Customs tariff code 0709: Anderes Gemüse, frisch oder gekühlt
Reference data as at 1 July 2026
Customs tariff code 0709 covers Anderes Gemüse, frisch oder gekühlt. TARIC holds no third-country duty rate of its own for this code; the rate follows from the declarable commodity code beneath it.
0709 is heading in the EU customs tariff, in chapter 07. 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
- 0709
- Third-country duty
- See subdivision
- Declarable
- No
- Binding rulings
- 0
Where this code sits in the tariff
- 07EDIBLE VEGETABLES AND CERTAIN ROOTS AND TUBERS
- 0709Anderes Gemüse, frisch oder gekühlt
Duty rates and preferences
| Origin | Duty rate | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| CARIFORUM | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Papua New Guinea | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Jordan | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| GSP-EBA (Special arrangement for the least-developed countries… | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Iceland | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Kenya | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Ivory Coast | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Cameroon | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| SADC EPA | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Eastern and Southern Africa States | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Ghana | 0 % | Tariff preference |
Rates from the EU TARIC database. Preferential rates require valid proof of origin.
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
Zu Unterposition 0709 20 00: Hierher gehören nur die Stängelsprossen des Gemüsespargels (Asparagus officinalis). Zu Unterposition 0709 40 00: (entfallen) Hierher gehört Sellerie der Varietäten „Apium graveolens L., var. dulce (Mill.) Pers.“ (Stangensellerie oder Bleichsellerie) und „Apium graveolens var. secalinum Alef.“ (Schnittsellerie). (entfallen) Zu Unterposition 0709 59 10 1): Hierher gehören nur Pfifferlinge/Eierschwämme von im Allgemeinen dottergelber Farbe der Arten „Cantharellus cibarius Fries“ und „Cantharellus friesii Queélet“. Ähnliche genießbare Arten, wie der falsche Pfifferling (Clitocybe aurantiaca) und die Herbsttrompete (Craterellus cornucopioides), bei Wurstwaren gelegentlich als Ersatz für Trüffeln verwendet, gehören zu Unterposition 0709 59 90 2). Zu Unterposition 0709 59 30 3): Hierher gehören nur Pilze der Gattung „Boletus“, insbesondere die Art „Boletus edulis“. …
1. Zu Kapitel 7 gehören nicht Erzeugnisse zu Futterzwecken der Position 1214 (RV E0701000). 2. In den Positionen 0709 bis 0712 umfasst der Begriff „Gemüse“ auch genießbare Pilze, Trüffeln, Oliven, Kapern, Zucchini (Courgettes), Kürbisse, Auberginen, Zuckermais (Zea mays var. saccharata), Früchte der Gattungen Capsicum und Pimenta, Fenchel und Küchenkräuter wie Petersilie, Kerbel, Estragon, Kresse und Majoran (Majorana hortensis oder Origanum majorana) (RV E0702000). 3. …
1. In diesem Abschnitt gelten als „Pellets“ Erzeugnisse, die entweder unmittelbar durch Pressen oder durch Zusatz eines Bindemittels in einer Menge von nicht mehr als 3 GHT zu Zylindern, Kügelchen usw. agglomeriert worden sind (RV C0201000).
Subdivisions of this code
- 0709.20Asparagus
- 0709.30Aubergines (eggplants)
- 0709.40Celery other than celeriac
- 0709.51Mushrooms of the genus Agaricus
- 0709.52Mushrooms of the genus Boletus
- 0709.53Mushrooms of the genus Cantharellus
- 0709.54Shiitake (Lentinus edodes)
- 0709.55Matsutake (Tricholoma matsutake, Tricholoma magnivelare, Tricholoma anatolicum, Tricholoma dulciolens, Tricholoma caligatum)
- 0709.56Truffles (Tuber spp.)
- 0709.59Other
- 0709.60Fruits of the genus Capsicum or of the genus Pimenta
- 0709.70Spinach, New Zealand spinach and orache spinach (garden spinach)
- 0709.91Globe artichokes
- 0709.92Olives
- 0709.93Pumpkins, squash and gourds (Cucurbita spp.)
- 0709.99Other
Frequently asked questions
What does customs tariff code 0709 cover?
Code 0709 covers Anderes Gemüse, frisch oder gekühlt. Classification turns on the material, function, and intended use of the goods, not on their trade name.
What is the duty rate for 0709?
TARIC holds no third-country rate of its own for 0709. The rate follows from the declarable commodity code beneath it.
What is the HS code for 0709?
The first six digits form the HS code: 0709. Those are uniform worldwide, while the further digits carry the EU Combined Nomenclature and the national subdivision.
How many digits does 0709 have?
0709 has four digits and identifies a Harmonised System heading. A German import declaration requires the eleven-digit commodity code.
Where does 0709 sit in the tariff?
0709 sits in this hierarchy: 07 EDIBLE VEGETABLES AND CERTAIN ROOTS AND TUBERS. The parent headings and their notes help decide whether the classification holds.
Is there binding tariff information for 0709?
The EBTI database currently holds no valid decisions on 0709. 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.
Does customs tariff code 0709 change?
0709 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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