Customs tariff code

Customs tariff code 7609.00.00.30: Aluminium connecting block for automotive air conditioning systems: -with a T6…

Reference data as at 1 July 2026

Customs tariff code 7609.00.00.30 covers Aluminium connecting block for automotive air conditioning systems: -with a T6 hardening, -equipped with round stubs with a circumferential outer groove, -with through or non-through holes, made of profiles with an upper radius of 8 mm or more but not more than 11 mm, and a lower radius of 12 mm or more but not more than 17 mm, -with a distance between holes of 15 mm or more but not more than 22 mm, -with sockets designed for brazing or clamping, -with mounting holes for M6 or M8 mounting screw, threaded or not, -with a width of 5 mm or more but not more than 16 mm, -for connecting a compressor, a condenser, an evaporator, a chiller and other lines. The third-country duty rate is 5.9 %, plus import VAT.

7609.00.00.30 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
7609.00.00.30
Third-country duty
5.9 %
Declarable
No
Binding rulings
1

Where this code sits in the tariff

  1. 76ALUMINIUM AND ARTICLES THEREOF
  2. 7609Aluminium tube or pipe fittings (for example, couplings, elbows, sleeves)
  3. 7609.00.00Rohrformstücke, Rohrverschlussstücke und Rohrverbindungsstücke (z. B. Bogen, Muffen), aus Aluminium
  4. 7609.00.00.30Aluminium connecting block for automotive air conditioning systems: -with a T6 hardening, -equipped with round stubs with a circumferential outer groove, -with through or non-through holes, made of profiles with an upper radius of 8 mm or more but not more than 11 mm, and a lower radius of 12 mm or more but not more than 17 mm, -with a distance between holes of 15 mm or more but not more than 22 mm, -with sockets designed for brazing or clamping, -with mounting holes for M6 or M8 mounting screw, threaded or not, -with a width of 5 mm or more but not more than 16 mm, -for connecting a compressor, a condenser, an evaporator, a chiller and other lines

From HS code to customs tariff code 7609.00.00.30

HS code7609.006 digits, uniform worldwide
CN code7609.00.008 digits, EU Combined Nomenclature
TARIC code7609.00.00.3010 digits, carries the EU measures

Duty rates and preferences

OriginDuty rateBasis
Third-country duty5.9 %MFN
Faroe Islands0 %Tariff preference
Melilla0 %Tariff preference
Occupied palestinian Territory0 %Tariff preference
Türkiye0 %Customs Union Duty
San Marino0 %Customs Union Duty
Andorra0 %Customs Union Duty
EU-Switzerland agreement: re-imported goods0 %Tariff preference
GSP-EBA (Special arrangement for the least-developed countries…0 %Tariff preference
Moldova, Republic of0 %Tariff preference
OCTs (Overseas Countries and Territories)0 %Tariff preference
United Kingdom0 %Tariff preference
Chile0 %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.

CBAMIn scopeAluminium2023/956
Possible dual-use control codes

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:
  • 5A001Telecommunications systems, equipment, components and accessories as follows:

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

PLBTIWIT-2022-000719Issued by PLValid until 2025-06-30

Aluminiowy blok przyłączeniowy przeznaczony do produkcji samochodowych systemów klimatyzacji, o następujących cechach:- utwardzony zgodnie z technologią T6,- wyposażony w okrągłe wypustki z rowkami na ich zewnętrznym obwodzie,- z otworami przelotowymi lub nieprzelotowym, - wykonany z profili o większym promieniu wynoszącym 8 mm lub więcej, ale nie więcej niż 11 mm, oraz o mniejszym promieniu wynoszącym 12 mm lub więcej, ale nie więcej niż 17 mm,- z odległością między otworami wynoszącą 15 mm lub większą, ale nie większą niż 22 mm,- z gniazdami przeznaczonymi do lutowania twardego lub mocowania,- z otworami montażowymi na śruby mocujące M6 lub M8, gwintowane bądź nie,- szerokości 5 mm lub większej, ale nie większej niż 16 mm,- do przyłączenia sprężarki, chłodnicy, parownika, agregatu chłodniczego i innych przewodów. Aluminiowy blok przyłączeniowy jest stosowany jako element w produkcji systemów klimatyzacyjnych montowanych w samochodach.

Notes that govern this classification

Pos. 7609

Erläuterungen zum Harmonisierten System (HS) Die Erläuterungen zu den Pos. 7307 und 7412 gelten sinngemäß für diese Position. Nicht zu dieser Position gehören: a) Rohrverbindungen und andere für das Zusammensetzen von Konstruktionsteilen besonders vorgesehene Vorrichtungen (Pos. 7610). b) Hängebänder und Schellen zur Befestigung von Rohren; Bolzen und Muttern, aus Aluminium, die beim Montieren und Zusammensetzen von Rohren verwendet werden (Pos. 7616). c) Rohrform-, Rohrverschluss- und Rohrverbindungsstücke, die mit Hähnen, Ventilen usw. versehen sind (Pos. 8481).

