Customs tariff code 7303: Tubes, pipes and hollow profiles, of cast iron
Reference data as at 1 July 2026
Customs tariff code 7303 covers Tubes, pipes and hollow profiles, of cast iron. The third-country duty rate is 3.2 %, plus import VAT.
7303 is heading in the EU customs tariff, in chapter 73. 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
- 7303
- Third-country duty
- 3.2 %
- Declarable
- No
- Binding rulings
- 0
Where this code sits in the tariff
- 73ARTICLES OF IRON OR STEEL
- 7303Tubes, pipes and hollow profiles, of cast iron
Duty rates and preferences
| Origin | Duty rate | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Third-country duty | 3.2 % | MFN |
| Andorra | 0 % | Customs Union Duty |
| 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 |
| United Kingdom | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Chile | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Tunisia | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Morocco | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Lebanon | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Jordan | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Egypt | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| EEA - European Economic Area | 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.
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 Unterposition 7303 0010: Hierher gehören Rohre aus Gusseisen, die üblicherweise für Versorgungsleitungen (oft unterirdisch verlegt) für Gas und Wasser verwendet werden und die einem Mindestdruck von 10,13 bar standhalten. Druckrohre werden fast ausschließlich aus duktilem Gusseisen mit besonders hoher Festigkeit hergestellt (Zugfestigkeit mindestens 420 MPa). Druckrohre müssen besonders gute mechanische Eigenschaften (vor allem Formänderungsvermögen) aufweisen, um auch bei allmählichen Bodenbewegungen nicht zu brechen. Die Streckgrenze beträgt daher mindestens 300 MPa.
1. Als „Gusseisen" im Sinne des Kapitels 73 gelten durch Gießen hergestellte Erzeugnisse, deren chemische Zusammensetzung nicht der für Stahl nach Anmerkung 1 d) zu Kapitel 72 entspricht und in denen Eisen gegenüber jedem anderen Element gewichtsmäßig vorherrscht (RV E7301000). 2. Als „Draht" im Sinne des Kapitels 73 gelten warm- oder kalthergestellte Erzeugnisse mit beliebiger Form des Querschnitts, dessen größte Abmessung 16 mm oder weniger beträgt (RV E7302000).
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 7303 cover?
Code 7303 covers Tubes, pipes and hollow profiles, of cast iron. Classification turns on the material, function, and intended use of the goods, not on their trade name.
What is the duty rate for 7303?
The third-country duty rate for 7303 is 3.2 %. 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 7303?
The first six digits form the HS code: 7303. Those are uniform worldwide, while the further digits carry the EU Combined Nomenclature and the national subdivision.
How many digits does 7303 have?
7303 has four digits and identifies a Harmonised System heading. A German import declaration requires the eleven-digit commodity code.
Where does 7303 sit in the tariff?
7303 sits in this hierarchy: 73 ARTICLES OF IRON OR STEEL. The parent headings and their notes help decide whether the classification holds.
Is there binding tariff information for 7303?
The EBTI database currently holds no valid decisions on 7303. 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 7303 covered by CBAM?
Yes. 7303 appears in Annex I of the CBAM regulation (sector Iron and steel). The code is broader than the Annex I entry, so only part of it is covered; check the specific goods. Importers report embedded emissions and surrender CBAM certificates.
Does customs tariff code 7303 change?
7303 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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