Customs tariff code 01: LIVE ANIMALS
Reference data as at 20 July 2025
Customs tariff code 01 covers LIVE ANIMALS. TARIC holds no third-country duty rate of its own for this code; the rate follows from the declarable commodity code beneath it.
01 is a chapter in the EU customs tariff. This page shows the full classification path, the duty rate, the official comparison cases, and the notes that govern this code.
This code is not declarable on its own. A declaration needs one of the subdivisions beneath it.
- Customs code
- 01
- Third-country duty
- See subdivision
- Declarable
- No
- Binding rulings
- 0
Duty rates and preferences
| Origin | Duty rate | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Viet Nam | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Russian Federation | 50 % | Additional duties |
| Belarus | 50 % | Additional duties |
Rates from the EU TARIC database. Preferential rates require valid proof of origin.
Compliance regimes on this code
Beyond the duty rate, these EU regimes attach to this code. Each verdict follows from the code alone; the goods themselves can still fall outside a regime.
Derived from TARIC and the published EU regulations. It is a starting point for a screening, not a compliance assessment of your goods.
Binding tariff information for this code
The EBTI database currently holds no valid binding tariff information for this code. Comparable cases are found through the parent heading.
Notes that govern this classification
Official excerpts are reproduced in their original language.
1. Zu Kapitel 1 gehören alle lebenden Tiere, ausgenommen: a) Fische, Krebstiere, Weichtiere und andere wirbellose Wassertiere der Positionen 0301, 0306, 0307 und 0308 (RV E0100A00); b) Kulturen von Mikroorganismen und andere Waren der Position 3002 (RV E0100B00); c) Tiere der Position 9508 (RV E0100C00).
1. Soweit nichts anderes bestimmt ist, gilt in diesem Abschnitt jede Bezugnahme auf eine bestimmte Tiergattung oder Tierart auch für Jungtiere dieser Gattung oder Art (RV C0101000). 2. Soweit nichts anderes bestimmt ist, gilt in der Nomenklatur jede Bezugnahme auf getrocknete Waren auch für entwässerte, eingedampfte oder gefriergetrocknete Waren (RV C0102000).
Subdivisions of this code
Frequently asked questions
What does customs tariff code 01 cover?
Code 01 covers LIVE ANIMALS. Classification turns on the material, function, and intended use of the goods, not on their trade name.
What is the duty rate for 01?
TARIC holds no third-country rate of its own for 01. The rate follows from the declarable commodity code beneath it.
How many digits does 01 have?
01 has two digits and identifies a Harmonised System chapter. A German import declaration requires the eleven-digit commodity code.
Is there binding tariff information for 01?
The EBTI database currently holds no valid decisions on 01. Comparable cases are found through the parent heading instead.
What happens if the customs tariff code is wrong?
An incorrect code leads to post-clearance recovery of duty and import VAT, delays at clearance, and a penalty where it repeats. A classification with documented reasoning can be defended in an audit.
Is 01 in scope of the EUDR?
Yes. 01 appears in Annex I of the EU deforestation regulation (commodity cattle). The Annex entry is narrower than the code, so only part of it is in scope. A due diligence statement and geolocation data for the plots of production are required.
Does customs tariff code 01 change?
01 is currently valid. The Combined Nomenclature is amended every 1 January, so master data should be checked against the current tariff annually.
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