Customs tariff code 7316: Anchors, grapnels and parts thereof, of iron or steel
Reference data as at 1 July 2026
Customs tariff code 7316 covers Anchors, grapnels and parts thereof, of iron or steel. The third-country duty rate is 2.7 %, plus import VAT.
7316 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
- 7316
- Third-country duty
- 2.7 %
- Declarable
- No
- Binding rulings
- 0
Where this code sits in the tariff
- 73ARTICLES OF IRON OR STEEL
- 7316Anchors, grapnels and parts thereof, of iron or steel
Duty rates and preferences
| Origin | Duty rate | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Third-country duty | 2.7 % | 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.
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) Unter den zu dieser Position gehörenden Ankern versteht man ausschließlich Erzeugnisse, die dazu bestimmt sind, Schiffe jeder Tonnage, Bohrinseln, Bojen, Baken, Treibminen an Ort und Stelle zu halten. Andere, manchmal als Anker bezeichnete und zu anderen Zwecken verwendete Waren, mit denen man z. B. Naturwerksteine oder Sparren an Gebäuden befestigt, gehören nicht zu dieser Position. Die Anker können auch mit Ankerstock oder Querstück, auch aus Holz, versehen sein und bewegliche oder feste Arme haben. …
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 7316 cover?
Code 7316 covers Anchors, grapnels and parts thereof, of iron or steel. Classification turns on the material, function, and intended use of the goods, not on their trade name.
What is the duty rate for 7316?
The third-country duty rate for 7316 is 2.7 %. 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 7316?
The first six digits form the HS code: 7316. Those are uniform worldwide, while the further digits carry the EU Combined Nomenclature and the national subdivision.
How many digits does 7316 have?
7316 has four digits and identifies a Harmonised System heading. A German import declaration requires the eleven-digit commodity code.
Where does 7316 sit in the tariff?
7316 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 7316?
The EBTI database currently holds no valid decisions on 7316. 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 7316 change?
7316 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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