Import trade restrictions for 5204110000 10
This table contains information on trade restrictions for the import of goods into the EU and the EU into third countries. The table contains information on trade restrictions which are imposed due to customs unions, preferences, tariff quotas, customs unions, veterinary controls, third country duties and non-preferential tariff quotas.
| Origin country | Start | Duty / Tax | Legal base Measure type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Korea, Republic of (South Korea) KR | 01-07-2026 – 30-06-2027 | 0 % | Preferential tariff quota 143 | |
1011 | ERGA OMNES 1011 | 01-09-2026 – 31-08-2027 | 0 % | Non-preferential tariff quota 122 |
1011 | ERGA OMNES 1011 | 01-09-2027 – 31-08-2028 | 0 % | Non-preferential tariff quota 122 |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina BA | 01-01-2009 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 | |
| North Macedonia MK | 01-01-2009 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 | |
| Ukraine UA | 01-01-2016 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 | |
| Singapore SG | 01-01-2027 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 | |
XS | Serbia XS | 01-02-2010 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
| Japan JP | 01-02-2020 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 | |
| Peru PE | 01-03-2013 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 | |
| Albania AL | 01-04-2009 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 | |
| Kosovo XK | 01-04-2016 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 | |
| Montenegro ME | 01-05-2010 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 | |
| New Zealand NZ | 01-05-2024 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 | |
| Egypt EG | 01-06-2004 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 | |
1011 | ERGA OMNES 1011 | 01-07-2016 | 0 % | Suspension - goods for certain categories of ships, boats and other vessels and for drilling or production platforms 117 |
| Algeria DZ | 01-09-2005 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 | |
1011 | ERGA OMNES 1011 | 01-11-2018 | 0 % | Airworthiness tariff suspension 119 |
| Armenia AM | 10-10-2026 – 11-10-2028 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 | |
| EU-Canada agreement: re-imported goods 1006 | 21-09-2017 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 | |
| Canada CA | 21-09-2017 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 | |
| Singapore SG | 21-11-2019 – 31-12-2026 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 | |
1011 | ERGA OMNES 1011 | 01-01-2004 | 4 % | Third country duty 103 |
2020 | GSP - General arrangements 2020 | 01-01-2015 | 3.2 % | Tariff preference 142 |
5500 | Mercosur 5500 | 01-05-2026 – 31-12-2026 | 3.2 % | Tariff preference 142 |
| Switzerland CH | 01-01-1995 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 | |
| Faroe Islands FO | 01-01-1997 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 | |
XL | Melilla XL | 01-01-1999 | 0 % | Accession act0001/85 Tariff preference 142 |
| Occupied palestinian Territory PS | 01-01-2001 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 | |
| Andorra AD | 01-01-2006 | 0 % | Customs union duty 106 | |
| San Marino SM | 01-01-2006 | 0 % | Customs union duty 106 | |
| Türkiye TR | 01-01-2006 | 0 % | Customs union duty 106 | |
| EU-Switzerland agreement: re-imported goods 1007 | 01-01-2007 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 | |
2005 | GSP-EBA (Special arrangement for the least-developed countries - Everything But Arms) 2005 | 01-01-2014 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
2027 | GSP+ (incentive arrangement for sustainable development and good governance) 2027 | 01-01-2014 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
| Moldova, Republic of MD | 01-01-2016 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 | |
| Ecuador EC | 01-01-2017 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 | |
2080 | OCTs (Overseas Countries and Territories) 2080 | 01-01-2021 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
| United Kingdom GB | 01-01-2021 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 | |
| Ghana GH | 01-01-2027 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 | |
| Chile CL | 01-02-2025 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 | |
| Tunisia TN | 01-03-1998 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 | |
| Morocco MA | 01-03-2000 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 | |
| Lebanon LB | 01-04-2006 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 | |
| Jordan JO | 01-05-2002 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 | |
XC | Ceuta XC | 01-07-1991 | 0 % | Accession act0001/85 Tariff preference 142 |
2012 | EEA - European Economic Area 2012 | 01-07-2007 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
| Korea, Republic of (South Korea) KR | 01-07-2011 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 | |
| Mexico MX | 01-07-2016 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 | |
| Kenya KE | 01-07-2024 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 | |
| United States US | 01-07-2026 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 | |
| Syria SY | 01-08-1994 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 | |
| Colombia CO | 01-08-2013 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 | |
2200 | Central America 2200 | 01-08-2013 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
