Customs tariff code 7608.20.89.20: Tubes and pipes, ready for fitting, usable as hydraulic conduits or as conduits for…
Reference data as at 1 July 2026
Customs tariff code 7608.20.89.20 covers Tubes and pipes, ready for fitting, usable as hydraulic conduits or as conduits for fuel-oil or lubricants for use in certain types of aircraft. The third-country duty rate is 7.5 %, plus import VAT.
7608.20.89.20 is TARIC code in the EU customs tariff, in chapter 76. 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
- 7608.20.89.20
- Third-country duty
- 7.5 %
- Declarable
- No
- Binding rulings
- 0
Where this code sits in the tariff
- 76ALUMINIUM AND ARTICLES THEREOF
- 7608Aluminium tubes and pipes
- 7608.20Of aluminium alloys
- 7608.20.89Other
- 7608.20.89.20Tubes and pipes, ready for fitting, usable as hydraulic conduits or as conduits for fuel-oil or lubricants for use in certain types of aircraft
From HS code to customs tariff code 7608.20.89.20
Duty rates and preferences
| Origin | Duty rate | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Third-country duty | 7.5 % | MFN |
| Faroe Islands | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Melilla | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Occupied palestinian Territory | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Türkiye | 0 % | Customs Union Duty |
| San Marino | 0 % | Customs Union Duty |
| Andorra | 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 |
| Moldova, Republic of | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| OCTs (Overseas Countries and Territories) | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| United Kingdom | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Chile | 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.
- 1C202aAlloys, other than those specified in 1C002.b.3. or .b.4., as follows:
- 1C002Metal alloys, metal alloy powder and alloyed materials, as follows:
| Origin | Duty rate | Producer | Legal basis | Valid until |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ERGA OMNES | - | All other companies | Regulation 1036/16 | - |
| Türkiye | - | All other companies | Decision 0142/96 | - |
| China | Cond: A cert: D-008 (01):21.200 % ; A (01):32.100 % | Guangdong Haomei New Materials Co., Ltd | Regulation 0546/21 | - |
| China | Cond: A cert: D-008 (01):21.200 % ; A (01):32.100 % | Guangdong King Metal Light Alloy Technology Co., Ltd | Regulation 0546/21 | - |
| China | Cond: A cert: D-008 (01):25.000 % ; A (01):32.100 % | Press Metal International Ltd | Regulation 0546/21 | - |
| China | Cond: A cert: D-008 (01):25.000 % ; A (01):32.100 % | Press Metal International Technology Ltd | Regulation 0546/21 | - |
| China | Cond: A cert: D-008 (01):22.100 % ; A (01):32.100 % | Foshan Guangcheng Aluminium Co Ltd | Regulation 0546/21 | - |
| China | Cond: A cert: D-008 (01):22.100 % ; A (01):32.100 % | Foshan Modern Copper & Aluminum Extrusion Co.,Ltd | Regulation 0546/21 | - |
| China | Cond: A cert: D-008 (01):22.100 % ; A (01):32.100 % | Foshan City Nanhai Yongfeng Aluminium Co., Ltd | Regulation 0546/21 | - |
| China | Cond: A cert: D-008 (01):22.100 % ; A (01):32.100 % | Foshan QianYang aluminium Co.,Ltd | Regulation 0546/21 | - |
Open investigations, where duties may later apply: China
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
Erläuterungen zur Kombinierten Nomenklatur (KN) Die Erläuterungen zu Pos. 7304 gelten sinngemäß.
