Customs tariff code 4503.90: Other
Reference data as at 1 July 2026
Customs tariff code 4503.90 covers Other. The third-country duty rate is 4.7 %, plus import VAT.
4503.90 is HS subheading in the EU customs tariff, in chapter 45. 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
- 4503.90
- Third-country duty
- 4.7 %
- Declarable
- No
- Binding rulings
- 0
Where this code sits in the tariff
From HS code to customs tariff code 4503.90
Duty rates and preferences
| Origin | Duty rate | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Third-country duty | 4.7 % | MFN |
| Andorra | 0 % | Customs Union Duty |
| San Marino | 0 % | Customs Union Duty |
| 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 |
| United Kingdom | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| OCTs (Overseas Countries and Territories) | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Albania | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Chile | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Lebanon | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Egypt | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Jordan | 0 % | Tariff preference |
Rates from the EU TARIC database. Preferential rates require valid proof of origin.
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
1. Zu Kapitel 45 gehören nicht: a) Schuhe und Teile davon des Kapitels 64 (RV E4501A00); b) Kopfbedeckungen und Teile davon des Kapitels 65 (RV E4501B00); c) Waren des Kapitels 95 (z.B. Spielzeug, Spiele, Sportgeräte) (RV E4501C00).
Subdivisions of this code
Frequently asked questions
What does customs tariff code 4503.90 cover?
Code 4503.90 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 4503.90?
The third-country duty rate for 4503.90 is 4.7 %. 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 4503.90?
The first six digits form the HS code: 450390. Those are uniform worldwide, while the further digits carry the EU Combined Nomenclature and the national subdivision.
How many digits does 4503.90 have?
4503.90 has six digits and matches the globally uniform HS subheading. A German import declaration requires the eleven-digit commodity code.
Where does 4503.90 sit in the tariff?
4503.90 sits in this hierarchy: 45 CORK AND ARTICLES OF CORK > 4503 Articles of natural cork. The parent headings and their notes help decide whether the classification holds.
Is there binding tariff information for 4503.90?
The EBTI database currently holds no valid decisions on 4503.90. 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.
Does customs tariff code 4503.90 change?
4503.90 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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