Import trade restrictions for 6903100000 80
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Preferential rules of origin for 6903100000
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
EU-Colombia/Peru/Ecuador Trade Agreement · Colombia, Ecuador, Peru
EU-Algeria Association Agreement · Algeria
EEA/EFTA agreements (Switzerland, Norway, Liechtenstein, Faroe Islands) · Faroe Islands, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland
EU-Egypt Association Agreement · Egypt
EU-Georgia DCFTA · Georgia
EU-Iceland FTA · Iceland
EU-Jordan Association Agreement · Jordan
EU-Korea FTA · South Korea
EU-Central America Association Agreement
EU-Lebanon Association Agreement · Lebanon
EU-Morocco Association Agreement · Morocco
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
EU-Tunisia Association Agreement · Tunisia
EU-Ukraine DCFTA · Ukraine
Ceramic products / or: Manufacture from materials of any heading, except that of the product
EPA CARIFORUM
EU Market Access Regulation (EPA) · Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Kenya
EPA Pacific · Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands
EU-Israel Association Agreement · Israel
EU-Mexico Global Agreement · Mexico
EU-Palestine Interim Association Agreement · Palestine
EPA SADC · South Africa
Ceramic products / or: Manufacture in which all the materials used are classified within a heading other than that of the product
EU-Canada CETA · Canada
A change from any other heading.
EPA Eastern and Southern Africa
Glass and glassware; except for: / or: Manufacture in which all the materials used are classified within a heading other than that of the product
Generalised Scheme of Preferences (GSP, GSP+, EBA) · Armenia, India, Kenya, Pakistan, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Syria, Vietnam
Ceramic products / or: (a) LDCs Manufacture from materials of any heading, except that of the product or Manufacture in which the value of all the materials used does not exceed 70 % of the ex-works price of the product / or: (b) Other beneficiary countries Manufacture from materials of any heading, except that of the product or Manufacture in which the value of all the materials used does not exceed 50 % of the ex-works price of the product
EU-Jordan Association Agreement (relaxed rules, 2016) · Jordan
Ceramic products / or: Manufacture from materials of any heading, except that of the product or Manufacture in which the value of all the materials used does not exceed 70 % of the ex-works price of the product
EU-Japan EPA · Japan
CTH
EU-Singapore FTA · Singapore
Ceramic products / or: Manufacture from materials of any heading, except that of the product or Manufacture in which the value of all the materials used does not exceed 50 % of the ex-works price of the product
Source: European Commission, Access2Markets (CC BY 4.0, shortened). The text of the agreement prevails. Access2Markets
Legal and explanatory notes for 6903100000
6903 CN Explanatory Notes: Other refractory ceramic goods (for example, retorts, crucibles, muffles, nozzles, plugs, supports, cupels, tubes, pipes, sheaths and rods), other than those of siliceous fossil meals or of similar siliceous earths
The first paragraph of the explanatory note to heading 6902 applies in its entirety to this heading. Accordingly, this heading excludes sintered alumina thread guides for looms, tools and handles of tools in the same or other refractory materials, beads of refractory aluminosilicate as a support medium for chemicals serving as catalysts in various manufacturing processes, etc.
Notes to chapter 69
Notes 1. This chapter applies only to ceramic products which have been fired after shaping: (a) headings 6904 to 6914 apply only to such products other than those classifiable in headings 6901 to 6903; (b) articles heated to temperatures less than 800 °C for purposes such as curing of resins, accelerating hydration reactions, or for the removal of water or other volatile components, are not considered to be fired. Such articles are excluded from Chapter 69; and (c) ceramic articles are obtained by firing inorganic, non-metallic materials which have been prepared and shaped previously at, in general, room temperature. Raw materials comprise, inter alia, clays, siliceous materials including fused silica, materials with a high melting point, such as oxides, carbides, nitrides, graphite or other carbon, and in some cases binders such as refractory clays or phosphates. 2. This chapter does not cover: (a) products of heading 2844; (b) articles of heading 6804; (c) articles of Chapter 71 (for example, imitation jewellery); (d) cermets of heading 8113; (e) articles of Chapter 82; (f) electrical insulators (heading 8546) or fittings of insulating material of heading 8547; (g) artificial teeth (heading 9021); (h) articles of Chapter 91 (for example, clocks and clock cases); (ij) articles of Chapter 94 (for example, furniture, luminaires and lighting fittings, prefabricated buildings); (k) articles of Chapter 95 (for example, toys, games and sports requisites); (l) articles of heading 9606 (for example, buttons) or of heading 9614 (for example, smoking pipes); or (m) articles of Chapter 97 (for example, works of art).
