Customs tariff code 3407: Modelling pastes, including those put up for children's amusement; preparations known…
Reference data as at 1 July 2026
Customs tariff code 3407 covers Modelling pastes, including those put up for children's amusement; preparations known as 'dental wax' or as 'dental impression compounds', put up in sets, in packings for retail sale or in plates, horseshoe shapes, sticks or similar forms; other preparations for use in dentistry, with a basis of plaster (of calcined gypsum or calcium sulphate). The third-country duty rate is 0 %, plus import VAT.
3407 is heading in the EU customs tariff, in chapter 34. 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
- 3407
- Third-country duty
- 0 %
- Declarable
- No
- Binding rulings
- 1
Where this code sits in the tariff
- 34SOAP, ORGANIC SURFACE-ACTIVE AGENTS, WASHING PREPARATIONS, LUBRICATING PREPARATIONS, ARTIFICIAL WAXES, PREPARED WAXES, POLISHING OR SCOURING PREPARATIONS, CANDLES AND SIMILAR ARTICLES, MODELLING PASTES, 'DENTAL WAXES' AND DENTAL PREPARATIONS WITH A BASIS OF PLASTER
- 3407Modelling pastes, including those put up for children's amusement; preparations known as 'dental wax' or as 'dental impression compounds', put up in sets, in packings for retail sale or in plates, horseshoe shapes, sticks or similar forms; other preparations for use in dentistry, with a basis of plaster (of calcined gypsum or calcium sulphate)
Duty rates and preferences
| Origin | Duty rate | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Third-country duty | 0 % | 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+ (incentive arrangement for sustainable development and… | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| GSP-EBA (Special arrangement for the least-developed countries… | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Moldova, Republic of | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| GSP - General arrangements | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| United Kingdom | 0 % | Tariff preference |
Rates from the EU TARIC database. Preferential rates require valid proof of origin.
Binding tariff information for this code
Conform declaratiei solicitantului produsul reprezintă un set ambalat pentru vânzarea cu amănuntul si destinat amuzamentului copiilor. Contine 4 cutii cu pastă de modelat având aproximativ 70 grame fiecare si accesorii din material plastic special concepute pentru a fi utilizate cu pasta de modelat. Pasta din cele 4 cutii este parfumată si are diverse culori. Cu ajutorul accesoriilor copilul modelează diverse forme pentru a reproduce alimente ce pot fi regăsite în bucătărie (de ex. waffle, ou ochi, felie de pâine, diverse fructe). Accesoriile din material plastic includ si extruder pentru modelarea pastei, cutit, cilindru, furculita. Toate articolele care alcătuiesc setul sunt ambalate într-o cutie colorată si inscriptionată, cu dimensiunile 30x24x5,5 cm.
Notes that govern this classification
Erläuterungen zum Harmonisierten System (HS) A) Modelliermassen. Dies sind knetbare Zubereitungen, die insbesondere von Bildhauern oder Goldschmieden zum Formen von Modellen gebraucht werden und die auch zur Unterhaltung von Kindern dienen. Modelliermassen auf der Grundlage von Zinkoleat, die am häufigsten sind, enthalten außerdem Wachse, Vaselinöl (Paraffinöl) und Kaolin. Sie fühlen sich leicht fettig an. Andere bestehen aus Mischungen von Cellulosebrei und Kaolin mit Bindemitteln. Diese verschiedenen Zubereitungen sind meist gefärbt und als Massen, Laibe, Stäbe, Tafeln usw. im Handel. Zusammenstellungen von Modelliermassen, auch zur Unterhaltung für Kinder, gehören ebenfalls hierher. B) Zubereitungen nach Art des sogenannten Dentalwachses Diese Zubereitungen werden von Zahnärzten gebraucht, um Zahnabdrücke zu nehmen. Sie sind von verschiedenartiger Zusammensetzung. …
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 3407 cover?
Code 3407 covers Modelling pastes, including those put up for children's amusement; preparations known as 'dental wax' or as 'dental impression compounds', put up in sets, in packings for retail sale or in plates, horseshoe shapes, sticks or similar forms; other preparations for use in dentistry, with a basis of plaster (of calcined gypsum or calcium sulphate). Classification turns on the material, function, and intended use of the goods, not on their trade name.
What is the duty rate for 3407?
The third-country duty rate for 3407 is 0 %. 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 3407?
The first six digits form the HS code: 3407. Those are uniform worldwide, while the further digits carry the EU Combined Nomenclature and the national subdivision.
How many digits does 3407 have?
3407 has four digits and identifies a Harmonised System heading. A German import declaration requires the eleven-digit commodity code.
Where does 3407 sit in the tariff?
3407 sits in this hierarchy: 34 SOAP, ORGANIC SURFACE-ACTIVE AGENTS, WASHING PREPARATIONS, LUBRICATING PREPARATIONS, ARTIFICIAL WAXES, PREPARED WAXES, POLISHING OR SCOURING PREPARATIONS, CANDLES AND SIMILAR ARTICLES, MODELLING PASTES, 'DENTAL WAXES' AND DENTAL PREPARATIONS WITH A BASIS OF PLASTER. The parent headings and their notes help decide whether the classification holds.
Is there binding tariff information for 3407?
Yes. The EBTI database holds decisions on 3407, for example RO2015/002024. 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.
Does customs tariff code 3407 change?
3407 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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