Erläuterungen zum Harmonisierten System (HS) Rohre werden durch Anmerkung 9 e) zu Abschnitt XV definiert. Rohre dieser Position können in folgenden Verfahren hergestellt werden: a) durch Warmstrangpressen eines gegossenen oder durchbohrten runden Rohblocks (Ingot); b) durch Längs- oder Spiralnahtschweißen flachgewalzter Halberzeugnisse (Bänder oder Bleche); c) durch Schlagstrangpressen; d) durch Gießen. Stranggepresste oder geschweißte Rohre können kalt nachgezogen sein, um dünnere Wanddicke, genauere Abmessungen oder eine bessere Bearbeitung zu erzielen. Rohre dieser Position werden für viele Zwecke verwendet, z. B. als Rohrleitungen für Öl und Wasser, als Isolationsrohre, bei der Möbelherstellung. Zu dieser Position gehören Rohre auch dann, wenn sie an den Enden mit Gewinde, Muffen, Flanschen, Schellen oder Ringen versehen sind. Nicht zu dieser Position gehören: a) Hohlprofile (Pos. …
Protokollerklärung des Ausschusses für den Zollkodex, Fachbereich Zolltarifliche und Statistische Nomenklatur (Teilbereich Textilien und Mechanik/Verschiedenes) - 278. Sitzung des Ausschusses für den Zollkodex vom 2. bis 4. März 2026: Warenbeschreibung: Aluminiumrohre, die in die Klimaanlage eines Kraftfahrzeugs integriert werden und dem Transport der Kühlflüssigkeit im Inneren der Klimaanlage dienen. Einreihung: Die Ware ist gemäß den Allgemeinen Vorschriften 1 und 6, dem Wortlaut der KN-Codes 7608, 7608 20 und 7608 20 89 sowie den Anmerkungen 3 und 9 e) zu Abschnitt XV, Anmerkung 1 b) zu Kapitel 76 und in analoger Anwendung der Durchführungsverordnung (EU) 2018/553 der Kommission als „Rohre aus Aluminium“ in den KN-Code 7608 20 89 einzureihen. Begründung: Es wurde festgestellt, dass die fragliche Ware der in der Durchführungsverordnung (EU) 2018/553 beschriebenen Ware ähnlich ist. …
Einzelentscheidungen zur Kombinierten Nomenklatur (EE) DURCHFÜHRUNGSVERORDNUNG (EU) 2018/553 DER KOMMISSION vom 3.April 2018 (ABl. EU Nr. L 92/1) (RV L 952/13): Eine Ware, bestehend aus zwei Rohren, die durch Klammern zusammengehalten werden, mit einer Gesamtlänge von etwa 150 cm und einem Durchmesser der Rohre von jeweils etwa 0,8 cm. Es handelt sich um geschweißte Rohre aus einer Aluminiumlegierung. Die Ware ist zur Verwendung in Kraftfahrzeugen bestimmt und dient dazu, die Kühlflüssigkeit vom Motor zum Wärmetauscher unter dem Armaturenbrett des Fahrzeugs zu leiten. Unterposition: 7608 20 20 Einreihung gemäß den Allgemeinen Vorschriften 1 und 6 für die Auslegung der Kombinierten Nomenklatur sowie nach dem Wortlaut der KN- Codes 7608, 7608 20 und 7608 20 20. …
Subdivisions of this code
Frequently asked questions
What does customs tariff code 7608.20.89.20 cover?
Code 7608.20.89.20 covers Tubes and pipes, ready for fitting, usable as hydraulic conduits or as conduits for fuel-oil or lubricants for use in certain types of aircraft. Classification turns on the material, function, and intended use of the goods, not on their trade name.
What is the duty rate for 7608.20.89.20?
The third-country duty rate for 7608.20.89.20 is 7.5 %. 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 7608.20.89.20?
The first six digits form the HS code: 760820. Those are uniform worldwide, while the further digits carry the EU Combined Nomenclature and the national subdivision.
How many digits does 7608.20.89.20 have?
7608.20.89.20 has ten digits and carries the EU measures held in TARIC. A German import declaration requires the eleven-digit commodity code.
Where does 7608.20.89.20 sit in the tariff?
7608.20.89.20 sits in this hierarchy: 76 ALUMINIUM AND ARTICLES THEREOF > 7608 Aluminium tubes and pipes > 760820 Of aluminium alloys > 76082089 Other. The parent headings and their notes help decide whether the classification holds.
Is there binding tariff information for 7608.20.89.20?
The EBTI database currently holds no valid decisions on 7608.20.89.20. 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 7608.20.89.20 covered by CBAM?
Yes. 7608.20.89.20 appears in Annex I of the CBAM regulation (sector Aluminium). Importers report embedded emissions and surrender CBAM certificates.
Is there an anti-dumping duty on 7608.20.89.20?
Yes. Trade defence measures are in force on 7608.20.89.20, covering origin ERGA OMNES, Türkiye, 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 7608.20.89.20 a dual-use item?
The customs code alone does not decide that. An indicative correlation links 7608.20.89.20 to 1C202a, 1C002. 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 7608.20.89.20 change?
7608.20.89.20 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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