Customs tariff code 9602: Worked vegetable or mineral carving material and articles of these materials; moulded…
Reference data as at 1 July 2026
Customs tariff code 9602 covers Worked vegetable or mineral carving material and articles of these materials; moulded or carved articles of wax, of stearin, of natural gums or natural resins or of modelling pastes, and other moulded or carved articles, not elsewhere specified or included; worked, unhardened gelatin (except gelatin of heading 3503) and articles of unhardened gelatin. The third-country duty rate is 2.2 %, plus import VAT.
9602 is heading in the EU customs tariff, in chapter 96. 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
- 9602
- Third-country duty
- 2.2 %
- Declarable
- No
- Binding rulings
- 0
Where this code sits in the tariff
- 96MISCELLANEOUS MANUFACTURED ARTICLES
- 9602Worked vegetable or mineral carving material and articles of these materials; moulded or carved articles of wax, of stearin, of natural gums or natural resins or of modelling pastes, and other moulded or carved articles, not elsewhere specified or included; worked, unhardened gelatin (except gelatin of heading 3503) and articles of unhardened gelatin
Duty rates and preferences
| Origin | Duty rate | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Third-country duty | 2.2 % | 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+ (incentive arrangement for sustainable development and… | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| GSP-EBA (Special arrangement for the least-developed countries… | 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 zur Kombinierten Nomenklatur (KN) Wegen der Auslegung des Begriffs „bearbeitet“ gelten die Erläuterungen zu Position 9601 des HS, zweiter Absatz sinngemäß. Nicht hierhin gehören z. B. Waren aus wiedergewonnenem Meerschaum oder Bernstein in Form von Platten, Stäben und dergleichen, die keiner weiteren Bearbeitung als einem einfachen Formen unterzogen wurden (Position 2530).
Zu Unterposition 9602 00: 1. Ware aus Wachs, mit Silber plattiert in Form eines Pfirsichs. Das Herstellungsverfahren besteht im Modellieren der Form in Wachs und dem Aufsprühen einer Schicht aus Messingpulver (Cu-Zn) auf die gesamte Oberfläche der Wachsform. Die Ware wird dann mit einer Silberschicht (im Durchschnitt mit einer Dicke von 0,184 mm) galvanisch überzogen. Die dünne Lage (0,01 mm) aus Kupferlegierung dient nur als leitende Schicht für die elektrolytische Abscheidung des Silbers.
1. Zu Kapitel 96 gehören nicht: a) Schminkstifte und Stifte für die Körperpflege (Kapitel 33) (RV E9601A00); b) Waren des Kapitels 66 (z. B. Teile von Regenschirmen oder Gehstöcken) (RV E9601B00); c) Fantasieschmuck (Position 7117) (RV E9601C00); d) Teile mit allgemeiner Verwendungsmöglichkeit im Sinne der Anmerkung 2 zu Abschnitt XV, aus unedlen Metallen (Abschnitt XV), und gleichartige Waren aus Kunststoff (Kapitel 39) (RV E9601D00); e) Waren des Kapitels 82 (Werkzeuge, Schneidwaren, Essbestecke) mit Griffen oder Teilen aus Schnitz- oder Formstoffen; gesondert gestellt gehören diese Griffe und Teile zu Position 9601 oder 9602 (RV E9601E00); f) Waren des Kapitels 90 (z. B. …
Subdivisions of this code
Frequently asked questions
What does customs tariff code 9602 cover?
Code 9602 covers Worked vegetable or mineral carving material and articles of these materials; moulded or carved articles of wax, of stearin, of natural gums or natural resins or of modelling pastes, and other moulded or carved articles, not elsewhere specified or included; worked, unhardened gelatin (except gelatin of heading 3503) and articles of unhardened gelatin. Classification turns on the material, function, and intended use of the goods, not on their trade name.
What is the duty rate for 9602?
The third-country duty rate for 9602 is 2.2 %. 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 9602?
The first six digits form the HS code: 9602. Those are uniform worldwide, while the further digits carry the EU Combined Nomenclature and the national subdivision.
How many digits does 9602 have?
9602 has four digits and identifies a Harmonised System heading. A German import declaration requires the eleven-digit commodity code.
Where does 9602 sit in the tariff?
9602 sits in this hierarchy: 96 MISCELLANEOUS MANUFACTURED ARTICLES. The parent headings and their notes help decide whether the classification holds.
Is there binding tariff information for 9602?
The EBTI database currently holds no valid decisions on 9602. 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 9602 change?
9602 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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