Customs tariff code

Customs tariff code 2834.29.20: Of barium; of beryllium; of cadmium; of cobalt; of nickel; of lead

Reference data as at 1 July 2026

Customs tariff code 2834.29.20 covers Of barium; of beryllium; of cadmium; of cobalt; of nickel; of lead. The third-country duty rate is 5.5 %, plus import VAT.

2834.29.20 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
2834.29.20
Third-country duty
5.5 %
Declarable
No
Binding rulings
1

Where this code sits in the tariff

  1. 28INORGANIC CHEMICALS; ORGANIC OR INORGANIC COMPOUNDS OF PRECIOUS METALS, OF RARE-EARTH METALS, OF RADIOACTIVE ELEMENTS OR OF ISOTOPES
  2. 2834Nitrites; nitrates
  3. 2834.29Other
  4. 2834.29.20Of barium; of beryllium; of cadmium; of cobalt; of nickel; of lead

From HS code to customs tariff code 2834.29.20

HS code2834.296 digits, uniform worldwide
CN code2834.29.208 digits, EU Combined Nomenclature

Duty rates and preferences

OriginDuty rateBasis
Third-country duty5.5 %MFN
Faroe Islands0 %Tariff preference
Melilla0 %Tariff preference
Occupied palestinian Territory0 %Tariff preference
Türkiye0 %Customs Union Duty
San Marino0 %Customs Union Duty
Andorra0 %Customs Union Duty
EU-Switzerland agreement: re-imported goods0 %Tariff preference
GSP-EBA (Special arrangement for the least-developed countries…0 %Tariff preference
Moldova, Republic of0 %Tariff preference
Ecuador0 %Tariff preference
United Kingdom0 %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.

Possible dual-use control codes

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.

  • 1C230Beryllium metal, alloys containing more than 50 % beryllium by weight, beryllium compounds, manufactures thereof, and waste or scrap of any of the foregoing, other than that specified in the Military Goods Controls.
  • 1C230Beryllium metal, alloys containing more than 50 % beryllium by weight, beryllium compounds, manufactures thereof, and waste or scrap of any of the foregoing, other than that specified in the Military Goods Controls.

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

DEK/665/05-1Issued by DEValid until 2011-06-19

Bariumnitrat Das als Bariumnitrat (Typ A) bezeichnete Erzeugnis wird in der Pyrotechnik verwendet. Es handelt sich um ein weißes Pulver. In einer Produktspezifikation wird der Bariumnitratgehalt mit mindestens 99,3% angegeben. Eine Warenprobe wurde nicht vorgelegt. Danach handelt es sich um ein chemisch einheitliches Nitrat des Bariums.

Notes that govern this classification

Pos. 2834

Erläuterungen zum Harmonisierten System (HS) A. – Nitrite Zu dieser Position gehören, mit Ausnahme der in der Einleitung zu diesem Teilkapitel angeführten Verbindungen, die Nitrite, Metallsalze der Salpetrigen Säure (HNO2) der Pos. 2811. 1) Natriumnitrit (Diazotiersalz) (NaNO2) wird durch Reduktion von Natriumnitrat mit Blei oder bei der Herstellung von Bleiglätte gewonnen. Es bildet farblose, hygroskopische, in Wasser sehr leicht lösliche Kristalle. Man verwendet es als Oxidationsmittel in der Küpenfärberei, bei organischen Synthesen, zum Pökeln von Fleisch, in der Photographie, als Rattenvertilgungsmittel usw. 2) Kaliumnitrit (KNO2) wird auf die gleiche Weise wie Natriumnitrit oder durch Einwirkung von Schwefeldioxid auf eine Mischung von Calciumoxid und Kaliumnitrat gewonnen. Es kommt als gelbliches, kristallines Pulver oder in Form von Stangen vor. …

Abschnitt VI

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 2834.29.20 cover?

Code 2834.29.20 covers Of barium; of beryllium; of cadmium; of cobalt; of nickel; of lead. Classification turns on the material, function, and intended use of the goods, not on their trade name.

What is the duty rate for 2834.29.20?

The third-country duty rate for 2834.29.20 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 2834.29.20?

The first six digits form the HS code: 283429. Those are uniform worldwide, while the further digits carry the EU Combined Nomenclature and the national subdivision.

How many digits does 2834.29.20 have?

2834.29.20 has eight digits and matches the EU Combined Nomenclature. A German import declaration requires the eleven-digit commodity code.

Where does 2834.29.20 sit in the tariff?

2834.29.20 sits in this hierarchy: 28 INORGANIC CHEMICALS; ORGANIC OR INORGANIC COMPOUNDS OF PRECIOUS METALS, OF RARE-EARTH METALS, OF RADIOACTIVE ELEMENTS OR OF ISOTOPES > 2834 Nitrites; nitrates > 283429 Other. The parent headings and their notes help decide whether the classification holds.

Is there binding tariff information for 2834.29.20?

Yes. The EBTI database holds decisions on 2834.29.20, for example DEK/665/05-1. 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 2834.29.20 a dual-use item?

The customs code alone does not decide that. An indicative correlation links 2834.29.20 to 1C230, 1C230. 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 2834.29.20 change?

2834.29.20 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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