Customs tariff code 0809.40.90: Sloes
Reference data as at 1 July 2026
Customs tariff code 0809.40.90 covers Sloes. The third-country duty rate is 12 %, plus import VAT.
0809.40.90 is CN code in the EU customs tariff, in chapter 08. 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
- 0809.40.90
- Third-country duty
- 12 %
- Declarable
- No
- Binding rulings
- 0
Where this code sits in the tariff
From HS code to customs tariff code 0809.40.90
Duty rates and preferences
| Origin | Duty rate | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Third-country duty | 12 % | MFN |
| United Kingdom | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Russian Federation | 50 % | Additional duties |
| Belarus | 50 % | Additional duties |
| 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 0809 40 90: Schlehen sind Früchte des Schlehdorns (Prunus spinosa).
Erläuterungen zum Harmonisierten System (HS) Zu dieser Position gehören Aprikosen, Marillen, Kirschen aller Art (z. B. Herzkirschen, Morellen, Weichseln), Pfirsiche (einschließlich Brugnolen und Nektarinen), Pflaumen aller Art (z. B. eigentliche Pflaumen, Reineclauden, Mirabellen, Zwetschen) sowie Schlehen.
1. Hierher gehören nicht ungenießbare Früchte und Nüsse (RV E0801000). 2. Gekühlte Früchte und Nüsse werden wie frische Früchte und Nüsse eingereiht (RV E0802000). 3. Getrocknete Früchte oder getrocknete Nüsse dieses Kapitels können teilweise rehydratisiert oder zu folgenden Zwecken behandelt sein: a) um sie zusätzlich zu konservieren oder zu stabilisieren (z. B. durch leichte Hitzebehandlung, Schwefelung, Zusatz von Sorbinsäure oder Kaliumsorbat) (RV E0803A00), b) um ihr Aussehen zu verbessern oder zu erhalten (z. B. durch Zusatz von pflanzlichem Öl oder geringen Mengen von Glucosesirup), vorausgesetzt, sie behalten den Charakter getrockneter Früchte oder getrockneter Nüsse (RV E0803B00). 4. …
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
Frequently asked questions
What does customs tariff code 0809.40.90 cover?
Code 0809.40.90 covers Sloes. Classification turns on the material, function, and intended use of the goods, not on their trade name.
What is the duty rate for 0809.40.90?
The third-country duty rate for 0809.40.90 is 12 %. 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 0809.40.90?
The first six digits form the HS code: 080940. Those are uniform worldwide, while the further digits carry the EU Combined Nomenclature and the national subdivision.
How many digits does 0809.40.90 have?
0809.40.90 has eight digits and matches the EU Combined Nomenclature. A German import declaration requires the eleven-digit commodity code.
Where does 0809.40.90 sit in the tariff?
0809.40.90 sits in this hierarchy: 08 EDIBLE FRUIT AND NUTS; PEEL OF CITRUS FRUIT OR MELONS > 0809 Apricots, cherries, peaches (including nectarines), plums and sloes, fresh > 080940 Plums and sloes. The parent headings and their notes help decide whether the classification holds.
Is there binding tariff information for 0809.40.90?
The EBTI database currently holds no valid decisions on 0809.40.90. 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 0809.40.90 change?
0809.40.90 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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