# Customs tariff code 7218.91.80.00.0: Containing by weight less than 2,5 % of nickel, mit einem Nickelgehalt von weniger als… > Customs tariff code 7218.91.80.00.0 covers Containing by weight less than 2,5 % of nickel, mit einem Nickelgehalt von weniger als 2,5 GHT. The third-country duty rate is 0 %, plus import VAT. - Source: https://www.zolltarif-finder.de/en/customs-code/72189180000 - Reference data as at: 2026-07-01 - Customs code: 7218.91.80.00.0 - Third-country duty: 0 % - Declarable: yes ## Where this code sits in the tariff - 72 IRON AND STEEL - 7218 Stainless steel in ingots or other primary forms; semi-finished products of stainless steel - 7218.91 Of rectangular (other than square) cross-section - 7218.91.80 Containing by weight less than 2,5 % of nickel - 7218.91.80.00.0 Containing by weight less than 2,5 % of nickel, mit einem Nickelgehalt von weniger als 2,5 GHT ## Duty rates and preferences | Origin | Rate | Basis | | --- | --- | --- | | Third-country duty | 0 % | MFN | | Andorra | 0 % | Customs Union Duty | | GSP-EBA (Special arrangement for the least-developed countries… | 0 % | Tariff preference | | United Kingdom | 0 % | Tariff preference | | Tunisia | 0 % | Tariff preference | | Morocco | 0 % | Tariff preference | | Lebanon | 0 % | Tariff preference | | Jordan | 0 % | Tariff preference | | Egypt | 0 % | Tariff preference | | Korea, Republic of (South Korea) | 0 % | Tariff preference | | Kenya | 0 % | Tariff preference | | Ivory Coast | 0 % | Tariff preference | | Preferential origin in accordance with the Agreement in the… | 0 % | Tariff preference | ## Compliance regimes - CBAM: in scope (Iron and steel) - Dual-use (indicative correlation only, not a classification): 1C003, 1C216, 1C003 ## Notes that govern this classification ### Pos. 7218 Erläuterungen zum Harmonisierten System (HS) Die Erläuterungen zu den Pos. 7206 und 7207 gelten sinngemäß für diese Position. ### Kapitel 72 1. Im Sinne des Kapitels 72 - und in Bezug auf die Buchstaben d), e) und f) in der Nomenklatur insgesamt - gelten als: a) Roheisen Eisen-Kohlenstoff-Legierungen, die gewöhnlich nicht plastisch verformbar sind, mit einem Kohlenstoffgehalt von mehr als 2 GHT und die eines oder mehrere andere Elemente mit folgenden Anteilen enthalten können: - 10 GHT oder weniger Chrom, - 6 GHT oder weniger Mangan, - 3 GHT oder weniger Phosphor, - 8 GHT oder weniger Silicium, - 10 GHT oder weniger andere Elemente insgesamt (RV E7201A00). b) Spiegeleisen Eisen-Kohlenstoff-Legierungen, die mehr als 6 bis 30 GHT Mangan enthalten und die im Übrigen der Begriffsbestimmung der Anmerkung 1 a) entsprechen (RV E7201B00). … ### Abschnitt XV 1. Zu Abschnitt XV gehören nicht: a) Farben und Tinten, auf der Grundlage von Metallpulver oder Metallflitter, sowie Prägefolien (Positionen 3207 bis 3210, 3212, 3213 oder 3215) (RV C1501A00); b) Cer-Eisen und andere Zündmetall-Legierungen (Position 3606) (RV C1501B00); c) Kopfbedeckungen und Teile davon, aus Metall, der Position 6506 oder 6507 (RV C1501C00); d) Schirmgestelle und andere Waren der Position 6603 (RV C1501D00); e) Waren des Kapitels 71 (z. B. … ## Frequently asked questions ### What does customs tariff code 7218.91.80.00.0 cover? Code 7218.91.80.00.0 covers Containing by weight less than 2,5 % of nickel, mit einem Nickelgehalt von weniger als 2,5 GHT. Classification turns on the material, function, and intended use of the goods, not on their trade name. ### What is the duty rate for 7218.91.80.00.0? The third-country duty rate for 7218.91.80.00.0 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 7218.91.80.00.0? The first six digits form the HS code: 721891. Those are uniform worldwide, while the further digits carry the EU Combined Nomenclature and the national subdivision. ### How many digits does 7218.91.80.00.0 have? 7218.91.80.00.0 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 7218.91.80.00.0 sit in the tariff? 7218.91.80.00.0 sits in this hierarchy: 72 IRON AND STEEL > 7218 Stainless steel in ingots or other primary forms; semi-finished products of stainless steel > 721891 Of rectangular (other than square) cross-section > 72189180 Containing by weight less than 2,5 % of nickel. The parent headings and their notes help decide whether the classification holds. ### Is there binding tariff information for 7218.91.80.00.0? The EBTI database currently holds no valid decisions on 7218.91.80.00.0. 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 7218.91.80.00.0 covered by CBAM? Yes. 7218.91.80.00.0 appears in Annex I of the CBAM regulation (sector Iron and steel). Importers report embedded emissions and surrender CBAM certificates. ### Is 7218.91.80.00.0 a dual-use item? The customs code alone does not decide that. An indicative correlation links 7218.91.80.00.0 to 1C003, 1C216, 1C003. Whether your item is listed depends on its technical parameters and has to be checked against the wording of the control list. ### Does customs tariff code 7218.91.80.00.0 change? 7218.91.80.00.0 is currently valid. The Combined Nomenclature is amended every 1 January, so master data should be checked against the current tariff annually. Published by TC21 Ventures GmbH, Berlin. Derived from the Combined Nomenclature, TARIC, and the EBTI database. When citing, please link https://www.zolltarif-finder.de/en/customs-code/72189180000.