| Viet Nam VN | 01-08-2020 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 | |
| Georgia GE | 01-09-2014 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 | |
1011 | ERGA OMNES 1011 | 01-11-2026 | 2 EUR | Union handling fee 800 |
1011 | ERGA OMNES 1011 | 01-11-2026 | 3 EUR | Low-value consignment customs duty 107 |
| Ivory Coast CI | 02-12-2019 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 | |
2000 | Preferential origin in accordance with the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Union and the Kingdom of Morocco on the amendment of Protocols 1 and 4 to the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Kingdom of Morocco, of the other part. 2000 | 03-10-2025 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
| Cameroon CM | 04-08-2014 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 | |
1035 | SADC EPA 1035 | 10-10-2016 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
| South Africa ZA | 10-10-2016 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 | |
1034 | Eastern and Southern Africa States 1034 | 14-05-2012 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
| Ghana GH | 15-12-2016 – 31-12-2026 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 | |
| Israel IL | 16-05-2023 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 | |
| Solomon Islands SB | 17-05-2020 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 | |
| Papua New Guinea PG | 20-12-2009 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 | |
| Fiji FJ | 28-07-2014 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 | |
1033 | CARIFORUM 1033 | 29-12-2008 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
| Samoa WS | 31-12-2018 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
| Origin country | Start | Duty / Tax | Legal base Measure type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Korea (Democratic People’s Republic of Korea) KP | 15-07-2015 | Document required banned without it | Entry into free circulation quantitative limitation 474 | |
| North Korea (Democratic People’s Republic of Korea) KP | 12-10-2017 | Document required banned without it | Restriction on entry into free circulation 475 | |
| Ukraine UA | 24-06-2026 | Document required banned without it | Import control 762 | |
| Ukraine UA | 24-06-2026 | Document required banned without it | Import control 760 |
Explanation of trade restrictions
Erga Omnes means "for all".
Third countries are countries that are not part of the EU.
GSP means "Generalised System of Preferences".
GSP Plus means "Generalised System of Preferences Plus".
European Economic Area (EEA) means all EU member states and Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway.
OCTs stands for "Overseas Countries and Territories". They are countries and territories that are not part of the EU. More information
CARIFORUM is a regional economic integration organisation comprising 15 Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries and the Dominican Republic.
SADC EPA stands for "Southern African Development Community - Economic Partnership Agreement".
Duty means "customs duties".
Estimate the import cost for 520411
- Customs value €1,000.00
- Customs duty 4 % €40.00
- Import VAT 19 % €197.60
- Total €1,237.60
May be lower under conditions:
- Non preferential tariff quota: 0 %
- Suspension - goods for certain categories of ships, boats and other vessels and for drilling or production platforms: 0 %
- Airworthiness tariff suspension: 0 %
An estimate only. The customs value is the price including transport and insurance to the EU border. Excise duties, other fees and producer-specific anti-dumping rates are not included. Preferential rates need valid proof of origin. Country groups and exclusions: TARIC, as of November 2026.
History
Duty rates and measures for this code over time (yearly snapshots).
Preferential rules of origin for 5204110000
What the goods must meet to count as originating in a partner country and get the preferential duty, per agreement.
Autonomous Trade Preferences (Western Balkans) · Kosovo
EU-Chile Association Agreement · Chile
EEA/EFTA agreements (Switzerland, Norway, Liechtenstein, Faroe Islands) · Faroe Islands, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland
EU-Egypt Association Agreement · Egypt
EU-Jordan Association Agreement · Jordan
EU-Lebanon Association Agreement · Lebanon
EU-Morocco Association Agreement · Morocco
EU-Tunisia Association Agreement · Tunisia
EU-Ukraine DCFTA · Ukraine
Yarn and thread of cotton / or: Manufacture from [25] : raw silk or silk waste, carded or combed or otherwise prepared for spinning, natural fibres, not carded or combed or otherwise prepared for spinning, chemical materials or textile pulp, or paper-making materials
EU-Georgia DCFTA · Georgia
EU-Moldova DCFTA · Moldova
Pan-Euro-Mediterranean (PEM) Convention · Albania, Andorra, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Egypt, Faroe Islands, Iceland, Kosovo, Liechtenstein, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Norway, Palestine, Switzerland, Türkiye
Yarn and thread of cotton / or: Manufacture from [27] : raw silk or silk waste, carded or combed or otherwise prepared for spinning, natural fibres, not carded or combed or otherwise prepared for spinning, chemical materials or textile pulp, or paper-making materials
EU-Canada CETA · Canada
Spinning of natural fibres or extrusion of man-made fibres accompanied by spinning.
