Customs tariff code 2836.91.00: Lithium carbonates, andere, Lithiumcarbonate
Reference data as at 1 July 2026
Customs tariff code 2836.91.00 covers Lithium carbonates, andere, Lithiumcarbonate. The third-country duty rate is 5.5 %, plus import VAT.
2836.91.00 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
- 2836.91.00
- Third-country duty
- 5.5 %
- Declarable
- No
- 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
- 2836Carbonates; peroxocarbonates (percarbonates); commercial ammonium carbonate containing ammonium carbamate
- 2836.91Lithium carbonates
- 2836.91.00Lithium carbonates, andere, Lithiumcarbonate
From HS code to customs tariff code 2836.91.00
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
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) Zu dieser Position gehören, mit Ausnahme der in der Einleitung zu diesem Teilkapitel angeführten Verbindungen: I) Carbonate (neutrale Carbonate, Hydrogencarbonate oder Bicarbonate, basische Carbonate), Metallsalze der nicht isolierten Kohlensäure (H2CO3), deren Anhydrid (CO2) zu Position 2811 gehört. II) Peroxocarbonate (Percarbonate), das sind Carbonate, die einen Überschuss an Sauerstoff enthalten, wie z. B. Na2CO4 (Peroxomonocarbonate) oder Na2C2O6 (Peroxodicarbonate); sie bilden sich beim Einwirken von Kohlendioxid auf Metallperoxide. A. – Carbonate 1) Ammoniumcarbonate. Diese werden durch Erhitzen einer Mischung von Kreide und Ammoniumsulfat (oder Ammoniumchlorid) oder durch Reaktion von Kohlendioxid mit gasförmigem Ammoniak in Anwesenheit von Wasserdampf hergestellt. …
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
- 2836.91.00.20Lithium carbonate, containing one or more of the following impurities at the concentrations indicated: - 2 mg/kg or more of arsenic, - 200 mg/kg or more of calcium, - 200 mg/kg or more of chlorides, - 20 mg/kg or more of iron, - 150 mg/kg or more of magnesium, - 20 mg/kg or more of heavy metals, - 300 mg/kg or more of potassium, - 300 mg/kg or more of sodium, - 200 mg/kg or more of sulphates, determined according to the methods specified in the European Pharmacopœia
- 2836.91.00.90Other
Frequently asked questions
What does customs tariff code 2836.91.00 cover?
Code 2836.91.00 covers Lithium carbonates, andere, Lithiumcarbonate. Classification turns on the material, function, and intended use of the goods, not on their trade name.
What is the duty rate for 2836.91.00?
The third-country duty rate for 2836.91.00 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 2836.91.00?
The first six digits form the HS code: 283691. Those are uniform worldwide, while the further digits carry the EU Combined Nomenclature and the national subdivision.
How many digits does 2836.91.00 have?
2836.91.00 has eight digits and matches the EU Combined Nomenclature. A German import declaration requires the eleven-digit commodity code.
Where does 2836.91.00 sit in the tariff?
2836.91.00 sits in this hierarchy: 28 INORGANIC CHEMICALS; ORGANIC OR INORGANIC COMPOUNDS OF PRECIOUS METALS, OF RARE-EARTH METALS, OF RADIOACTIVE ELEMENTS OR OF ISOTOPES > 2836 Carbonates; peroxocarbonates (percarbonates); commercial ammonium carbonate containing ammonium carbamate > 283691 Lithium carbonates. The parent headings and their notes help decide whether the classification holds.
Is there binding tariff information for 2836.91.00?
The EBTI database currently holds no valid decisions on 2836.91.00. 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 2836.91.00 change?
2836.91.00 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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