Customs tariff code 7225.40.40: Of a thickness exceeding 10 mm
Reference data as at 21 August 2026
Customs tariff code 7225.40.40 covers Of a thickness exceeding 10 mm. The third-country duty rate is 0 %, plus import VAT.
7225.40.40 is CN code in the EU customs tariff, in chapter 72. 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
- 7225.40.40
- Third-country duty
- 0 %
- Declarable
- No
- Binding rulings
- 0
Where this code sits in the tariff
From HS code to customs tariff code 7225.40.40
Duty rates and preferences
| Origin | Duty 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 |
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.
Indicative correlation only. The mapping from customs codes to dual-use control codes is guidance, not a classification. Whether an item is controlled depends on its technical parameters.
- 1C116Maraging steels, useable in 'missiles', having all of the following:
- 1C216Maraging steel, other than that specified in 1C116, 'capable of' an ultimate tensile strength of 1950 MPa or more, at 293 K (20 °C).
| Origin | Duty rate | Producer | Legal basis | Valid until |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Countries subject to safeguard measures | 25 % | All other companies | Regulation 0159/19 | 2026-06-30 |
| Türkiye | - | All other companies | Decision 0142/96 | - |
| ERGA OMNES | - | All other companies | Regulation 1036/16 | - |
| ERGA OMNES | 50 % | All other companies | REGULATION R1457/26 | - |
| China | Cond: A cert: D-008 (01):73.100 % ; A (01):73.700 % | Nanjing Iron and Steel Co., Ltd. | Regulation 0968/23 | - |
| China | Cond: A cert: D-008 (01):65.100 % ; A (01):73.700 % | Minmetals Yingkou Medium Plate Co., Ltd | Regulation 0968/23 | - |
| China | Cond: A cert: D-008 (01):73.700 % ; A (01):73.700 % | Wuyang Iron and Steel Co., Ltd and Wuyang New Heavy & Wide Steel Plate Co., Ltd | Regulation 0968/23 | - |
| China | Cond: A cert: D-008 (01):70.600 % ; A (01):73.700 % | Zhangjiagang Shajing Heavy Plate Co., Ltd. | Regulation 0968/23 | - |
| China | Cond: A cert: D-008 (01):70.600 % ; A (01):73.700 % | Jiangyin Xingcheng Special Steel Works Co., Ltd | Regulation 0968/23 | - |
| China | Cond: A cert: D-008 (01):70.600 % ; A (01):73.700 % | Xinyu Iron & Steel Co.,Ltd | Regulation 0968/23 | - |
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 7225 30 und 7225 40: Siehe die Erläuterungen zu den Unterpositionen 7208 10, 7208 25, 7208 26, 7208 27, 7208 36, 7208 37, 7208 38, 7208 39, 7208 40, 7208 51, 7208 52, 7208 53 und 7208 54.
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). …
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. …
Subdivisions of this code
Frequently asked questions
What does customs tariff code 7225.40.40 cover?
Code 7225.40.40 covers Of a thickness exceeding 10 mm. Classification turns on the material, function, and intended use of the goods, not on their trade name.
What is the duty rate for 7225.40.40?
The third-country duty rate for 7225.40.40 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 7225.40.40?
The first six digits form the HS code: 722540. Those are uniform worldwide, while the further digits carry the EU Combined Nomenclature and the national subdivision.
How many digits does 7225.40.40 have?
7225.40.40 has eight digits and matches the EU Combined Nomenclature. A German import declaration requires the eleven-digit commodity code.
Where does 7225.40.40 sit in the tariff?
7225.40.40 sits in this hierarchy: 72 IRON AND STEEL > 7225 Flat-rolled products of other alloy steel, of a width of 600 mm or more > 722540 Other, not further worked than hot-rolled, not in coils. The parent headings and their notes help decide whether the classification holds.
Is there binding tariff information for 7225.40.40?
The EBTI database currently holds no valid decisions on 7225.40.40. 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.
Is 7225.40.40 covered by CBAM?
Yes. 7225.40.40 appears in Annex I of the CBAM regulation (sector Iron and steel). Importers report embedded emissions and surrender CBAM certificates.
Is there an anti-dumping duty on 7225.40.40?
Yes. Trade defence measures are in force on 7225.40.40, covering origin Countries subject to safeguard measures, 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.
Is 7225.40.40 a dual-use item?
The customs code alone does not decide that. An indicative correlation links 7225.40.40 to 1C116, 1C216. 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 7225.40.40 change?
7225.40.40 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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