Customs tariff code 2818.20.00.10: Activated alumina with a specific surface area of at least 350 m²/g
Reference data as at 1 July 2026
Customs tariff code 2818.20.00.10 covers Activated alumina with a specific surface area of at least 350 m²/g. The third-country duty rate is 4 %, plus import VAT.
2818.20.00.10 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
- 2818.20.00.10
- Third-country duty
- 4 %
- Declarable
- No
- Binding rulings
- 2
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
- 2818Artificial corundum, whether or not chemically defined; aluminium oxide; aluminium hydroxide
- 2818.20Aluminium oxide, other than artificial corundum
- 2818.20.00anderes Aluminiumoxid als künstlicher Korund
- 2818.20.00.10Activated alumina with a specific surface area of at least 350 m²/g
From HS code to customs tariff code 2818.20.00.10
Duty rates and preferences
| Origin | Duty rate | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Third-country duty | 4 % | 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.
Indicative correlation only. The mapping from customs codes to dual-use control codes is guidance, not a classification. Whether an item is controlled depends on its technical parameters.
- 0C005Specially prepared compounds or powders for the manufacture of gaseous diffusion barriers, resistant to corrosion by UF 6 (e.g. nickel or alloys containing 60 % by weight or more nickel, aluminium oxide and fully fluorinated hydrocarbon polymers), having a purity of 99,9 % by weight or more and a particle size less than 10 μm measured by ASTM B330 standard and a high degree of particle size uniformity.
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
ALUMINIUM OXIDE (USED FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A DRUG PRODUCT) PHYSICAL STATE: WHITE ODOURLESS SOLID
ALUMINIUM OXIDE IS USED IN THE PRODUCTION OF A DRUG SUBSTANCE IN THE PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY PHYSICAL STATE: SOLID PRODUCT CATEGORY:RAW MATERIAL/CHEMICAL INTERMEDIATE
Notes that govern this classification
Erläuterungen zum Harmonisierten System (HS) A. – Künstlicher Korund, auch chemisch nicht einheitlich Künstlicher Korund wird durch Schmelzen von Aluminiumoxid im Elektroofen hergestellt. Das Aluminiumoxid kann geringe Mengen anderer Oxide (z. B. Titanoxid, Chromoxid) enthalten, die entweder aus dem natürlichen Ausgangsmaterial (Bauxite) stammen oder die zugesetzt wurden, um z. B. die Härte der verschmolzenen Granalien zu erhöhen oder um die Farbe zu verändern. Mechanische Mischungen aus künstlichem Korund und anderen Substanzen, wie z. B. Zirkondioxid, sind jedoch ausgenommen (Pos. 3824). Künstlicher Korund wird als kleine Stücke, gebrochene Massen oder als Granalien aufgemacht. Er ist gegenüber dem Einfluss von Luft und Säuren widerstandsfähiger als gewöhnliches Aluminiumoxid und ist sehr hart. Er wird z. B. als Schleifmittel, zur Herstellung von feuerfesten Mischungen (wie z. 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. …
Subdivisions of this code
Frequently asked questions
What does customs tariff code 2818.20.00.10 cover?
Code 2818.20.00.10 covers Activated alumina with a specific surface area of at least 350 m²/g. Classification turns on the material, function, and intended use of the goods, not on their trade name.
What is the duty rate for 2818.20.00.10?
The third-country duty rate for 2818.20.00.10 is 4 %. 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 2818.20.00.10?
The first six digits form the HS code: 281820. Those are uniform worldwide, while the further digits carry the EU Combined Nomenclature and the national subdivision.
How many digits does 2818.20.00.10 have?
2818.20.00.10 has ten digits and carries the EU measures held in TARIC. A German import declaration requires the eleven-digit commodity code.
Where does 2818.20.00.10 sit in the tariff?
2818.20.00.10 sits in this hierarchy: 28 INORGANIC CHEMICALS; ORGANIC OR INORGANIC COMPOUNDS OF PRECIOUS METALS, OF RARE-EARTH METALS, OF RADIOACTIVE ELEMENTS OR OF ISOTOPES > 2818 Artificial corundum, whether or not chemically defined; aluminium oxide; aluminium hydroxide > 281820 Aluminium oxide, other than artificial corundum > 28182000 anderes Aluminiumoxid als künstlicher Korund. The parent headings and their notes help decide whether the classification holds.
Is there binding tariff information for 2818.20.00.10?
Yes. The EBTI database holds decisions on 2818.20.00.10, for example IE17NT-14-5181-02. 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 2818.20.00.10 a dual-use item?
The customs code alone does not decide that. An indicative correlation links 2818.20.00.10 to 0C005. Whether your item is listed depends on its technical parameters and has to be checked against the wording of the control list.
Does customs tariff code 2818.20.00.10 change?
2818.20.00.10 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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