Customs tariff code 7016.90.40: Blocks and bricks, of a kind used for building or construction purposes
Reference data as at 24 July 2026
Customs tariff code 7016.90.40 covers Blocks and bricks, of a kind used for building or construction purposes. The third-country duty rate is 3.000 % MIN 1.200 EUR DTN G, plus import VAT.
7016.90.40 is CN code in the EU customs tariff, in chapter 70. 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
- 7016.90.40
- Third-country duty
- 3.000 % MIN 1.200 EUR DTN G
- Declarable
- No
- Binding rulings
- 0
Where this code sits in the tariff
- 70GLASS AND GLASSWARE
- 7016Paving blocks, slabs, bricks, squares, tiles and other articles of pressed or moulded glass, whether or not wired, of a kind used for building or construction purposes; glass cubes and other glass smallwares, whether or not on a backing, for mosaics or similar decorative purposes; leaded lights and the like; multicellular or foam glass in blocks, panels, plates, shells or similar forms
- 7016.90Other
- 7016.90.40Blocks and bricks, of a kind used for building or construction purposes
From HS code to customs tariff code 7016.90.40
Duty rates and preferences
| Origin | Duty rate | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Third-country duty | 3.000 % MIN 1.200 EUR DTN G | MFN |
| Algeria | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Faroe Islands | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Melilla | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Occupied palestinian Territory | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Türkiye | 0 % | Customs Union Duty |
| Andorra | 0 % | Customs Union Duty |
| San Marino | 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 |
| GSP+ (incentive arrangement for sustainable development and… | 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
Erläuterungen zum Harmonisierten System (HS) Zu dieser Position gehören eine Reihe von Glaswaren, die durch Pressen oder Formen (auch kombiniert mit Blasen) hergestellt sind; sie werden hauptsächlich zum Decken von Dächern, zum Verkleiden von Kuppeln und Gewölben, aber auch, gewöhnlich in Verbindung mit Beton, zur Herstellung von Verkleidungen von Wänden in Kellern, Kellergeschossen, unterirdischen Gängen usw. verwendet. Zu dieser Position gehören daher hohle oder massive Bausteine, Dachziegel, Fliesen und verschiedene andere Formstücke (Doppelsteine usw.); hierher gehören auch Bauornamente (Rosetten, Giebelsäulen usw.), Stiegen und Stufen, Geländerkugeln usw. Diese Waren, die unterschiedliche Durchsichtigkeitsgrade aufweisen, können an den Kanten bearbeitet, gerippt, mit Mustern verziert, mit Draht verstärkt oder mit Metall, Beton oder anderen Stoffen verbunden sein. …
1. Zu Kapitel 70 gehören nicht: a) Waren der Position 3207 (z. B. Schmelzglasuren und andere verglasbare Massen, Glasfritten, anderes Glas in Form von Pulver, Granalien oder Flocken) (RV E7001A00); b) Waren des Kapitels 71 (z. B. Fantasieschmuck) (RV E7001B00); c) Kabel aus optischen Fasern der Position 8544, elektrische Isolatoren (Position 8546) oder Isolierteile der Position 8547 (RV E7001C00); d) Frontscheiben (Windschutzscheiben), Heckscheiben und andere Scheiben, gerahmt, für Fahrzeuge der Kapitel 86 bis 88 (RV E7001D00); e) Frontscheiben (Windschutzscheiben), Heckscheiben und andere Scheiben, auch gerahmt, mit Heizvorrichtungen oder anderen elektrischen oder elektronischen Vorrichtungen ausgerüstet, für Kraftfahrzeuge der Kapitel 86 bis 88 (RV E7001E00); f) optische Fasern, optisch bearbeitete optische Elemente, Injektionsspritzen, künstliche Augen, Thermometer, Barometer, Dichtem …
Subdivisions of this code
Frequently asked questions
What does customs tariff code 7016.90.40 cover?
Code 7016.90.40 covers Blocks and bricks, of a kind used for building or construction purposes. Classification turns on the material, function, and intended use of the goods, not on their trade name.
What is the duty rate for 7016.90.40?
The third-country duty rate for 7016.90.40 is 3.000 % MIN 1.200 EUR DTN G. 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 7016.90.40?
The first six digits form the HS code: 701690. Those are uniform worldwide, while the further digits carry the EU Combined Nomenclature and the national subdivision.
How many digits does 7016.90.40 have?
7016.90.40 has eight digits and matches the EU Combined Nomenclature. A German import declaration requires the eleven-digit commodity code.
Where does 7016.90.40 sit in the tariff?
7016.90.40 sits in this hierarchy: 70 GLASS AND GLASSWARE > 7016 Paving blocks, slabs, bricks, squares, tiles and other articles of pressed or moulded glass, whether or not wired, of a kind used for building or construction purposes; glass cubes and other glass smallwares, whether or not on a backing, for mosaics or similar decorative purposes; leaded lights and the like; multicellular or foam glass in blocks, panels, plates, shells or similar forms > 701690 Other. The parent headings and their notes help decide whether the classification holds.
Is there binding tariff information for 7016.90.40?
The EBTI database currently holds no valid decisions on 7016.90.40. 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 7016.90.40 change?
7016.90.40 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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