Customs tariff code 9016: Balances of a sensitivity of 5 cg or better, with or without weights
Reference data as at 1 July 2026
Customs tariff code 9016 covers Balances of a sensitivity of 5 cg or better, with or without weights. The third-country duty rate is 3.7 %, plus import VAT.
9016 is heading in the EU customs tariff, in chapter 90. 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
- 9016
- Third-country duty
- 3.7 %
- Declarable
- No
- Binding rulings
- 0
Where this code sits in the tariff
- 90OPTICAL, PHOTOGRAPHIC, CINEMATOGRAPHIC, MEASURING, CHECKING, PRECISION, MEDICAL OR SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS AND APPARATUS; PARTS AND ACCESSORIES THEREOF
- 9016Balances of a sensitivity of 5 cg or better, with or without weights
Duty rates and preferences
| Origin | Duty rate | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Third-country duty | 3.7 % | MFN |
| Faroe Islands | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Melilla | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Occupied palestinian Territory | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Andorra | 0 % | Customs Union Duty |
| Türkiye | 0 % | Customs Union Duty |
| San Marino | 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 |
| United Kingdom | 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) Zu dieser Position gehören Waagen aller Art, einschließlich elektronischer Waagen, mit einer Empfindlichkeit von 50 mg oder feiner, auch mit ihren Gewichten. Gewichte, die mit diesen Waagen gestellt werden, gehören in diese Position, aber gesondert gestellte Gewichte, auch wenn sie aus Edelmetallen bestehen, gehören nicht hierher (Position 8423). Die meisten Waagen dieser Art, für sehr feine Präzisionswägungen gebaut, bestehen aus nicht rostendem Metall oder aus Leichtmetalllegierungen, mit Schneiden, Lagerpfannen und Waagschalen aus Achat. Häufig sind sie in einem Gehäuse, ganz oder teilweise aus Glas oder Kunststoffen untergebracht, um sie vor Luft oder Staub zu schützen; in diesem Fall werden sie mit Hebeln oder anderen Vorrichtungen, die außerhalb des Gehäuses angebracht sind, bedient. Sie können auch mit einer optischen Vorrichtung (z. …
1. Zu Kapitel 90 gehören nicht: a) Waren von der in Maschinen, Vorrichtungen oder für andere technische Zwecke verwendeten Art, aus Weichkautschuk (Position 4016), aus Leder oder rekonstituiertem Leder (Position 4204) oder aus Spinnstoffen (Position 5911) (RV E9001A00); b) Stützgürtel oder andere Stützvorrichtungen aus Spinnstoffen, deren Wirkung auf den Körperteil, der gestützt oder gehalten werden soll, sich ausschließlich aus ihrer Elastizität herleitet (z. B. …
Subdivisions of this code
Frequently asked questions
What does customs tariff code 9016 cover?
Code 9016 covers Balances of a sensitivity of 5 cg or better, with or without weights. Classification turns on the material, function, and intended use of the goods, not on their trade name.
What is the duty rate for 9016?
The third-country duty rate for 9016 is 3.7 %. 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 9016?
The first six digits form the HS code: 9016. Those are uniform worldwide, while the further digits carry the EU Combined Nomenclature and the national subdivision.
How many digits does 9016 have?
9016 has four digits and identifies a Harmonised System heading. A German import declaration requires the eleven-digit commodity code.
Where does 9016 sit in the tariff?
9016 sits in this hierarchy: 90 OPTICAL, PHOTOGRAPHIC, CINEMATOGRAPHIC, MEASURING, CHECKING, PRECISION, MEDICAL OR SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS AND APPARATUS; PARTS AND ACCESSORIES THEREOF. The parent headings and their notes help decide whether the classification holds.
Is there binding tariff information for 9016?
The EBTI database currently holds no valid decisions on 9016. 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 9016 change?
9016 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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