Customs tariff code 2806.10.00.00: Hydrogen chloride (hydrochloric acid)
Reference data as at 1 July 2026
Customs tariff code 2806.10.00.00 covers Hydrogen chloride (hydrochloric acid). The third-country duty rate is 5.5 %, plus import VAT.
2806.10.00.00 is TARIC code in the EU customs tariff, in chapter 28. 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
- 2806.10.00.00
- Third-country duty
- 5.5 %
- Declarable
- No
- Binding rulings
- 8
Where this code sits in the tariff
From HS code to customs tariff code 2806.10.00.00
Duty rates and preferences
| Origin | Duty rate | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Third-country duty | 5.5 % | MFN |
| Faroe Islands | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Melilla | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Occupied palestinian Territory | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Türkiye | 0 % | Customs Union Duty |
| San Marino | 0 % | Customs Union Duty |
| Andorra | 0 % | Customs Union Duty |
| EU-Switzerland agreement: re-imported goods | 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 |
| OCTs (Overseas Countries and Territories) | 0 % | Tariff preference |
Rates from the EU TARIC database. Preferential rates require valid proof of origin.
Binding tariff information for this code
Preparación líquida a base de ácido clorhídrico y agua para el control del pH del agua de las piscinas. Se presenta para su venta al por menor en envase de 5 litros. Control del pH del agua de piscinas. Es un reductor de pH.
The product is Hydrochloric acid 1.0N CAS No: 7647-01-0 It is used in research and development The composition of the product is Hydrogen Chloride 3.6%-3.7% and Water 96.3%- 96.4% It appears as a colourless to light yellow liquid and is packaged in 1 litre glass bottles in a cardboard box
Preparación a base de ácido clorhídrico de color amarillo, envasado para su venta al por menor en envase de un litro. Limpieza de inodoros, desincrustante de cemento y cal.
HYDROCHLORIC ACID 37% CAS: 7647-01-0 CUS-0018457-6 WATER BASED SOLUTION- MIXTURE FLUID, COLOURLESS PUNGENT
Tuote on 300 ml muovipullossa olevaa puhdistettua, laboratoriolaatuista vettä, johon on lisätty säilöntäaineeksi suolahappoa. Vesi on tarkoitettu koe-eläinten (hiirien) juomavedeksi.
Zoutzuurhoudend afvalwater verkregen bij de productie van optische vezelkabels. Uit dit product aangeboden in IBC(Intermediate Bulk Containers) of tankcontainers worden waardevolle metalen herwonnen.
HYDROCHLORIC ACID 37% CAS 7647-01-0 CUS 0018457-6 WATER BASED SOLUTION - MIXTURE FLUID, COLOURLRSS PUNGENT
THE PRODUCT IS AN 11ml BOTTLE OF STOP SOLUTION. THIS COMPRISES 11ml OF NORMAL HYDROCHLORIC ACID IN A SEALED POLYPROPYLENE BOTTLE.
Notes that govern this classification
Erläuterungen zum Harmonisierten System (HS) A. – Chlorwasserstoff (Salzsäure) Chlorwasserstoff (HCl) ist ein farbloses rauchendes Gas mit erstickendem Geruch, das durch Umsetzen von Wasserstoff (oder von Wasser und Koks) mit Chlor oder von Schwefelsäure mit Natriumchlorid erhalten wird. Es ist ein unter Druck leicht zu verflüssigendes und in Wasser sehr leicht lösliches Gas. Es wird unter Druck in flüssiger Form in Stahlflaschen aufbewahrt. Es kommt auch in Form konzentrierter Lösungen (üblicherweise 28–38 %) (Salzsäure, Chlorwasserstoffsäure) in Glas- oder Steinzeugbehältern oder in mit Kautschuk ausgekleideten Tankwaggons oder Tankfahrzeugen in den Handel. Diese stechend riechenden Lösungen sind gelblich, wenn sie Verunreinigungen enthalten (Eisen(III)-chlorid, Arsen, Schwefeldioxid, Schwefelsäure), und farblos, wenn sie rein sind. …
1. A) Erzeugnisse (ausgenommen radioaktive Erze), die der Warenbeschreibung der Position 2844 oder 2845 entsprechen, gehören zu diesen Positionen, auch wenn andere Positionen der Nomenklatur in Betracht kommen (RV C0601A00). B) Vorbehaltlich des Buchstabens A) gehören Erzeugnisse, die der Warenbeschreibung der Position 2843, 2846 oder 2852 entsprechen, zu diesen Positionen, auch wenn andere Positionen dieses Abschnitts in Betracht kommen (RV C0601B00). 2. Vorbehaltlich der Anmerkung 1 sind Waren, die wegen ihrer Dosierung oder wegen ihrer Aufmachung für den Einzelverkauf zu einer der Positionen 3004, 3005, 3006, 3212, 3303, 3304, 3305, 3306, 3307, 3506, 3707 oder 3808 gehören können, dieser Position zuzuweisen, auch wenn andere Positionen der Nomenklatur in Betracht kommen (RV C0602000). 3. …
Subdivisions of this code
Frequently asked questions
What does customs tariff code 2806.10.00.00 cover?
Code 2806.10.00.00 covers Hydrogen chloride (hydrochloric acid). Classification turns on the material, function, and intended use of the goods, not on their trade name.
What is the duty rate for 2806.10.00.00?
The third-country duty rate for 2806.10.00.00 is 5.5 %. 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 2806.10.00.00?
The first six digits form the HS code: 280610. Those are uniform worldwide, while the further digits carry the EU Combined Nomenclature and the national subdivision.
How many digits does 2806.10.00.00 have?
2806.10.00.00 has ten digits and carries the EU measures held in TARIC. A German import declaration requires the eleven-digit commodity code.
Where does 2806.10.00.00 sit in the tariff?
2806.10.00.00 sits in this hierarchy: 28 INORGANIC CHEMICALS; ORGANIC OR INORGANIC COMPOUNDS OF PRECIOUS METALS, OF RARE-EARTH METALS, OF RADIOACTIVE ELEMENTS OR OF ISOTOPES > 2806 Hydrogen chloride (hydrochloric acid); chlorosulphuric acid > 280610 Hydrogen chloride (hydrochloric acid). The parent headings and their notes help decide whether the classification holds.
Is there binding tariff information for 2806.10.00.00?
Yes. The EBTI database holds decisions on 2806.10.00.00, for example ESBTIESBTI2023SOL753. 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 2806.10.00.00 change?
2806.10.00.00 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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