Customs tariff code 5604: Fäden und Schnüre aus Kautschuk, mit einem Überzug aus Spinnstoffen; Streifen und…
Reference data as at 1 July 2026
Customs tariff code 5604 covers Fäden und Schnüre aus Kautschuk, mit einem Überzug aus Spinnstoffen; Streifen und dergleichen der Position 5404 oder 5405, Garne aus Spinnstoffen, mit Kautschuk oder Kunststoff getränkt, bestrichen, überzogen oder umhüllt. The third-country duty rate is 4 %, plus import VAT.
5604 is heading in the EU customs tariff, in chapter 56. 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
- 5604
- Third-country duty
- 4 %
- Declarable
- No
- Binding rulings
- 0
Where this code sits in the tariff
- 56WADDING, FELT AND NONWOVENS; SPECIAL YARNS; TWINE, CORDAGE, ROPES AND CABLES AND ARTICLES THEREOF
- 5604Fäden und Schnüre aus Kautschuk, mit einem Überzug aus Spinnstoffen; Streifen und dergleichen der Position 5404 oder 5405, Garne aus Spinnstoffen, mit Kautschuk oder Kunststoff getränkt, bestrichen, überzogen oder umhüllt
Duty rates and preferences
| Origin | Duty rate | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Third-country duty | 4 % | MFN |
| Faroe Islands | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Melilla | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Occupied palestinian Territory | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| San Marino | 0 % | Customs Union Duty |
| Andorra | 0 % | Customs Union Duty |
| Türkiye | 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 |
| Ukraine | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Moldova, Republic of | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Ecuador | 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
Zu Unterposition 5604 20: (entfallen)
1. Zu Abschnitt XI gehören nicht: a) Borsten und Tierhaare zum Herstellen von Besen, Bürsten oder Pinseln (Position 0502); Rosshaar und Rosshaarabfälle (Position 0511) (RV C1101A00); b) Menschenhaare und Waren daraus (Position 0501, 6703 oder 6704); jedoch gehören Filter- oder Presstücher aus Menschenhaaren, wie sie üblicherweise zum Pressen von Öl oder zu ähnlichen technischen Zwecken verwendet werden, zu Position 5911) (RV C1101B00); c) Baumwoll-Linters und andere Erzeugnisse pflanzlichen Ursprungs des Kapitels 14 (RV C1101C00); d) Asbest der Position 2524, Asbestwaren und andere Waren der Positionen 6812 oder 6813 (RV C1101D00); e) Waren der Positionen 3005 oder 3006; Garne zum Reinigen der Zahnzwischenräume (Zahnseide), in Aufmachungen für den Einzelverkauf, der Position 3306 (RV C1101E00); f) lichtempfindliche Spinnstoffwaren der Positionen 3701 bis 3704 (RV C1101F00); g) Monofile, …
Subdivisions of this code
Frequently asked questions
What does customs tariff code 5604 cover?
Code 5604 covers Fäden und Schnüre aus Kautschuk, mit einem Überzug aus Spinnstoffen; Streifen und dergleichen der Position 5404 oder 5405, Garne aus Spinnstoffen, mit Kautschuk oder Kunststoff getränkt, bestrichen, überzogen oder umhüllt. Classification turns on the material, function, and intended use of the goods, not on their trade name.
What is the duty rate for 5604?
The third-country duty rate for 5604 is 4 %. 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 5604?
The first six digits form the HS code: 5604. Those are uniform worldwide, while the further digits carry the EU Combined Nomenclature and the national subdivision.
How many digits does 5604 have?
5604 has four digits and identifies a Harmonised System heading. A German import declaration requires the eleven-digit commodity code.
Where does 5604 sit in the tariff?
5604 sits in this hierarchy: 56 WADDING, FELT AND NONWOVENS; SPECIAL YARNS; TWINE, CORDAGE, ROPES AND CABLES AND ARTICLES THEREOF. The parent headings and their notes help decide whether the classification holds.
Is there binding tariff information for 5604?
The EBTI database currently holds no valid decisions on 5604. 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 5604 change?
5604 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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