Customs tariff code 2840.20.90.20.0: Bariumborat (CAS RN 13701-59-2) mit einer Reinheit von 99 GHT oder mehr
Reference data as at 1 July 2026
Customs tariff code 2840.20.90.20.0 covers Bariumborat (CAS RN 13701-59-2) mit einer Reinheit von 99 GHT oder mehr. The third-country duty rate is 5.3 %, plus import VAT.
2840.20.90.20.0 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
- 2840.20.90.20.0
- Third-country duty
- 5.3 %
- 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
- 2840Borates; peroxoborates (perborates)
- 2840.20Other borates
- 2840.20.90Other
- 2840.20.90.20Barium borate (CAS RN 13701-59-2) with a purity by weight of 99 % or more
- 2840.20.90.20.0Bariumborat (CAS RN 13701-59-2) mit einer Reinheit von 99 GHT oder mehr
From HS code to customs tariff code 2840.20.90.20.0
Duty rates and preferences
| Origin | Duty rate | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Third-country duty | 5.3 % | 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.
- 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.
- 1C231Hafnium metal, alloys containing more than 60 % hafnium by weight, hafnium compounds containing more than 60 % hafnium by weight, manufactures thereof, and waste or scrap of any of the foregoing.
- 1C234Zirconium with a hafnium content of less than 1 part hafnium to 500 parts zirconium by weight, as follows: metal, alloys containing more than 50 % zirconium by weight, compounds, manufactures thereof, waste or scrap of any of the foregoing, other than those specified in 0A001.f.
- 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
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. – Borate Zu dieser Position gehören, mit Ausnahme der in der Einleitung zu diesem Teilkapitel angeführten Verbindungen, die Borate, Metallsalze der verschiedenen Borsäuren, hauptsächlich der normalen oder Orthoborsäure (H3BO3) (Pos. 2810). Zu dieser Position gehören sowohl die durch Kristallisation oder ein chemisches Verfahren hergestellten Borate als auch natürliche Borate, die durch Eindampfen von komplexen Solen bestimmter Salzseen gewonnen worden sind. 1) Natriumborate. Das wichtigste Natriumborat ist das Natriumtetraborat (Dinatriumtetraborat, raffinierter Borax) (Na2B4O7). Man gewinnt es durch Kristallisation von Lösungen natürlicher Borate oder durch Behandlung von natürlichen Calciumboraten oder Borsäure mit Natriumcarbonat. Es kommt wasserfrei oder als Hydrat (mit 5 oder 10 Molekülen Wasser) vor. …
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 2840.20.90.20.0 cover?
Code 2840.20.90.20.0 covers Bariumborat (CAS RN 13701-59-2) mit einer Reinheit von 99 GHT oder mehr. Classification turns on the material, function, and intended use of the goods, not on their trade name.
What is the duty rate for 2840.20.90.20.0?
The third-country duty rate for 2840.20.90.20.0 is 5.3 %. 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 2840.20.90.20.0?
The first six digits form the HS code: 284020. Those are uniform worldwide, while the further digits carry the EU Combined Nomenclature and the national subdivision.
How many digits does 2840.20.90.20.0 have?
2840.20.90.20.0 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 2840.20.90.20.0 sit in the tariff?
2840.20.90.20.0 sits in this hierarchy: 28 INORGANIC CHEMICALS; ORGANIC OR INORGANIC COMPOUNDS OF PRECIOUS METALS, OF RARE-EARTH METALS, OF RADIOACTIVE ELEMENTS OR OF ISOTOPES > 2840 Borates; peroxoborates (perborates) > 284020 Other borates > 28402090 Other > 2840209020 Barium borate (CAS RN 13701-59-2) with a purity by weight of 99 % or more. The parent headings and their notes help decide whether the classification holds.
Is there binding tariff information for 2840.20.90.20.0?
The EBTI database currently holds no valid decisions on 2840.20.90.20.0. 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.
Is 2840.20.90.20.0 a dual-use item?
The customs code alone does not decide that. An indicative correlation links 2840.20.90.20.0 to 1C230, 1C231, 1C234, 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 2840.20.90.20.0 change?
2840.20.90.20.0 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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