EU tariff 2918110020 L-(+)-lactic acid (CAS RN 79-33-4) with a purity by weight of 99 % or more, for use in the manufacturing of:
- esters and other derivatives (i.e. products obtained from a chemical reaction with the formation of new intramolecular bonds), or
- solutions produced under GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) conditions to be supplied to the pharmaceutical industry
Import duty 6.5% · 1 border control
EU import result
2918110020L-(+)-lactic acid (CAS RN 79-33-4) with a purity by weight of 99 % or more, for use in the manufacturing of:
- esters and other derivatives (i.e. products obtained from a chemical reaction with the formation of new intramolecular bonds), or
- solutions produced under GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) conditions to be supplied to the pharmaceutical industryImport duty6.5%of customs value · Regulation 3115/943 conditional charges may also apply · see Reporting & relief
Border controls1see Border controls
€6.50estimated duty · 6.5% of value
Rate 6.5% · TARIC:
6.500 %Other customs charges
Tariff preference
0%Conditional: applies only in the cases the measure text sets out
- The relief from or reduction of customs duties shall be subject to the conditions laid down in the relevant provisions of the European Union with a view to customs control of the use of such goods (see Article 254 of Regulation (EU) No 952/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 269, 10. 10. 2013, p. 1)).
- The tariff quota does not apply to any mixtures, preparations or products made up of different components containing products which are listed in the Annex to Council Regulation (EU) 2021/2283.
Border controls
Chemicals (REACH)
- The EU's chemical safety rules. Some hazardous substances are capped or banned. If your product holds one over the limit, it can't come in unless it meets the conditions.
- A substance for which Annex XVII contains a restriction shall not be imported unless it complies with the conditions of that restriction. This shall not apply to the manufacture, placing on the market or use of a substance in scientific research and development. Annex XVII shall specify if the restriction shall not apply to product and process orientated research and development, as well as the maximum quantity exempted. The restrictions shall not apply to the use of substances in cosmetic products, as defined by Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 November 2009 on cosmetic products (repealing the Directive 76/768/EEC), with regard to restrictions addressing the risks to human health within the scope of that regulation. (Article 67 points 1 and 2 of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006).
- REACH - Annex XVII - Entry 23
- REACH - Annex XVII - Entry 28
Reporting and relief rows on this code
Duty suspension
0%Conditional: applies only in the cases the measure text sets out
- The normal duty is suspended to 0% for a specific use. If your goods qualify you pay nothing; if not, the normal duty applies. The condition says who qualifies.
- According to The Special Provisions of Section II (A) (3) of the Preliminary Provisions of the Combined Nomenclature the suspension of customs duties for goods for certain categories of ships, boats and other vessels and for drilling or production platforms shall be subject to conditions laid down in the relevant provisions of the European Union with a view to customs control of the use of such goods.
- 1. Customs duties shall be suspended in respect of goods intended for incorporation in the ships, boats or other vessels classified at the following CN codes 8901 10 10; 8901 20 10; 8901 30 10; 8901 90 10; 8902 00 10; 8903 91 10; 8903 92 10; 8904 00 10; 8904 00 91; 8905 10 10; 8905 90 10; 8906 10 00; 8906 90 10 for the purposes of their construction, repair, maintenance or conversion, and in respect of goods intended for fitting to or equipping such ships, boats or other vessels. 2. Customs duties shall be suspended in respect of: (a) goods intended for incorporation in drilling or production platforms: (1) fixed, of subheading ex 8430 49, operating in or outside the territorial sea of Member States, or (2) floating or submersible, of subheading 8905 20, for the purposes of their construction, repair, maintenance or conversion, and in respect of goods intended for equipping the said platforms. (b) tubes, pipes, cables and their connection pieces, linking these drilling or production platforms to the mainland.
Customs measure
€3.00Conditional: applies only in the cases the measure text sets out
- From 1 July 2026 until 1 July 2028, a customs duty of EUR 3 per item in a consignment the intrinsic value of which does not exceed a total of EUR 150 shall apply instead of the relief eliminated pursuant to Article 1 of this Regulation, where: (a) the importation of the goods is exempt from VAT in accordance with Article 143(1), point (ca), of Directive 2006/112/EC; or (b) the goods are in a postal consignment as defined in Article 1, point (24), of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/2446.
Customs measure
Not applicable to this code
Country preference and anti-dumping
- Resolved per shipment in Bindu, once an origin and destination are set. GSP/FTA preferences and anti-dumping duties depend on the trading pair.
Country-group preferences
- Preference rates for country groups exist on this code, but the local TARIC data can't confirm whether your origin belongs to those groups, so they stay unresolved.
Out of scope
- Excise duties
- Which certificates your customs broker files
Selected from the EU TARIC snapshot 2026-07-06.