Uitspraak
GERECHTSHOF AMSTERDAM
1.Ontstaan en loop van het geding
2.Feiten
Belastingbeheer
3.Geschil in hoger beroep
4.Juridisch kader
switchesof this heading include small switches for use in radio apparatus, electrical instruments, etc., switches of a kind used in domestic electrical wiring (e.g., tumbler switches, lever operated switches, rotary switches, pendant switches, push button switches) and switches for industrial application (such as, limit switches, cam switches, microswitches and proximity switches).
excluded (heading 83.01).
Change‑over switchesare used to connect one or more lines to one or more other lines.
Relaysare electrical devices by means of which the circuit is automatically controlled by a change in the same or another circuit. They are used, for example, in telecommunication apparatus, road or rail signalling apparatus, for the control or protection of machine‑tools, etc.
fuses. These normally consist of a device in which a length of fuse wire is incorporated (or can be incorporated) so that, when they are inserted in the circuit, the fuse wire will melt and so break the circuit if the current increases dangerously. They vary considerably in design according to the type of circuit and current for which they are intended. Cartridge fuses consist of a tube containing the fuse wire in contact with metal caps at the ends; other fuses consist of a base or socket (for incorporation in the line), and a connecting piece (which may be screwed into the socket or pushed in between spring contacts) on which the fuse wire is mounted. The heading covers the complete fuse, with or without wire. Sockets and connecting pieces presented separately are also classified here
exceptthose wholly of insulating material (apart from any minor components of metal incorporated during moulding solely for purposes of assembly) (
heading 85.47). Fuse wire is classified according to its constituent material, but short lengths of fuse wire with loops or other means of connection so as to be ready for use remain in this heading.
excludesconstant voltage transformers (
heading 85.04) and automatic voltage regulators (
heading 90.32).
Plugs, sockets and other contactsfor connecting a movable lead or apparatus to an installation which is usually fixed. This category includes :
Plugs and sockets(including those for connecting two movable leads). A plug may have one or more pins or side contacts which match corresponding holes or contacts in the socket. The rim or one of the pins may be used for earthing purposes.
Sliding contactssuch as brushes for motors and current‑collectors for electric traction vehicles, lifting appliances, etc. (overhead or third rail collectors, etc.)
other thansuch articles of “carbon” or graphite (
heading 85.45). They may consist of block metal, wire cloth or laminated strip, and remain in this heading even when coated with an
externallubricating layer of graphite.
Lamp or valve sockets and lamp‑holders. Certain lamp‑holders are in the form of candles for mounting in candelabra or are designed to form a bracket against a wall; these remain classified here provided their main function is to act as lamp‑holders.
Other connectors, terminals, terminal strips, etc. These include small squares of insulating material fitted with electrical connectors (dominoes), terminals which are metal parts intended for the reception of conductors, and small metal parts designed to be fitted on the end of electrical wiring to facilitate electrical connection (spade terminals, crocodile clips, etc.).
Junction boxes. These consist of boxes fitted internally with terminals or other devices for connecting together electrical wires. Boxes not fitted with means of electrical connection or provisions therefor, are excluded and are classified according to their constituent material.
excludes:
other thansimple switch assemblies) of the apparatus mentioned above (
heading 85.37).
heading 85.35or
85.36).”
5.Het oordeel van de rechtbank
6.Beoordeling van het geschil
“(…) kasten en dergelijke voorzien van twee of meer toestellen bedoeld bij post (…) 8536, voor elektrische bediening (…)”) zodat niet toegekomen wordt aan indeling onder restpost 8543 (3,7%).
7.Kosten
8.Beslissing
de Hoge Raad der Nederlanden via het webportaal van de Hoge Raad www.hogeraad.nl.
de Hoge Raad der Nederlanden (belastingkamer), postbus 20303, 2500 EH Den Haag. Alle andere personen en gemachtigden die beroepsmatig rechtsbijstand verlenen, zijn in beginsel verplicht digitaal te procederen (zie www.hogeraad.nl).
de Hoge Raad der Nederlanden (belastingkamer), postbus 20303, 2500 EH Den Haag.