European Union tariff line 0711 90 70 00: Capers
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Key facts
- Tariff line
- 0711 90 70 00
- Covers
- Other vegetables; mixtures of vegetables, vegetables, capers
- Duty (MFN)
- 4.8%
- Preferential rates
- From 0% (52 programmes or origins)
- Additional duties
- None recorded
- Restrictions
- None recorded
- Import VAT/GST in the European Union
- VAT 21%
- De minimis in the European Union
- Flat €3 duty up to €150; tax always charged
- Tariff
- European Union
- HS subheading
- 0711.90
Summary
In the European Union tariff, line 0711 90 70 00 covers other vegetables; mixtures of vegetables, vegetables, capers. The general (MFN) duty rate is 4.8%. It falls under HS subheading 0711.90 in heading 07.11 (chapter 07).
What this line covers
In the European Union tariff, line 0711 90 70 00 covers other vegetables; mixtures of vegetables, vegetables, capers.
Its legal text is “Capers”, read under “Other vegetables; mixtures of vegetables” and “Vegetables”.
How it is structured
It falls under HS subheading 0711.90 in heading 07.11 (chapter 07). The first six digits are the Harmonized System code; the 4 digits after them are added by the European Union tariff.
- Chapter 07
- Edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers
- Heading 07.11
- Vegetables provisionally preserved, but unsuitable in that state for immediate consumption
- Subheading 0711.90
- Other vegetables; mixtures of vegetables
- Within the subheading
- Vegetables
- Line 0711 90 70 00
- Capers
Duty
The general (MFN) duty rate is 4.8%.
Duty-free entry applies to goods that qualify under 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 St…, and to goods from 50 origins.
A preferential rate of 1.3% applies to goods from GSP - General arrangements.
| Preferential rate | Programme or origin |
|---|---|
| 0% | CARIFORUM (1033) |
| 0% | Eastern and Southern Africa States (1034) |
| 0% | SADC EPA (1035) |
| 0% | 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 St… (2000) |
| 0% | GSP-EBA (Special arrangement for the least-developed countries - Everything But Arms) (2005) |
| 0% | GSP+ (incentive arrangement for sustainable development and good governance) (2027) |
| 0% | OCTs (Overseas Countries and Territories) (2080) |
| 0% | Central America (2200) |
| 0% | Mercosur (5500) |
| 0% | Andorra (AD) |
| 0% | Albania (AL) |
| 0% | Bosnia and Herzegovina (BA) |
| 0% | Canada (CA) |
| 0% | Côte d'Ivoire (CI) |
| 0% | Chile (CL) |
| 0% | Cameroon (CM) |
| 0% | Colombia (CO) |
| 0% | Algeria (DZ) |
| 0% | Ecuador (EC) |
| 0% | Egypt (EG) |
| 0% | Fiji (FJ) |
| 0% | United Kingdom (GB) |
| 0% | Georgia (GE) |
| 0% | Ghana (GH) |
| 0% | Israel (IL) |
| 0% | Iceland (IS) |
| 0% | Jordan (JO) |
| 0% | Japan (JP) |
| 0% | Kenya (KE) |
| 0% | South Korea (KR) |
| 0% | Lebanon (LB) |
| 0% | Morocco (MA) |
| 0% | Moldova (MD) |
| 0% | Montenegro (ME) |
| 0% | North Macedonia (MK) |
| 0% | Mexico (MX) |
| 0% | New Zealand (NZ) |
| 0% | Peru (PE) |
| 0% | Papua New Guinea (PG) |
| 0% | Palestine (PS) |
| 0% | Solomon Islands (SB) |
| 0% | Singapore (SG) |
| 0% | San Marino (SM) |
| 0% | Tunisia (TN) |
| 0% | Türkiye (TR) |
| 0% | Ukraine (UA) |
| 0% | Vietnam (VN) |
| 0% | Samoa (WS) |
| 0% | Kosovo (XK) |
| 0% | Serbia (XS) |
| 0% | South Africa (ZA) |
| 1.3% | GSP - General arrangements (2020) |
Import VAT and de minimis in the European Union
The European Union charges VAT on imports at a standard rate of 21%.
From 1 July 2026 until 1 July 2028, consignments sold to buyers in the European Union worth up to €150 pay a flat customs duty of €3 per tariff classification in the consignment instead of the tariff rate. Import tax is charged whatever the value.
Other lines under 0711.90
- 0711 90 10 00Fruits of the genus Capsicum or of the genus Pimenta, excluding sweet peppers
- 0711 90 30 00Sweetcorn
- 0711 90 50 00Onions
- 0711 90 80 00Other
- 0711 90 90 00Mixtures of vegetables
In other countries
National tariff lines under 0711.90 are live on border.bot for the United States (4 lines, also used by 1 other country).
- United States4 lines, used by 1 other country
Frequently asked questions
What does tariff line 0711 90 70 00 cover in the European Union tariff?
In the European Union tariff, line 0711 90 70 00 covers other vegetables; mixtures of vegetables, vegetables, capers.
What is the general (MFN) duty on 0711 90 70 00 in the European Union?
The general (MFN) duty rate is 4.8%.
Which preferential rates apply to 0711 90 70 00?
Duty-free entry applies to goods that qualify under 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 St…, and to goods from CARIFORUM, the Eastern and Southern Africa States, SADC EPA, GSP-EBA (Special arrangement for the least-developed countries - Everything But Arms), GSP+ (incentive arrangement for sustainable development and good governance), OCTs (Overseas Countries and Territories), Central America, Mercosur, Andorra, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Canada, Côte d'Ivoire, Chile, Cameroon, Colombia, Algeria, Ecuador, Egypt, Fiji, the United Kingdom, Georgia, Ghana, Israel, Iceland, Jordan, Japan, Kenya, South Korea, Lebanon, Morocco, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Papua New Guinea, Palestine, the Solomon Islands, Singapore, San Marino, Tunisia, Türkiye, Ukraine, Vietnam, Samoa, Kosovo, Serbia and South Africa. A preferential rate of 1.3% applies to goods from GSP - General arrangements.
Sources and updates
The tariff lines for the European Union come from border.bot release 1, read from the publisher’s files, and have been live since 11 October 2026.
The duty rates for the European Union come from border.bot release 1, read from the publisher’s files, and have been live since 11 October 2026.
The trade programmes for the European Union come from border.bot release 1, read from the publisher’s files, and have been live since 11 October 2026.
The import taxes for the European Union come from border.bot release 1, imported from a file, and have been live since 9 October 2026.
The de minimis thresholds for the European Union come from border.bot release 2, entered by border.bot, and have been live since 11 October 2026.
This page was last updated on 11 October 2026.
Guidance from published tariff data, not a binding ruling. For a decision customs must follow, apply to the destination’s customs authority for a binding tariff ruling.