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
Restrictions and flags for 690310
- Russia sanctions: export ban Regulation (EU) No 833/2014, Annex XXIII 6903
Art. 3k, goods contributing to Russian industrial capacity
Read the act on EUR-Lex - Dual-use goods Regulation (EU) 2021/821, Annex I 69031000
Covers only part of the goods under this code (act names 69031000).
May be dual-use; check the Annex I entry 0B001g, 0B001i, 2A225a, 1A006b, 1C102 (correlation table is non-binding)
Read the act on EUR-Lex
For orientation only. Check the act before you rely on a flag; thresholds, derogations and exceptions are not shown in full. The dual-use table links codes to control list entries and is non-binding.
EU trade in 2025 for 690310
- Extra-EU imports
- €7.8M
- 162 t
- Extra-EU exports
- €13.3M
Top origin countries by import value
United States €5.9M
United Kingdom €622.6K
China €579.8K
Canada €272.6K
India €127.1K
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 690310
- 4%
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 690310 depend on the trade agreement. The Commission publishes them in Access2Markets.
Rules of origin on Access2MarketsInformation
When importing or exporting "Containing, by weight, more than 50 % of free carbon", it is crucial to have the correct HS code or TARIC code. The HS code 6903100000 80 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 "Containing, by weight, more than 50 % of free carbon", 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 "Containing, by weight, more than 50 % of free carbon".
- Check if any additional licenses, permits, or certificates are required to import "Containing, by weight, more than 50 % of free carbon" 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 "Containing, by weight, more than 50 % of free carbon" is 6903100000 80. 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 "Containing, by weight, more than 50 % of free carbon".
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 69 was selected for ceramic products
2. Heading
The heading determines the specific category within a certain chapter. In the example above, the 03 refers to Other refractory ceramic goods (for example, retorts, crucibles, muffles, nozzles, plugs, supports, cupels, tubes, pipes, sheaths, rods and slide gates), other than those of siliceous fossil meals or of similar siliceous earths.
3. Subheading
The last two digits of the international harmonized code are more specific and define subcategories of products. In the example above, the 10 refers to Containing, by weight, more than 50 % of free carbon.
HS Code tree structure
6900000000 80
Chapter CERAMIC PRODUCTS
6903000000 80
Other refractory ceramic goods (for example, retorts, crucibles, muffles, nozzles, plugs, supports, cupels, tubes, pipes, sheaths, rods and slide gates), other than those of siliceous fossil meals or of similar siliceous earths
6903100000 80
- Containing, by weight, more than 50 % of free carbon
6903200000 80
- Containing, by weight, more than 50 % of alumina (Al@2O@3) or of a mixture or compound of alumina and of silica (SiO@2)
6903201000 80
- - Containing, by weight, less than 45 % of alumina (Al@2O@3)
6903209000 80
- - Containing, by weight, 45 % or more of alumina (Al@2O@3)
6903900000 80
- Other
6903901000 80
- - Containing, by weight, more than 25 % but not more than 50 % of free carbon
6903909000 80
- - Other
6903909040 80
- - - Silicon carbide reactor tubes and holders having a maximum service temperature of 1370 °C or more
6903909090 80
- - - Other