# European Union tariff lines under HS 2836.91 > The European Union tariff splits HS 2836.91 (other: Lithium carbonates) into 2 national lines: 2836 91 00 20 (lithium carbonate, containing one or more of the following impurities at the concentrations indicated: - 2 mg/kg or more of arsenic, - 200 mg/kg or more of calcium, - 200 mg/kg or more of chlorides, - 20 mg/kg or more of iron, - 150 mg/kg or more of magnesium, - 20 mg/kg or more of heavy metals, - 300 mg/kg or more of potassium, - 300 mg/kg or more of sodium, - 200 mg/kg or more of sulphates, determined according to the methods specified in the European Pharmacopœia) and 2836 91 00 90 (other). The general (MFN) duty is 5.5% on all 2 lines. Source: https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/283691 Last updated: 11 October 2026 [Countries](https://border.bot/countries) / [European Union](https://border.bot/countries/european-union) / [Chapter 28](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/28) / [2836.91](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/283691) ## Key facts - HS subheading: [2836.91](https://border.bot/hs-codes/283691) - Duty (MFN): 5.5% - National lines: 2 - 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](https://border.bot/countries/european-union) - Chapter: 28: Inorganic chemicals; organic or inorganic compounds of precious metals, of rare-earth metals, of radioactive elements or of isotopes ## European Union lines under 2836.91 The European Union tariff splits HS 2836.91 (other: Lithium carbonates) into 2 national lines: 2836 91 00 20 (lithium carbonate, containing one or more of the following impurities at the concentrations indicated: - 2 mg/kg or more of arsenic, - 200 mg/kg or more of calcium, - 200 mg/kg or more of chlorides, - 20 mg/kg or more of iron, - 150 mg/kg or more of magnesium, - 20 mg/kg or more of heavy metals, - 300 mg/kg or more of potassium, - 300 mg/kg or more of sodium, - 200 mg/kg or more of sulphates, determined according to the methods specified in the European Pharmacopœia) and 2836 91 00 90 (other). The general (MFN) duty is 5.5% on all 2 lines. - [2836 91 00 20](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/2836910020) Other, Lithium carbonates, Lithium carbonate, containing one or more of the following impurities at the concentrations indicated: - 2 mg/kg or more of arsenic, - 200 mg/kg or more of calcium, - 200 mg/kg or more of chlorides, - 20 mg/kg or more of iron, - 150 mg/kg or more of magnesium, - 20 mg/kg or more of heavy metals, - 300 mg/kg or more of potassium, - 300 mg/kg or more of sodium, - 200 mg/kg or more of sulphates, determined according to the methods specified in the European Pharmacopœia. Duty (MFN): 5.5% - [2836 91 00 90](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/2836910090) Lithium carbonates, Other. Duty (MFN): 5.5% ## 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. ## In other countries National tariff lines under 2836.91 are live on border.bot for the United States (2 lines, also used by 1 other country). - [United States](https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/283691): 2 lines, used by 1 other country - [The Harmonized System text for 2836.91](https://border.bot/hs-codes/283691) - Previous subheading: [2836.60](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/283660) Barium carbonate - Next subheading: [2836.92](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/283692) Strontium carbonate ## Frequently asked questions ### How many national tariff lines does the European Union tariff have under HS 2836.91? The European Union tariff splits HS 2836.91 (other: Lithium carbonates) into 2 national lines: 2836 91 00 20 (lithium carbonate, containing one or more of the following impurities at the concentrations indicated: - 2 mg/kg or more of arsenic, - 200 mg/kg or more of calcium, - 200 mg/kg or more of chlorides, - 20 mg/kg or more of iron, - 150 mg/kg or more of magnesium, - 20 mg/kg or more of heavy metals, - 300 mg/kg or more of potassium, - 300 mg/kg or more of sodium, - 200 mg/kg or more of sulphates, determined according to the methods specified in the European Pharmacopœia) and 2836 91 00 90 (other). ### What is the duty on HS 2836.91 in the European Union? The general (MFN) duty is 5.5% on all 2 lines. ## 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. 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