Customs tariff code 2816.40.00.10.0: Bariumhydroxid (CAS RN 17194-00-2)
Reference data as at 1 July 2026
Customs tariff code 2816.40.00.10.0 covers Bariumhydroxid (CAS RN 17194-00-2). The third-country duty rate is 5.5 %, plus import VAT.
2816.40.00.10.0 is national commodity 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 declarable: you can use it in this form on a customs declaration.
- Customs code
- 2816.40.00.10.0
- Third-country duty
- 5.5 %
- Declarable
- Yes
- Binding rulings
- 0
Where this code sits in the tariff
- 28INORGANIC CHEMICALS; ORGANIC OR INORGANIC COMPOUNDS OF PRECIOUS METALS, OF RARE-EARTH METALS, OF RADIOACTIVE ELEMENTS OR OF ISOTOPES
- 2816Hydroxide and peroxide of magnesium; oxides, hydroxides and peroxides, of strontium or barium
- 2816.40Oxides, hydroxides and peroxides, of strontium or barium
- 2816.40.00Strontium- und Bariumoxid, -hydroxid und -peroxid
- 2816.40.00.10Barium hydroxide (CAS RN 17194-00-2)
- 2816.40.00.10.0Bariumhydroxid (CAS RN 17194-00-2)
From HS code to customs tariff code 2816.40.00.10.0
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
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) A. – Magnesiumhydroxid und -peroxid 1) Magnesiumhydroxid (Mg(OH)2) ist ein weißes Pulver, das schwerer ist als Magnesiumoxid; es ist stabil, setzt sich aber an der Luft langsam in Magnesiumcarbonat um. Man verwendet es in der Medizin. 2) Magnesiumperoxid (MgO2) wird durch Einwirkung von Wasserstoffperoxid auf Magnesiumhydroxid gewonnen. Es ist ein weißes, Magnesiumoxid als Verunreinigung enthaltendes Pulver, das in Wasser unlöslich ist. Man verwendet es zum Bleichen von Federn, zum Herstellen von Zahnreinigungsmitteln und als Magen-Darm-Antiseptikum. Nicht hierher gehört Magnesiumoxid (Pos. 2519 oder, in Form von künstlichen Kristallen mit einem Stückgewicht von 2,5 g oder mehr, Pos. 3824). B. …
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. …
Frequently asked questions
What does customs tariff code 2816.40.00.10.0 cover?
Code 2816.40.00.10.0 covers Bariumhydroxid (CAS RN 17194-00-2). Classification turns on the material, function, and intended use of the goods, not on their trade name.
What is the duty rate for 2816.40.00.10.0?
The third-country duty rate for 2816.40.00.10.0 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 2816.40.00.10.0?
The first six digits form the HS code: 281640. Those are uniform worldwide, while the further digits carry the EU Combined Nomenclature and the national subdivision.
How many digits does 2816.40.00.10.0 have?
2816.40.00.10.0 has eleven digits and is the full German commodity code used on an import declaration. A German import declaration requires the eleven-digit commodity code.
Where does 2816.40.00.10.0 sit in the tariff?
2816.40.00.10.0 sits in this hierarchy: 28 INORGANIC CHEMICALS; ORGANIC OR INORGANIC COMPOUNDS OF PRECIOUS METALS, OF RARE-EARTH METALS, OF RADIOACTIVE ELEMENTS OR OF ISOTOPES > 2816 Hydroxide and peroxide of magnesium; oxides, hydroxides and peroxides, of strontium or barium > 281640 Oxides, hydroxides and peroxides, of strontium or barium > 28164000 Strontium- und Bariumoxid, -hydroxid und -peroxid > 2816400010 Barium hydroxide (CAS RN 17194-00-2). The parent headings and their notes help decide whether the classification holds.
Is there binding tariff information for 2816.40.00.10.0?
The EBTI database currently holds no valid decisions on 2816.40.00.10.0. 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 2816.40.00.10.0 change?
2816.40.00.10.0 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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