Customs tariff code 1522.00.31.00: Soapstocks
Reference data as at 21 May 2026
Customs tariff code 1522.00.31.00 covers Soapstocks. The third-country duty rate is 29.900 EUR DTN, plus import VAT.
1522.00.31.00 is TARIC code in the EU customs tariff, in chapter 15. 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
- 1522.00.31.00
- Third-country duty
- 29.900 EUR DTN
- Declarable
- No
- Binding rulings
- 0
Where this code sits in the tariff
- 15ANIMAL, VEGETABLE OR MICROBIAL FATS AND OILS AND THEIR CLEAVAGE PRODUCTS; PREPARED EDIBLE FATS; ANIMAL OR VEGETABLE WAXES
- 1522Degras; residues resulting from the treatment of fatty substances or animal or vegetable waxes
- 1522.00Degras; Rückstände aus der Verarbeitung von Fettstoffen oder von tierischen oder pflanzlichen Wachsen
- 1522.00.31Soapstocks
- 1522.00.31.00Soapstocks
From HS code to customs tariff code 1522.00.31.00
Duty rates and preferences
| Origin | Duty rate | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Third-country duty | 29.900 EUR DTN | MFN |
| 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 |
| Egypt | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Andorra | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Korea, Republic of (South Korea) | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Kenya | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Georgia | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Morocco | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Ivory Coast | 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 Unterpositionen 1522 0031 und 1522 0039: Siehe die Zusätzliche Anmerkung 3 zu Kapitel 15, in der die Rückstände aufgeführt sind, die nicht zu diesen Unterpositionen gehören.
Zu Unterpositionen 1522 0031 und 1522 0039: Siehe die Zusätzlichen Anmerkungen 3 und 4 zu Kapitel 15.
1. Zu Kapitel 15 gehören nicht: a) Schweinespeck und Schweinefett und Geflügelfett der Position 0209 (RV E1501A00); b) Kakaobutter, Kakaofett und Kakaoöl (Position 1804) (RV E1501B00); c) Lebensmittelzubereitungen mit einem Gehalt an Erzeugnissen der Position 0405 von mehr als 15 GHT (im Allgemeinen Kapitel 21) (RV E1501C00); d) Grieben (Position 2301) und Rückstände der Positionen 2304 bis 2306 (RV E1501D00); e) Fettsäuren, zubereitete Wachse, pharmazeutische Erzeugnisse, Anstrichfarben, Lacke, Seifen, zubereitete Riech-, Körperpflege- und Schönheitsmittel, sulfonierte Öle und andere Waren des Abschnitts VI (RV E1501E00); f) Faktis für von Ölen abgeleiteten Kautschuk (Position 4002) (RV E1501F00). 2. Zu Position 1509 gehört nicht Öl, das aus Oliven mit Hilfe von Lösemitteln gewonnen worden ist (Position 1510) (RV E1502000). 3. …
Subdivisions of this code
Frequently asked questions
What does customs tariff code 1522.00.31.00 cover?
Code 1522.00.31.00 covers Soapstocks. Classification turns on the material, function, and intended use of the goods, not on their trade name.
What is the duty rate for 1522.00.31.00?
The third-country duty rate for 1522.00.31.00 is 29.900 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 1522.00.31.00?
The first six digits form the HS code: 152200. Those are uniform worldwide, while the further digits carry the EU Combined Nomenclature and the national subdivision.
How many digits does 1522.00.31.00 have?
1522.00.31.00 has ten digits and carries the EU measures held in TARIC. A German import declaration requires the eleven-digit commodity code.
Where does 1522.00.31.00 sit in the tariff?
1522.00.31.00 sits in this hierarchy: 15 ANIMAL, VEGETABLE OR MICROBIAL FATS AND OILS AND THEIR CLEAVAGE PRODUCTS; PREPARED EDIBLE FATS; ANIMAL OR VEGETABLE WAXES > 1522 Degras; residues resulting from the treatment of fatty substances or animal or vegetable waxes > 152200 Degras; Rückstände aus der Verarbeitung von Fettstoffen oder von tierischen oder pflanzlichen Wachsen > 15220031 Soapstocks. The parent headings and their notes help decide whether the classification holds.
Is there binding tariff information for 1522.00.31.00?
The EBTI database currently holds no valid decisions on 1522.00.31.00. 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 1522.00.31.00 change?
1522.00.31.00 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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