# European Union tariff line 2914 79 00 13: 2-bromo-1-(3-methylphenyl)propan-1-one (CAS RN 1451-83-8)

> In the European Union tariff, line 2914 79 00 13 covers halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives, 2-bromo-1-(3-methylphenyl)propan-1-one (CAS RN 1451-83-8). The general (MFN) duty rate is 5.5%. It falls under HS subheading 2914.79 in heading 29.14 (chapter 29).

Source: https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/2914790013
Last updated: 11 October 2026

[Countries](https://border.bot/countries) / [European Union](https://border.bot/countries/european-union) / [Chapter 29](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/29) / [2914.79](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/291479) / [2914 79 00 13](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/2914790013)

## Key facts

- Tariff line: 2914 79 00 13
- Covers: Halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives, 2-bromo-1-(3-methylphenyl)propan-1-one (CAS RN 1451-83-8)
- Duty (MFN): 5.5%
- Preferential rates: From 0% (58 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](https://border.bot/countries/european-union)
- HS subheading: [2914.79](https://border.bot/hs-codes/291479)

## What this line covers

In the European Union tariff, line 2914 79 00 13 covers halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives, 2-bromo-1-(3-methylphenyl)propan-1-one (CAS RN 1451-83-8).

Its legal text is “2-bromo-1-(3-methylphenyl)propan-1-one (CAS RN 1451-83-8)”, read under “Halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives” and “Other”.

## How it is structured

It falls under HS subheading 2914.79 in heading 29.14 (chapter 29). The first six digits are the Harmonized System code; the 4 digits after them are added by the European Union tariff.

- Chapter 29: Organic chemicals
- Heading 29.14: Ketones and quinones, whether or not with other oxygen function, and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives
- Subheading 2914.79: Halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives
- Within the subheading: Other
- Line 2914 79 00 13: 2-bromo-1-(3-methylphenyl)propan-1-one (CAS RN 1451-83-8)

## Duty

The general (MFN) duty rate is 5.5%.

Duty-free entry applies to goods that qualify under 5 programmes, and to goods from 52 origins.

A preferential rate of 4.4% applies to goods from Mercosur.

- 0%: EU-Switzerland agreement: re-imported goods (1007)
- 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%: EEA - European Economic Area (2012)
- 0%: GSP - General arrangements (2020)
- 0%: GSP+ (incentive arrangement for sustainable development and good governance) (2027)
- 0%: OCTs (Overseas Countries and Territories) (2080)
- 0%: Central America (2200)
- 0%: Andorra (AD)
- 0%: Albania (AL)
- 0%: Bosnia and Herzegovina (BA)
- 0%: Canada (CA)
- 0%: Switzerland (CH)
- 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%: Faroe Islands (FO)
- 0%: United Kingdom (GB)
- 0%: Georgia (GE)
- 0%: Ghana (GH)
- 0%: Israel (IL)
- 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%: Syria (SY)
- 0%: Tunisia (TN)
- 0%: Türkiye (TR)
- 0%: Ukraine (UA)
- 0%: United States (US)
- 0%: Vietnam (VN)
- 0%: Samoa (WS)
- 0%: a group of origins (TARIC area XC) (XC)
- 0%: Kosovo (XK)
- 0%: a group of origins (TARIC area XL) (XL)
- 0%: Serbia (XS)
- 0%: South Africa (ZA)
- 4.4%: Mercosur (5500)

## 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 2914.79 are live on border.bot for the United States (5 lines, also used by 1 other country).

- [United States](https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/291479): 5 lines, used by 1 other country
- [The Harmonized System text for 2914.79](https://border.bot/hs-codes/291479)

