Customs tariff code 2209.00: Speiseessig
Reference data as at 1 July 2026
Customs tariff code 2209.00 covers Speiseessig. TARIC holds no third-country duty rate of its own for this code; the rate follows from the declarable commodity code beneath it.
2209.00 is HS subheading in the EU customs tariff, in chapter 22. 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
- 2209.00
- Third-country duty
- See subdivision
- Declarable
- No
- Binding rulings
- 1
Where this code sits in the tariff
From HS code to customs tariff code 2209.00
Duty rates and preferences
| Origin | Duty rate | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Russian Federation | 50 % | Additional duties |
| Belarus | 50 % | Additional duties |
| Andorra | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Türkiye | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| San Marino | 0 % | Customs Union Duty |
| EU-Switzerland agreement: re-imported goods | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Jordan | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| CARIFORUM | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Papua New Guinea | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Occupied palestinian Territory | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| GSP-EBA (Special arrangement for the least-developed countries… | 0 % | Tariff preference |
Rates from the EU TARIC database. Preferential rates require valid proof of origin.
Binding tariff information for this code
Ocet. Vzhled: bezbarvá tekutina. Deklarovaný způsob balení: autocisterny popř. menší přepravní obaly.
Notes that govern this classification
Zu Unterpositionen 2209 0011 und 2209 0019: Siehe die Zusätzliche Anmerkung 11 zu Kapitel 22. Siehe auch die Erläuterungen zu Position 2209 des HS, Teil I zweiter Absatz Ziffer 1. Zu Unterpositionen 2209 0091 und 2209 0099: Hierher gehören z. B. die in den Erläuterungen zu Position 2209 des HS, Teil I zweiter Absatz Ziffern 2, 3 und 4 und Teil II beschriebenen Erzeugnisse.
Zu Unterposition 2209 00: 1. Auswahl von pflanzlichem Öl, Essig und einer Kombination von Öl und Essig, jeweils mit weiteren Zutaten versehen, in taillierten Glasflaschen, gestellt in einem speziell geformten Metallrahmen, in Aufmachung für den Einzelverkauf. Die Flaschen stellen jeweils zusammengesetzte Waren dar und enthalten je eine der nachfolgenden Produktkombinationen: - „Canolaöl“ (erucasäurearmes Rapsöl), Chili und schwarzer Pfeffer, - „Canolaöl“, Balsamessig, heller Essig und Rosmarin, - heller Essig, Chili, Rosmarin, Aprikosen, Salz, Antioxidantien und Konservierungsmittel. Anwendung der AV 1, 3c)
1. In diesem Abschnitt gelten als „Pellets“ Erzeugnisse, die entweder unmittelbar durch Pressen oder durch Zusatz eines Bindemittels in einer Menge von 3 GHT oder weniger zu Zylindern, Kügelchen usw. agglomeriert worden sind (RV C0401000).
Subdivisions of this code
Frequently asked questions
What does customs tariff code 2209.00 cover?
Code 2209.00 covers Speiseessig. Classification turns on the material, function, and intended use of the goods, not on their trade name.
What is the duty rate for 2209.00?
TARIC holds no third-country rate of its own for 2209.00. The rate follows from the declarable commodity code beneath it.
What is the HS code for 2209.00?
The first six digits form the HS code: 220900. Those are uniform worldwide, while the further digits carry the EU Combined Nomenclature and the national subdivision.
How many digits does 2209.00 have?
2209.00 has six digits and matches the globally uniform HS subheading. A German import declaration requires the eleven-digit commodity code.
Where does 2209.00 sit in the tariff?
2209.00 sits in this hierarchy: 22 BEVERAGES, SPIRITS AND VINEGAR > 2209 Vinegar and substitutes for vinegar obtained from acetic acid. The parent headings and their notes help decide whether the classification holds.
Is there binding tariff information for 2209.00?
Yes. The EBTI database holds decisions on 2209.00, for example CZ13-0553-2004. 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 2209.00 change?
2209.00 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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