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Valentina R., lawyer
(2008/C 171/27)
Language of the case: Dutch
Hoge Raad der Nederlanden (Netherlands)
Applicant in cassation: Siebrand BV
Other party to the proceedings: Staatssecretaris van Financiën
1.Can a beverage which contains a certain amount of distilled alcohol but which otherwise corresponds to the definition of heading 2206 of the Combined Nomenclature (CN) be classified under that heading if the beverage in question is a fermented beverage which, as a result of the addition of water and particular ingredients, has lost the taste, smell and/or appearance of a beverage produced from a particular fruit or natural product?
2.In the event of a positive answer to Question 1, what criterion should govern the determination as to whether the beverage is nevertheless to be classified under heading 2208 of the CN on the ground that it contains distilled alcohol?