Key facts
- HS subheading
- 2918.29
- National lines
- 8
- 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
- Chapter
- 29: Organic chemicals
Summary
The European Union tariff splits HS 2918.29 (carboxylic acids with phenol function but without other oxygen function, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives: Other) into 8 national lines: 2918 29 00 35 (propyl 3,4,5-trihydroxybenzoate (CAS RN 121-79-9)), 2918 29 00 45 (3-Hydroxy-2-naphthoic acid (CAS RN 92-70-6) with a purity by weight of 98 % or more), 2918 29 00 60 (methyl-, ethyl-, propyl- or butyl esters of 4-hydroxybenzoic acid or their sodium salts (CAS RN 35285-68-8, 99-76-3, 5026-62-0, 94-26-8, 94-13-3, 35285-69-9, 120-47-8, 36457-20-2 or 4247-02-3)), 2918 29 00 70 (3,5-Diiodosalicylic acid (CAS RN 133-91-5)) and 4 others.
European Union lines under 2918.29
The European Union tariff splits HS 2918.29 (carboxylic acids with phenol function but without other oxygen function, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives: Other) into 8 national lines: 2918 29 00 35 (propyl 3,4,5-trihydroxybenzoate (CAS RN 121-79-9)), 2918 29 00 45 (3-Hydroxy-2-naphthoic acid (CAS RN 92-70-6) with a purity by weight of 98 % or more), 2918 29 00 60 (methyl-, ethyl-, propyl- or butyl esters of 4-hydroxybenzoic acid or their sodium salts (CAS RN 35285-68-8, 99-76-3, 5026-62-0, 94-26-8, 94-13-3, 35285-69-9, 120-47-8, 36457-20-2 or 4247-02-3)), 2918 29 00 70 (3,5-Diiodosalicylic acid (CAS RN 133-91-5)) and 4 others.
- 2918 29 00 35Propyl 3,4,5-trihydroxybenzoate (CAS RN 121-79-9)Duty: 6.5%
- 2918 29 00 453-Hydroxy-2-naphthoic acid (CAS RN 92-70-6) with a purity by weight of 98 % or moreDuty: 6.5%
- 2918 29 00 60Methyl-, ethyl-, propyl- or butyl esters of 4-hydroxybenzoic acid or their sodium salts (CAS RN 35285-68-8, 99-76-3, 5026-62-0, 94-26-8, 94-13-3, 35285-69-9, 120-47-8, 36457-20-2 or 4247-02-3)Duty: 6.5%
- 2918 29 00 703,5-Diiodosalicylic acid (CAS RN 133-91-5)Duty: 6.5%
- 2918 29 00 75Octadecyl 3-(3,5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxyphenyl)propionate (CAS RN 2082-79-3) with - a sieve passing fraction at a mesh width of 500 μm of more than 99 % by weight and - a melting point of 49 °C or more, but not more than 54 °C, for use in the manufacture of PVC processing stabilizer-one packs based on powder mixtures (powders or press granulates)Duty: 6.5%
- 2918 29 00 80Pentaerythritol tetrakis(3-(3,5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxyphenyl)propionate) (CAS RN 6683-19-8) with: - a sieve passing fraction at a mesh width of 250 μm of more than 75 % by weight and at a mesh width of 500 μm of more than 99 % by weight, and - a melting point of 110 °C or more, but not more than 125 °C, for use in the manufacture of PVC processing stabilizer-one packs based on powder mixtures (powders or press granulates)Duty: 6.5%
- 2918 29 00 85Hexamethylene bis[3-(3,5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxyphenyl)propionate] (CAS RN 35074-77-2) with a purity by weight of 97 % or moreDuty: 6.5%
- 2918 29 00 90Other
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 2918.29 are live on border.bot for the United States (10 lines, also used by 1 other country).
- United States10 lines, used by 1 other country
Frequently asked questions
How many national tariff lines does the European Union tariff have under HS 2918.29?
The European Union tariff splits HS 2918.29 (carboxylic acids with phenol function but without other oxygen function, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives: Other) into 8 national lines: 2918 29 00 35 (propyl 3,4,5-trihydroxybenzoate (CAS RN 121-79-9)), 2918 29 00 45 (3-Hydroxy-2-naphthoic acid (CAS RN 92-70-6) with a purity by weight of 98 % or more), 2918 29 00 60 (methyl-, ethyl-, propyl- or butyl esters of 4-hydroxybenzoic acid or their sodium salts (CAS RN 35285-68-8, 99-76-3, 5026-62-0, 94-26-8, 94-13-3, 35285-69-9, 120-47-8, 36457-20-2 or 4247-02-3)), 2918 29 00 70 (3,5-Diiodosalicylic acid (CAS RN 133-91-5)) and 4 others.
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.