Customs tariff code 2853.90.90.90: Other
Reference data as at 1 July 2026
Customs tariff code 2853.90.90.90 covers Other. The third-country duty rate is 5.5 %, plus import VAT.
2853.90.90.90 is TARIC 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
- 2853.90.90.90
- Third-country duty
- 5.5 %
- Declarable
- No
- Binding rulings
- 4
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
- 2853.90Other
- 2853.90.90Other
- 2853.90.90.90Other
From HS code to customs tariff code 2853.90.90.90
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.
- 6C004Optical materials as follows:
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
Een nikkel-kobalt-mangaan hydroxide aangeboden in poedervorm. Volgens opgave wordt het product gebruikt als grondstof voor de productie van herlaadbare lithium-ion batterijen.
Nickel-Kobalt-Mangan-Hydroxid Bei der Ware handelt es sich um ein schwarzes Pulver bestehend aus Nickel-Cobalt-Mangan-Hydroxid. Die Ware ist den Angaben nach aus einer Lösung durch Ausfällen und anschließenden Trocknungsprozess hergestellt worden. Die Ware wird den Angaben nach als Precursor-Material zur Herstellung von Kathoden für Lithium-Ionen-Batterien verwendet. Die Ware wird nach ihrer stofflichen Beschaffenheit als andere anorganische Verbindung, andere, in den TARIC-Code 2853 9090 90 eingereiht.
SODIUM AMIDE CAS 7782-92-5 STATE: CRYSTALLINE POWDER ODOUR: AMMONIA LIKE COLOUR: GREYISH-WHITE
SULPHAMIDE WHICH IS AN ORGANIC COMPOUND ALSO KNOWN A SULFURIC DIAMIDE CAS RN: 7803-58-9 CUS: 23767
Notes that govern this classification
Zu Unterposition 2853 90: 1. Lithiumbis(fluorosulfonyl)imid, in Form eines weißen Pulvers, das zur Herstellung von Lithium-Ionen-Batterien verwendet wird. Diese Substanz besteht aus Lithium-Kationen (Li⁺) und Bis(fluorosulfonyl)imid-Anionen ([N(SO2)2F2]-) und ist als einfache ionische Verbindung anzusehen. Die CAS-Registrierungsnummer ist 171611-11-3. Anwendung der Allgemeinen Vorschriften 1 und 6.
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
Subdivisions of this code
Frequently asked questions
What does customs tariff code 2853.90.90.90 cover?
Code 2853.90.90.90 covers Other. Classification turns on the material, function, and intended use of the goods, not on their trade name.
What is the duty rate for 2853.90.90.90?
The third-country duty rate for 2853.90.90.90 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 2853.90.90.90?
The first six digits form the HS code: 285390. Those are uniform worldwide, while the further digits carry the EU Combined Nomenclature and the national subdivision.
How many digits does 2853.90.90.90 have?
2853.90.90.90 has ten digits and carries the EU measures held in TARIC. A German import declaration requires the eleven-digit commodity code.
Where does 2853.90.90.90 sit in the tariff?
2853.90.90.90 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 > 285390 Other > 28539090 Other. The parent headings and their notes help decide whether the classification holds.
Is there binding tariff information for 2853.90.90.90?
Yes. The EBTI database holds decisions on 2853.90.90.90, for example BEBTIDT.50.015.528. 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 2853.90.90.90 a dual-use item?
The customs code alone does not decide that. An indicative correlation links 2853.90.90.90 to 6C004. 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 2853.90.90.90 change?
2853.90.90.90 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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