Customs tariff code 2845.40.00: Helium-3
Reference data as at 1 July 2026
Customs tariff code 2845.40.00 covers Helium-3. The third-country duty rate is 5.5 %, plus import VAT.
2845.40.00 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
- 2845.40.00
- Third-country duty
- 5.5 %
- Declarable
- No
- Binding rulings
- 0
Where this code sits in the tariff
From HS code to customs tariff code 2845.40.00
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.
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.
- 1C232Helium-3 ( 3 He), mixtures containing helium-3, and products or devices containing any of the foregoing.
- 1C232Helium-3 ( 3 He), mixtures containing helium-3, and products or devices containing any of the foregoing.
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) Zur Definition des Begriffs „Isotope“ siehe Abschnitt I der Erläuterungen zu Position 2844. Zu dieser Position gehören die stabilen Isotope, das sind nichtradioaktive Isotope, und ihre anorganischen oder organischen Verbindungen, auch chemisch nicht einheitlich. Von den zu dieser Position gehörenden Isotopen und ihren Verbindungen sind zu nennen: 1) Schwerer Wasserstoff oder Deuterium, der aus normalem Wasserstoff abgetrennt werden kann, in dem er in einem Verhältnis von ungefähr 1 : 6 500 enthalten ist. 2) Schweres Wasser, das nichts anderes als Deuteriumoxid ist. Es ist in gewöhnlichem Wasser ebenfalls in dem Verhältnis 1 : 6 500 enthalten. Man gewinnt es meist als Nebenerzeugnis der Wasserelektrolyse. Schweres Wasser dient zum Gewinnen von Deuterium und wird in Kernreaktoren als Neutronenbremse bei der Spaltung der Uranatome verwendet. …
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 2845.40.00 cover?
Code 2845.40.00 covers Helium-3. Classification turns on the material, function, and intended use of the goods, not on their trade name.
What is the duty rate for 2845.40.00?
The third-country duty rate for 2845.40.00 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 2845.40.00?
The first six digits form the HS code: 284540. Those are uniform worldwide, while the further digits carry the EU Combined Nomenclature and the national subdivision.
How many digits does 2845.40.00 have?
2845.40.00 has eight digits and matches the EU Combined Nomenclature. A German import declaration requires the eleven-digit commodity code.
Where does 2845.40.00 sit in the tariff?
2845.40.00 sits in this hierarchy: 28 INORGANIC CHEMICALS; ORGANIC OR INORGANIC COMPOUNDS OF PRECIOUS METALS, OF RARE-EARTH METALS, OF RADIOACTIVE ELEMENTS OR OF ISOTOPES > 2845 Isotopes other than those of heading 2844; compounds, inorganic or organic, of such isotopes, whether or not chemically defined > 284540 Helium-3. The parent headings and their notes help decide whether the classification holds.
Is there binding tariff information for 2845.40.00?
The EBTI database currently holds no valid decisions on 2845.40.00. 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.
Is 2845.40.00 a dual-use item?
The customs code alone does not decide that. An indicative correlation links 2845.40.00 to 1C232, 1C232. 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 2845.40.00 change?
2845.40.00 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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