacuum flasks having a capacity exceeding 0.75 l
96170013 HS Codes of Casserol and other vacuum containers
96170019 HS Codes of Other
96170090 HS Codes of Parts (other than glass inners)
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9618
Tailors' dummies and other lay figures; automata and other animated displays, used for shop window dressing
96180000 HS Codes of TAILORS DUMMIES AND OTHER LAY FIGURES; AUTOMATA AND OTHER ANIMATED DISPLAYS, USED FOR SHOP WINDOW DRESSING
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9619
Sanitary towels (Pads) and tampons, napkins and napkin liners for babies and similar articles, of any material
96190010 HS Codes of Sanitary towels (pads) or sanitary napkins
96190020 HS Codes of Tampons
96190030 HS Codes of Napkins and napkin liners for babies
96190040 HS Codes of Clinical diapers
96190090 HS Codes of Other
96200000 HS Codes of MONOPODS, BIPODS, TRIPODS AND SIMILAR ARTICLES