Customs tariff code 3808.94.20.20.0: Trichlorisocyanursäure und Zubereitungen daraus, auch unter dem internationalen…
Reference data as at 1 July 2026
Customs tariff code 3808.94.20.20.0 covers Trichlorisocyanursäure und Zubereitungen daraus, auch unter dem internationalen markenfreien Namen (International Non-proprietary-Name INN) "Symclosen" bekannt. The third-country duty rate is 6 %, plus import VAT.
3808.94.20.20.0 is national commodity code in the EU customs tariff, in chapter 38. 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
- 3808.94.20.20.0
- Third-country duty
- 6 %
- Declarable
- Yes
- Binding rulings
- 0
Where this code sits in the tariff
- 38MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL PRODUCTS
- 3808Insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, herbicides, anti-sprouting products and plant-growth regulators, disinfectants and similar products, put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles (for example, sulphur-treated bands, wicks and candles, and fly-papers)
- 3808.94Disinfectants
- 3808.94.20Based on halogenated compounds
- 3808.94.20.20Trichloroisocyanuric acid and preparations thereof, also referred to as ‘symclosene’ under the international non-propriatory name (INN)
- 3808.94.20.20.0Trichlorisocyanursäure und Zubereitungen daraus, auch unter dem internationalen markenfreien Namen (International Non-proprietary-Name INN) "Symclosen" bekannt
From HS code to customs tariff code 3808.94.20.20.0
Duty rates and preferences
| Origin | Duty rate | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Third-country duty | 6 % | MFN |
| Ceuta | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Melilla | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| San Marino | 0 % | Customs Union Duty |
| Jordan | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| GSP-EBA (Special arrangement for the least-developed countries… | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Moldova, Republic of | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| United Kingdom | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| OCTs (Overseas Countries and Territories) | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Korea, Republic of (South Korea) | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Kenya | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Ivory Coast | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Cameroon | 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.
| Origin | Duty rate | Producer | Legal basis | Valid until |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Türkiye | - | All other companies | Decision 0142/96 | - |
| ERGA OMNES | - | All other companies | Regulation 1036/16 | - |
| China | Cond: A cert: D-008 (01):62.600 % ; A (01):78.900 % | Hebei Jiheng Group (Hebei Jiheng Chemical Co. Ltd. and Hebei Ji Heng Bai Kang Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.) | Regulation 2216/25 | - |
| China | Cond: A cert: D-008 (01):78.900 % ; A (01):78.900 % | Puyang Cleanway Chemicals Limited | Regulation 2216/25 | - |
| China | 78.9 % | Other | Regulation 2216/25 | - |
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
Zu Unterpositionen 3808 94 10 bis 3808 94 90: Siehe die Erläuterungen zu Position 3808 des HS, Ziffer IV nach den Sternchen, erster bis dritter Absatz.
Zu Unterpositionen 3808 91 bis 3808 99: Erzeugnissen mit verschiedener Verwendung, die in mehrere Unterpositionen eingereiht werden könnten, sind nach der Allgemeinen Vorschrift 3 einzureihen.
Zu Unterposition 3808 94: 1. Zubereitungen, bestehend aus einer Mischung aus Ameisensäure und Propionsäure, auch mit Zusatz von Ammoniumformiat, verdünnt in Wasser, wegen ihrer antimikrobiellen Eigenschaften verwendet bei der Herstellung von Tierfutter, um unerwünschte Mikroorganismen, wie Bakterien (z. B. Salmonellen), Hefen oder Schimmel zu begrenzen. Anwendung der AV 1. 2. Antimikrobielles Breitbandmittel auf der Basis von Isothiazolinon-Derivaten, in wässriger Lösung. Bei Kontakt mit Mikroorganismen, z. B. Pilzen, Bakterien und Algen, bewirkt es eine sofortige Wachstumshemmung, die zum Zelltod führt. Es wird bei der Wasseraufbereitung und in Papierfabriken eingesetzt, um das Wachstum von Bakterien, Pilzen und Algen zu kontrollieren. Anwendung der Allgemeinen Vorschriften 1, 3 c) und 6.
Einzelentscheidungen zur Kombinierten Nomenklatur (EE) Verordnung (EG) Nr. 497/98 der Kommission vom 27. Februar 1998 (ABl. EG Nr. L 62/21) (RV L 497/98), geändert durch Verordnung (EG) Nr. 1179/2009 der Kommission vom 26. November 2009 (ABl. EU Nr. L 317/1): Mischung von Brommethan (67 GHT) und Chlorpikrin (33 GHT) zur Begasung des Bodens vor dem Pflanzen. Unterposition 3808 91 90 Einreihung gemäß den Allgemeinen Vorschriften 1 und 6 für die Auslegung der Kombinierten Nomenklatur, der Anmerkung 1 a) 2) zu Kapitel 38 sowie dem Wortlaut der KN-Codes 3808, 3808 91 und 3808 91 90. Verordnung (EG) Nr. 1201/2001 der Kommission vom 18. Juni 2001 (ABl. EG Nr. L 163/8) (RV L 1201/01), geändert durch Verordnung (EG) Nr. 1179/2009 der Kommission vom 26. November 2009 (ABl. EU Nr. …
Frequently asked questions
What does customs tariff code 3808.94.20.20.0 cover?
Code 3808.94.20.20.0 covers Trichlorisocyanursäure und Zubereitungen daraus, auch unter dem internationalen markenfreien Namen (International Non-proprietary-Name INN) "Symclosen" bekannt. Classification turns on the material, function, and intended use of the goods, not on their trade name.
What is the duty rate for 3808.94.20.20.0?
The third-country duty rate for 3808.94.20.20.0 is 6 %. 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 3808.94.20.20.0?
The first six digits form the HS code: 380894. Those are uniform worldwide, while the further digits carry the EU Combined Nomenclature and the national subdivision.
How many digits does 3808.94.20.20.0 have?
3808.94.20.20.0 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 3808.94.20.20.0 sit in the tariff?
3808.94.20.20.0 sits in this hierarchy: 38 MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL PRODUCTS > 3808 Insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, herbicides, anti-sprouting products and plant-growth regulators, disinfectants and similar products, put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles (for example, sulphur-treated bands, wicks and candles, and fly-papers) > 380894 Disinfectants > 38089420 Based on halogenated compounds > 3808942020 Trichloroisocyanuric acid and preparations thereof, also referred to as ‘symclosene’ under the international non-propriatory name (INN). The parent headings and their notes help decide whether the classification holds.
Is there binding tariff information for 3808.94.20.20.0?
The EBTI database currently holds no valid decisions on 3808.94.20.20.0. 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 there an anti-dumping duty on 3808.94.20.20.0?
Yes. Trade defence measures are in force on 3808.94.20.20.0, covering origin Türkiye, ERGA OMNES, China. The rate depends on the producer: without the correct TARIC additional code, the residual rate for all other companies applies, which can be considerably higher.
Does customs tariff code 3808.94.20.20.0 change?
3808.94.20.20.0 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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