Topic 1, Sub-Topic 1 In Progress The Six General Interpretative Rules Stephen Otieno The Six General Interpretative Rules General Interpretative Rule 1 (GIR 1)GIR 1: Role of titles of Sections and Chapters and Sub-Chapters General Interpretative Rule 2 (GIR 2 (a) and GIR 2 (b))GIR 2 (a): Incomplete or unfinished articles; unassembled or disassembled goods GIR 2 (b): Mixtures or combinations of materials or substances referred to in one heading General Interpretative Rule 3 (GIR 3 (a), GIR 3 (b) and GIR (c))GIR 3 (a): Mixtures, combinations, and goods put up in sets for retail sales, classifiable, prima facie, under two or more headings GIR 3 (b): Classification of goods according to the material or component that gives them their essential character GIR 3 (c): Use of the heading last in numerical order General Interpretative Rule 4 (GIR 4)GIR 4: Goods that are not specifically covered by any heading. General Interpretative Rule 5 (GIR 5 (a) and GIR 5 (b))GIR 5 (a): Cases, boxes and similar containers, suitable for long-term use and presented with the articles for which they are intended GIR 5 (b): Packing materials and packing containers presented with the goods they hold General Interpretative Rule 6 (GIR 6)GIR 6: Classification in subheadings