EU-Colombia/Peru/Ecuador Trade Agreement · Colombia, Ecuador, Peru
Yarn and thread of cotton / or: Manufacture from [28] : raw silk or silk waste, carded or combed or otherwise prepared for spinning, natural fibres, not carded or combed or otherwise prepared for spinning, chemical materials or textile pulp, or paper-making materials
EU-Algeria Association Agreement · Algeria
Yarn and thread of cotton / or: Manufacture from [25] raw silk or silk waste, carded or combed or otherwise prepared for spinning, natural fibres, not carded or combed or otherwise prepared for spinning, chemical materials or textile pulp, or paper-making materials
EPA CARIFORUM
Yarn and thread of cotton / or: Manufacture from (g) : – raw silk or silk waste carded or combed or otherwise prepared for spinning, – natural fibres not carded or combed or otherwise prepared for spinning, – chemical materials or textile pulp, or – paper-making materials
EPA Eastern and Southern Africa
Woven fabrics of cotton / or: Manufacture from yarn [24] / or: Printing accompanied by at least two preparatory or finishing operations (such as scouring, bleaching, mercerising, heat setting, raising, calendering, shrink resistance processing, permanent finishing, decatising, impregnating, mending and burling) where the value of the unprinted fabric used does not exceed 47,5 % of the ex-works price of the product
EU Market Access Regulation (EPA) · Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Kenya
Yarn and thread of cotton / or: Manufacture from [24] : raw silk or silk waste carded or combed or otherwise prepared for spinning, natural fibres not carded or combed or otherwise prepared for spinning, chemical materials or textile pulp, or paper-making materials
EPA Pacific · Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands
Yarn and thread of cotton / or: Manufacture from [23] : – raw silk or silk waste carded or combed or otherwise prepared for spinning, – natural fibres not carded or combed or otherwise prepared for spinning, – chemical materials or textile pulp, or – paper-making materials
Generalised Scheme of Preferences (GSP, GSP+, EBA) · Armenia, India, Kenya, Pakistan, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Syria, Vietnam
Yarn and thread of cotton / or: Spinning of natural fibres or extrusion of man-made fibres accompanied by spinning [32]
EU-Israel Association Agreement · Israel
Yarn and thread of cotton / or: Manufacture from [35] : raw silk or silk waste carded or combed or otherwise prepared for spinning, natural fibres not carded or combed or otherwise prepared for spinning, chemical materials or textile pulp, or paper-making materials
EU-Iceland FTA · Iceland
Yarn and thread of cotton / or: Manufacture from [25] : – raw silk or silk waste, carded or combed or otherwise prepared for spinning, – natural fibres, not carded or combed or otherwise prepared for spinning, – chemical materials or textile pulp, or – paper-making materials
EU-Jordan Association Agreement (relaxed rules, 2016) · Jordan
Yarn and thread of cotton / or: Spinning of natural fibres or extrusion of man-made fibres accompanied by spinning [10]
EU-Japan EPA · Japan
Spinning of natural fibres; Extrusion of man-made fibres combined with spinning; or Twisting combined with any mechanical operation.
EU-Korea FTA · South Korea
Yarn and thread of cotton / or: Manufacture from [9] : – raw silk or silk waste, carded or combed or otherwise prepared for spinning, – natural fibres, not carded or combed or otherwise prepared for spinning, – chemical materials or textile pulp, or – paper-making materials
EU-Central America Association Agreement
Yarn and thread of cotton / or: Manufacture from [34] : raw silk or silk waste, carded or combed or otherwise prepared for spinning, natural fibres, not carded or combed or otherwise prepared for spinning, chemical materials or textile pulp, or paper-making materials
EU-Mexico Global Agreement · Mexico
Yarn and thread of cotton / or: Manufacture from [34] : raw silk or silk waste carded or combed or otherwise prepared for spinning, natural fibres not carded or combed or otherwise prepared for spinning, chemical materials or textile pulp, or paper-making materials
EU-Palestine Interim Association Agreement · Palestine
Yarn and thread of cotton / or: Manufacture from 1 : raw silk or silk waste carded or combed or otherwise prepared for spinning, natural fibres not carded or combed or otherwise prepared for spinning, chemical materials or textile pulp, or paper-making materials
EPA SADC · South Africa
Yarn and thread of cotton / or: Manufacture from [28] raw silk or silk waste carded or combed or otherwise prepared for spinning, natural fibres not carded or combed or otherwise prepared for spinning, chemical materials or textile pulp, or paper–making materials
EU-Singapore FTA · Singapore
Yarn and thread of cotton / or: Spinning of natural fibres or extrusion of man-made fibres accompanied by spinning
Source: European Commission, Access2Markets (CC BY 4.0, shortened). The text of the agreement prevails. Access2Markets
Legal and explanatory notes for 5204110000
Notes to chapter 52
Subheading note 1. For the purposes of subheadings 5209 42 and 5211 42, the expression ‘denim’ means fabrics of yarns of different colours, of 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including broken twill, warp faced, the warp yarns of which are of one and the same colour and the weft yarns of which are unbleached, bleached, dyed grey or coloured a lighter shade of the colour of the warp yarns.
