Customs tariff code 2209.00.11: Speiseessig, 2 litres or less
Reference data as at 1 July 2026
Customs tariff code 2209.00.11 covers Speiseessig, 2 litres or less. The third-country duty rate is 6.400 EUR HLT, plus import VAT.
2209.00.11 is CN code 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
- 2209.00.11
- Third-country duty
- 6.400 EUR HLT
- Declarable
- No
- Binding rulings
- 4
Where this code sits in the tariff
From HS code to customs tariff code 2209.00.11
Duty rates and preferences
| Origin | Duty rate | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Third-country duty | 6.400 EUR HLT | MFN |
| 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
Assortiment conditionné ensemble pour la vente au détail dans un coffret bois, de type plateau apéro réutilisable, reprenant plusieurs préparations alimentaires et condiments, composé de : - un pot de tartinable à base de tomates séchées de 80g, - un pot de tartinable à base d'olives de 100g, - une bouteille vinaigre aux herbes et épices de 20 cL, - un petit moulin de sel aux épices de 100g, - un sachet d'amandes chocolat dragéifiées de 150g. Ce RTC ne reprend que la bouteille vinaigre aux herbes et épices, les autres éléments font l’objet d’un classement séparé.
OLIO DI OLIVA E ACETO BALSAMICO IN BOTTIGLIE DI VETRO OPACO SEPARATE, CIASCUNA DA 250 ML. LE BOTTIGLIE SONO PRESENTATE INSIEME IN UNA STRUTTURA DI METALLO ERETTA E CONDIZIONATE PER LA VENDITA AL DETTAGLIO.
LIQUIDO LIMPIDO DI COLORE ROSSO E DAL CARATTERISTICO ODORE DI ACETO. LA CONFEZIONE DEL PRODOTTO RISULTA COSTITUITA DA UNA BOTTIGLIA IN VETRO DA 1 LITRO CON TAPPO A VITE IN ALLUMINIO. SULLA BOTTIGLIA E' INCOLLATA UNA ETICHETTA CHE RIPORTA GLI INGREDIENTI, I VALORI NUTRIZIONALI SU 100 GR. DI PRODOTTO, UN'ACIDITA' CALCOLATA DEL 6%, LO STABILIMENTO DI PRODUZIONE E LA DENOMINAZIONE COMMERCIALE.
LIQUIDO LIMPIDO DI COLORE GIALLO PAGLIERINO E DAL CARATTERISTICO ODORE DI ACETO. LA CONFEZIONE DEL PRODOTTO RISULTA COSTITUITA DA UNA BOTTIGLIA IN VETRO DA 1 LITRO CON TAPPO A VITE IN ALLUMINIO. SULLA BOTTIGLIA E' INCOLLATA UNA ETICHETTA CHE RIPORTA GLI INGREDIENTI, I VALORI NUTRIZIONALI SU 100 G DI PRODOTTO, UN'ACIDITA' CALCOLATA DEL 6%, LO STABILIMENTO DI PRODUZIONE E LA DENOMINAZIONE COMMERCIALE.
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 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 2209.00.11 cover?
Code 2209.00.11 covers Speiseessig, 2 litres or less. Classification turns on the material, function, and intended use of the goods, not on their trade name.
What is the duty rate for 2209.00.11?
The third-country duty rate for 2209.00.11 is 6.400 EUR HLT. 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 2209.00.11?
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 2209.00.11 have?
2209.00.11 has eight digits and matches the EU Combined Nomenclature. A German import declaration requires the eleven-digit commodity code.
Where does 2209.00.11 sit in the tariff?
2209.00.11 sits in this hierarchy: 22 BEVERAGES, SPIRITS AND VINEGAR > 2209 Vinegar and substitutes for vinegar obtained from acetic acid > 220900 Speiseessig. The parent headings and their notes help decide whether the classification holds.
Is there binding tariff information for 2209.00.11?
Yes. The EBTI database holds decisions on 2209.00.11, for example FRBTIFR-BTI-2025-08282-03. 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 2209.00.11 change?
2209.00.11 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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