Customs tariff code 0910.20.90.00.0: Crushed or ground, gemahlen oder sonst zerkleinert
Reference data as at 1 July 2026
Customs tariff code 0910.20.90.00.0 covers Crushed or ground, gemahlen oder sonst zerkleinert. The third-country duty rate is 8.5 %, plus import VAT.
0910.20.90.00.0 is national commodity code in the EU customs tariff, in chapter 09. This page shows the full classification path, the duty rate, the official comparison cases, and the notes that govern this code.
This code is declarable: you can use it in this form on a customs declaration.
- Customs code
- 0910.20.90.00.0
- Third-country duty
- 8.5 %
- Declarable
- Yes
- Binding rulings
- 1
Where this code sits in the tariff
- 09COFFEE, TEA, MATÉ AND SPICES
- 0910Ginger, saffron, turmeric (curcuma), thyme, bay leaves, curry and other spices
- 0910.20Saffron
- 0910.20.90Crushed or ground
- 0910.20.90.00.0Crushed or ground, gemahlen oder sonst zerkleinert
From HS code to customs tariff code 0910.20.90.00.0
Duty rates and preferences
| Origin | Duty rate | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Third-country duty | 8.5 % | MFN |
| Jordan | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| San Marino | 0 % | Customs Union Duty |
| GSP-EBA (Special arrangement for the least-developed countries… | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Moldova, Republic of | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| OCTs (Overseas Countries and Territories) | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| United Kingdom | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Lebanon | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Egypt | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Andorra | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Korea, Republic of (South Korea) | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Mexico | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Kenya | 0 % | Tariff preference |
Rates from the EU TARIC database. Preferential rates require valid proof of origin.
Binding tariff information for this code
Nach den Antragsangaben und den ergänzenden Angaben handelt es sich bei der Ware um getrockneten, zerkleinerten bzw. zu Pulver gemahlenen Safran der Sorten Negin und/oder Sargol. Zolltarifrechtlich handelt es sich um "Safran, gemahlen oder sonst zerkleinert".
Notes that govern this classification
Zu Unterpositionen 0910 20 10 und 0910 20 90: Siehe die Erläuterungen zu Position 0910 des HS, Absatz b).
1. Miteinander gemischte Waren der Positionen 0904 bis 0910 werden wie folgt eingereiht: a) miteinander gemischte Waren einer Position bleiben in dieser Position (RV E09011A0); b) miteinander gemischte Waren verschiedener Positionen gehören zu Position 0910 (RV E09011B0). Waren der Positionen 0904 bis 0910 (einschließlich der unter den Buchstaben a) und b) bezeichneten Mischungen), die andere Stoffe enthalten, bleiben in Kapitel 9, vorausgesetzt, dass derartige Mischungen den Charakter der Waren dieser Positionen behalten haben; andernfalls sind diese Mischungen von Kapitel 9 ausgeschlossen; sie gehören zu Position 2103, wenn sie zusammengesetzte Würzmittel sind (RV E0901200). 2. Zu Kapitel 9 gehören nicht Kubebenpfeffer (Piper cubeba) und andere Waren der Position 1211 (RV E0902000). Zusätzliche Anmerkungen 1. …
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).
Frequently asked questions
What does customs tariff code 0910.20.90.00.0 cover?
Code 0910.20.90.00.0 covers Crushed or ground, gemahlen oder sonst zerkleinert. Classification turns on the material, function, and intended use of the goods, not on their trade name.
What is the duty rate for 0910.20.90.00.0?
The third-country duty rate for 0910.20.90.00.0 is 8.5 %. 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 0910.20.90.00.0?
The first six digits form the HS code: 091020. Those are uniform worldwide, while the further digits carry the EU Combined Nomenclature and the national subdivision.
How many digits does 0910.20.90.00.0 have?
0910.20.90.00.0 has eleven digits and is the full German commodity code used on an import declaration. A German import declaration requires the eleven-digit commodity code.
Where does 0910.20.90.00.0 sit in the tariff?
0910.20.90.00.0 sits in this hierarchy: 09 COFFEE, TEA, MATÉ AND SPICES > 0910 Ginger, saffron, turmeric (curcuma), thyme, bay leaves, curry and other spices > 091020 Saffron > 09102090 Crushed or ground. The parent headings and their notes help decide whether the classification holds.
Is there binding tariff information for 0910.20.90.00.0?
Yes. The EBTI database holds decisions on 0910.20.90.00.0, for example DE15580/16-1. 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 0910.20.90.00.0 change?
0910.20.90.00.0 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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