Customs tariff code 2706.00.00.00: Tar distilled from coal, from lignite or from peat, and other mineral tars, whether or…
Reference data as at 1 July 2026
Customs tariff code 2706.00.00.00 covers Tar distilled from coal, from lignite or from peat, and other mineral tars, whether or not dehydrated or partially distilled, including reconstituted tars. The third-country duty rate is 0 %, plus import VAT.
2706.00.00.00 is TARIC code in the EU customs tariff, in chapter 27. 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
- 2706.00.00.00
- Third-country duty
- 0 %
- Declarable
- No
- Binding rulings
- 0
Where this code sits in the tariff
- 27MINERAL FUELS, MINERAL OILS AND PRODUCTS OF THEIR DISTILLATION; BITUMINOUS SUBSTANCES; MINERAL WAXES
- 2706Tar distilled from coal, from lignite or from peat, and other mineral tars, whether or not dehydrated or partially distilled, including reconstituted tars
- 2706.00.00.00Tar distilled from coal, from lignite or from peat, and other mineral tars, whether or not dehydrated or partially distilled, including reconstituted tars
From HS code to customs tariff code 2706.00.00.00
Duty rates and preferences
| Origin | Duty rate | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Third-country duty | 0 % | MFN |
| Melilla | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Occupied palestinian Territory | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Andorra | 0 % | Customs Union Duty |
| GSP+ (incentive arrangement for sustainable development and… | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| GSP-EBA (Special arrangement for the least-developed countries… | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Moldova, Republic of | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Ecuador | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| United Kingdom | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| GSP - General arrangements | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Chile | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Tunisia | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Morocco | 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
Erläuterungen zum Harmonisierten System (HS) Die Teere dieser Position sind Gemische aus aromatischen und aliphatischen Bestandteilen in wechselndem Verhältnis, die im allgemeinen bei der Destillation von Steinkohle, Braunkohle oder Torf anfallen. Zu dieser Position gehören alle diese Teere einschließlich: 1) Teere aus der Verkokung von Steinkohle, die hauptsächlich aromatische Bestandteile enthalten (Benzole, Phenole, Naphthaline, Anthrazene, Pyridine und dergleichen). 2) Teere aus der Schwelung von Steinkohle, Braunkohle oder Torf; sie sind den unter 1) aufgeführten Teeren ähnlich, enthalten aber mehr aliphatische sowie Naphthen- und Phenolverbindungen. 3) Andere Mineralteere aus der Vergasung von Kohle vor allem in Wassergasgeneratoren. …
1. Zu Kapitel 27 gehören nicht: a) isolierte chemisch einheitliche organische Verbindungen; chemisch reines Methan und Propan gehören jedoch zu Position 2711 (RV E2701A00); b) Arzneiwaren der Position 3003 oder 3004 (RV E2701B00); c) Mischungen ungesättigter Kohlenwasserstoffe der Position 3301, 3302 oder 3805 (RV E2701C00). 2. Unter der Bezeichnung „Erdöl und Öl aus bituminösen Mineralien" in der Position 2710 sind neben Erdöl und Öl aus bituminösen Mineralien auch ähnliche Öle sowie vorwiegend aus Mischungen ungesättigter Kohlenwasserstoffe bestehende Öle ohne Rücksicht auf das Herstellungsverfahren zu verstehen, in denen die nicht aromatischen Bestandteile im Gewicht gegenüber den aromatischen Bestandteilen überwiegen (RV E2702100). …
Subdivisions of this code
Frequently asked questions
What does customs tariff code 2706.00.00.00 cover?
Code 2706.00.00.00 covers Tar distilled from coal, from lignite or from peat, and other mineral tars, whether or not dehydrated or partially distilled, including reconstituted tars. Classification turns on the material, function, and intended use of the goods, not on their trade name.
What is the duty rate for 2706.00.00.00?
The third-country duty rate for 2706.00.00.00 is 0 %. 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 2706.00.00.00?
The first six digits form the HS code: 270600. Those are uniform worldwide, while the further digits carry the EU Combined Nomenclature and the national subdivision.
How many digits does 2706.00.00.00 have?
2706.00.00.00 has ten digits and carries the EU measures held in TARIC. A German import declaration requires the eleven-digit commodity code.
Where does 2706.00.00.00 sit in the tariff?
2706.00.00.00 sits in this hierarchy: 27 MINERAL FUELS, MINERAL OILS AND PRODUCTS OF THEIR DISTILLATION; BITUMINOUS SUBSTANCES; MINERAL WAXES > 2706 Tar distilled from coal, from lignite or from peat, and other mineral tars, whether or not dehydrated or partially distilled, including reconstituted tars. The parent headings and their notes help decide whether the classification holds.
Is there binding tariff information for 2706.00.00.00?
The EBTI database currently holds no valid decisions on 2706.00.00.00. 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 2706.00.00.00 change?
2706.00.00.00 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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