## Other lines under 2914.79

- [2914 79 00 11](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/2914790011) 2-bromo-1-(3-chlorophenyl) propan-1-one (CAS RN 34911-51-8)
- [2914 79 00 12](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/2914790012) 2-bromo-1-(4-methylphenyl) propan-1-one (CAS RN 1451-82-7)
- [2914 79 00 14](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/2914790014) 1-(4-chlorophenyl)propan-1-one (CAS RN 6285-05-8)
- [2914 79 00 16](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/2914790016) 2-bromo-1-(4-chlorophenyl)propan-1-one (CAS RN 877-37-2)
- [2914 79 00 20](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/2914790020) 2,4'-Difluorobenzophenone (CAS RN 342-25-6)
- [2914 79 00 27](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/2914790027) (2-Chloro-5-iodo-phenyl)-(4-fluoro-phenyl)-methanone (CAS RN 915095-86-2)
- [2914 79 00 30](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/2914790030) 5-Methoxy-1-[4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]pentan-1-one (CAS RN 61718-80-7)
- [2914 79 00 33](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/2914790033) (4R)-4-(2-Fluorophenyl)-3,4-dihydro-2H-naphthalen-1-one (CAS RN 1234356-88-7) with a purity by weight of 99 % or more
- [2914 79 00 40](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/2914790040) Perfluoro(2-methylpentan-3-one) (CAS RN 756-13-8)
- [2914 79 00 43](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/2914790043) 5-Chloropentan-2-one (CAS RN 5891-21-4) with a purity by weight of 95 % or more
- [2914 79 00 48](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/2914790048) 2-Chloro-3',4'-dihydroxyacetophenone (CAS RN 99-40-1) with a purity by weight of 99 % or more
- [2914 79 00 50](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/2914790050) 1-(3-chlorophenyl)propan-1-one (CAS 34841-35-5)
- [2914 79 00 60](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/2914790060) 4'-tert-Butyl-2',6'-dimethyl-3',5'-dinitroacetophenone (CAS RN 81-14-1)
- [2914 79 00 70](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/2914790070) 4-Chloro-4'-hydroxybenzophenone (CAS RN 42019-78-3)
- [2914 79 00 80](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/2914790080) Tetrachloro-p-benzoquinone (CAS RN 118-75-2)
- [2914 79 00 90](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/2914790090) Other

- Previous line: [2914 79 00 12](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/2914790012) 2-bromo-1-(4-methylphenyl) propan-1-one (CAS RN 1451-82-7)
- Next line: [2914 79 00 14](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/2914790014) 1-(4-chlorophenyl)propan-1-one (CAS RN 6285-05-8)

## Frequently asked questions

### What does tariff line 2914 79 00 13 cover in the European Union tariff?

In the European Union tariff, line 2914 79 00 13 covers halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives, 2-bromo-1-(3-methylphenyl)propan-1-one (CAS RN 1451-83-8).

### What is the general (MFN) duty on 2914 79 00 13 in the European Union?

The general (MFN) duty rate is 5.5%.

### Which preferential rates apply to 2914 79 00 13?

Duty-free entry applies to goods that qualify under 5 programmes: EU-Switzerland agreement: re-imported goods, 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…, EEA - European Economic Area, a group of origins (TARIC area XC) and a group of origins (TARIC area XL), 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 - General arrangements, GSP+ (incentive arrangement for sustainable development and good governance), OCTs (Overseas Countries and Territories), Central America, Andorra, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Canada, Switzerland, Côte d'Ivoire, Chile, Cameroon, Colombia, Algeria, Ecuador, Egypt, Fiji, the Faroe Islands, the United Kingdom, Georgia, Ghana, Israel, Jordan, Japan, Kenya, South Korea, Lebanon, Morocco, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Papua New Guinea, Palestine, the Solomon Islands, Singapore, Syria, Tunisia, Türkiye, Ukraine, the United States, Vietnam, Samoa, Kosovo, Serbia and South Africa. A preferential rate of 4.4% applies to goods from Mercosur.

## 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.

Official source files:

- https://circabc.europa.eu/sd/a/9e277705-ac42-441d-8580-90cd730d9bc6/Geographical%20areas%20composition.xlsx
- https://circabc.europa.eu/sd/a/bfb94607-8b4c-40c3-ad33-1efef11bb80a/Duties%20Import%2001-99.xlsx
- https://circabc.europa.eu/sd/a/4b3c682c-947c-4f34-932d-0b8d192537bd/Measure%20exclusions.xlsx
- https://circabc.europa.eu/sd/a/13694f84-6980-4966-8c91-22459447b52b/Nomenclature%20EN.xlsx

Machine-readable: https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/2914790013.json