Customs tariff code 7612.10.00: Collapsible tubular containers
Reference data as at 1 July 2026
Customs tariff code 7612.10.00 covers Collapsible tubular containers. The third-country duty rate is 6 %, plus import VAT.
7612.10.00 is CN 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
- 7612.10.00
- Third-country duty
- 6 %
- Declarable
- No
- Binding rulings
- 2
Where this code sits in the tariff
- 76ALUMINIUM AND ARTICLES THEREOF
- 7612Aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers (including rigid or collapsible tubular containers), for any material (other than compressed or liquefied gas), of a capacity not exceeding 300 litres, whether or not lined or heat-insulated, but not fitted with mechanical or thermal equipment
- 7612.10Collapsible tubular containers
- 7612.10.00Collapsible tubular containers
From HS code to customs tariff code 7612.10.00
Duty rates and preferences
| Origin | Duty rate | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Third-country duty | 6 % | 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.
- 1A006bEquipment, specially designed or modified for the disposal of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), as follows, and specially designed components and accessories therefor:
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
Tubes souples, en aluminium, destinés à recevoir des produits pharmaceutiques, cosmétiques, alimentaires ou industriels. La contenance est inférieure à 300 L. Ils sont vendus finis et prêts à l’emploi. Leurs caractéristiques, dimensions, revêtements interne et externe, décorations, etc, sont fonctions des besoins de l’utilisateur.
TUBES SOUPLES EN ALUMINIUM DESTINES A CONSTITUER DES EMBALLAGES POUR LES SECTEURS DE LA PHARMACIE, DE LA COLORATION, DE LA COSMETIQUE, DE L'ALIMENTAIRE ET DE L'INDUSTRIE. ILS SONT OBTENUS PAR FILAGE NOTAMMENT. DIAMETRES : DE 13.5MM A 50MM.
Notes that govern this classification
Erläuterungen zum Harmonisierten System (HS) Die Erläuterungen zu Pos. 7310 gelten – soweit sie die gleichen Waren aus Eisen oder Stahl betreffen – sinngemäß für diese Position. Fässer, Trommeln und Kannen aus Aluminium werden hauptsächlich für den Transport von Bier, Milch, Wein usw. verwendet; Aluminiumdosen dienen insbesondere zur Verpackung von Lebensmitteln. Zu dieser Position gehören auch Verpackungsröhrchen, z. B. für die Verpackung von Cremes, Zahnpasta usw. Nicht zu dieser Position gehören: a) Waren der Pos. 4202. b) Gebäckdosen, Teedosen, Zuckerdosen und ähnliche Haushalts- oder Hauswirtschaftsbehältnisse (Pos. 7615). c) Zigarettenetuis, Puderdosen, Werkzeugkästen und ähnliche Behältnisse mit dem Charakter von Gegenständen des persönlichen Gebrauchs oder der Berufsausrüstung (Pos. 7616). d) Waren der Pos. 8304. e) Kästen mit dem Charakter von Ziergegenständen (Pos. 8306). …
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. …
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 7612.10.00 cover?
Code 7612.10.00 covers Collapsible tubular containers. Classification turns on the material, function, and intended use of the goods, not on their trade name.
What is the duty rate for 7612.10.00?
The third-country duty rate for 7612.10.00 is 6 %. 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 7612.10.00?
The first six digits form the HS code: 761210. Those are uniform worldwide, while the further digits carry the EU Combined Nomenclature and the national subdivision.
How many digits does 7612.10.00 have?
7612.10.00 has eight digits and matches the EU Combined Nomenclature. A German import declaration requires the eleven-digit commodity code.
Where does 7612.10.00 sit in the tariff?
7612.10.00 sits in this hierarchy: 76 ALUMINIUM AND ARTICLES THEREOF > 7612 Aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers (including rigid or collapsible tubular containers), for any material (other than compressed or liquefied gas), of a capacity not exceeding 300 litres, whether or not lined or heat-insulated, but not fitted with mechanical or thermal equipment > 761210 Collapsible tubular containers. The parent headings and their notes help decide whether the classification holds.
Is there binding tariff information for 7612.10.00?
Yes. The EBTI database holds decisions on 7612.10.00, for example FRBTIFR-BTI-2022-07682. 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 7612.10.00 covered by CBAM?
Yes. 7612.10.00 appears in Annex I of the CBAM regulation (sector Aluminium). Importers report embedded emissions and surrender CBAM certificates.
Is 7612.10.00 a dual-use item?
The customs code alone does not decide that. An indicative correlation links 7612.10.00 to 1A006b. 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 7612.10.00 change?
7612.10.00 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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