Customs tariff code 8540.91.00.10: For use in certain types of aircraft
Reference data as at 1 July 2026
Customs tariff code 8540.91.00.10 covers For use in certain types of aircraft. The third-country duty rate is 2.7 %, plus import VAT.
8540.91.00.10 is TARIC code in the EU customs tariff, in chapter 85. 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
- 8540.91.00.10
- Third-country duty
- 2.7 %
- Declarable
- No
- Binding rulings
- 0
Where this code sits in the tariff
- 85ELECTRICAL MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT AND PARTS THEREOF; SOUND RECORDERS AND REPRODUCERS, TELEVISION IMAGE AND SOUND RECORDERS AND REPRODUCERS, AND PARTS AND ACCESSORIES OF SUCH ARTICLES
- 8540Thermionic, cold cathode or photocathode valves and tubes (for example, vacuum or vapour or gas filled valves and tubes, mercury arc rectifying valves and tubes, cathode ray tubes, television camera tubes)
- 8540.91Of cathode ray tubes
- 8540.91.00Teile, von Kathodenstrahlröhren
- 8540.91.00.10For use in certain types of aircraft
From HS code to customs tariff code 8540.91.00.10
Duty rates and preferences
| Origin | Duty rate | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Third-country duty | 2.7 % | MFN |
| Switzerland | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| 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 |
| GSP+ (incentive arrangement for sustainable development and… | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Moldova, Republic of | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Ecuador | 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.
- 3A001bElectronic items as follows:
- 3A501Electronic items as follows:
- 6A002Optical sensors or equipment and components therefor, as follows:
- 3A001Electronic items as follows:
- 6A002Optical sensors or equipment and components therefor, 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
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) Zu dieser Position gehören ausschließlich Röhren, bei denen die Elektronenemission, d. h. das Austreten von Elektronen aus einer Kathode, im Vakuum oder in einer Gasatmosphäre, für verschiedene Zwecke nutzbar gemacht wird. Es gibt drei Arten von Elektronenröhren: Glühkathodenröhren, bei denen die Kathode erhitzt werden muss, um den Austritt der Elektronen zu bewirken; Kaltkathodenröhren; Fotokathodenröhren, bei denen die Kathode durch das Licht angeregt wird. Entsprechend der Anzahl der vorhandenen Elektroden werden sie als Dioden, Trioden, Tetroden usw. bezeichnet. Manchmal sind zwei oder mehr verschiedene Funktionen ausübende Röhrensysteme im gleichen Röhrenkolben vereinigt (Verbundröhre). …
1. Zu Kapitel 85 gehören nicht: a) Bettdecken, Heizkissen, Fußwärmer und ähnliche Gegenstände, mit elektrischer Heizvorrichtung; Kleidung, Schuhe, Ohrenschützer und andere am Körper zu tragende Gegenstände, mit elektrischer Heizvorrichtung (RV E8501A00); b) Glaswaren der Position 7011 (RV E8501B00); c) Maschinen, Apparate und Geräte der Position 8486 (RV E8501C00); d) Staubsauger von der für medizinische, chirurgische, zahnärztliche oder tierärztliche Zwecke verwendeten Art (Position 9018) (RV E8501D00); oder e) elektrisch beheizte Möbel des Kapitels 94 (RV E8501E00). 2. Waren, die sowohl den Positionen 8501 bis 8504 als auch der Position 8511, 8512, 8540, 8541 oder 8542 zugewiesen werden können, sind in eine der fünf zuletzt genannten Positionen einzureihen (RV E8502100). Quecksilberdampfgleichrichter mit Metallgefäß gehören jedoch zu Position 8504 (RV E8502200). 3. …
1. Zu Abschnitt XVI gehören nicht: a) Förderbänder und Treibriemen, aus Kunststoffen des Kapitels 39, Förderbänder und Treibriemen aus vulkanisiertem Kautschuk (Position 4010) sowie Waren zu technischen Zwecken aus Weichkautschuk (Position 4016) (RV C1601A00); b) Waren zu technischen Zwecken aus Leder oder rekonstituiertem Leder (Position 4205) oder aus Pelzfellen (Position 4303) (RV C1601B00); c) Spulen, Hülsen, Röhrchen und ähnliche Träger, aus Stoffen aller Art (z. B. Kapitel 39, 40, 44, 48 oder Abschnitt XV) (RV C1601C00); d) Lochkarten für Jacquard- oder ähnliche Maschinen (z. B. Kapitel 39 oder 48 bzw. …
Subdivisions of this code
Frequently asked questions
What does customs tariff code 8540.91.00.10 cover?
Code 8540.91.00.10 covers 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 8540.91.00.10?
The third-country duty rate for 8540.91.00.10 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 8540.91.00.10?
The first six digits form the HS code: 854091. Those are uniform worldwide, while the further digits carry the EU Combined Nomenclature and the national subdivision.
How many digits does 8540.91.00.10 have?
8540.91.00.10 has ten digits and carries the EU measures held in TARIC. A German import declaration requires the eleven-digit commodity code.
Where does 8540.91.00.10 sit in the tariff?
8540.91.00.10 sits in this hierarchy: 85 ELECTRICAL MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT AND PARTS THEREOF; SOUND RECORDERS AND REPRODUCERS, TELEVISION IMAGE AND SOUND RECORDERS AND REPRODUCERS, AND PARTS AND ACCESSORIES OF SUCH ARTICLES > 8540 Thermionic, cold cathode or photocathode valves and tubes (for example, vacuum or vapour or gas filled valves and tubes, mercury arc rectifying valves and tubes, cathode ray tubes, television camera tubes) > 854091 Of cathode ray tubes > 85409100 Teile, von Kathodenstrahlröhren. The parent headings and their notes help decide whether the classification holds.
Is there binding tariff information for 8540.91.00.10?
The EBTI database currently holds no valid decisions on 8540.91.00.10. 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 8540.91.00.10 a dual-use item?
The customs code alone does not decide that. An indicative correlation links 8540.91.00.10 to 3A001b, 3A501, 6A002, 3A001, 6A002. 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 8540.91.00.10 change?
8540.91.00.10 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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