Pos. 7609

Einzelentscheidungen zur Kombinierten Nomenklatur (EE) Durchführungsverordnung (EU) Nr. 647/2014 DER KOMMISSION vom 12. Juni 2014 (ABl. EU Nr. L 178/5) (RV L 647/14): Eine zylinderförmige hohle Ware aus Aluminium, die sich an einem Ende verjüngt (Nippel) und mit einem Hebelverschlussring ausgestattet ist. Die Ware stellt eine Schlauchkupplung dar. Unterposition 7609 00 00 Einreihung gemäß der Allgemeinen Vorschrift 1 für die Auslegung der Kombinierten Nomenklatur sowie nach dem Wortlaut des KN-Codes 7609 00 00. Position 7609 umfasst Waren, die dazu bestimmt sind, zwei Rohre oder Rohrstücke miteinander zu verbinden (siehe HS-Erläuterungen zu den Positionen 7609 und 7307). Da Schläuche als eine Art Rohr betrachtet werden, fallen Schlauchkupplungen ebenfalls in den Geltungsbereich dieser Position. …

Kapitel 76

Unterpositions-Anmerkungen 1. Im Sinne des Kapitels 76 gelten als: a) nicht legiertes Aluminium: Metall mit einem Aluminiumgehalt von 99 GHT oder mehr, sofern der Gehalt an jedem anderen Element die in der nachstehenden Tabelle angegebenen Höchstgrenzen nicht überschreitet: (RV F7601A00): Andere Elemente Element Höchstgrenze in GHT Fe + Si (Eisen und Silicium zusammen) 1 Andere Elemente (1), je 0,1 (2) b) Aluminiumlegierungen: metallische Stoffe, in denen Aluminium gegenüber jedem der anderen Elemente gewichtsmäßig vorherrscht, sofern 1) der Gehalt an einem der anderen Elemente oder an Eisen und Silicium zusammen die in der vorstehenden Tabelle angegebenen Höchstgrenzen überschreitet (RV F7601B10) oder 2) der Gesamtgehalt an diesen anderen Elementen mehr als 1 GHT beträgt (RV F7601B20). 2. …

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. …

Subdivisions of this code

Frequently asked questions

What does customs tariff code 7609.00.00.30 cover?

Code 7609.00.00.30 covers Aluminium connecting block for automotive air conditioning systems: -with a T6 hardening, -equipped with round stubs with a circumferential outer groove, -with through or non-through holes, made of profiles with an upper radius of 8 mm or more but not more than 11 mm, and a lower radius of 12 mm or more but not more than 17 mm, -with a distance between holes of 15 mm or more but not more than 22 mm, -with sockets designed for brazing or clamping, -with mounting holes for M6 or M8 mounting screw, threaded or not, -with a width of 5 mm or more but not more than 16 mm, -for connecting a compressor, a condenser, an evaporator, a chiller and other lines. Classification turns on the material, function, and intended use of the goods, not on their trade name.

What is the duty rate for 7609.00.00.30?

The third-country duty rate for 7609.00.00.30 is 5.9 %. 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 7609.00.00.30?

The first six digits form the HS code: 760900. Those are uniform worldwide, while the further digits carry the EU Combined Nomenclature and the national subdivision.

How many digits does 7609.00.00.30 have?

7609.00.00.30 has ten digits and carries the EU measures held in TARIC. A German import declaration requires the eleven-digit commodity code.

Where does 7609.00.00.30 sit in the tariff?

7609.00.00.30 sits in this hierarchy: 76 ALUMINIUM AND ARTICLES THEREOF > 7609 Aluminium tube or pipe fittings (for example, couplings, elbows, sleeves) > 76090000 Rohrformstücke, Rohrverschlussstücke und Rohrverbindungsstücke (z. B. Bogen, Muffen), aus Aluminium. The parent headings and their notes help decide whether the classification holds.

Is there binding tariff information for 7609.00.00.30?

Yes. The EBTI database holds decisions on 7609.00.00.30, for example PLBTIWIT-2022-000719. A BTI shows which product characteristics the customs authority relied on.

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 7609.00.00.30 covered by CBAM?

Yes. 7609.00.00.30 appears in Annex I of the CBAM regulation (sector Aluminium). Importers report embedded emissions and surrender CBAM certificates.

Is 7609.00.00.30 a dual-use item?

The customs code alone does not decide that. An indicative correlation links 7609.00.00.30 to 1C202a, 5A001. 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 7609.00.00.30 change?

7609.00.00.30 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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