Customs tariff code 0408.19.81: Liquid
Reference data as at 1 July 2026
Customs tariff code 0408.19.81 covers Liquid. The third-country duty rate is 62.000 EUR DTN, plus import VAT.
0408.19.81 is CN code in the EU customs tariff, in chapter 04. 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
- 0408.19.81
- Third-country duty
- 62.000 EUR DTN
- Declarable
- No
- Binding rulings
- 4
Where this code sits in the tariff
- 04DAIRY PRODUCE; BIRDS' EGGS; NATURAL HONEY; EDIBLE PRODUCTS OF ANIMAL ORIGIN, NOT ELSEWHERE SPECIFIED OR INCLUDED
- 0408Birds' eggs, not in shell, and egg yolks, fresh, dried, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water, moulded, frozen or otherwise preserved, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter
- 0408.19Other
- 0408.19.81Liquid
From HS code to customs tariff code 0408.19.81
Duty rates and preferences
| Origin | Duty rate | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Third-country duty | 62.000 EUR DTN | MFN |
| Eastern and Southern Africa States | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| SADC EPA | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Fiji | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| United Kingdom | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| OCTs (Overseas Countries and Territories) | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Japan | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Kenya | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Ivory Coast | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Preferential origin in accordance with the Agreement in the… | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| San Marino | 0 % | Customs Union Duty |
| Andorra | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Papua New Guinea | 0 % | Tariff preference |
Rates from the EU TARIC database. Preferential rates require valid proof of origin.
Binding tariff information for this code
Conform informațiilor transmise de solicitant și imaginilor publicate în baza de date, produsul reprezintă gălbenuș de ou proaspăt la care s-au adăugat apă și cantități mici de produse chimice, pentru conservare și corectarea acidității. Produsul lichid este pasteurizat şi poate fi ambalat în cutii de plastic de 0,5 kg și 1 kg cu capac de plută pentru vânzare cu amănuntul sau engros în cutii de plastic de 5 kg sau 3 kg, sau în alte ambalaje de 10 kg, 20 kg, 200 kg, 500 kg sau 1000 kg (ambalaje industriale). Perioada de valabilitate a produsului este de 90 zile. Temperatura de depozitare: 0 - 5C, iar după deschidere durata utilizării este de 28 de zile. Produsul este utilizat ca ingredient pentru producerea de sosuri reci și maioneză, pentru a îmbunătăți capacitatea de emulsionare a apei și a uleiului.
Olu dzeltenumu masa šķidrā formā, krāsa variē no dzeltenas līdz oranžai, garša un smarža - neitrāla, raksturīga svaigu olu dzeltenumiem. Produkts paredzēts lietošanai pārtikas rūpniecībā kā svaigu olu dzeltenums. Olu dzeltenumiem nelielā daudzumā pievienots konservants kālija sorbāts un citronskābe. Iepakojums 5, 10, 20 vai 1000 kg maiss kastē; 0,5 , 1, 2 vai 5kg kannas vai kartona pakas.
Vloeibaar kippeneigeel waaraan zout is toegevoegd, zijnde een preparaat voor mayonaisesauzen, bestemd voor de voedselindustrie.
Vloeibaar kippeneigeel, waaraan 10% zout is toegevoegd, voor de voedingsindustrie.
Notes that govern this classification
Zu Unterpositionen 0408 19 81 und 0408 19 89: Satz 1 der Erläuterungen zu der Unterposition 0408 11 80 gilt sinngemäß. (entfallen) bis
Erläuterungen zum Harmonisierten System (HS) Zu dieser Position gehören ganze Eier, nicht in der Schale, und Eigelb von allen Vögeln. Die Waren dieser Position können frisch, getrocknet, in Dampf oder Wasser gekocht, geformt (zum Beispiel zylinderförmige „Langeier“), gefroren oder anders haltbar gemacht sein. Alle diese Waren, auch mit Zusatz von Zucker oder anderen Süßmitteln, gehören zu dieser Position ohne Rücksicht darauf, ob sie zur Ernährung oder zu technischen Zwecken (zum Beispiel zum Gerben) bestimmt sind. Nicht zu dieser Position gehören: a) Eieröl (Pos. 1506). b) Zubereitungen auf der Grundlage von Eiern, die Würzmittel, Gewürze oder andere Zusätze enthalten (Pos. 2106). c) Lecithin (Pos. 2923). d) Abgetrenntes Eiweiß (Albumin) (Pos. 3502).
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 0408.19.81 cover?
Code 0408.19.81 covers Liquid. Classification turns on the material, function, and intended use of the goods, not on their trade name.
What is the duty rate for 0408.19.81?
The third-country duty rate for 0408.19.81 is 62.000 EUR DTN. Goods originating in a country with a preferential agreement may qualify for a lower rate against valid proof of origin.
What is the HS code for 0408.19.81?
The first six digits form the HS code: 040819. Those are uniform worldwide, while the further digits carry the EU Combined Nomenclature and the national subdivision.
How many digits does 0408.19.81 have?
0408.19.81 has eight digits and matches the EU Combined Nomenclature. A German import declaration requires the eleven-digit commodity code.
Where does 0408.19.81 sit in the tariff?
0408.19.81 sits in this hierarchy: 04 DAIRY PRODUCE; BIRDS' EGGS; NATURAL HONEY; EDIBLE PRODUCTS OF ANIMAL ORIGIN, NOT ELSEWHERE SPECIFIED OR INCLUDED > 0408 Birds' eggs, not in shell, and egg yolks, fresh, dried, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water, moulded, frozen or otherwise preserved, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter > 040819 Other. The parent headings and their notes help decide whether the classification holds.
Is there binding tariff information for 0408.19.81?
Yes. The EBTI database holds decisions on 0408.19.81, for example ROBTI2024/004813. A BTI shows which product characteristics the customs authority relied on.
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.
Does customs tariff code 0408.19.81 change?
0408.19.81 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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