Customs tariff code 2853.10.00.00.0: Cyanogenchlorid (Chlorcyan)
Reference data as at 1 July 2026
Customs tariff code 2853.10.00.00.0 covers Cyanogenchlorid (Chlorcyan). The third-country duty rate is 5.5 %, plus import VAT.
2853.10.00.00.0 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
- 2853.10.00.00.0
- Third-country duty
- 5.5 %
- 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
- 2853Phosphides, whether or not chemically defined, excluding ferrophosphorus; other inorganic compounds (including distilled or conductivity water and water of similar purity); liquid air (whether or not rare gases have been removed); compressed air; amalgams, other than amalgams of precious metals
- 2853.10Cyanogen chloride (chlorcyan)
- 2853.10.00.00.0Cyanogenchlorid (Chlorcyan)
From HS code to customs tariff code 2853.10.00.00.0
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.
- 1C450a5Toxic chemicals and toxic chemical precursors, as follows, and "chemical mixtures" containing one or more thereof:
- 1C450aToxic chemicals and toxic chemical precursors, as follows, and "chemical mixtures" containing one or more thereof:
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 - Phosphide, auch chemisch nicht einheitlich, ausgenommen Ferrophosphor Phosphide sind Verbindungen von Phosphor mit einem anderen Element. Von den hierher gehörenden Phosphiden, die unmittelbar aus den sie bildenden Elementen entstehen, sind folgende zu nennen: 1) Kupferphosphid (Cuprophosphor, Phosphorkupfer) wird im Flammofen oder Schmelzofen gewonnen und bildet gewöhnlich gelblichgraue Massen oder kleine Blöcke mit kristalliner Struktur, die sehr spröde sind. Hierher gehören nur Kupferphosphide und Kupferlegierungen mit einem Phosphorgehalt von mehr als 15 GHT. Kupfererzeugnisse mit einem geringeren Phosphorgehalt gehören im Allgemeinen zu Kapitel 74. …
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. …
6. Position 2853 AV 16.06.2026
Frequently asked questions
What does customs tariff code 2853.10.00.00.0 cover?
Code 2853.10.00.00.0 covers Cyanogenchlorid (Chlorcyan). Classification turns on the material, function, and intended use of the goods, not on their trade name.
What is the duty rate for 2853.10.00.00.0?
The third-country duty rate for 2853.10.00.00.0 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 2853.10.00.00.0?
The first six digits form the HS code: 285310. Those are uniform worldwide, while the further digits carry the EU Combined Nomenclature and the national subdivision.
How many digits does 2853.10.00.00.0 have?
2853.10.00.00.0 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 2853.10.00.00.0 sit in the tariff?
2853.10.00.00.0 sits in this hierarchy: 28 INORGANIC CHEMICALS; ORGANIC OR INORGANIC COMPOUNDS OF PRECIOUS METALS, OF RARE-EARTH METALS, OF RADIOACTIVE ELEMENTS OR OF ISOTOPES > 2853 Phosphides, whether or not chemically defined, excluding ferrophosphorus; other inorganic compounds (including distilled or conductivity water and water of similar purity); liquid air (whether or not rare gases have been removed); compressed air; amalgams, other than amalgams of precious metals > 285310 Cyanogen chloride (chlorcyan). The parent headings and their notes help decide whether the classification holds.
Is there binding tariff information for 2853.10.00.00.0?
The EBTI database currently holds no valid decisions on 2853.10.00.00.0. 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 2853.10.00.00.0 a dual-use item?
The customs code alone does not decide that. An indicative correlation links 2853.10.00.00.0 to 1C450a5, 1C450a. 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 2853.10.00.00.0 change?
2853.10.00.00.0 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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