European Union tariff line 0910 20 10 00: Neither crushed nor ground
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Key facts
- Tariff line
- 0910 20 10 00
- Covers
- Saffron, neither crushed nor ground
- Duty (MFN)
- 0%
- Preferential rates
- From 0% (33 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
- 0910.20
Summary
In the European Union tariff, line 0910 20 10 00 covers saffron, neither crushed nor ground. The general (MFN) duty rate is 0%. It falls under HS subheading 0910.20 in heading 09.10 (chapter 09).
What this line covers
In the European Union tariff, line 0910 20 10 00 covers saffron, neither crushed nor ground.
Its legal text is “Neither crushed nor ground”, read under “Saffron”.
How it is structured
It falls under HS subheading 0910.20 in heading 09.10 (chapter 09). The first six digits are the Harmonized System code; the 4 digits after them are added by the European Union tariff.
- Chapter 09
- Coffee, tea, maté and spices
- Heading 09.10
- Ginger, saffron, turmeric (curcuma), thyme, bay leaves, curry and other spices
- Subheading 0910.20
- Saffron
- Line 0910 20 10 00
- Neither crushed nor ground
Duty
The general (MFN) duty rate is 0%.
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 32 origins.
| 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% | OCTs (Overseas Countries and Territories) (2080) |
| 0% | Central America (2200) |
| 0% | Andorra (AD) |
| 0% | Côte d'Ivoire (CI) |
| 0% | Chile (CL) |
| 0% | Cameroon (CM) |
| 0% | Colombia (CO) |
| 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% | Kenya (KE) |
| 0% | South Korea (KR) |
| 0% | Lebanon (LB) |
| 0% | Morocco (MA) |
| 0% | Moldova (MD) |
| 0% | Mexico (MX) |
| 0% | Papua New Guinea (PG) |
| 0% | Solomon Islands (SB) |
| 0% | Singapore (SG) |
| 0% | Tunisia (TN) |
| 0% | Türkiye (TR) |
| 0% | Samoa (WS) |
| 0% | South Africa (ZA) |
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 0910.20
- 0910 20 90 00Crushed or ground
In other countries
National tariff lines under 0910.20 are live on border.bot for the United States (1 line, also used by 1 other country).
- United States1 line, used by 1 other country
Frequently asked questions
What does tariff line 0910 20 10 00 cover in the European Union tariff?
In the European Union tariff, line 0910 20 10 00 covers saffron, neither crushed nor ground.
What is the general (MFN) duty on 0910 20 10 00 in the European Union?
The general (MFN) duty rate is 0%.
Which preferential rates apply to 0910 20 10 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), OCTs (Overseas Countries and Territories), Central America, Andorra, Côte d'Ivoire, Chile, Cameroon, Colombia, Egypt, Fiji, the United Kingdom, Georgia, Ghana, Israel, Iceland, Jordan, Kenya, South Korea, Lebanon, Morocco, Moldova, Mexico, Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, Singapore, Tunisia, Türkiye, Samoa and South Africa.
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.