Customs tariff code 2814.20.00: Ammonia in aqueous solution
Reference data as at 1 July 2026
Customs tariff code 2814.20.00 covers Ammonia in aqueous solution. The third-country duty rate is 5.5 %, plus import VAT.
2814.20.00 is CN 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
- 2814.20.00
- Third-country duty
- 5.5 %
- Declarable
- No
- Binding rulings
- 1
Where this code sits in the tariff
From HS code to customs tariff code 2814.20.00
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.
Compliance regimes on this code
Beyond the duty rate, these EU regimes attach to this code. Each verdict follows from the code alone; the goods themselves can still fall outside a regime.
Derived from TARIC and the published EU regulations. It is a starting point for a screening, not a compliance assessment of your goods.
Binding tariff information for this code
Solution de rinçage constituée d'ammoniac dilué dans l'eau, destinée à finir l’opération de nettoyage de filtres à particules, conditionnée pour la vente au détail en dose de 500 ml.
Notes that govern this classification
Erläuterungen zum Harmonisierten System (HS) Ammoniak gewinnt man entweder aus unreinem Ammoniakwasser, das bei der Reinigung von Leuchtgas oder in Kokereien anfällt (siehe die Erläuterungen zu Position 3825 Absatz A. 3) oder durch verschiedene Synthese-Verfahren aus Wasserstoff und Stickstoff. Zu dieser Position gehören: 1) Wasserfreier Ammoniak (NH3), ein farbloses Gas, das eine geringere Dichte als Luft aufweist und unter Druck leicht zu verflüssigen ist. Es wird in metallischen Zylindern (Stahlflaschen) aufbewahrt. 2) Ammoniak in wässriger Lösung (NH4OH) ist das Hydroxid des hypothetischen „Elementes“ Ammonium (NH4). Diese Lösungen (sie enthalten im allgemeinen 20, 27 oder 34 % NH3) sind farblose oder gelbliche Flüssigkeiten, die in gutverschlossenen Behältnissen aufbewahrt werden. Ausgenommen von dieser Position sind alkoholische Lösungen von Ammoniak (Pos. 3824). …
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 2814.20.00 cover?
Code 2814.20.00 covers Ammonia in aqueous solution. Classification turns on the material, function, and intended use of the goods, not on their trade name.
What is the duty rate for 2814.20.00?
The third-country duty rate for 2814.20.00 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 2814.20.00?
The first six digits form the HS code: 281420. Those are uniform worldwide, while the further digits carry the EU Combined Nomenclature and the national subdivision.
How many digits does 2814.20.00 have?
2814.20.00 has eight digits and matches the EU Combined Nomenclature. A German import declaration requires the eleven-digit commodity code.
Where does 2814.20.00 sit in the tariff?
2814.20.00 sits in this hierarchy: 28 INORGANIC CHEMICALS; ORGANIC OR INORGANIC COMPOUNDS OF PRECIOUS METALS, OF RARE-EARTH METALS, OF RADIOACTIVE ELEMENTS OR OF ISOTOPES > 2814 Ammonia, anhydrous or in aqueous solution > 281420 Ammonia in aqueous solution. The parent headings and their notes help decide whether the classification holds.
Is there binding tariff information for 2814.20.00?
Yes. The EBTI database holds decisions on 2814.20.00, for example FRBTIFR-BTI-2021-07392. 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.
Is 2814.20.00 covered by CBAM?
Yes. 2814.20.00 appears in Annex I of the CBAM regulation (sector Fertilisers). Importers report embedded emissions and surrender CBAM certificates.
Does customs tariff code 2814.20.00 change?
2814.20.00 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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