Customs tariff code 2709.00.90.00: Other
Reference data as at 1 July 2026
Customs tariff code 2709.00.90.00 covers Other. The third-country duty rate is 0 %, plus import VAT.
2709.00.90.00 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
- 2709.00.90.00
- Third-country duty
- 0 %
- Declarable
- No
- Binding rulings
- 1
Where this code sits in the tariff
- 27MINERAL FUELS, MINERAL OILS AND PRODUCTS OF THEIR DISTILLATION; BITUMINOUS SUBSTANCES; MINERAL WAXES
- 2709Petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude
- 2709.00Erdöl und Öl aus bituminösen Mineralien, roh
- 2709.00.90Other
- 2709.00.90.00Other
From HS code to customs tariff code 2709.00.90.00
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
A crude oil obtained from bituminous minerals. A heavy crude is extracted from the earth and follows an upgrading route which transforms the crude into a light sweet crude making it easily processable in refineries. The final product is then produced by blending back 20% of the vacuum residue into the sweet crude. The oil is used for bitumen production and has a API Gravity (liquid faction only) of 25.6, a specific gravity at 60F of 0.9007, a sulphur content of 1.18% weight, and pour point of 5 F.
Notes that govern this classification
Erläuterungen zum Harmonisierten System (HS) Zu dieser Position gehören rohe Erdöle und Öle aus bituminösen Mineralien (Schiefer, Kalkstein, Sand usw.), d.h. natürliche Erzeugnisse ohne Rücksicht auf ihre Zusammensetzung, die aus Erdölquellen (auch als Kondensat) oder bei der Schwelung bituminöser Mineralien gewonnen werden. Die Öle können, ohne die Eigenschaft als rohe Öle zu verlieren, den folgenden Behandlungen unterzogen worden sein: 1) Klären. 2) Entsalzen. 3) Entwässern. 4) Stabilisieren zur Regulierung des Dampfdrucks. 5) Entnahme der sehr leichten Fraktionen, die zur Spülung und zur Erhaltung des Drucks in die Bohrung zurückgeleitet werden sollen. 6) Zusatz von Kohlenwasserstoffen, die im Laufe der vorstehenden Verfahren durch physikalische Methoden gewonnen worden sind (jedoch kein Zusatz von anderen Kohlenwasserstoffen). …
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 2709.00.90.00 cover?
Code 2709.00.90.00 covers Other. Classification turns on the material, function, and intended use of the goods, not on their trade name.
What is the duty rate for 2709.00.90.00?
The third-country duty rate for 2709.00.90.00 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 2709.00.90.00?
The first six digits form the HS code: 270900. Those are uniform worldwide, while the further digits carry the EU Combined Nomenclature and the national subdivision.
How many digits does 2709.00.90.00 have?
2709.00.90.00 has ten digits and carries the EU measures held in TARIC. A German import declaration requires the eleven-digit commodity code.
Where does 2709.00.90.00 sit in the tariff?
2709.00.90.00 sits in this hierarchy: 27 MINERAL FUELS, MINERAL OILS AND PRODUCTS OF THEIR DISTILLATION; BITUMINOUS SUBSTANCES; MINERAL WAXES > 2709 Petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude > 270900 Erdöl und Öl aus bituminösen Mineralien, roh > 27090090 Other. The parent headings and their notes help decide whether the classification holds.
Is there binding tariff information for 2709.00.90.00?
Yes. The EBTI database holds decisions on 2709.00.90.00, for example GB114579859. 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 2709.00.90.00 change?
2709.00.90.00 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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