Sources: Combined Nomenclature 2026, Annex I to Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 (CELEX 32025R1926), and the Explanatory Notes to the Combined Nomenclature (CELEX 02019XC0329(02)-20260213). The section and chapter notes are legally binding; the explanatory notes are guidance. EUR-Lex
Tariff quotas for 520411
- Open 09.2453 Origin: South Korea
Cotton sewing thread, whether or not put up for retail sale
Jul 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2027
86,000 KilogramsBalance left (100%)Volume 86,000 - Open 09.2501 Origin: all countries (erga omnes)
Goods resulting from processing work as provided for in the arrangement with Switzerland on processing traffic in textiles (outward processing)
Sep 1, 2026 – Aug 31, 2027
1,507,388 EuroBalance left (80.6%)Volume 1,870,000
Source: European Commission, tariff quota reports, as of Oct 30, 2026. Balances change daily.
EU trade in 2025 for 520411
- Extra-EU imports
- €3.1M
- 499 t
- Extra-EU exports
- €5.9M
Top origin countries by import value
China €1.3M
Egypt €712.3K
Pakistan €357.4K
India €299.9K
Türkiye €233.2K
CN8 codes below this code: 1. Source: Eurostat, Comext, CC BY 4.0, processed by hscode.info. Confidential trade is not allocated to codes.
UK import duty for 520411
- 0%
Third-country duties of all UK commodity codes under this HS subheading. Source: UK Department for Business and Trade, as of Nov 2, 2026. The UK tariff differs from the EU tariff.
Import VAT in the EU
- Austria 20 %
- Belgium 21 %
- Bulgaria 20 %
- Croatia 25 %
- Cyprus 19 %
- Czechia 21 %
- Denmark 25 %
- Estonia 24 %
- Finland 25.5 %
- France 20 %
- Germany 19 %
- Greece 24 %
- Hungary 27 %
- Ireland 23 %
- Italy 22 %
- Latvia 21 %
- Lithuania 21 %
- Luxembourg 17 %
- Malta 18 %
- Netherlands 21 %
- Poland 23 %
- Portugal 23 %
- Romania 21 %
- Slovakia 23 %
- Slovenia 22 %
- Spain 21 %
- Sweden 25 %
Standard rate per member state, on the customs value, the duty and transport to the destination. Reduced rates often depend on the use or the buyer and apply only where the country provides them for these goods. Source: European Commission, Taxes in Europe Database, as of Nov 2, 2026.
Rules of origin
Preferential rules of origin for subheading 520411 depend on the trade agreement. The Commission publishes them in Access2Markets.
Rules of origin on Access2MarketsInformation
When importing or exporting "Not put up for retail sale", it is crucial to have the correct HS code or TARIC code. The HS code 5204110000 10 serves as the standard code for this product, ensuring that the appropriate duties and taxes are applied when crossing international borders.
To ensure your business transactions run smoothly when importing or exporting "Not put up for retail sale", consider the following points:
- Inform yourself about the specific import and export regulations in the countries involved. This includes possible restrictions, taxes, and duties applicable to "Not put up for retail sale".
- Check if any additional licenses, permits, or certificates are required to import "Not put up for retail sale" into the destination country or export it from the country of origin.
- Make sure your trading partners have valid identification numbers, such as EORI numbers (Economic Operators Registration and Identification) in the EU, to streamline trade and minimize delays.
- Ensure that all trade- and customs-related documents (such as commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin, and insurance policies) are accurately completed and adhere to the respective national regulations.
- Keep an eye on the current exchange rates, as well as packaging, shipping, and insurance costs, to accurately calculate trade costs.
In summary, the HS code or TARIC code for "Not put up for retail sale" is 5204110000 10. Make sure you accurately use this code in all your trade and customs documents to guarantee smooth and hassle-free transactions. With these tips, you'll be better prepared for the challenges of international trade and can successfully import and export "Not put up for retail sale".
HS Code structure
1. Chapter
There are 21 different sections, which are divided into 96 chapters. Exceptional chapters include chapter 77, which is reserved for future use, chapters 98 and 99, which are limited at national level, and chapter 99, which is a specific code for temporary changes. In the example above, chapter 52 was selected for cotton
2. Heading
The heading determines the specific category within a certain chapter. In the example above, the 04 refers to Cotton sewing thread, whether or not put up for retail sale.
3. Subheading
The last two digits of the international harmonized code are more specific and define subcategories of products. In the example above, the 11 refers to Not put up for retail sale.
HS Code tree structure
5200000000 80
Chapter COTTON
5204000000 80
Cotton sewing thread, whether or not put up for retail sale
5204110000 10
- Not put up for retail sale
5204110000 80
- - Containing 85 % or more by weight of cotton
5204190000 80
- - Other
5204200000 80
- Put up for retail sale